Individual and community level risk-factors for alcohol use disorder among conflict-affected persons in Georgia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The evidence on alcohol use disorder among conflict-affected civilian populations remains extremely weak, despite a number of potential risk-factors. The aim of this study is to examine patterns of alcohol use disorder among conflict-affected persons in the Republic of Georgia.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey of 3600 randomly selected internally displaced persons (IDPs) and former IDPs. Two alcohol use disorder outcomes were measured: (i) having at least hazardous alcohol use (AUDIT score ≥ 8); (ii) episodic heavy drinking (consuming >60 grams of pure alcohol per drinking session at least once a week). Individual level demographic and socio-economic characteristics were also recorded, including mental disorders. Community level alcohol environment characteristics

SUBMITTER: Roberts B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4035315 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature