Prevalence of Alcohol Consumption among University Students in Baghdad: A Cross-section survey from Iraq

Al-Ameri, Rawa Jaafar Kadhim; Al-Badri, Husham J Abd; Lafta, Riyadh

doi:10.2427/11942

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“…They associated habits of drinking among students with the exposure to college environmental factors, as well as socio-demographic factors such as gender and age. The findings that average age was higher among more frequent drinkers (2–3 times and 4 times or more weekly) as compared to less frequent drinkers are in line with Al-Ameri and Al-Badri’s [ 39 ] study which found that lifetime alcoholic usage was significantly higher among older age groups within universities.…”

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An Analysis of the Prevalence and Factors Influencing Food Insecurity among University Students Participating in Alcohol Consumption in KwaZulu-Natal Province

Jilajila

Ngidi

Hlatshwayo

et al. 2023

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Food insecurity among the student population is a prominent issue in South African university institutions. However, personal experiences and the myriad of underlying factors contributing to the issue remain poorly documented. Among other factors, these universities are characterized by the admission of a majority of their student population from poor backgrounds with limited financial capabilities, and this affects their food security status. The purpose of this study was to view the patterns of food insecurity among students, with a focus on alcohol consumption as one of the various factors influencing student food security status. Data were collected from 156 student respondents from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban University of Technology, Mangosuthu University of Technology, and the University of Zululand. The Household Food Insecurity Access Scale revealed that from the total sample, only 21.79% reported themselves as food secure, whilst the remainder reported varying levels of food insecurity with 17.31% of students being food insecure, 16.03% mildly food insecure, and 44.87% severely food insecure. On the other hand, a prevalence of 73.08% (n = 114) of alcohol consumption was found among the sampled students. Ordered probit models results suggested that students’ alcohol consumption prevalence was determined by gender, level of study, exercise/playing sport, marital status, and distance to campus, which all had statistically significant effects on students’ alcohol consumption. Most crucially, gender, institution and campus positively affected students’ food security status, while the income variable made a negative significant contribution towards student food security status. Therefore, a link between students’ finances and food insecurity was evident. However, further research is required to delve into the link between the level and impact of students’ alcohol consumption and its implications on their financial status, and thus food security status. This is crucial information which will help policymakers understand these underlying factors and experiences and thus find solutions for issues related with food insecurity.

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An Analysis of the Prevalence and Factors Influencing Food Insecurity among University Students Participating in Alcohol Consumption in KwaZulu-Natal Province

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Hlatshwayo

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“…This finding is in agreement with those from prior studies 18–20 . A plausible explanation for this result may be that the documented prevalence of smoking and alcohol consumption in Iraq and other countries is higher among men than women 21–24 . Furthermore, the tendency for men to have occupations to located outdoors increases their exposure to carcinogenic elements, such as ultraviolet radiation and human papilloma virus 25,26 .…”

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Epidemiology and incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma in the Iraqi population over 5 years (2014–2018)

Alshami

Al‐Maliky

Alsagban

et al. 2023

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Background Oral squamous cell carcinoma is one of the most common and life‐threatening neoplasms worldwide, and is responsible for approximately 90% of all oral malignancies. Aim This study was aimed at providing updated information on oral squamous cell carcinoma in all Iraqi governorates for the 5‐year period from 2014 to 2018, including the annual incidence and demographic variables. Materials and Methods The total number of oral squamous cell carcinoma cases in Iraq, along with associated demographic information (age, sex, and site), for the 5‐year period from 2014 to 2018 was obtained. The statistical analysis consisted of descriptive analysis, including frequency, percentage, and mean ± standard deviation. A χ 2 test was performed to compare frequencies between male and female patients, among age groups, and among different OSCC sites. The χ 2 test was also used to assess the association of each OSCC site with age and sex. The significance threshold was set at p < 0.05, and the confidence interval was set at 95%. The incidence rate of oral squamous cell carcinoma for each year was calculated by dividing the number of OSCC cases per year by the population of Iraq, then multiplying the result by 100,000. Results A total of 722 cases were recorded. Statistically, oral squamous cell carcinoma was found to be more prevalent in males and individuals over 40 years of age. The tongue was the most common site of occurrence. Lip squamous cell carcinoma cases were high in males. The incidence rate of oral squamous cell carcinoma was estimated to be 0.4 per 100,000 people. Conclusion Males and older people are at relatively higher risk of developing oral cancer. The tongue is the most affected site, but any site in the oral cavity may be involved. Further exploration of the causes of oral malignancy in Iraq is necessary to improve prevention strategies.

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“…Students who grew up in urban area (68.5%) and those who lived off campus (98.2%) were more likely to drink alcohol than their counterparts. This finding is contrary to that of [22] in which the prevalence of alcohol consumption among students from rural areas was higher compared to those from urban; 23.3% and 8.3% respectively. The increment of number of those who take alcohol and live off campus (98.2%) could be attributed to the fact that majority of medical students offering medicine and surgery have limited slots in the university hostels and thus reside off campus.…”

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“…However, this study also indicated that later adolescence drinking could progress into late adulthood drinking habits, and may also be associated with suicide, car crashes, mental and social problems which is similar to the study done by [21]. This study further revealed that age was not significantly associated with alcohol consumption which is similar to findings done by [22]. Gender was not statistically contributing to alcohol consumption although males slightly predominated.…”

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Influences Encouraging Alcohol Use among Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Students at Kampala International University, Western Campus, Ishaka Bushenyi, Western Uganda

Doreen

2023

INOSR

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Alcohol consumption poses a significant public health concern, especially among university students who often experience newfound independence from direct parental oversight. This study aimed to identify the factors driving alcohol consumption among Kampala International University's Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery students. Employing a descriptive cross-sectional approach and self-administered questionnaires, data collection focused on alcohol-consuming students via snowball sampling. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software facilitated data analysis. Of the 384 participating students who consumed alcohol, nearly half (47.7%) fell within the 20-24 age range, evenly representing both genders. Notably, no substantial correlations emerged between alcohol use and age, gender, religion, or academic year. A majority of students initiated alcohol consumption at 16 years or older (41.4%). Significant associations were found between alcohol consumption and upbringing, as well as university residence. Urban upbringing and off-campus residency correlated with higher alcohol consumption. Psychologically, family structure played a role, with 59.4% of participants living with both parents reporting alcohol consumption. Peer influence was prevalent, with a substantial number introduced to alcohol by friends, either at university (32%) or at home (35.2%). While 97.7% recognized alcohol as a mood-altering stimulant, only 29.1% acknowledged the link between young adult binge drinking and future alcoholism development. Merely 12.5% believed that early alcohol exposure increased the risk of dependence, yet 93.5% recognized its association with academic underperformance or dropout. Alcohol abuse among university students appears normative, shaped by family norms and peer pressure. Supervision by family and university staff, coupled with educational interventions highlighting the health risks and consequences of excessive alcohol consumption, stand as effective measures to address this societal issue. Keywords: risk factors, alcohol, students

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Prevalence of Alcohol Consumption among University Students in Baghdad: A Cross-section survey from Iraq

Cited by 6 publications

References 19 publications

An Analysis of the Prevalence and Factors Influencing Food Insecurity among University Students Participating in Alcohol Consumption in KwaZulu-Natal Province

An Analysis of the Prevalence and Factors Influencing Food Insecurity among University Students Participating in Alcohol Consumption in KwaZulu-Natal Province

Epidemiology and incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma in the Iraqi population over 5 years (2014–2018)

Influences Encouraging Alcohol Use among Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Students at Kampala International University, Western Campus, Ishaka Bushenyi, Western Uganda

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