Alcohol consumption patterns: A systematic review of demographic and sociocultural influencing factors
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2022
Abstract
Background: Excessive alcohol consumption has negative effects not only on the drinkers' health but also on others around them. Previous studies suggest that excessive alcohol consumption can be related to a combination of factors such as age, family background, religiosity, etc. Investigating and clarifying these roots of alcohol consumption is crucial so that the right type of interventions can be designed in a specific and targeted manner. Objectives: This work was conducted as a systematic review to reveal the factors associated with alcohol consumption and to heighten the understanding of the differences among various communities and segments of the population regarding their usage of alcohol. Data sources: A systematic search of Web of Science, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar was performed. Results: Forty-five studies were included in the review after excluding irrelevant records and duplicates. Conclusions: Alcohol consumption patterns can be associated with several factors related to communities and individuals, and our review revealed demographic factors, including age and proximity to alcohol outlets, as well as social factors, including family background, socioeconomic background, and religious influence. These findings can be used to establish a guideline for further studies in understanding alcohol consumption patterns among individuals according to their personal characteristics and sociocultural backgrounds.
Keywords
Alcohol consumption patterns, Physical and mental health, Demographics, Social factors
Divisions
mechanical,psychological,Faculty_of_Business_and_Accountancy
Funders
Universiti Malaya Impact-Oriented Interdisciplinary Research Grant Programme IIRG005C-2020SAH
Publication Title
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Volume
19
Issue
13
Publisher
MDPI
Publisher Location
ST ALBAN-ANLAGE 66, CH-4052 BASEL, SWITZERLAND