Year :
2013
| Month :
August
| Volume :
7
| Issue :
8
| Page :
1637 - 1639
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Prevalence and Pattern of Alcohol Consumption using Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
in Rural Tamil Nadu, India
Published: August 1, 2013 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2013/.3216
Ganesh Kumar S., Premarajan K.C., Subitha L., Suguna E., Vinayagamoorthy, Veera Kumar
1. Assistant Professor, JIPMER, Puducherry, India.
2. Professor, JIPMER, Puducherry, India.
3. Senior Resident, JIPMER, Puducherry, India.
4. Junior Resident, JIPMER, Puducherry, India.
5. Junior Resident, JIPMER, Puducherry, India.
6. Junior Resident, JIPMER, Puducherry, India.
Correspondence Address :
Dr. Ganesh Kumar S.,
Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, JIPMER, Puducherry-605006, India.
Phone: 9487896551, E-mail: sssgan@yahoo.com
Abstract
Background: There is a paucity of information on prevalence and pattern of alcohol consumption in India.
Aim: To assess the prevalence and pattern of alcohol consumption in a rural area of Tamil Nadu, India.
Material and Methods: A community based, cross sectional study was conducted among 946 subjects who were aged 10 years and above, in rural Tamil Nadu, India. Data on alcohol use was collected by using ‘Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test’ (AUDIT) scale. Data on pattern and associated factors like socio-demographic details, smoking, tobacco chewing and chronic diseases were collected by using a structured questionnaire.
Statistical Analysis: Data was analysed by univariate and multiple logistic regression analysis and information was depicted in percentages or proportions. A p value of less than 0.05 was considered as significant.
Results: Overall, the prevalence of alcohol use was found to be 9.4%. Prevalence was more among males (16.8%) as compared to that among females (1.3%). Mean age at initiation was 25.3 +9.0 years. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that middle age (15–44 years) (OR=3.56), male gender (OR=11.23), illiteracy (OR=6.16), lower education levels (OR=2.57) and smoking (OR=17.78) were independently associated with alcohol use. Among those who used alcohol, 29.2% (26) were possible hazardous drinkers, 33.7%(30) had a probable alcohol dependence and 56.2% (50) had experienced harmful effects, based on AUDIT item analysis.
Conclusion: Prevalence of alcohol use is high, especially among males. Health educational interventions among those who are at a higher risk and management of alcohol dependent subjects, may help in reducing the burden of alcohol use in this area.
Keywords
Prevalence, Alcohol use, AUDIT
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DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2013/5521.3216
Financial OR OTHER COMPETING INTERESTS: None.
Date of Submission: Dec 27, 2012
Date of Peer Review: Mar 18, 2013
Date of Acceptance: May 31, 2013
Date of Publishing: Aug 01, 2013
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