Prevention of "Risky" Drinking among Students at a Brazilian University

Simão, Maria Odete; Kerr-Corrêa, Florence; Smaira, Sumaia Inaty; Trinca, Luzia A.; Floripes, Tricia Maria Feitosa; Dalben, Ivete; Martins, Raúl Aragão; Oliveira, Janaina Barbosa de; Cavariani, Mariana Braga; Tucci, Adriana Marcassa

doi:10.1093/alcalc/agn019

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“…Sixty-four percent of the participants in this age group reported alcohol use in the last 30 days 2 . In another study, which focused on patterns of alcohol use among freshman students from seven campuses of São Paulo State University (Unesp), from the 4,100 responders, 1,057 (25.8%) were identified as at-risk drin kers 12 . Among a sample of 474 health college students, Nunes et al found that the prevalence of binge drinking alcoholic beverages was 15.6% 14 .…”

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“…Although international studies have addressed the possible associated factors for misuse of alcohol among university students 1,3 , there are few Brazilian studies focused on this population 2,5,6,8,[10][11][12] , and most of them specifically evaluated health sciences students 7,[13][14][15] . Considering the relevance of alcohol consumption and its potential consequences for university students, the objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of hazardous use of alcohol in this population and to identify demographic and psychosocial factors associated with this pattern of alcohol consumption.…”

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Hazardous use of alcohol among undergraduate students at a public university

Júnior¹,

Neves²,

Azevedo³

et al. 2014

Arc. Clin. Psychiatr.

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Background: The potentially harmful consequences of alcohol use among undergraduates have become a growing concern in recent years. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of hazardous use of alcohol in this population and to identify demographic and psychosocial factors associated with this pattern of consumption. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study using an anonymous and self-completed questionnaire in the classroom. The questionnaire was administered to 1,290 enrolled male and female students, which comprised a proportional sample of the main areas of knowledge at University of Campinas. The questionnaire produced sociodemographic and psychosocial profiles and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test was used to detect hazardous use of alcohol. Results: The prevalence of hazardous use of alcohol among the study participants was 24%. Male gender, subjective perceived social support in case of difficulties, being sexually active, not dating, having smoked tobacco cigarettes or marijuana, and having used other illicit psychoactive substances were associated with hazardous use of alcohol. Discussion: Variables related to gender, sexuality, affective partnerships, and consumption of other psychoactive substances were associated with hazardous use of alcohol, which was identified in a quarter of the evaluated students, and indicate the need for strategies to prevent and to treat problems.

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Hazardous use of alcohol among undergraduate students at a public university

Júnior¹,

Neves²,

Azevedo³

et al. 2014

Arc. Clin. Psychiatr.

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“…Por outro lado, os demais estudos que utilizaram a metodologia BASICS obtiveram resultados satisfatórios na redução da frequência do consumo de álcool e das consequências negativas associadas apenas no grupo experimental (Amaro et al, 2010;Borsari & Carey, 2000;DiFulvio et al, 2012;Fachini, Aliane, Martinez, & Furtado, 2012;Roberts, Kivlahan, Baer, Neal, & Marlatt, 2000;Simão et al, 2008). No entanto, o estudo de Grossbard et al (2010) encontrou diminuição signifi cativa do consumo de álcool na frequência e quantidade consumida entre os estudantes do grupo experimental em comparação com o grupo controle, mas não encontrou diminuição signifi cativa na redução das consequências negativas.…”

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“…Dessa forma, não podemos afi rmar que estes estudantes sabiam do seu padrão de consumo antes de participarem da intervenção (Amaro et al, 2010;Borsari & Carey, 2000;DiFulvio et al, 2012;Fachini et al, 2012;Grossbard et al, 2010;Roberts et al, 2000;Simão et al, 2008), fato este que pode apontar para a diferença encontrada no presente estudo e os demais que utilizaram o mesmo método de intervenção aqui proposto.…”

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Intervenção Breve para Redução do Consumo de Álcool e suas Consequências em Estudantes Universitários Brasileiros

Silva¹,

Tucci²

2015

Psicol. Reflex. Crit.

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ResumoO aumento do consumo de álcool entre universitários tem gerado preocupações nos estudiosos da área que buscam intervenções preventivas efi cazes à diminuição desse consumo. Este estudo avaliou o padrão de consumo de álcool e suas consequências, antes e após a aplicação da intervenção BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screnning and Intervention for College Students) em uma amostra de universitários brasileiros, sendo em sua maioria estudantes do sexo feminino (53,1%) e da faixa etária de 18 a 24 anos (84,4%). Foram utilizados os instrumentos The Alcohol Use Disorders Identifi cation Test (AUDIT) e o Rutgers Alcohol Problem Index (RAPI) para caracterização do consumo de álcool e levantamento de suas consequências. Os que pontuaram acima de oito no AUDIT foram convidados a participar de um grupo experimental ou controle. A análise dos dados revelou que não houve diferença estatisticamente signifi cativa entre os grupos após a intervenção. Em ambos os grupos houve: diminuição das doses consumidas, menos prática de binge drinking e redução de algumas das consequências negativas. Tal resultado indica uma importante contribuição na área e sugere que o levantamento do padrão de consumo de álcool e o seu respectivo feedback pode gerar efeitos positivos na diminuição do consumo de álcool, assim como das suas consequências entre estudantes universitários. Palavras-chave: Estudantes universitários, abuso de álcool, intervenção precoce, prevenção. AbstractThe increase in alcohol consumption among college students has increased concerns among researchers seeking effective preventive interventions to decrease their consumption. This study assessed the pattern of alcohol consumption and its consequences before and after applying the BASICS intervention (Brief Alcohol Screnning and Intervention for College Students) in a sample of Brazilian university, with mostly female students (53.1%) aged between 18 and 24 years (84.4%). The Alcohol Use Disorders Identifi cation Test (AUDIT) and Rutgers Alcohol Problem Index (RAPI) tools were used to characterize alcohol consumption and its consequences. Those who scored above eight on the AUDIT were invited to participate in an experimental or control group. Data analysis revealed no statistically signifi cant difference between groups. In both groups there were: a decrease in used dosages, less practice of binge drinking, and decrease in some negative consequences. This result indicates an important contribution in the area and suggests that the screening of alcohol consumption pattern and its respective feedback can generate positive effects in the reduction of alcohol consumption, as well as its consequences among college students.

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“…Randomizirana kontrolna raziskava/ Randomized controlled trial (20) Ukrep v obliki motivacijskega intervjuja in usmerjen na zmanjšanje škodljivih učinkov/ Intervention in the form of incentive interview focused on reduction of adverse effects.…”

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confidence: 99%