Rathore R, Rangrej SB, Carvalho V. Increased alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(18): 3410-3416 [PMID: 38983407 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i18.3410]
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Victoria Carvalho, BSc, Medical School Basic Sciences, Saint James School of Medicine, Cane Hall Road, Arnos Vale VC0280, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. vrcarvalho@mail.sjsm.org
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Virology
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Observational Study
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World J Clin Cases. Jun 26, 2024; 12(18): 3410-3416 Published online Jun 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i18.3410
Increased alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study
Rajni Rathore, Shahid Bakhsh Rangrej, Victoria Carvalho
Rajni Rathore, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Saint James School of Medicine, Arnos Vale VC0280, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Shahid Bakhsh Rangrej, Department of Anatomy and Research, Saint James School of Medicine, Arnos Vale VC0280, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Victoria Carvalho, Medical School Basic Sciences, Saint James School of Medicine, Arnos Vale VC0280, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Author contributions: Rathore R designed the study and drafted the initial manuscript; Carvalho V analyzed, interpreted the data and drafted the initial manuscript; Rathore R, Carvalho V and Rangrej SB revised the article critically for important intellectual content.
Institutional review board statement: The aforementioned project has been reviewed and approved by the committee on human Rights Related to Research Involving Human Subjects, based on the Declaration of Helsinki.
Informed consent statement: Informed consent was obtained from the participants while undertaking the online questionnaire. Participants had to answer yes/no questions to confirm their willingness to participate voluntarily.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest compromising the impartiality of the data reported.
Data sharing statement: The data generated and analyzed during this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
STROBE statement: The authors have read the STROBE Statement – checklist of items, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the STROBE Statement – checklist of items.
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Corresponding author: Victoria Carvalho, BSc, Medical School Basic Sciences, Saint James School of Medicine, Cane Hall Road, Arnos Vale VC0280, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. vrcarvalho@mail.sjsm.org
Received: February 4, 2024 Revised: April 6, 2024 Accepted: May 10, 2024 Published online: June 26, 2024 Processing time: 134 Days and 16.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic intensifies alcohol-related challenges in diverse non-urban American communities, impacting health and well-being. A cross-sectional study of 416 participants in 2021 reveals a 62.9% surge in alcohol consumption during the pandemic. Predominantly male (68.8%) and aged 21-29 (34.6%), the cross-section sees decreased low and moderate alcohol consumption but a notable rise in heavy drinking. Alcohol abuse increases by 6.5%, with a 7% surge in those identifying as alcohol abusers/alcoholics. Seeking therapeutic treatment rises by 6.9%. COVID-19 facilitates easier alcohol access (76.0%) but hampers medical care for alcohol-related issues (80.7%). The study underscores the pandemic's profound impact on alcoholism and access to care in non-urban settings.
