Korean J Adult Nurs.  2014 Apr;26(2):139-148. 10.7475/kjan.2014.26.2.139.

Factors Influencing Problem Drinking of Male Drinkers according to Life Cycle

• Hong J
• Kim J
• Kim O

• KMID: 2351598
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2014.26.2.139

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was aimed to investigate the factors influencing problem drinking of male drinkers above 19 years old according to the life cycle.
METHODS
The study subjects consisted of a representative community sample of 2,229 male drinkers aged 19 and older from the 2011 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Rao-Scott chi2-test, simple and multiple logistic regressions.
RESULTS
The problem drinking rates were 38.7% in adolescence, 44.5% in middle age, and 23.9% in senescence. In adolescence, the predictors of problem drinking included occupation, stress recognition, and smoking. In middle age, the predictors of problem drinking were education level, depression, and smoking. In senescence, the predictors of problem drinking were not identified in this study.
CONCLUSION
The findings of this study suggested that the factors influencing problem drinking of male drinkers were different according to life cycle. Thus different intervention methods should be developed for each age group in order to intervene the problem drinking.

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Aging
Alcohol Drinking
Depression
Drinking*
Education
Humans
Life Cycle Stages*
Logistic Models
Male
Middle Aged
Nutrition Surveys
Occupations
Smoke
Smoking
Smoke