Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorder among Medical Students in New Delhi: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background: Amid the global concern over alcohol consumption’s ramifications for public health, the escalating prevalence of alcohol misuse among young individuals, especially students, is alarming. This study examines the prevalence of alcohol use disorder (AUD) among medical students, exploring it...
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Amid the global concern over alcohol consumption’s ramifications for public health, the escalating prevalence of alcohol misuse among young individuals, especially students, is alarming. This study examines the prevalence of alcohol use disorder (AUD) among medical students, exploring its link to depression, anxiety, and socioeconomic factors.
Material and Methods:
We conducted this cross-sectional study at a medical college in New Delhi in the month of June, 2023. We determined a sample size of 425 using prevalence estimates for AUD, a 4% margin of error, and a 15% nonresponse rate. We selected participants using simple random sampling from the MBBS enrollment list and provided them with self-administered questionnaires. We utilized validated screening tools, including PHQ-9, GAD-7, AUDIT-C, and CAGE, to assess depression, anxiety, and AUD. Statistical analysis was performed using STATA 18. AUD prevalence was presented with 95% confidence intervals. Associations between AUD and variables were examined using Chi-square tests. Significant variables (P < 0.2) in univariate analysis were considered in multivariate logistic regression (P < 0.05).
Results:
In our study, 413 students participated. The prevalence of AUD was 13.6%, depression was 31.5%, and anxiety was 24.2%. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression revealed significant associations between AUD and factors such as gender, current living space, tobacco use, and anxiety.
Conclusion:
The current study highlights worrisome levels of AUD, depression, and anxiety among medical students in New Delhi. Our research also reveals connections between AUD and factors like gender, living situation, tobacco use, and anxiety. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9a6db9bea9c14a04984be4f7822f11562025-02-06T05:32:49ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Community Medicine0970-02181998-35812025-01-01501434710.4103/ijcm.ijcm_596_23Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorder among Medical Students in New Delhi: A Cross-Sectional StudyAninda DebnathAnita VermaPriyansha GuptaSneha JindalBackground: Amid the global concern over alcohol consumption’s ramifications for public health, the escalating prevalence of alcohol misuse among young individuals, especially students, is alarming. This study examines the prevalence of alcohol use disorder (AUD) among medical students, exploring its link to depression, anxiety, and socioeconomic factors. Material and Methods: We conducted this cross-sectional study at a medical college in New Delhi in the month of June, 2023. We determined a sample size of 425 using prevalence estimates for AUD, a 4% margin of error, and a 15% nonresponse rate. We selected participants using simple random sampling from the MBBS enrollment list and provided them with self-administered questionnaires. We utilized validated screening tools, including PHQ-9, GAD-7, AUDIT-C, and CAGE, to assess depression, anxiety, and AUD. Statistical analysis was performed using STATA 18. AUD prevalence was presented with 95% confidence intervals. Associations between AUD and variables were examined using Chi-square tests. Significant variables (P < 0.2) in univariate analysis were considered in multivariate logistic regression (P < 0.05). Results: In our study, 413 students participated. The prevalence of AUD was 13.6%, depression was 31.5%, and anxiety was 24.2%. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression revealed significant associations between AUD and factors such as gender, current living space, tobacco use, and anxiety. Conclusion: The current study highlights worrisome levels of AUD, depression, and anxiety among medical students in New Delhi. Our research also reveals connections between AUD and factors like gender, living situation, tobacco use, and anxiety.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_596_23alcohol abusealcohol use disorderanxietydepressionmedical students |
| spellingShingle | Aninda Debnath Anita Verma Priyansha Gupta Sneha Jindal Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorder among Medical Students in New Delhi: A Cross-Sectional Study Indian Journal of Community Medicine alcohol abuse alcohol use disorder anxiety depression medical students |
| title | Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorder among Medical Students in New Delhi: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full | Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorder among Medical Students in New Delhi: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorder among Medical Students in New Delhi: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorder among Medical Students in New Delhi: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_short | Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorder among Medical Students in New Delhi: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_sort | prevalence of alcohol use disorder among medical students in new delhi a cross sectional study |
| topic | alcohol abuse alcohol use disorder anxiety depression medical students |
| url | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_596_23 |
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