LEVELS OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN THE NORTHERN REGION OF PORTUGAL
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v25i0.74457Keywords:
Students, Alcohol Drinking in college, Universities, Substance Abuse, Alcoholic Beverages.Abstract
Objective: To assess and present the prevalence levels of alcohol consumption in university students in the northern region of Portugal.
Method: A descriptive-correlational, quantitative, cross-sectional, “snowball” study was
conducted between February and March 2019, including students older than 18 years and enrolled in universities in northern Portugal.
Results: The sample was composed of 570 individuals, aged between 18 and 63; 70.7% were female, 15.7% reported heavy drinking, with Portuguese students consuming less. Of all individuals, 81.4% are at risk level I; 1.6% at level II; 2.6% at level III; 1.4% at level IV. Males consume more at zones II, III, and IV and females at zone I.
Conclusion: Findings show that the majority of university students consume at levels
recommended by the World Health Organization but a considerable amount of students
drinks at levels that can damage their health and their academic performance severely.
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