Author/Authors :
Dashpuntsag, Khishigtogtokh Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health - Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia , Chandaga, Unurtsetseg Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health - Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia , Tserennadmid, Nyamsuren Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies - School of Sciences - National University of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia , Bat-Ochir, Udvaltsesteg Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health - Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia , Mukhtar, Yerkyebulan Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics - School of Public Health - Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia , Altankhuyag, Gan Erdene Department of Health Social Work and Social Sciences - School of Public Health - Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia , Gombodorj, Nadmidtseren Department of Health Social Work and Social Sciences - School of Public Health - Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia , Dulamsuren, Oyunbileg Department of Health Social Work and Social Sciences - School of Public Health - Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia , Jaalkhorol, Myadagmaa Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health - Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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.
Keywords :
Alcohol drinking , Attitude , Knowledge , Awareness , Adolescent
