Alcohol Consumptions and its Impact on Academics in Medical Students of Hyderabad Telangana
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Alcohol, Academic impact, Medical students, socio demographic profile.Abstract
Cross sectional and prospective study on alcohol consumption and its impact on academics in medical students of Hyderabad Telangana were conducted in a medical college Hyderabad. 100 medical students, both male and female who consumed alcohol had participated in the study. Socio demographic and academic details were collected from each participant after obtaining an informed consent. Study results revealed that majority of the students consuming alcohol were from urban area, high socio-economic background and whose family members also consume alcohol. Majority of the students were from educated and nuclear families. Social, fun and curiosity were being the top reasons for consuming alcohol. Students suffering from various psychiatric illnesses were also reported in our study. Alcohol consumption had a great impact on their academics (39%) was noticed in our study. Similar results were found in studies conducted in other states of India. Constant supervision by parents, awareness programs by their peer group and regular psychiatric counseling will help to minimize this habitamong medical students.
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