| A Survey on Alcohol Use of Workers |
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Hae Kyung Lee1, Kye-Hee Lee2 |
1Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, Daegu Polytechnic College
2Professor, Department of Nursing, Daegu Polytechnic College |
Correspondence:
Hae Kyung Lee, Tel: 82-53-749-7245, Fax: 82-53-749-7460,
Email: kyung@tpic.ac.kr
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Received: 28 March 2008 • Revised: 6 May 2008 • Accepted: 28 May 2008 |
| Abstract |
Purpose
This study was conducted to investigate alcohol use of workers and provide basic data for an effective temperance-related program for the improvement of health of workers.
Methods
Data was collected from 879 workers living in Daegu, from October 1 to October 31, 2007 by a questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed using the SPSS/WIN 12.0 program.
Results
The score of AUDIT-K was 10.71 and the ratio above 12 was 45.1%. The score of AUDIT-K was statistically and significantly different according to sex(p=.000), occupational type(p=.000), and starting age of drinking(p=.000). As for the frequency of drinking, 48.4% of workers responded 2 to 4 times per month. For the amount of drinking, 41.1% of male workers responded above 10 glasses each time. 38.7% experienced drinking-related problem and 72.5% reported that alcohol-related programs are needed. They request program contents such as the following: drinking culture of workers(18.5%), stress management skills(17.3%), alcohol effects on the body(16.8%) and method of refusal to drink(12.5%).
Conclusion
It is necessary to develop an effective temperance-related program considering influencing factors such as sex, occupation and starting age of drinking and to arrange a strategy to increase participation in the program. |
| Key Words:
Alcohol drinking |
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