| Autor: |
Griffiths, Sian, Lau, Joseph T. F., Chow, Julie K. W., Lee, S. S., Kan, Pauline Y. M. Y., Lee, S. |
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Alcohol & Alcoholism; Sep/Oct2006, Vol. 41 Issue 5, p560-565, 6p |
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Aim: This study of first year entrants to one of the major universities in Hong Kong describes the pattern of their alcohol consumption, their binge drinking, alcohol abuse, and dependence. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted. A representative sample of year 1 students 2630/2968 (89%) newly admitted to the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2003 were recruited to participate in a structured self-administered questionnaire. Results: First year university students in Hong Kong have low rates of ever drinking alcohol (62%), and the rates of binge drinking and alcohol-related problems were 7 and 0.8%, respectively. The pattern of binge drinking is more common than weekly drinking (2.3%). Binge drinkers are more likely to have experienced alcohol-related interpersonal problems or (95% CI) = 6.5 (1.7-24.5). Males were more likely to drink, to binge drink, and to drink frequently. Conclusions: In contrast with students in the west, the majority of first year university students in Hong Kong are not binge or regular drinkers. However, there is a subgroup who smoke, drink more, and use alcohol as a means of coping with stress. This group may be particularly in need of a brief intervention, such as providing counseling and referral services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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