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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2015; 05(01): 037-039
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1703860
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ATTITUDE OF COLLEGE STUDENTS TOWARDS ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN MANGALORE

Deepak Daniel
1   Students, Department of Community Medicine, K. S Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte university, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Devishri Shetty
1   Students, Department of Community Medicine, K. S Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte university, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Greeshma Jilson Jose
1   Students, Department of Community Medicine, K. S Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte university, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Haritha J.
1   Students, Department of Community Medicine, K. S Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte university, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Jeevan Ravi
1   Students, Department of Community Medicine, K. S Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte university, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Lakshmi S Pillai
1   Students, Department of Community Medicine, K. S Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte university, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Anupa Neghandi
1   Students, Department of Community Medicine, K. S Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte university, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Santhosh,
Rashmi Kundapur
3   Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, K. S Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte university, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Introduction: According to various studies conducted, the response of the adolescent towards alcohol is different. Attitudes ranged from acceptance that is to "easy to get" and is "just going to happen, "to personal responsibilities, it's your choice not to drink peer pressure; you end up drinking to be part of group”.

Objectives: To assess the attitude of youngsters towards alcohol consumption.

Materials and methods: A survey was performed in colleges under NITTE University. Students present at the time of visit were covered. A questionnaire was prepared comprising of a set of 14 questions covering the 3 main objectives of the survey.

Statistical analysis used: Summary statistics (proportions, mean and standard deviation) were used to summarize the responses to the Graduate Dental Environment Stress (GDES) questionnaire and Maslach Burnout Inventory

Results: As per our survey of the 1150 students, 26.4% (304) students consume alcohol. Of these who consume alcohol, 188 (61.84%) students felt it was safe to drink. Also a majority of 219 students (72.03%) did not want to stop their drinking habits and 225 (74.01%) students haven't tried quitting. Surprisingly, a good 1050 (91.30%) out of 1150 students responded that they were aware of the harmful effects of alcohol consumption.

Conclusion: We have concluded that the students are well informed and they know the ill effects of alcohol consumption even though, most of them consider it as a part of life style.

Keywords

Attitude - alcohol consumption - youngsters - harmful effects


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Article published online:
22 April 2020

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