ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2020
Prevalence and determinants of Alcohol use in a remote rural area in South India: A community-based cross-sectional study.
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- Alcohol Use in a Tribal Rural Population of India: Prevalence, Social Determinants, and Impact of a Community-Based Health System-Integrated Intervention.Addiction & health · 2026Article
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Abstract
introductionAlcohol use is a major public health problem in India. We sought to study the use of alcohol and its risk factors in a rural area in South India.
methodsThis study was conducted in 20 villages surrounding a Rural Health Training Centre, located in South India. The study was done from March 2018 to October 2018 with the help of Medical Interns and Medical Social Workers using a pretested questionnaire.
resultsIn a total population of 14,925, 11,995 individuals are in the age group of 15 years and above, among whom 1,005 were reported to be using alcohol. The prevalence of alcohol among 15 years and above is 8.4% (7.9-8.9) and the overall prevalence in the total population is 7% (6.3-7.1). Prevalence of alcohol use among males and females are 16% and 1%, respectively. The alcohol use is higher among those who prefer open defecation (adjusted Odds Ratio (aOR) 1.2 (1.0-1.4)), Kutcha house (aOR 1.7 (1.4-2.2)) or semi-pucca house (aOR 1.3 (1.121.6)), lower caste (Most Backward Castes (MBC) aOR 1.7 (1.2-2.2), Scheduled Castes (SC) aOR 2.1 (1.6-2.9)), male gender (aOR 41 (29-59)), Married 5.0 (3.7-6.8), or Separated 2.6 (1.5-4.4) and Diabetes 1.6 (1.1-2.3).
conclusionAlcohol use in a remote rural area is high among socially deprived communities who live in kutcha and semi-pucca houses and belong to a lower caste. This needs serious public health interventions to improve their socioeconomic status.
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