Exploring views on alcohol consumption and digital support for alcohol reduction in UK-based Punjabi-Sikh men: A think aloud and interview study.

ABSTRACT: We aimed to explore UK-based Punjabi-Sikh men's views on: (i) alcohol consumption within the community; (ii) available support for alcohol reduction; and (iii) an evidence-informed alcohol reduction app. Semi-structured interviews and a think aloud method were employed. Participants (n = 15) were male, aged 18-27 years, identified as Punjabi-Sikh, were hazardous or harmful drinkers (i.e. had an Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption score of ≥5) and interested in using an app to reduce drinking. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed with inductive thematic analysis. Six themes were developed: (i) fear of drinking to cope; (ii) clash between religious and cultural norms (i.e. an internal conflict between important values); (iii) stigmatisation of m

SUBMITTER: Taak K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8436744 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature