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Alcohol consumption patterns among women in Baltimore
Journal of Studies on Alcohol
|July 1, 1984
Summary
Heavy alcohol intake and escape drinking were prevalent in Baltimore women in 1980. Lower education and less egalitarian sex-role attitudes correlated with reduced alcohol consumption.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Alcohol consumption patterns among women are a significant public health concern.
- Understanding the social determinants of drinking behavior is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of heavy alcohol intake and escape drinking among adult women in Baltimore.
- To examine the associations between various demographic and attitudinal factors and alcohol consumption.
Main Methods:
- A telephone survey was conducted with 1084 women aged 18 and older in Baltimore in 1980.
- Multivariate analysis was employed to assess relationships between demographic variables and drinking behaviors.
Main Results:
- 8.1% of women reported heavy alcohol intake (≥2 drinks/day), and 22.4% engaged in escape drinking.
- Being married or widowed, lower educational attainment, and less egalitarian sex-role attitudes were significantly associated with lower alcohol consumption.
Conclusions:
- Socioeconomic and attitudinal factors play a role in shaping women's alcohol consumption patterns.
- Findings highlight the need to consider social context when addressing alcohol use among women.