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N Mathrubootham¹, V S Bashyam, Shahjahan

¹N. MATHRUBOOTHAM, MD., DPM., MNAMS., Ph.D., Reader in Psychiatry, Chengleput Medical Colllege, Chennai-10.

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This study analyzed drinking patterns in a rural community, identifying key factors influencing alcohol consumption and dependence. Findings reveal distinct drinking styles and abuse patterns contributing to a cycle of problematic alcohol use.

Keywords:

Alcohol drinking behaviour drinking pattern drug dependence social drinking

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Behavioral Science

Background:

Understanding rural drinking patterns is crucial for targeted public health interventions.
Previous research has identified various factors associated with alcohol consumption, but comprehensive analysis in rural settings is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the drinking patterns and behaviors within a rural population.
To identify significant variables influencing alcohol consumption and dependence using multivariate analysis.

Main Methods:

A structured interview assessed 386 current alcohol users in a rural community.
Bivariate and multivariate statistical techniques, including ANOVA, correlation, regression, and factor analysis, were employed.
Data analysis utilized SPSS PC+ and HCL Magnum mainframe with FOCUS package and UNIX systems.

Main Results:

Bivariate analysis identified 14 significant variables related to alcohol dependence, alcoholic status (MAST & CAGE), Q.F. Index, and troubled drinking.
Multivariate analysis revealed that drinking style, duration, abuse patterns, Q.F. Index, and associated problems significantly influence drinking behavior, forming a cyclical pattern.
Factor analysis identified three primary factors: abuse, dependence (low/moderate), and social drinking.

Conclusions:

Drinking patterns in rural populations are influenced by a complex interplay of factors, including abuse and social contexts.
The study highlights the cyclical nature of problematic alcohol use and dependence in this demographic.
Findings offer practical applications for developing targeted interventions for alcohol-related issues in rural communities.