Epidemiology of alcohol use in the general population of Togo

Agoudavi, Kokou; Dalmay, François; Legleyle, S.; Kumako, K.; Preux, Pierre‐Marie; Clément, Jean‐Pierre; Falissard, Bruno; Nubukpo, Philippe

doi:10.1016/j.abrep.2015.03.004

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“…Our findings are in line with those of Gureje et al [ 9 ], studies conducted in primary care settings in Nigeria [ 13 ], as well as in community [ 10 ]. These findings are also consistent with alcohol surveys conducted in Togo, a neighbouring country [ 11 ], as well as previous studies in Nigeria [ 14 ]. In consonance with our study, Grittner and colleagues [ 15 ] opined that people with lower socioeconomic status (SES) could be more vulnerable to problems related to alcohol consumption.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…It could also be a reflection of increase in alcohol consumption over time. Our self-reported lifetime and current uses are lower than lifetime alcohol use (66.6%) and current use (62.2%) from a study in Togo, a neighbouring country [ 11 ]. This could be because the Permanent Mandates Commission of the League of Nations could not effectively check France and the European companies operating in Togo, from importing liquor to the country because of the recognized economic gains from liquor trade for the economy of France and other European countries [ 12 ].…”

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confidence: 81%

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Prevalence and Correlates of Alcohol Use among a Sample of Nigerian Semirural Community Dwellers in Nigeria

Lasebikan

Ola

2016

Journal of Addiction

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Objective. To determine the prevalence and correlates of alcohol use among a sample of Nigerian semirural community dwellers in Nigeria. Methods. In a single arm nonrandomized intervention study, the assessment of baseline hazardous and harmful alcohol use and associated risk factors was conducted in two semirural local government areas of Oyo State, Nigeria, with the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST). Participants included 1203 subjects 15 years and older, recruited between October 2010 and April 2011. ASSIST score of 0–10 was classified as lower risk scores, 11–26 as moderate risk, and 27+ as high risk. Results. Prevalence of lifetime alcohol use was 57.9% and current alcohol use was 23.7%. Current alcohol use was more prevalent among the younger age group p = 0.02, male gender p = 0.003, unmarried p < 0.01, low educational level p = 0.003, low socioeconomic class p = 0.01, unemployed p < 0.001, and the Christians p < 0.01. Of the current drinkers, the majority (69.1%) were at either moderate or high health risk from alcohol use. Conclusion. Alcohol consumption is prevalent in semirural communities in Nigeria and the majority of these drinkers are at moderate or high health risk. Screening, brief intervention, and referral for treatment for unhealthy alcohol use should be integrated into community care services in Nigerian rural communities.

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Prevalence and Correlates of Alcohol Use among a Sample of Nigerian Semirural Community Dwellers in Nigeria

Lasebikan

Ola

2016

Journal of Addiction

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“…In agreement with previous studies [6,7,[11][12][13][14][15][16][17], this study found that male sex increased the odds and older age (50-69 years) decreased the odds of engaging in HED. Sex specific role expectations and norms, such as associating drinking alcohol with masculinity, may be related to the male preponderance of HED [6,14].…”

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“…"Ecuador's high poverty and income inequality most affect indigenous, mixed race, and rural populations." [10] Factors associated with HED may include male sex [6,7,[11][12][13][14][15], middle adulthood [7,16,17], specific ethnic groups [7,17,18], lower socioeconomic status [5,17,[19][20][21], urban residence [17], rural residence [6], former and current tobacco use [6][7][8]12,17,22], overweight/obesity [23][24][25], sedentary behaviour [5], physical activity [26][27][28], inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption [29], and less frequent primary health care utilization [30,31]. Epidemiological population-based surveys are needed to target interventions to prevent HED.…”

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Prevalence and Correlates of Heavy Episodic Alcohol Consumption Among Adults in Ecuador: Results of the First National STEPS Survey in 2018

