Influence of alcohol provocation on medical professionals in Taiwan: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: There is a paucity of research on the issue of alcohol provocation in the medical field. While studies have been performed concerning alcohol abuse among students, no studies have concentrated on alcohol provocation among medical professionals. Therefore, it is essential to look at the underlying factors that may influence alcohol use by medical professionals. A qualitative study using focus groups was conducted to construct themes depicting medical professionals' experiences of alcohol provocation. Physicians (n = 32) and residents (n = 29) were recruited from a large teaching hospital in Taiwan. The volunteers included both subjects and instigators of alcohol provocation (individuals being pressured to drink and those who exert such pressure on others). A questionnaire on their alcohol u

SUBMITTER: Lee CY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8849514 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature