Alcohol Drinking Pattern Is Associated with Demographic Features of Primary Health Care Patients in Poland: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mierzecki, Artur; Kłoda, Karolina; Guźmiński, Bartosz; Morżak-Bożedajek, Agnieszka; Chełstowski, Kornel

doi:10.12659/msm.906776

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“…in Poland in 1997, there occurred the biggest number of accidents caused by people under the influence of alcohol (18.6% of all accidents). Since 1997, the situation has improved [28], although the percentage of accidents involving intoxicated individuals in Poland remains at an average level, compared to data from other EU countries [29].…”

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Ethanol as a stimulus to risky and auto-aggressive behaviour

Lasota¹,

Pawłowski²,

Mirowska‐Guzel³

et al. 2021

Ann Agric Environ Med.

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ethyl alcohol occupies the third place among health risks for the general population, causing damage to health as well as social damage. Ethanol is also considered the greatest risk factor in injuries. Both alcohol and its main metabolite, acetaldehyde, are directly toxic to tissues and lead to several systemic pathologies. Alcohol abuse may also lead to mental health disorders. Although one-in-eight adult Poles abstains from drinking alkohol, 10-20% of adult Poles drink alcohol regularly. It is estimated that this group includes about 900,000 addicts, and over 2,000,000 people who drink alcohol at a risky or harmful level. It affects their occurrence and their consequences Drinkdriving is one of the problems most often raised, although alcohol is a documented risk factor in pedestrian accidents. It is also an important risk factor for suicidal behaviour with people under the influence of alcohol choosing more radical and effective methods of committing suicide, such as hanging or 'throwing themselves under a moving vehicle.' Only properly selected and consistently taken preventive actions can improve the tragic statistics related to ethanol stimulating risky and auto-aggressive behaviours. It is also necessary to improve the system for reporting such events because only reliable statistics enable proper assessment of the scale of the problem, and the effectiveness of these activities.

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Section: Risky Behaviour Under the Influence Of Ethanolmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ethanol as a stimulus to risky and auto-aggressive behaviour

Lasota¹,

Pawłowski²,

Mirowska‐Guzel³

et al. 2021

Ann Agric Environ Med.

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“…In contrast, considerably fewer patients in primary health care in Poland had a problem with alcohol consumption based on the AUDIT‐C test (i.e. only 14.7% of 8,805 surveyed) (Mierzecki, Kłoda, Guźmiński, Morżak‐Bożedajek, & Chełstowski, 2018). In America, ~10% of nurses are estimated to be addicted to alcohol and/or other intoxicants (Davis, Powers, Vuk, & Kennedy, 2014).…”

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“…Over one-third (35%) of Polish nurses were at risk of alcohol abuse according to the AUDIT-C, warranting further evaluation.In contrast, considerably fewer patients in primary health care in Poland had a problem with alcohol consumption based on the AUDIT-C test (i.e. only 14.7% of 8,805 surveyed)(Mierzecki, Kłoda, Guźmiński, Morżak-Bożedajek, & Chełstowski, 2018). In America,…”

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Health‐related behaviours of nurses in Poland: The role of Type D personality

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Aim: To evaluate the factors affecting the health-related behaviours among nurses in Poland, including the influence of Type D personality. Background: Some nurses appear to adopt an unhealthy lifestyle to cope with the stressful nature of their work, which can affect their professional performance and contribute to the burden on our health care system. However, the factors driving the health-related behaviours among nurses in Poland have not been adequately studied. Method: This was a descriptive study conducted from June 2017 to May 2018 among nurses (N = 1,080) working primary care or in training facilities in Silesia, Poland. Data were acquired through a series of questionnaires and are presented as descriptive statistics. Results: A total of 379 (35%) nurses consumed alcohol in a harmful way, and ~20% were smokers. Almost all nurses (94.5%) could make dietary improvements. Over half (68%) reported moderate stress levels, and 179 (16.6%) were extremely stressed. Compared with non-Type D individuals, nurses with Type D personality more commonly used ineffective techniques for dealing with stress (i.e. denial and abreaction; p <.001), had lower mood (p <.001) and had a poorer diet (p = .001). Conclusion: The majority of nurses in Poland lead an unhealthy lifestyle and report moderate to severe levels of stress. Nurses with Type D personality more commonly use ineffective techniques for dealing with stress (i.e. avoidance strategies), have lower mood and have a poorer diet than those with non-Type D personality. Implications for Nursing Management: Promoting healthy behaviours and developing stress management techniques among nurses, particularly those with Type D personality, may improve nurses' well-being and professional performance, and help set a better example for patients.

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“…However, in relation to the national and international context, there is still a lack of routine actions aimed at prevention of alcohol consumption, screening and brief intervention (IB). [1][2] When the scenario is rural, these actions are even more limited. What are observed are specific situations aimed at the treatment of the alcoholic person.…”

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“…Family members are essential elements in establishing links with the service through participation in therapeutic activities, becoming collaborators and multipliers of the lived experiences. 4 Although there are published studies of alcohol consumption and alcohol-related problems in rural areas of several countries, such as the United States 5 Poland, 1,3 Kenya, 6 China 7 and Nepal, 8 there is a lack of research on this subject in Brazil. 9 More national studies need to be developed with rural populations, 9 especially those centered in the family, in order to deepen the knowledge of their particularities and needs, aiming to contribute to the adoption of public health measures, with a view to prevention, health promotion and psychosocial rehabilitation.…”

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Alcoholism in rural areas: biographical situation of relatives of patients admitted to a general hospital

et al. 2019

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Objective: To understand the biographical situation of relatives of alcoholics living in rural areas admitted to a general hospital. Method: Qualitative research, with an approach based on the Phenomenological Sociology of Alfred Schutz. We performed interviews with 15 relatives of alcoholics hospitalized for treatment. The collection took place between August 2015 and July 2016. The information was organized from the phenomenological analysis of Schutz, which resulted in three concrete categories. Results: The concrete categories were: “The lived experiences of the relatives of alcoholics: alcohol consumption in the social world of relatives of alcoholics”; “Face-to-face relationship between relative-alcoholic: overload, illness and estrangement”; and “Reasons that led the relative to take care of the alcoholic”. Conclusion and implications for practice: We identified the repetition of the family history of alcoholism; the clinical picture of the alcoholic interfering with the relationship between the family members, bringing consequences for the whole family group; and the care provided to the alcoholic motivated by affective bonds, moral aspects, as well as by the fact that the alcoholic maintains a good social coexistence when sober. We noted the need for nursing to foster family participation in care actions, strengthening it to cope with the inherent difficulties of interactions, thereby contributing to healthy face-to-face relationships between alcoholics and their relatives.

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Alcohol Drinking Pattern Is Associated with Demographic Features of Primary Health Care Patients in Poland: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cited by 7 publications

References 18 publications

Ethanol as a stimulus to risky and auto-aggressive behaviour

Ethanol as a stimulus to risky and auto-aggressive behaviour

Health‐related behaviours of nurses in Poland: The role of Type D personality

Alcoholism in rural areas: biographical situation of relatives of patients admitted to a general hospital

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