Alcohol use in self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey in Brazil

Abstract

Objectives: To assess alcohol use and perceived change in alcohol consumption (before and during the pandemic) in Brazilians during the COVID-19 pandemic, its correlates, and association with depressive, anxiety and co-occurring depressive and anxiety symptoms (D&A).Methods: This is a cross-sectional study comprising 992 individuals in self-isolation.A self-reported questionnaire was used to assess whether participants were drinking during self-isolation and whether they changed their drinking behavior (drinking less, more, or no change) from before to during the pandemic. D&A symptoms were assessed using the Beck Depression and Anxiety Inventories (BDI and BAI).Results: A total of 68.5% of participants reported alcohol consumption during the pandemic, and 22.7% of these reported increased alcohol use. Smoking was positively associated with alcohol consumption during the pandemic. Alcohol consumption was associated with anxiety (OR=1.40, 95% CI 1.06 -1.85, p<0.01) and D&A (OR=1.38, 95% CI 1.02 -1.87, p=0.033) symptoms.Conclusions: Drinking during self-isolation was prevalent and associated with risk factors for alcohol use disorders. The long-term effects of high drinking rates and increased consumption should be proactively monitored and assessed.

Causas Múltiplas De Óbitos Relacionados Às Lesões Autoprovocadas E a Pandemia De Covid-19

“…Avaliando as mudanças predispostas pela pandemia quanto ao uso de álcool, Moura et al (2021), em um estudo transversal brasileiro, analisaram o consumo alcoólico durante o período de isolamento por COVID-19 (MOURA et al, 2021). Através de um questionário autoreportado, o consumo de álcool de 992 participantes foi investigado (MOURA et al, 2021). Dos 68,5% que relataram consumo alcoólico, 22,7% denotaram aumento no consumo e 32,5% redução (MOURA et al, 2021).…”

“…Através de um questionário autoreportado, o consumo de álcool de 992 participantes foi investigado (MOURA et al, 2021). Dos 68,5% que relataram consumo alcoólico, 22,7% denotaram aumento no consumo e 32,5% redução (MOURA et al, 2021). Todavia, houve associação entre ansiedade e depressão e maior ingestão de álcool (MOURA et al, 2021).…”

“…Dos 68,5% que relataram consumo alcoólico, 22,7% denotaram aumento no consumo e 32,5% redução (MOURA et al, 2021). Todavia, houve associação entre ansiedade e depressão e maior ingestão de álcool (MOURA et al, 2021).…”