A Population-based Analysis of the Influence of Religious Affiliation on Alcohol Consumption among Jamaicans
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev
; 19(S1): 33-37, 2018 Apr 23.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Religion sometimes shapes behaviours and experiences of its members including alcohol consumption. The aim of this study was to examine the possible influence of religious affiliation on alcohol consumption in Jamaica since they are predominantly Christians.Methods:
Using a cross-sectional study design, we analysed data from National Household Survey 2,016 of 4,623 participants. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed using SPSS.Results:
Out of the 4,623 participants, majority 3,244 (70.2%) were above the age of 26 years and of Christian religion 3,737 (80.8%). Christian religious affiliation was significantly associated with past year and past month use of alcohol (AOR= 1.44, 95% CI=1.14-1.82 and AOR =1.34, 95% CI=1.03- 1.74 respectively). Being a male (AOR= 2.95, 95% CI=2.51- 3.47), and employed (AOR= 2.11, 95% CI= 1.49- 2.98) were significant risk factors for lifetime alcohol consumption. Age 12 17 years (AOR= 0.30, 95% CI=0.21- 0.43) and attaining primary education level (AOR=0.60, 95% CI=0.45-0.80) were protective factors against lifetime alcohol consumption.Conclusion:
Being of Christian religion was significantly, positively associated with past year and past month alcohol consumption. Male gender and being employed were also risk factors for lifetime alcohol consumption.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Religião
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Consumo de Bebidas Alcoólicas
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Caribe ingles
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Jamaica
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article