Pengpid

Peltzer

2020

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The study aimed to assess the prevalence and correlates of heavy episodic drinking (HED) among adults in Ecuador. In the national cross-sectional 2018 Ecuador STEPS survey, 4,638 persons (median age=39 years, range 18-69 years) responded to a questionnaire, physical measures, and biomedical tests. Results indicate that 24.1% had past month HED, 36.7% among men, and 12.0% of women; 40.6% past month HED among past 12-month drinkers. In adjusted logistic regression analysis, male sex (Adjusted Odds Ratio=AOR: 3.12, 95% Confidence Interval=CI: 2.50-3.89), past smoking (AOR: 1.38, 95% CI: 1.09-1.76), and current smoking (AOR: 2.83, 95% CI: 2.15-3.83) were positively and persons aged 50-69 years (AOR: 0.50, 95% CI: 0.38-0.66) and having underweight (AOR: 0.28, 95% CI: 0.09-0.89) were negatively associated with HED. In addition, in sex-stratified analyses, among men, being African Ecuadorean or Mulato (AOR: 1.79, 95% CI: 1.10-2.91), and high physical activity (AOR: 1.41, 95% CI: 1.01-1.99) were positively associated with HED, and among women, being Montubia (AOR: 0.40, 95% CI: 0.17-0.93) was negatively and obesity (AOR: 1.61, 95% CI: 1.06, 2.44) was positively associated with HED. Almost one in four participants engaged in HED, and several sociodemographic and health indicators were identified that may facilitate public health interventions for reducing HED.

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“…Prevalences as high as 63% to 78.4% have been reported among undergraduates [12] [13]. Studies from other West African countries showed a self-reported current use of alcohol 62.2% [15].…”

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Prevalence and Pattern of Alcohol Use among Adults in an Urban Slum in South East Nigeria

Onodugo¹,

Ezeala-Adikaibe²,

Anyim³

et al. 2019

OJPsych

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Background: Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused psychoactive substances in the country. Studies have shown sharp increases in alcohol consumption among Nigerians. This increase is likely to continue because of increased local production and availability of alcohol in the country. Knowledge of the prevalence and pattern of current alcohol use is important considering the public health and socioeconomic effects of alcohol use. Methods: Using a semi-structured questionnaire, we estimated the prevalence of current alcohol use among adults 18 years and older living in urban slums in Enugu South East Nigeria. Current use of alcohol was defined as use of any or all alcohol beverages in the past 4 weeks. The safe limit of alcohol was defined using WHO guidelines. Study duration was 5 months. Results: A total of 1411 individuals were recruited into the study. Males were 658 (46.6%) and females were 753 (53.4%). The overall prevalence of current use of alcohol was 66.7%; males 75.7% and females 58.8% (p < 0.01). The commonest alcoholic beverage consumed was beer 37.1%. The peak age of consumption was 40-49 years followed by 50-59 years. About 8.1% drank alcohol above the generally recommended units per week while 5.2% drank above the safe limit for chronic liver disease. Significant correlates of alcohol intake were increasing age, male gender, having a job, cigarette smoking and the use of snuff. Significant correlates for excessive consumption of alcohol were increasing age and cigarette smoking while those for exceeding the safe limit chronic liver were increasing age, male gender and cigarette smoking. Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of current alcohol use among urban slums in Enugu. Public health educational measures for reducing alcohol consumption should be encouraged. Efforts should be made to educate the populace on the need for abstinence.

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Epidemiology of alcohol use in the general population of Togo

Cited by 13 publications

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Prevalence and Correlates of Alcohol Use among a Sample of Nigerian Semirural Community Dwellers in Nigeria

Prevalence and Correlates of Alcohol Use among a Sample of Nigerian Semirural Community Dwellers in Nigeria

Prevalence and Correlates of Heavy Episodic Alcohol Consumption Among Adults in Ecuador: Results of the First National STEPS Survey in 2018

Prevalence and Pattern of Alcohol Use among Adults in an Urban Slum in South East Nigeria

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