Alcohol use among Mexican medical students

Authors

  • Angel Puig-Nolasco Universidad Veracruzana; Facultad de Medicina
  • Leticia Cortaza-Ramirez Universidad Veracruzana; Facultad de Enfermería
  • Sandra Cristina Pillon Universidade de São Paulo; Centro Colaborador de la OMS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000700008

Keywords:

Alcohol Drinking, Students, Medical, Perception

Abstract

The study aims to identify patterns of alcohol consumption in Mexican medical students. This is a cross-sectional study, conducted at the University of Veracruz, Mexico. The sample comprised 263 students (84.4%). The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test and the Student Questionnaire 2006 were used. Students were characterized by youth and women. Seventy-two percent used alcohol in the lifetime, with 12.5 years as the onset age. The frequency of consumption was low but the quantity high, with a pattern of drunkenness, mainly among men. Forty-six percent consumed beverage at a problematic level. Students perceive that parents and teachers badly assess alcoholic beverage consumption. This study contributes to the planning of preventive programs for alcohol consumption, to be applied in the university context.

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Published

2011-06-01

Issue

Vol. 19 (2011): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Alcohol use among Mexican medical students . (2011). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 19(spe), 714-721. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000700008