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http://hdl.handle.net/1843/63205| Type: | Artigo de Periódico |
| Title: | Alcohol consumption by medical students |
| Authors: | Bruno Rodartefreire Pedro Alves Soares Vaz de Castro Andy Petroianu |
| Abstract: | OBJECTIVE: Excessive alcohol consumption is a global health issue. This article aims to evaluate the consumption of alcohol by medical students in relation to their personal and social aspects.METHODS: This study was conducted with students in the first, third, and sixth year of medical school at the Federal University of Minas Gerais in 2019. Students were invited to participate anonymously by responding to a questionnaire with 15 questions regarding student characteristics (gender, age, family income, physical activity, origin, housing condition, and academic performance) and alcohol consumption (onset, reason, occasions of use, type of drink, amount consumed). Data were compared with significance corresponding to p<0.05.RESULTS: A sample of 382 students of both sexes responded to the questionnaire. Alcohol consumption was reported by 85% of students. About 70% of first and third-year students and 47% of those of the sixth year were motivated by socializing with peers. Alcohol consumption was prevalent among those who practice physical activities (93%) and live with their families (89%). Around 80% had consumed alcohol before starting medical school, and consumption was more frequent in males.CONCLUSIONS: Alcohol consumption begins during high school, stimulated by socialization. Men who practice physical activities and live with their families are the largest consumers. |
| Subject: | Alcoholism Students, Medical Family Relations Socialization Academic Performance Exercise |
| language: | eng |
| metadata.dc.publisher.country: | Brasil |
| Publisher: | Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais |
| Publisher Initials: | UFMG |
| metadata.dc.publisher.department: | MED - DEPARTAMENTO DE CIRURGIA |
| Rights: | Acesso Aberto |
| metadata.dc.identifier.doi: | 10.1590/1806-9282.66.7.943 |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1843/63205 |
| Issue Date: | 2020 |
| metadata.dc.url.externa: | https://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9282.66.7.943 |
| metadata.dc.relation.ispartof: | Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira |
| Appears in Collections: | Artigo de Periódico |
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