The global economic burden of alcohol: a review and some suggestions

Baumberg, Ben

doi:10.1080/09595230600944479

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“…Occupational therapists are well-versed in the negative consequences of unemployment and will thus recognise the adverse effects on health and wellness [17][18][19][20] . Bartley 21 highlighted the effect that a spell of unemployment can have on subsequent employment patterns.…”

Section: Unemployment and Occupational Injusticementioning

confidence: 99%

Street vending in South Africa: An entrepreneurial occupation

Gamieldien

Niekerk

2017

S. Afr. j. occup. ther

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BACKGROUND: Not all occupations are undertaken entirely by choice. Numerous personal, cultural, economic and social factors influence participation in occupation. In low and middle-income countries, such as South Africa, disparate socio-economic factors might necessitate participation in occupations considered to be 'less desirable'. In this article the occupation of street vending is explored and discussed, with an emphasis on livelihood creation and the meaning and purpose derived from this occupation. Street vending is considered for its potential as a vocational occupation for people facing disabling conditions. METHODS: A collective case study was done comprising six participants who were selected through maximum variation sampling. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and participant observation. Data analysis took the form of an inductive content analysis. RESULTS: Occupational therapists need a comprehensive understanding of occupations before making judgements about these, especially when such occupations are not considered mainstream. One such occupation, namely street vending, predominates in the informal economy of South Africa. Findings revealed that, despite hardships associated with this occupation, street vendors adapt to social, political and economic challenges in their context. RECOMMENDATIONS: A comprehensive approach is needed when appraising the suitability of occupations; one that focuses on the transformative value of occupations in livelihood creation, rather than focusing narrowly on their therapeutic use or potential to contribute to personal meaning. Occupational therapists should adopt a multi-dimensional approach by considering vocational occupations within their social, cultural and political context, whilst keeping the functional requirement in mind and matching these dimensions with impairment or disability if prevalent. Key words: Street vending; livelihood creation; informal economy; occupation; occupational justice

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Section: Unemployment and Occupational Injusticementioning

confidence: 99%

Street vending in South Africa: An entrepreneurial occupation

Gamieldien

Niekerk

2017

S. Afr. j. occup. ther

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“…This figure was significantly higher than the costs incurred by the other nine countries reviewed (Baumberg 2006).…”

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confidence: 60%

Increasing the use of alcohol screening and brief intervention in New Zealand

Maynard¹,

Paton²

2012

Kotuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences Online

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New Zealand has high rates of acute alcohol-related harm relative to chronic harm, and when compared with other countries. Acute harm is typically caused by binge drinking. New Zealand alcohol use surveys consistently find that about 20Á25% of adult drinkers binge drink. There is substantial overseas evidence that alcohol screening and brief intervention (SBI) in primary health care is effective and cost-effective for reducing alcohol harm among binge drinkers. However, while there is also growing evidence that alcohol SBI can successfully be implemented in New Zealand, the approach has been significantly under-utilised. This article provides a brief overview of New Zealand research that supports a case for increasing the use of alcohol SBI in primary health care. It also highlights that when looking to successfully implement alcohol SBI in other settings, it is important to ensure that the intervention is simple and purpose-built for both the setting and recipient.

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“…1 The economic burden of alcohol use alone is estimated to have been $650 billion worldwide in 2002. 2 AIDU problems are also associated with mental disorders, especially with mood and anxiety disorders, [3][4][5] and to a higher risk of hospitalization with psychiatric disorders. 6 At the other end of the spectrum, though, the findings for abstinence indicate that it too has negative consequences.…”

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Profiles and Mental Health Correlates of Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use in the Canadian Population: An Exploration of the J-Curve Hypothesis

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Objective: Alcohol and (or) illicit drug use (AIDU) problems are associated with mental health difficulties, but low-to-moderate alcohol consumption may have mental health benefits, compared with abstinence. Our study aimed to explore the hypothesis of a nonlinear, or J-curve, relation between AIDU profiles and psychological distress, psychiatric disorders, and mental health service use in the general Canadian population. Methods: Data were collected from a representative sample of the Canadian population ( n = 36 984). Multiple correspondence analyses and cluster analyses were used to extract AIDU profiles. Sociodemographics, psychological distress, psychiatric disorders, and mental health service use were assessed and compared between profiles. Results: Seven AIDU profiles emerged, including 3 involving risky or problematic AIDU that correlate with major affective disorders, anxiety disorders, suicidal behaviours, and higher levels of psychological distress. No J-curve relation was found for psychiatric disorders and mental health service use. The lifetime-abstainer profile correlates with the lowest rates of psychiatric disorders and mental health service use. Lifetime abstainers are also more often female, immigrant, and unemployed. Compared with other profiles, spirituality is more important in their life. Conclusions: The hypothesis of a nonlinear relation between psychiatric disorders and AIDU was not supported. Lifetime AIDU abstainers have specific sociodemographic and cultural background characteristics in Canada.

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The global economic burden of alcohol: a review and some suggestions

Abstract: Background: economic arguments for acting for health are increasingly important for

Cited by 91 publications

References 58 publications

Street vending in South Africa: An entrepreneurial occupation

Street vending in South Africa: An entrepreneurial occupation

Increasing the use of alcohol screening and brief intervention in New Zealand

Profiles and Mental Health Correlates of Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use in the Canadian Population: An Exploration of the J-Curve Hypothesis

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