Alcohol Use and Abuse in Hellenic Navy Conscripts
Author Information
Author(s): Moussas Georgios, Tzemos Leonidas, Pavlopoulos Vassilis, Papadimitriou Konstantinos, Menoutis Vassilis, Lykouras Lefteris
Primary Institution: Medical School University of Athens
Hypothesis
What are the levels of alcohol use and abuse among training conscripts of the Hellenic Navy?
Conclusion
The study found that a significant portion of training conscripts exhibit problematic drinking behaviors.
Supporting Evidence
- 31.8% of conscripts were identified as problematic drinkers using adolescent criteria.
- 8.9% were found to be problematic drinkers using stricter adult criteria.
- 16% of the sample were identified as hidden alcoholics using the CAGE test.
Takeaway
Many young sailors drink too much alcohol, which can be a big problem for their health and safety.
Methodology
The study used questionnaires to measure frequency and quantity of alcohol consumption and psychosocial variables among conscripts.
Potential Biases
Potential false positive responses in the CAGE test may affect the results.
Limitations
The study did not detect other psychiatric disorders that may coexist with alcohol abuse.
Participant Demographics
The sample consisted of 650 male conscripts aged 18 to 37, with diverse educational backgrounds and from various regions of Greece.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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