경기도 지역주민의 음주와 건강예방행동

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine whether there are differences regarding health behaviors among Gyunggido citizens of normal drinkers and problem drinkers. Methods: A self-report questionnaire was used covering questions regarding health, eating habits and health related behaviors such as smoking and drinking behavior, exercise, weight management, etc. Test of significance for differences between the groups were performed with -test and logistic regression. Results: Gender, age, marital status, education level, and occupation were related with problem drinking behaviors. Smoking, first age of alcohol drinking, perceived obesity and stress was high in problem drinker in men. Only first age of alcohol drinking was high in problem drinker in men. Conclusions: There might be many differences in the socio-demographic characteristics and health behavior among moderate drinking, problem drinking and alcohol abuse/dependency. Our finding suggest that the need to develop appropriate high problem drinking prevention and intervention strategies for specified groups at greater risk. Also it can be useful for developing and enhancing various health programs and policies when applied appropriately.