Age- and sex-standardized prevalence of alcohol consumption and its determinants in the western region of Iran, Ilam: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

In recent years, alcohol consumption in different parts of Iran has increased. However, this growth was dramatic in deprived regions. The percent study aimed to determine the age-sex standardized prevalence of alcohol consumption and related factors in the general population of Ilam city during 2021-2022.

Method

This population-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the general population of Ilam city located in western Iran. A total of 1,431 individuals over the age of 15 were included in the study using multi-stage cluster sampling. Alcohol consumption was assessed using a Persian version of high-risk behavior questionnaire (Cronbach's alpha > 73%). Analysis was done by Stata version 11 and R Software. Logistic regression analysis was used fo

SUBMITTER: Sarmad A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11654313 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature