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Association of alcohol consumption and frequency with loneliness: A cross-sectional study among Japanese workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Konno, Yusuke; Okawara, Makoto; Hino, Ayako; Nagata, Tomohisa; Muramatsu, Keiji; Tateishi, Seiichiro; Tsuji, Mayumi; Ogami, Akira; Yoshimura, Reiji; Fujino, Yoshihisa.
  • Konno Y; Department of Environmental Epidemiology, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan.
  • Okawara M; Department of Psychiatry, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan.
  • Hino A; Department of Environmental Epidemiology, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan.
  • Nagata T; Department of Mental Health, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan.
  • Muramatsu K; Department of Occupational Health Practice and Management, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan.
  • Tateishi S; Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan.
  • Tsuji M; Department of Occupational Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan.
  • Ogami A; Department of Environmental Health, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan.
  • Yoshimura R; Department of Work Systems and Health, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan.
  • Fujino Y; Department of Psychiatry, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan.
Heliyon ; 8(12): e11933, 2022 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2158905
ABSTRACT

Background:

There are increasing concerns that prevention measures against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) such as social distancing and telework are leading to loneliness and poor lifestyle habits like increased alcohol consumption. The purpose of this study was to assess whether loneliness reported among workers during the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with changes in alcohol consumption.

Methods:

The study comprised a cross-sectional, online survey of 27,036 workers between December 22 and 26, 2020. A questionnaire was used to assess loneliness, usual alcohol consumption and whether that consumption had changed. Odds ratios (ORs) were estimated by logistic regression analysis.

Results:

A total of 2831 (10.5%) workers indicated they had increased alcohol consumption during the pandemic. Increased alcohol consumption was significantly associated with loneliness (OR = 1.94, 95%CI 1.70-2.21). This association held true for those who indicated they drank two or more days per week (OR = 1.98 95%CI 1.71-2.30) and those who drank less than one day per week (OR = 1.51 95%CI 0.71-3.25). In contrast, there was no association between increased alcohol consumption and loneliness among those who indicated they hardly ever drank (OR = 1.22 95%CI 0.55-2.72).

Conclusions:

Among those drinking more than once a week, increased alcohol consumption is associated with loneliness.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: Heliyon Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.heliyon.2022.e11933

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: Heliyon Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.heliyon.2022.e11933