Alcohol consumption and associated factors with alcohol consumption among university students
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2018
Yazarlar: Ebru Aldemir, Hande Çelikay, Demet HAVAÇELİĞİ ATLAM, Kültegin Ögel, Ayşe Ender Altıntoprak
The journal of Tepecik Education and Research Hospital, Uluslararası, 2018
Özet
Objective: University period is associated with many fundamental changes in human life.During this period the incidence of alcohol use, and related problems increases .The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of alcohol use, risky drinking and heavy drinking among university students and to investigate psychological, behavioral and social factors associated with alcohol use.Method: This cross sectional, web-based, self-report study was carried out in Ege University between 2012 September-2013 September.The assessment form included sections of demographic data, alcohol use and characteristics associated with alcohol use.Risky drinking was measured by CAGE questionnaire.The analysis was conducted with 2973 subjects.Results: Majority (76.2%) of participants had at least used alcohol once in their lifetime, while 12.1% had a history of risky and 37.2% had heavy drinking.History of substance use and smoking were the factors affecting lifetime use of alcohol and risky drinking and heavy drinking.Problematic alcohol use of siblings was the factor affecting lifetime use of alcohol and risky drinking.While living alone or with friends was the factor affecting lifetime use of alcohol and heavy drinking.Physical fights and injuries, self-harming behavior, being exposed to violence from a partner and, planning/attempting suicide were seen at higher rates in students with lifetime use of alcohol, risky and heavy drinking.Conclusion: The prevalence of alcohol use and factors associated with alcohol use in university students indicate that community and university supported preventive interventions are required in this population.