Factores de riesgo para el consumo de alcohol en adultos jóvenes de 20 a 29 años en Azogues, 2023

Abstract

Introduction: Alcohol consumption is one of the three leading causes of accidents and deaths each year worldwide and affects mainly the body. Objective: To determine the risk factors associated with alcohol consumption in Azogues young adults aged 20-29. Methodology: Observational study, at a correlational level, with a quantitative approach, in a probabilistic sample of 362 young men and women between 20 and 29 years old from the Azogues canton, Cañar province. A survey with the "AUDIT TEST" instrument was applied. Statistical analysis included frequency, percentage, central tendency measures, and Spearman's Rho test for correlations. Results: The mean age was 24 years, with a higher participation of women (63%). The risk of alcohol consumption among the population was at a low level (71%), while 6% had problematic or addictive consumption; the reasons for alcohol consumption were friendship (34.8%) and celebration (36.5%), a significant relationship was found between sex and family problems leading to alcohol consumption (p=0.024). Conclusion: There are multiple risk factors for alcohol consumption, especially when friends drink alcohol, or there are gatherings at home to drink.