| Abstract [eng] |
The aim of the study is to evaluate the alcohol consumption habits of Vilnius University (hereinafter - VU) and Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (hereinafter - VGTU) students and to assess whether certain factors influenced its consumption. The study will compare the habits and factors of the already mentioned university students. Aim of the research: To evaluate the peculiarities of alcohol consumption by students and to identify the factors that may determine their consumption habits. Research tasks: 1. To determine the amount, type and frequency of alcohol consumption by students. 2. To identify factors that may lead to higher alcohol consumption. 3. To compare the peculiarities of alcohol consumption by different groups of students. Research methods: By means of an anonymous questionnaire 383 students of Vilnius University and Vilnius Gediminas Technical University were interviewed on the internet. Data analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel 2016 and R Commander. The Pearson χ² criterion was used for the analysis of the qualitative data, and if the probable number in the frequency table was less than 5, the Fisher 's exact method was usede. The results are statistically significant at p ≤ 0.05. Results: The majority of students consume low to moderate strenght alcohol, and strong alcohol consumption predominates from low to high amounts. The main type of alcohol chosen was beer and alcoholic cocktails, with a small proportion choosing white and red wine and whiskey. Most often students used alcohol from two times a week to once a month. The greatest impact on higher alcohol consumption had physical activity, stress, smoking and gender, slightly less a diet, and income, residence status and grades didnt had an effect in addition, COVID-19 pandemic didnt had an impact on majority students alcohol consumption. Comparing the peculiarities of alcohol consumption at Vilnius University and Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, it was found that students chose different strengths and types of alcohol and consumed these drinks in different environments, furthermore Vilnius University students consumed slightly more low strenght alcohol, while Vilnius Gediminas Technical University students were less likely to choose medium strength drinks and chose slightly more heavy alcohol drinks. Other habits were similar. Conclusion: Students consume small to moderate amounts of alcohol, typically chose beers and cocktails, and consume alcohol twice a week to once a month. Higher alcohol consumption was influenced by physical activity, stress, smoking, and gender, and slightly less by diet. Comparing the peculiarities of alcohol consumption at Vilnius University and Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, it was found that students chose different types of alcohol in different amounts and consumed these drinks in different environments. The remaining habits were similar. |
