Work and High-Risk Alcohol Consumption in the Canadian Workforce
Author Information
Author(s): Alain Marchand, Annick Parent-Lamarche, Marie-Ève Blanc
Primary Institution: School of Industrial Relations, University of Montreal
Hypothesis
What are the specific contributions of occupational groups and work-organization conditions to high-risk alcohol consumption in the Canadian workforce?
Conclusion
The study found that work factors have a limited contribution to high-risk alcohol consumption, with job insecurity and work hours being significant factors.
Supporting Evidence
- The prevalence of high-risk alcohol consumption is estimated at 8.1% among workers.
- Job insecurity increases the odds of high-risk drinking by 27%.
- Individuals living in couples have 49% lower odds of high-risk drinking.
Takeaway
This study looked at how different jobs and work conditions affect how much alcohol people drink. It found that working too many hours or feeling insecure about your job can make you drink more.
Methodology
A secondary data analysis was performed on Cycle 2.1 of the Canadian Community Health Survey using multilevel logistic regression models.
Potential Biases
The occupational groups used are large and heterogeneous, which may obscure specific high-risk groups.
Limitations
The study is cross-sectional, which limits causal inferences, and it does not account for certain workplace factors that may influence alcohol consumption.
Participant Demographics
The sample consisted of Canadian workers aged 15 years and older, with a response rate of 80.7%.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Confidence Interval
95% CI = 7.8%–8.4%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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