Citation

Dashpuntsag K, Chandaga U, Tserennadmid N, Bat-Ochir U, Mukhtar Y, Altankhuyag GE, Gombodorj N, Dulamsuren O, Jaalkhorol M. Addict. Health 2021; 13(3): 185-193.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Kerman University of Medical Sciences and Health)

DOI

10.22122/ahj.v13i3.1250

PMID

35140896

PMCID

PMC8730445

Abstract

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to examine alcohol consumption among Mongolian adolescents and youth, as well as their awareness and attitudes toward alcohol-related consequences.

METHODS: We analyzed cross-sectional data collected from students in secondary schools, colleges, and universities in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, using descriptive analysis methods.

FINDINGS: More than half of respondents had tried alcohol in the past, and 15.9% of high school students and 58.8% of university students had consumed alcohol in the last month (P = 0.0001). In total, 70.0% of respondents celebrated holidays with alcohol, 23.4% had economic problems due to alcohol consumption, 7.8% had health problems 1-2 times in the last 30 days, and roughly 36.0% had negative attitudes toward alcohol. Approximately, 15.0% of adolescents and young people had an insufficient understanding of anti-alcohol measures and laws.

CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that Mongolian adolescents and youth have a high level of alcohol consumption and insufficient awareness and attitude regarding alcohol-related harm.

Language: en

Keywords

Adolescent; Awareness; Attitude; Knowledge; Alcohol drinking