Factors influencing risky single occasion drinking in Canada and policy implications

Abstract

BackgroundMisuse of alcohol, including single risky occasion drinking (RSOD) is associated with a number of health, social and economic consequences. While research demonstrates that many factors contribute to individuals’ drinking practices, little is known about risk factors that contribute to RSOD in the Canadian population. The objectives of this study are to examine the patterns of RSOD in Canada, to identify factors associated with RSOD, and to explore policy implications.MethodsThe Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) 2009–2010 annual component was used to conduct all the analyses in this paper. We used two models: (1) a binary logistic regression model, and (2) a multinomial logistic regression model, to identify factors that were significantly associated with our dependent variables, RSOD engagement and frequency of RSOD, respectively.ResultsDaily smokers were 6.20 times more likely to engage in frequent RSOD than those who never smoke. Males were 4.69 times more likely to engage in risky RSOD. We also found significant associations between the frequency of RSOD and Province/Territory of residence, income and education, marital status and perceived health status. Finally, stress was associated with engaging in infrequent RSOD.ConclusionsOur finding associating daily smoking with risk alcohol intake specifically suggests the possibility of combining public health interventions for both. The study findings also indicate that education is a protective factor, further supporting the role of education as a major determinant of health. The significant provincial variation we found also point to the need to study this issue further and understand the links between provincial level policies and RSOD.

Determinant Analysis of Factors Influencing Tuak Consumption Culture on Guardian Earth Through the Leininger Model Sunrise Approach Theory

“…The education factor significantly influences the culture of palm wine consumption in Bumi Wali Tuban. Rafferty, Ellen, in the results of the study stated that, individuals with less education than secondary school had a 1.09 times higher chance than individuals with education after secondary school (14) . Anamaria Ciubară's research also states that the level of education also influences general attitudes toward alcoholism and alcoholism, subjects with higher education are far more aware of the negative effects of alcoholism than subjects with less educational levels (15) .Low education factor makes it difficult for someone to accept new information, in this case is information about wine and its effects, even though they argue that drinking wine is a negative habit.…”

“…Rafferty, Ellen, in her study said that, as individual income levels increase, the estimated opportunities for engaging in alcohol consumption also increase. Individuals with higher incomes tend to drink more often than low income earners (14) . Sobhee's research, S, also states that spending to buy alcohol by alcohol dependent individuals increases when income rises.…”

Perceived mental health, work, and life stress in association with the amount of weekly alcohol consumption among Canadian adults who have ever drank

“…In a study of more than 16,000 military personnel, stress was positively associated with heavy alcohol in the past month among men [ 22 ]. A study conducted in Canada, based on the CCHS 2010, reported that perceived stress increased the odds of infrequent Risky Single Occasion Drinking (RSOD) but not frequent RSOD [ 9 ].…”

“…Studies in Canada found a range of variables affecting alcohol consumption. For example, a study based on 2009/2010 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) data indicated significant differentials in alcohol consumption by gender, marital status, residence, cigarette smoking, income, education, and perceived health status [ 9 ]. The Public Health Agency of Canada reported a range of factors influencing high alcohol consumption, including alcohol access and affordability, gender norms, social environment “(e.g., social and cultural practices, loss of cultural identity, stigma, social networks, and supports),” socio-economic position, occupation type, individual motivations for drinking, coping abilities and lack of knowledge about the risks [ 12 ].…”

“…In its most recent survey, the Public Health Agency of Canada reported that excess alcohol consumption was much higher for those who had lower self-perceived mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic [ 15 ]. Lower self-perceived health status among Canadian adults was also associated with increased odds of risky infrequent or frequent drinking practices [ 9 ]. The association between psychosocial factors and alcohol intake may also differ according to the individuals’ socio-demographic status [ 15 ], which has not been adequately explored in a Canadian context.…”