The impact of the COVID lockdown on alcohol consumption in the Netherlands. The role of living arrangements and social isolation

Drug and Alcohol Dependence, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 233, С. 109349 - 109349

Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown have a strong impact on health behaviours, such as alcohol consumption. Although there is some evidence of an overall decline in consumption during lockdown, studies also show increase risky drinking patterns, e.g. solitary drinking, differences between subgroups individuals, depending their living arrangement. Yet most rely cross-sectional designs with retrospective questions, small samples.

Язык: Английский

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Alcohol Consumption and Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Alcohol and Alcoholism, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 58(3), С. 247 - 257

Опубликована: Март 1, 2023

To examine the association between alcohol consumption and mental health during COVID-19 pandemic.An anonymous online survey was distributed among US adults May-August 2020 through social networks ResearchMatch. We collected information on demographic, lifestyles symptoms including anxiety, depression, stress post-traumatic disorder. Logistic regression models were used to cross-sectional symptoms. also examined effect modification by race, age, gender, support, financial insecurity quarantine status.The analytical sample consists of 3623 adults. Stable drinking habits regular behaviors found co-exist with better status. Participants who increased their use had higher odds developing disorders than those maintained pre-pandemic habits. Additionally, participants engaged in binge pandemic depression did not. The associations regarding relation adverse outcomes stronger females, racial minorities, individuals concerns, poor support restricted status counterparts.During early stage pandemic, are cross-sectionally associated disorders, which highlighted need for targeted intervention address needs have these behaviors, especially insecurities or

Язык: Английский

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Self-reported mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and its association with alcohol and cannabis use: a latent class analysis

BMC Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 22(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 30, 2022

Abstract Background Mental health problems and substance use co-morbidities during after the COVID-19 pandemic are a public priority. Identifying individuals at high-risk of developing mental potential sequela can inform mitigating strategies. We aimed to identify distinct groups (i.e., latent classes) based on patterns self-reported symptoms investigate their associations with alcohol cannabis use. Methods used data from six successive waves web-based cross-sectional survey adults aged 18 years older living in Canada (6,021 participants). applied class analysis three domains most likely linked effects pandemic: anxiety, depression, loneliness. Logistic regression was characterize membership, estimate association membership use, perform sex-based analyses. Results identified two classes: (1) low scores all indicators (no/low-symptoms) (2) those reporting high across measures (high-symptoms). Between 73.9 77.1% participants were no/low-symptoms 22.9–26.1% high-symptom class. consistently found that greater risk being more report worrying about getting adjusted odds ratios (aORs) between 1.72 (95%CI:1.17–2.51) 3.51 (95%CI:2.20–5.60). Those 60 + less be this group aORs (95%CI) 0.26 (0.15–0.44) 0.48 (0.29–0.77) waves. also some factors associated varied different time points. Individuals least once week (aOR = 2.28, 95%CI:1.92–2.70), drink heavily 1.71, 95%CI:1.49–1.96); increase 3.50, 95%CI:2.80–4.37) 2.37, 95%CI:2.06–2.74) pandemic. Women had lower drinking than men. Conclusions determinants experiencing loneliness significant consumption. This suggests initiatives supports needed address multi-morbidities.

Язык: Английский

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Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Reporting in Highly Cited Current Alcohol Research

LGBT Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(5), С. 340 - 347

Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to measure the frequency of high-quality and transparent sexual orientation gender identity (SOGI) data collection reporting in highly cited current alcohol use research, using extant literature identify community-informed priorities for measurement these variables. Methods: A single search was conducted on PubMed with results restricted primary research articles published between 2015 2022. The 200 most studies from each year were identified their titles abstracts reviewed against inclusion criteria after deduplication. After full-text review, characteristics indicating quality SOGI extracted. fidelity verified a random sample before analyses. Results: final comprised 580 records. Few reported (n = 194; 33.4%) and, these, 7.2% associated measure. two-stage approach adopted 3 studies, one used an open-ended question free-text response option, 13 recorded nonbinary identities (reported by 0.9% whole sample). Nineteen (3.3%) more than half provided Eight 20 that and/or measures classified as minority specialist research. Conclusions: Culturally competent is lacking should be disclosed future provide options.

Язык: Английский

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Co-occurrence of depression, anxiety and increased alcohol use during the late stage of the COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan, Canada: a cross-sectional survey

BMJ Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 3(1), С. e000965 - e000965

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025

Background Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and substance use is well recognised. impacted Saskatchewan particularly hard as it has a higher prevalence alcohol consumption than national average. Our study investigated associated factors co-occurrence poor (also referred to dual experience) among adults. Method Cross-sectional data 1034 eligible adults collected between July November 2022, were analysed. Dual experience was defined mild severe symptoms depression (Patient Health Questionaire-9) and/or anxiety (Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7) AND increased during later stage pandemic. Multivariable binary logistic regression models fitted identify that are with experience. Results The different forms 7.32% for use, 6.09% 5.44% depression, use. experiences less likely participants from racialised groups, more those household food insecurity, concerns over consumption. Conclusion analysis suggests still experiencing due impact pandemic, large proportion people continue consume at rate before Data driven interventions, example, improving treatment counselling services, harm reduction strategies, especially targeting living in insecure households, needed.

