Hazardous alcohol use among doctors in a Tertiary Health Center

Obadeji, Adetunji; Oluwole, Lateef Olutoyin; Dada, Mobolaji Usman; Adegoke, Benjaminn Olumide

doi:10.4103/0972-6748.160935

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“…To date, no studies have been conducted to allow parametric evaluation of alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results of this research correspond to the previous studies, warnings and reviews concerning the increased risk of alcohol use increase due to an impact of crisis 6 – 11 and pandemic 1 , 15 (Appendix 1). The study reflects conclusions of previous research concerning characteristics and motives to use alcohol in women and men.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…The higher general consumption of alcohol among doctors was already reported to be higher than that of the general population, 10 and stress and other form of psychological distress may play a significant role in predicting problem drinking. 11 In the face of a pandemic, which direct and indirect effects that will certainly be traumatic, it was reasonable to conduct research that will result in the possibility of carrying out activities to prevent the development of alcohol problems or dependence. To date, no studies have been conducted to allow parametric evaluation of alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Threatening increase in alcohol consumption in physicians quarantined due to coronavirus outbreak in Poland: the ALCOVID survey

Silczuk

2020

Journal of Public Health

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ABSTRACT Background The potential risks of increased alcohol use and of the development of alcohol dependence during COVID-19 pandemic were identified. So far there have been no studies concerning pandemic influence on alcohol consumption in medical professionals in quarantine or isolation. Methods The 12 point ‘online’ ALCOVID survey with a cover letter was designed and addressed to physicians, recruited online via accessible networks, who underwent isolation or quarantine during recent pandemic. The AUDIT-3 scale was included. Results A representative trial of 113 physicians participated in the study. Over 53% of screened doctors revealed that the amounts of the consumed alcohol have escalated; almost 20% of subjects binged over seven standard drinks for one occasion. Close to every second used six or more drinks on one occasion. Over 40% used alcohol more than four times per week. Female used alcohol more often and more standard drinks per occasion. Male binged more. Anxiety and hopelessness were the most common motives to drink. Conclusions Alcohol consumption in physicians in quarantine has threateningly increased. It is important to identify the group of people at the risk of problem drinking and dependence development, especially when it concerns key professional branches in the fight against the current crisis.

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confidence: 87%

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confidence: 99%

Threatening increase in alcohol consumption in physicians quarantined due to coronavirus outbreak in Poland: the ALCOVID survey

Silczuk

2020

Journal of Public Health

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“…The prevalence in this study is comparable to the reported prevalence (22%) among healthcare professionals, including nurses in another province of South Africa (Okeke, Ross, Esterhuizen, & Van Wyk, 2012). Also, it is comparable to the reported prevalence among doctors in Nigeria, 30.3% (Obadeji, Oluwole, Dada, Adegoke, 2015). This evidence further affirms the fact that health workers, including the nurses also participate in unhealthy lifestyle behaviours such as harmful alcohol use, and nurses in this settings are not exempted.…”

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confidence: 84%

Health-Promoting Lifestyle Behaviours Among Primary Healthcare Professional Nurses in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Monakali¹,

Goon²,

Seekoe³

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Nurses play significant roles in health promotion and health education about healthy lifestyle practices and are considered role models of healthy lifestyle behaviours. It is unclear if their knowledge of healthy lifestyle choices translate to practice. This study assessed the lifestyle behaviours of primary healthcare professional nurses in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. This descriptive, cross-sectional study involved 203 purposively selected primary healthcare nurses in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. We utilised the WHO STEPwise questionnaire to assess the lifestyle behaviour (smoking, alcohol use and physical activity) of the nurses. Descriptive and inferential statistics were carried out at a significance level of p<0.05. The participants’ mean age was 45.17 (Standard Deviation±11.26) years. Of all the participants, 27% had ever taken alcohol, and 18% currently use alcohol. Only 8% had ever smoked and of these, 3% currently smoke. Of all the participants, 33% do not engage in physical activities, and only 29% of them met the WHO recommendation for being active. Most of them were aware of the benefits of physical activities. Majority of the participants cited lack of time (74%) and lack of commitment (63%) as barriers to physical activity and few of them cited health challenges (3.9%). Among the primary health care professional nurses in this setting, we found a high prevalence of alcohol use and low prevalence of smoking and physical activity among primary health care nurses in this setting. There is a need to implement effective workplace strategies and wellness programmes that will foster healthy lifestyle practices among the nurses.

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“…In addition, consideration should be given to the fact that the severity of the problems in a group of doctors in training can be significantly lower compared to the general professional group [4]. It is essential to draw attention to various forms for relieving the occupational stress [31] that may add to the causes of increased alcohol consumption.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Należy wziąć pod uwagę fakt, że w grupie lekarzy stażystów problem alkoholowy jest prawdopodobnie mniejszy niż wśród ogółu lekarzy [4]. Konieczne wydaje się jednak wskazanie różnych metod pozwalających na zmniejszenie stresu związanego z pracą zawodową, prowadzącego do nadmiernej konsumpcji alkoholu [31].…”

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