Antecedents and covariates of alcohol consumption among Swiss male conscripts.
This study aimed to investigate prevalence and correlates of alcohol consumption frequency in a sample of Swiss conscripts (n=25,611) in order to identify factors that predispose for frequent consumption. A self-report of drinking frequencies, as well as socio-demographic and psychosocial variables, was collected at psychiatric baseline screening. Based on univariate analyses, relevant variables were included in a multivariate multinomial logistic regression model. Six percent were abstainers, 15% reported rarely drinking, 53% occasional drinking, 24% regular drinking and 2% daily drinking. Except for substance use, most associations followed a "J"-shaped curve across the categories of alcohol frequency. Abstinence and frequent drinking can be perceived as deviations from the social norm. Both behaviors are associated with more psychosocial stressors and might be therefore special targets for further studies and new prevention programs.
University of Zurich, Centre for Disaster and Military Psychiatry, Birchstrasse 3, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland. mario.mueller@access.uzh.ch
Mario
M
Mueller
Ingo
I
Kipke
Franz
F
Frey
Wulf
W
Rossler
Gianpiero
G
Lupi
Stefan
S
Vetter
D000293:Adolescent; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel / Q000523:psychology; D012307:Risk Factors; D013557:Switzerland / Q000453:epidemiology; D055815:Young Adult