Predictors of Alcohol Consumption Among Younger Adults During the First Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic may lead to negative mental health effects but the effect on alcohol consumption among younger adults is unclear. We assess predictors of change in alcohol consumption during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic among younger adults. Methods: This cross-sectional internet-based survey was part of an overarching project, the Corona Drug Survey, which was conducted from April 30 to August 4, 2020. Participants of any sex and ≥18 years old were included. The primary outcome measure was change in alcohol consumption during the early COVID-19 pandemic. We implemented an ordinal logistic regression to assess the effect (odds ratio [OR] and 95% confidence interval [CI]) of the following predictors: quarantine restrictions on leaving the residenc

SUBMITTER: Brandt L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8546114 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature