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Is Alcohol Consumption Related to Lifestyle Factors in Romanian University Students?

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  • Bogdana Adriana Năsui

    (Department of Community Health, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Louis Pasteur Street, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Rodica Ana Ungur

    (Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of General Medicine, “Iuliu-Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Victor Babeș Street, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Patricia Talaba

    (Department of Community Health, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Louis Pasteur Street, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Valentin Nicolae Varlas

    (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Filantropia Clinical Hospital, 11171 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Nina Ciuciuc

    (Department of Community Health, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Louis Pasteur Street, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Cristina Alina Silaghi

    (Department of Endocrinology, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Victor Babes Street 8, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Horatiu Silaghi

    (Department of Surgery V, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Victor Babes Street 8, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Dana Opre

    (Department of Educational Science, University Babes Bolyai, 1-3 Kogalniceanu Street, 400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Anca Lucia Pop

    (Department of Clinical Laboratory, Food Safety, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Street, 020945 Bucharest, Romania)

Abstract

Poor eating habits and substance abuse are major public health concerns among young adults transitioning into university life. This study’s objective was to assess Romanian students’ alcohol consumption and correlate it with other lifestyle factors. We performed a cross-sectional study of 1212 students with a mean age of 21.1 ± 2.4 years. We applied a valid online questionnaire to evaluate and statistically analyze the interrelation between alcohol consumption and lifestyle factors by multivariate statistical analysis. The prevalence of alcohol consumption among the student population enrolled in the study was 79.9%. Multiple regression showed that alcohol consumption was positively associated with gender ( p < 0.001), level of physical activity ( p = 0.009), number of cigarettes ( p < 0.001), and fast-food consumption ( p < 0.001), and negatively associated with sleep ( p = 0.012) and study hours ( p < 0.001). The study revealed a high prevalence (18%) of binge drinking among males. The frequent use of illicit drugs is associated with alcohol consumption ( p < 0.001) but present at low levels (1.6%). The study evidenced a high prevalence of alcohol consumption in students, especially in males, and poor food behavior related to the intake of vegetables and fruits. Health promotion campaigns regarding the harmful effects of alcohol, smoking, poor nutrition, and ongoing illicit drug prevention campaigns are needed to improve students’ performances.

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  • Bogdana Adriana Năsui & Rodica Ana Ungur & Patricia Talaba & Valentin Nicolae Varlas & Nina Ciuciuc & Cristina Alina Silaghi & Horatiu Silaghi & Dana Opre & Anca Lucia Pop, 2021. "Is Alcohol Consumption Related to Lifestyle Factors in Romanian University Students?," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(4), pages 1-16, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:4:p:1835-:d:499018
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