Alcohol consumption among industrial workers in Monterrey , Mexico

Authors

  • Teresita de Jesús Campa Magallón Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León; Facultad de Enfermería
  • Maria Lúcia do Carmo Cruz Robazzi Universidad de São Paulo; Escuela de Enfermería de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000700009

Keywords:

alcohol induced disorders, worker, occupational health

Abstract

This study aimed to describe alcohol consumption among 129 industrial workers. Data were collected by means of the instruments called AUDIT and CECA. The highest consumption rates were for 31-year old male workers, with 9.8 years of education, 5 years of work experience and married. The average consumption per occasion was between 3 and 4 drinks for 38.5%. 32.7% of the workers consumed 6 or more glasses per month. Consumption frequency per month was 2 or 4 times, 46.5% were dependent and damage had occurred in 55% of the workers and employees. The workers mentioned alcohol consumption during social meetings with friends (63.6%). Consequences of consumption were: physical fatigue (44.2%), physical problems (29.5%), decreased work performance (29.5%) and decreased reflexes (21.7%). The higher the alcohol consumption levels, the smaller the consequences of this consumption perceived by workers. Those workers mentioning that they did not consume alcohol were in the pre-contemplation stage.

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Published

2005-10-01

Issue

Vol. 13 (2005): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Alcohol consumption among industrial workers in Monterrey , Mexico. (2005). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 13(spe), 819-826. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000700009