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Maria A T Ribeiro1, Matheus B Costanzi2, Andrea F Mello1
1Departamento de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Revista Brasileira De Psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999)
|August 31, 2025
Summary
Binge drinking prevalence remained stable during the COVID-19 pandemic. Male sex was consistently linked to higher rates, highlighting the need for targeted public health interventions during emergencies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented global public health challenges.
- Binge drinking is a high-risk behavior associated with numerous health problems and injuries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence of binge drinking across four distinct time points within the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To examine associations between binge drinking and sociodemographic variables during this period.
- To identify trends in binge drinking behavior during the pandemic.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study utilizing national survey data from 11,205 adult participants (April 2020 - January 2021).
- Analysis of sociodemographic factors including sex, age, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, education, and healthcare worker status.
- Application of regression models to determine associations with past-month binge drinking.
Main Results:
- Binge drinking rates demonstrated stability across the observed time points.
- Male sex was a consistent predictor of binge drinking across all measurement periods.
- Younger age, lower educational attainment, and non-heterosexual orientation showed associations with binge drinking at specific time points.
Conclusions:
- Persistent gender disparities in binge drinking underscore the necessity for gender-targeted interventions in public health crises.
- Further research is warranted to understand the long-term effects of the pandemic on alcohol consumption and associated health outcomes.
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