Psychological assessment of alcoholism in males

Chaudhury, Suprakash; Sk, Das; B, Ukil

doi:10.4103/0019-5545.31602

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“…In our study the mean age of the tharraconsumers was around 32±5, similar to studies by Butt and Chaudhary [24,32] who reported range between 30±40 and 31±5 years respectively in contrast to our findings. A study in Pakistan reported the mean age ranges between 25±5 years.…”

Section: Socioeconomic and Health Determinants Of Liquor Consumerssupporting

confidence: 88%

“…Our study further explored that, most of the liquor consumers, drink tharra on daily basis (37.7%) as compared to a similar kind of study in other province of Pakistan named Punjab and in Nepal [32][33] showed similar trends of 40% and 38% respectively, however our findings vary from the studies conducted in India and Tanzania where the homemade liquor consumption was reported as 48and 14.7-47 % respectively [33][34].…”

Section: Socioeconomic and Health Determinants Of Liquor Consumersmentioning

confidence: 55%

“…The difference could be because the later study focused only hospital indoor patients diagnosed with alcohol toxicity whereas we considered enrolling participants' appropriateness from the place of purchase or distribution [32].…”

Section: Socioeconomic and Health Determinants Of Liquor Consumersmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Assessment of Homemade Liquor “Tharra” Quality by GC-FID and its Potential Impacts on Human Health

Imran¹

2017

Mehran Univ. res. j. eng. technol.

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The unsafe use of alcohol causes many diseases that lead to social and economic burden in societies. In Pakistan due to limited access, inflated prices of standard alcohol and ban on use of alcoholic products for Muslims, the illegal Liquors "Tharra" production at domestic level is on the rise. The liquor (Tharra) contain many impurities and is often injurious to health. This study examines the impact of consumption of unsafe liquor on socioeconomic and health context in Pakistan by using primary data obtained through filling of suitably designed questionnaires and finding out quality of homemade liquor samples collected from local Bathas. The data was collected by taking representative samples consisting of males from age groups 14 to onwards. The participants were enrolled using CAGE (screening tool. Our data revealed that majority of middle age group (57%) was involved in liquor "Tharra" drinking (36-45 years and 26-35 years). More participants (63%) were found representing Hindu religion, followed by Muslims (31%) with few Christian (5%) in the studied area. Almost in all samples the alcoholic strength exceeded by safe volume limit (20%). All other analyzed constituents of the samples (e.g.methanol, acetaldehyde, higher alcohols, esters, metals, anions) were found in concentrations that poses serious threat to public health. It seems impossible for the government to subsidize its prices or lift ban on the use and purchase of standard alcohol products due to social and religious reasons. However, the government needs to reinforce the laws governing sale of methylated spirits for industrial and commercial use.

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confidence: 88%

Section: Socioeconomic and Health Determinants Of Liquor Consumersmentioning

confidence: 55%

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2017

Mehran Univ. res. j. eng. technol.

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“…Depression was reported in 78% of the study population. Chaudhary & DAS[15] reported significant depression and anxious disorders in their alcoholic sample. Forty-two were suffering from anxiety disorders.…”

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Psychological morbidity among female commercial sex workers with alcohol and drug abuse

Pandiyan

Madhusudhan

2012

Indian J Psychiatry

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Introduction:Substance abuse may act as precursors and also can form outcomes of sexual behaviors. The confluence of drug use, mental stressors, poverty, sexually transmitted diseases, low self-esteem and high-risk partners forms a fertile ground for psychological morbidity.Aim:To assess the psychological morbidity among female commercial sex workers (CSWs) who use alcohol and other substance abuse.Materials and Methods:One hundred consecutive CSWs with alcohol and drug abuse patients attending the psychiatric OPD at Victoria hospital were assessed clinically. Relevant investigations were also carried out. General health questionnaire and substance use disorder identification tests were administered.Results:A total of 100 cases between 30-40 years of age were taken up for the study. All were abusing alcohol with tobacco chewing or smoking being (64). Eighty-seven were married. Fifty of them being illiterate. Seventy-eight were suffering from physical illness. Two were HIV patient on treatment. Seventy-eight were having psychological morbidity (depression and adjustment disorder).Conclusion:Preventive interventions, targeting substance abuse and stimulating healthier-environments and providing economically independent.

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“…Hence for successful treatment and management of alcohol dependent cases, it is essential to understand their personality. 1 Some believe that alcoholism and anxiety disorders go hand in hand. They exist as co-morbidity.…”

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Psychiatric profile of patients with alcoholism

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Male

2017

Int J Res Med Sci

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Background: The overall personality is related to the treatment outcome. Hence for successful treatment and management of alcohol dependent cases, it is essential to understand their personality. Objective was to study the psychiatric profile of patients with alcoholism.Methods: Present cross sectional hospital based study was conducted for six months in department of psychiatry, Institute of mental health, Hyderabad, a tertiary care psychiatric facility. This 600 bedded hospital has a daily outpatient clinic and provides inpatient care. Alcohol dependence syndrome and uncomplicated withdrawal state patients only were included in the present study. Age less than 18 and more than 60 years, patients with mental retardation, patients with personality disorders were excluded.Results: Majority of subjects belongs upper low socioeconomic status 57.50% (n=23), 36 (90%) were Hindus, two (5%) were Muslims and two (5%) were Christians. 42.5% (n=17) were illiterate, 22.5% (n=9) were having primary school education. 12.5% (n=5) were single, 87.5% (n=35) were married. 77.5% (n=31) were unskilled, 17.5% (n=7) were semiskilled, and 5% (n=2) were skilled. Maximum were from rural areas (67.5%) and 32.5% were from urban areas. self-injurious behavior is female and males are same 25% (n=5). Majority of males in the high-risk level of severity of alcoholism has banging head against something, to the extent that caused a bruise to appear type of behavior.Conclusions: Majority alcoholics were from low social classes, were illiterate, were married, unskilled workers. Hence these group people should be paid proper attention to prevent the occurrence of alcoholism among them.

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Psychological assessment of alcoholism in males

Cited by 30 publications

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Assessment of Homemade Liquor “Tharra” Quality by GC-FID and its Potential Impacts on Human Health

Assessment of Homemade Liquor “Tharra” Quality by GC-FID and its Potential Impacts on Human Health

Psychological morbidity among female commercial sex workers with alcohol and drug abuse

Psychiatric profile of patients with alcoholism

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