High-Risk Alcohol Consumption among University Student in Cameroon and its association with Psychological Status, Drinking Motives and Practices: A Cross- Sectional Study at the University of Dschang
Cross-sectional study finds high-risk alcohol consumption in university students, highlighting the role of psychological factors and drinking motives.
Key Points
High-risk alcohol consumption prevalence among university students was found to be 19.3%, showing a significant public health issue in Cameroon.
The study reported that depression and personal motives like enhancement and coping were key predictors of high-risk alcohol consumption.
A cross-sectional study conducted at the University of Dschang involved 1,789 participants to analyze alcohol consumption behaviors based on psychological factors.
The findings call for strategies to reduce high-risk drinking, emphasizing behavioral change and improved student living environments.