Risk Factors for Increased Alcohol Consumption among Young Adults during COVID-19
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| Title: | Risk Factors for Increased Alcohol Consumption among Young Adults during COVID-19 |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Sasha Rudenstine (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. 2024 72(2):487-492. |
| Availability: | Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Drinking, Correlation, Low Income Students, COVID-19, Pandemics, Student Characteristics, Stress Variables, Incidence, Depression (Psychology), Anxiety, College Students |
| Geographic Terms: | New York (New York) |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2022.2040518 |
| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| Abstract: | Objective: This study explored correlates of increased alcohol use among a predominantly low-socioeconomic status student population at two time points during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants: Participants were students enrolled in at least one course at a City University of New York (CUNY) campus. Methods: Demographic characteristics, stressor endorsements, probable diagnoses, and alcohol use endorsement, were collected via self-report surveys in April and July 2020. Frequencies and multivariable logistic regressions were computed to assess for prevalence and odds of increased alcohol consumption. Results: High cumulative stress was significantly related to increased alcohol use in both April and July 2020. A greater number of specific stressors was associated with increased alcohol use in April as compared to July. Probable diagnoses of depression and anxiety were associated with higher odds of alcohol consumption at both time points. Conclusion: Findings highlight the importance of stress and mental health on increases in alcohol use for public university students. |
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| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1419726 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Objective: This study explored correlates of increased alcohol use among a predominantly low-socioeconomic status student population at two time points during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants: Participants were students enrolled in at least one course at a City University of New York (CUNY) campus. Methods: Demographic characteristics, stressor endorsements, probable diagnoses, and alcohol use endorsement, were collected via self-report surveys in April and July 2020. Frequencies and multivariable logistic regressions were computed to assess for prevalence and odds of increased alcohol consumption. Results: High cumulative stress was significantly related to increased alcohol use in both April and July 2020. A greater number of specific stressors was associated with increased alcohol use in April as compared to July. Probable diagnoses of depression and anxiety were associated with higher odds of alcohol consumption at both time points. Conclusion: Findings highlight the importance of stress and mental health on increases in alcohol use for public university students. |
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| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2022.2040518 |
