@article{ref1,
title="Awareness and attitudes of Mongolian adolescents and youth toward alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harm",
journal="Addiction and health",
year="2021",
author="Dashpuntsag, Khishigtogtokh and Chandaga, Unurtsetseg and Tserennadmid, Nyamsuren and Bat-Ochir, Udvaltsesteg and Mukhtar, Yerkyebulan and Altankhuyag, Gan Erdene and Gombodorj, Nadmidtseren and Dulamsuren, Oyunbileg and Jaalkhorol, Myadagmaa",
volume="13",
number="3",
pages="185-193",
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. <br><br>METHODS: We analyzed cross-sectional data collected from students in secondary schools, colleges, and universities in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, using descriptive analysis methods. <br><br>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. <br><br>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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2008-4633",
doi="10.22122/ahj.v13i3.1250",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.22122/ahj.v13i3.1250"
}