ArticleRevista brasileira de psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999)2025
Binge drinking in Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic: why does gender still matter?
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objectiveThe COVID-19 pandemic affected public health worldwide. Binge drinking is a high-risk behavior pattern linked to health problems and injuries. We aimed to assess the prevalence of binge drinking at four time points during the 1st year of the pandemic and correlate these with sociodemographic variables, providing insights into binge drinking trends.
methodsThis cross-sectional study analyzed data from a national survey conducted between April 2020 and January 2021 with 11,205 adult participants. Sociodemographic variables included sex, age, sexual orientation, race, education level, and health care worker status. Regression models were used to assess associations with past-month binge drinking, which was the dependent variable.
resultsBinge drinking rates were stable across the four time points. Male sex was consistently associated with binge drinking at all time-points. Other variables such as younger age, lower educational background, and non-straight sexual orientation were associated with binge drinking at some, but not all, time points.
conclusionThe persistence of gender disparities in binge drinking during a period of high unprecedented stress suggests the need for targeted interventions in future public health emergencies. Further research is required to explore the pandemic's long-term effects on alcohol consumption behaviors and related health outcomes.
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