Severe harm from others' drinking: A population-based study on sex differences and the role of one's own drinking habits.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and aims

Despite the fact that many studies have focused on harm from others' drinking, there is a lack of knowledge regarding severe forms of these harms. This study aimed to assess sex differences in the prevalence of severe harm from others' drinking and sex-specific associations with one's own drinking.

Design and methods

The data originated from a Swedish cross-sectional population survey (n = 15 576). Adjusted odds ratios of self-reported experiences of severe harm (harmed 'a lot') from others' drinking were calculated using logistic regression models. Additive interactions were used to determine sex-specific associations between own drinking and harm.

Results

The past-year prevalence of severe harm from known and unknown drinkers was higher among w

SUBMITTER: Sundin E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7894316 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature