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Published on: January 5, 2018
[Hazardous drinking in Parisian medical students]
D Duroy1, P Iglesias2, F Perquier3
1Département de psychiatrie et d'addictologie, AP-HP, hôpital Bichat-Claude-Bernard, 75018 Paris, France; Université Paris Diderot-Paris-VII, 75013 Paris, France.
L'Encephale
|July 5, 2016
Summary
Binge drinking is prevalent among French medical students, with 74.8% reporting episodes in two weeks. This study highlights associated risks and supports targeted prevention programs for this population.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Binge drinking is a significant public health concern, particularly among university students.
- Prevalence and characteristics of binge drinking among medical students in France remain understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the prevalence and patterns of binge drinking episodes among French medical students.
- To identify factors associated with hazardous drinking behaviors in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted with 302 medical students at Paris VII's Faculty of Medicine.
- Data collected via self-questionnaires on binge drinking frequency, consumption, demographics, substance use, and adverse consequences.
- Statistical analyses examined associations between binge drinking and various factors.
Main Results:
- 74.8% of students reported at least one binge-drinking episode in the past two weeks.
- A significant association was found between the number of binge-drinking episodes and maximum alcohol consumption.
- Binge drinkers were more likely to use tobacco/illegal substances, experience negative consequences (black-outs, drunk driving), and exhibit alcohol/tobacco use disorders.
Conclusions:
- Binge drinking is extensive among French medical students, indicating a need for targeted interventions.
- A threshold of two binge-drinking episodes in two weeks may help identify at-risk students.
- Findings suggest binge drinking in this population may be part of an addictive process, necessitating further epidemiological follow-up and prevention strategies.
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