Characterization of university students who consume liquor in Medellin, Colombia

Authors

  • Luis Fernando Restrepo-Betancur Universidad de Antioquia
  • Gloria Cecilia Deossa-Restrepo Universidad de Antioquia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61799/2216-0388.746

Keywords:

alcoholic beverages, alcohol consumption, academic performance, college students, public health

Abstract

The excessive consumption of alcohol is a public health problem that affects both the individual and his family, resulting in the detriment of the person, in relation to physical, psychological and emotional aspects, among many other factors. The objective of the present investigation was to characterize the university students of the city of Medellin, Colombia, regarding the consumption of alcohol. A survey was applied to 1200 individuals, whose age ranged between 18 and 25 years. For processing the information, the technique exploratory factor analysis was used, finding significant difference between sexes (p<0.05), in the way they perceive the consumption of liquor. In conclusion, it is emphasized that drinking alcoholic beverages affects more the male sex in relation to academic performance.

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2020-07-01

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Restrepo-Betancur, L. F., & Deossa-Restrepo, G. C. (2020). Characterization of university students who consume liquor in Medellin, Colombia. Mundo FESC Journal, 10(20), 98–110. https://doi.org/10.61799/2216-0388.746

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