Alcohol prevention at sporting events: study protocol for a quasi-experimental control group study

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Environmental Health
• Sports Medicine

Background:

• Alcohol intoxication and overserving at sporting events are significant public health concerns.
• Swedish policymakers are seeking strategies to mitigate alcohol-related issues at football matches.
• An environmental approach shows promise for reducing spectator intoxication.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the effects of a multi-component community-based alcohol intervention.
• To reduce alcohol intoxication levels among spectators at Swedish Premier Football League matches.
• To provide evidence-based strategies for public health officials and stakeholders.

Main Methods:

• A quasi-experimental control group study design was employed.
• Data collection occurred in Stockholm (intervention) and Gothenburg (control) during 2015-2017.
• Methods included breath alcohol samples from spectators and simulated scenarios of pseudo-intoxication to assess alcohol service and security interventions.

Main Results:

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Conclusions:

• There is an urgent need for effective strategies to reduce alcohol-related problems at sporting events.
• This project contributes valuable research for implementing evidence-based prevention strategies.
• Findings will aid public health officials, policymakers, and the sports community in addressing spectator intoxication.