Alcohol use: prevalence and associated factors in a sample of Tunisian students

Introduction The use of alcohol, in particular its harmful and alcohol dependence, represent a public health problem interest to all age groups. Indeed, is responsible for heavy burden disease considerable socio-economic burden. Objectives To determine the prevalence main factors associated with it sample Tunisian students. Methods This an analytical cross-sectional study carried out during 2020/2021 academic year We used anonymous self-administered questionnaire distributed online via social networks. Our included section focusing on socio-demographic characteristics AUDIT test (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) detect addiction. Results enrolled 772 students .The average population was 23.29 ±3.25.Two hundred ninety-nine (38.7%) consumed alcohol. mean at first 18.44 (3.09). Fifty-two users (17.4%) presented risk dependence. consumption contexts were mostly “between friends” (57.4%) “party time “(23.5%).The effects sought effect disinhibition (64.5%) integration (41.1%) predominant responses. determining (p<10 -3 ), male gender presence grade repetition wealthy socioeconomic level participation community life ). Conclusions Alcohol especially dependence may have student’s life. It relevant screen this addiction better prevention. Disclosure Interest None Declared