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Alcohol use among physicians in a medical school in Nepal
S Kumar1, B Pokharel, S Nagesh
1Dept of Community Medicine, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, India. sanjay131@yahoo.com
Objective:
The objective of the study was to know about the use of alcohol among physicians and factors that were related to it.
Methods:
This was a cross sectional study conducted among the physicians in a medical school of eastern Nepal. A semi structured questionnaire was used to collect information.
Results:
There were 55 subjects in the study. Half of them were between 35-45 years age group and one fourth among them were female. There were more than 88% physicians consuming alcohol for more than 10 years. One third used to preferred whisky as their favorites drink. Use of alcohol among them was due to peer pressure and to become a social human being. Most of them drink alcohol occasionally with an average amount 30-60 ml in a sitting and usually in the evening. Most of the time, they use alcohol either in parties or at home.
Conclusion:
Alcohol use in Nepal is very much prevalent. The use of alcohol is socially accepted in many communities. Uses of alcohol by physicians have direct effect on their health as well as the health of many people because they are role model for many people. They are also in direct contact with the patients. Steps to council the physicians may reduce the consumption of alcohol.
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