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ArticleBMC public health2025

Prevalence and associated factors of alcohol consumption in Albanian schoolchildren.

Alketa Qosja, Ditila Doracaj, Iris Mone, Genc Burazeri, Enkeleint A Mechili, Eugena Tomini, Gentiana Qirjako

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Alketa QosjaFaculty of Medicine, University of Medicine, Rr. "Dibres", No. 371, Tirana, 8185, Albania.
Ditila DoracajFaculty of Medicine, University of Medicine, Rr. "Dibres", No. 371, Tirana, 8185, Albania.
Iris MoneFaculty of Medicine, University of Medicine, Rr. "Dibres", No. 371, Tirana, 8185, Albania.
Genc BurazeriFaculty of Medicine, University of Medicine, Rr. "Dibres", No. 371, Tirana, 8185, Albania. genc.burazeri@maastrichtuniversity.nl.
Enkeleint A MechiliDepartment of Healthcare, Faculty of Public Health, University of Vlora, PBox, Vlora, 9401, Albania.
Eugena TominiFaculty of Medicine, University of Medicine, Rr. "Dibres", No. 371, Tirana, 8185, Albania.
Gentiana QirjakoFaculty of Medicine, University of Medicine, Rr. "Dibres", No. 371, Tirana, 8185, Albania.

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backgroundAlcohol consumption among adolescents is a global public health challenge, with many children engaging in early drinking habits, affecting negatively growth and development. We aimed at assessing the prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of alcohol consumption among Albanian children.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in Albania in 2022, including a nationwide sample of 5454 schoolchildren aged 11, 13 and 15 years (N = 5454; ≈52% girls; response rate: 96%). Information on drinking habits and sociodemographic characteristics of schoolchildren was collected. Binary logistic regression was employed to assess the relationships of alcohol consumption indices with sociodemographic factors.

resultsThe prevalence of alcohol indices was: 23% for lifetime alcohol consumption; 14% for current alcohol consumption; 13% for lifetime drunkenness; and 6% for current drunkenness. Independent positive correlates of alcohol consumption and/or drunkenness included male gender, age 15, and pertinence to more affluent families (all P < 0.01).

conclusionsOur findings reveal that alcohol consumption and drunkenness are prevalent among Albanian adolescents. These results highlight the need for targeted prevention strategies addressing demographic factors that contribute to underage drinking in Albania.

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Alcohol DrinkingAlcoholic IntoxicationAdolescentAlbaniaChildCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMalePrevalenceRisk FactorsSociodemographic FactorsSocioeconomic FactorsAlbaniaAlcohol consumptionChildrenDrunkennessHealth behaviour in School-aged children (HBSC)Schoolchildren

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