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KMID : 0915820090100020129
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Journal of Korean Alcohol Science
2009 Volume.10 No. 2 p.129 ~ p.139
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Study on Drinking Problems and Alcohol Use Disorder in Korea
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Chun Sung-Soo
Inot Rubelyn E.
Kim Mi-Kyung
Yun Sun-Mi
Jung Hyun-Mi
Yoo Jae-Hyun
Lee Sang-Sook
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study is to illustrate and analyze the Drinking Problems and Alcohol Use Disorder among Koreans.
Method: A random selection of 1,450 households was conducted in 7 metropolitan cities and 9 provinces. Adult family members (aged-19 and above) were interviewed ’face-to-face interview plus sealed envelope’ from August 10th to 25th, 2007. Questionnaire was used to collect the alcohol use and associated health problems, tobacco, drug and other substance, lifestyle, demographic and background characteristics. A total of 2,193 cases were used in conducting the analysis.
Results: The major findings may be summarized as follows: 1. Soju is the favorite beverage (75%) among Koreans, corresponding 5.1% as homemade beverage and favored purchasing drink when they come back from abroad to Korea during the last year. 2. About 27.7% of the respondents were monthly binge drinkers, and 11.1% have experienced blackout during the last year. 3. Using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) showed that 25.3% of the respondents were having alcohol use disorders (score of 8 or more); While 15.7% among respondents with alcohol use disorders scored 12 points. 4. Several variables such as gender, age, religion, monthly household income, marital status, smoking, and favorite alcoholic beverage are considered strong predictors of alcohol use disorder (12 point or more of AUDIT score).
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KEYWORD
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alcohol, AUDIT, alcohol use disorder, problem drinking, binge drinking
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