Язык: Английский

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Changes in population‐level alcohol sales after non‐medical cannabis legalisation in Canada

Drug and Alcohol Review, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2025

Abstract Introduction There is considerable interest in whether individuals substitute cannabis for alcohol and legalisation's potential to reduce or increase alcohol‐attributable harms. This study aimed determine non‐medical legalisation Canada was associated with initial changes population‐level consumption. Methods observational population‐based described sales between 2004 2022. We calculated annual the per capita volume of pure ethanol sold Canada. used an interrupted time series approach examine immediate gradual price‐adjusted retailer value (CAD$) beer producer (litres product) after legalisation. Results During 2004–2022, Canadians aged 15+ spent on average CAD $751 year alcoholic beverages containing 8.18 L ethanol. Annual volumes decreased by 0.06 (95% confidence interval [CI] −0.08 −0.04; p = 0.001) litres annually but increased 0.05 CI 0.04 0.07; other beverages, leaving no significant trend overall. Following October 2018, there were (−0.1%, 95% −1.3 1.1; 0.82) (−0.1% monthly, −0.3 0.0; 0.12) sales. Discussion Conclusion Canada's not These findings do support idea that may result declining use harms through substitution alcohol.

Язык: Английский

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Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown on Alcohol Consumption Among the Youths in Kampala, Uganda. A Cross-Sectional Study

Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation, Год журнала: 2025, Номер Volume 16, С. 27 - 37

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased loneliness, emotional stress, and idleness due job losses school closures which can drive substance use among vulnerable populations like youths. Uganda has been identified as one of the countries with highest alcohol consumption in Africa. Alcohol predisposes a number health concerns including mental disorders, cardiovascular diseases others. This study assessed impact lockdown on youths Kampala, Uganda. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional randomly selected youth aged 18– 35 years living five divisions Kampala. Participation was strictly after informed consent obtained. 381 were interviewed, both students non-students included study. AUDIT-C questionnaire used measure frequency quantity. Frequent defined six or more drinks week. Results: We enrolled participants mean age 26± 4.6 years. More than half (60%) male. 71% lived family during lockdown. Of 64% that employed before lockdown, 54% lost their jobs. At least 42.5% reported Males consumed twice much females. Generally, level decreased percentage consuming dropped from 47.5% 42.8%. Despite overall decrease alcohol, there an increase amount occasion pandemic. Conclusion: Fewer However, those who did significantly drinking frequency. Male youths, friends, poor self-perceived likely intake. Further investigation into post-COVID is necessary understand extent long-term implications. Keywords: consumption,

Язык: Английский

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Women’s alcohol consumption during the restriction phases of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil: a phone-based survey

BMC Women s Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Resilience as a Protective Factor against Alcohol Use and Anxiety in Adolescents during the Pandemic

Salud Mental, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 48(1), С. 3 - 12

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025

Introduction. The COVID-19 pandemic saw an increase in substance use and anxiety among adolescents. Although resilience can have a protective effect against both, there is dearth of studies examining these relationships Mexico. Objective. To determine the association between frequency alcohol use, as well symptomatology, high school students southern Veracruz during pandemic. Method. A cross-sectional, analytical study was administered at nine schools Veracruz. Online questionnaires were used to assess students’ resilience, consumption patterns, symptoms. These assessments conducted using three instruments: RESI-M for ASSIST consumption, DASS-21 symptomatology. Descriptive associative statistics used. Results. total 2,194 adolescents included, whom 78.6% had low or medium level resilience; 28.3% reported lifetime 22.0% past months. 25.8% symptoms severe extremely anxiety. Adolescents with lower levels its dimensions showed higher (χ2 = 24.7; p < .001) 185.45; .001). Discussion Conclusion. findings suggest Further are required whether intervention focused on promoting reduces levels.

Язык: Английский

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Loneliness and Increased Hazardous Alcohol Use: Data from a Nationwide Internet Survey with 1-Year Follow-Up

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(19), С. 12086 - 12086

Опубликована: Сен. 24, 2022

We aimed to examine the association between loneliness and developing alcohol dependence or hazardous use. A cohort study was conducted utilizing data from a nationwide internet survey in 2021 2022 Japan. total of 15,854 follow-up participants (55% men, with mean age 52.8 years) were divided based on AUDIT scores: nondrinkers (AUDIT: 0), low-risk drinkers 1–7), medium-risk (AUD: 8–14), high-risk 15–19), probable 20–40). The University California, Los Angeles Loneliness Scale (Version 3), short-form three-item scale, used assess (high score ≥6). prevalence high higher than that low- drinkers, i.e., 22%, 18%, 17%, respectively, as well (32%) those (43%) compared non-high-risk (19%). After adjusting for various factors (sociodemographic, social isolation, psychological distress, smoking), 0–14) more likely become high-or-over-risk 15–40) without loneliness, adjusted risk ratios 1.45 (95% confidence interval: 1.08–1.96) through multivariable binary logistic regression. Among people scores at baseline associated increased drinking patterns dependence.

Язык: Английский

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