To what extent is alcohol consumption in social gatherings associated with observance of COVID-19 restrictions? A rapid review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pre-pandemic research found a connection between alcohol consumption and reduced physical distancing among strangers. Understanding the association between alcohol consumption at social gatherings and observance of COVID-19 restrictions can help inform policy related to the safe operation of public spaces where alcohol is typically consumed, as well as guidance related to the safe conduct of social events in private spaces.

Methods

We conducted a rapid review using adapted systematic review methods to explore the association between alcohol consumption in social gatherings and compliance with COVID-19 public health measures and produced a narrative synthesis of our findings. We ran searches in eleven health-related databases (MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Embas

SUBMITTER: Kulkarni D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9308983 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature