Alcohol consumption during college: cohort of medical students at the Federal University of Acre

Authors

  • Ítalo Mendes de Lima Universidade Federal do Acre
  • Raisa Peixoto de Souza Universidade Federal do Acre
  • Elielton dos Santos Gonçalves Universidade Federal do Acre
  • Aldem Kelwin Oliveira dos Anjos Universidade Federal do Acre
  • Vitor Bruno Miranda Neto Universidade Federal do Acre
  • Danielly Andressa Silva Universidade Federal do Acre
  • Mônica da Silva-Nunes Universidade Federal de São Carlos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29327/269504.4.1-7

Abstract

Alcohol is the most consumed psychoactive substance in the world, being a common practice among university students, thus constituting a serious public health problem. Objectives: to estimate the prevalence of alcohol consumption among medical students at the Federal University of Acre (UFAC) and its association with other variables. Methodology: cohort study lasting 1 year, in which the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) questionnaire was applied to 43 UFAC medical students. Results: the prevalence of alcohol consumption was 60.5% at the beginning of the first semester, it was associated with religion, 16.2% of students had excessive alcohol consumption. Conclusion: it is necessary to focus attention on UFAC medical students, in order to provide a deep reflection on alcohol consumption and how it can resonate in the future in their professions.

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Published

2022-09-07

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2022):

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