Longitudinal Correlates of Increased Alcohol Use Among Adolescents and Young Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Pravesh Sharma Celia C KamathShaheen KuraniVanessa PazdernikHilal Maradit KremersJennifer St SauverPaul CroarkinJennifer GeskeKavita PrasadChristi PattenAshely Holland

Published in: Alcohol and alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire) (2022)

Our study found that worsened anxiety symptoms, older age, being in college and current cigarette smoking status were associated with increased alcohol use among youth during the pandemic year. Socioeconomic position (measured by ADI) and rural status were not found to be associated with increased alcohol use among adolescents and young adults.

Keyphrases

physical activity
sars cov
coronavirus disease
mental health
alcohol consumption
sleep quality
south africa
middle aged