Alcohol-Related Behaviour in Freshmen University Students in Sardinia, Italy

Alessandra Mereu, Arianna Liori, Claudio Dessì, Mariano Girau, Derrick Clifford Mc Gilliard, Alessandra Sotgiu, Roberta Agabio, Paolo Contu and Claudia Sardu
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Alessandra Mereu: Department of Medical Science and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
Arianna Liori: Department of Medical Science and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
Claudio Dessì: Department of Medical Science and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
Mariano Girau: Department of Medical Science and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
Derrick Clifford Mc Gilliard: Department of Medical Science and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
Alessandra Sotgiu: Department of Medical Science and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
Roberta Agabio: Department of Biomedical Science, University of Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
Paolo Contu: Department of Medical Science and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
Claudia Sardu: Department of Medical Science and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 13, 1-10

Abstract: This study aims to provide a picture of University of Cagliari students’ alcohol-related behaviour and to explore factors associated with it. Data were collected by administering a questionnaire to 992 freshmen university students from different programs consisting of twelve closed questions, including three questions from the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test for Consumption (AUDIT-C short form). Three subgroups of alcohol-related behaviour were distinguished (risky drinkers, social drinkers and abstainers). In order to explore factors associated with patterns of alcohol consumption, a multivariate logistic regression was performed. The prevalence of risky drinkers was 35%. A binge-drinking behaviour at least once in the last twelve months was declared by 65% (more widespread in men and in students living away from their parents). Risky consumption is significantly associated with age of onset of alcohol use, living away from parents’ home, drinking outside meals and attending health courses. Regarding the levels of daily alcohol consumption perceived as a health risk, 66% of men and 88% of women indicate values higher than those recommended. The results underline the need for tailored prevention measures. University could be a promising setting to implement actions according to a health promotion perspective, to empower students to control their alcohol consumption.

Keywords: university students; alcohol; at-risk drinking; health promotion (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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