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https://doi.org/10.24869/psyd.2022.535

THE INCIDENCE OF ALCOHOL USE DISORDERS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Azza Sarfraz ; Division of Research & Academic Affairs, Larkin Health System, South Miami, Florida, United States ; Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
Zouina Sarfraz ; Division of Research & Academic Affairs, Larkin Health System, South Miami, Florida, United States; Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
Muzna Sarfraz ; Division of Research & Academic Affairs, Larkin Health System, South Miami, Florida, United States; CMH Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
Sindhu Thevuthasan ; Division of Research & Academic Affairs, Larkin Health System, South Miami, Florida, United States
Taleah Khan ; CMH Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
Inoshia Inam ; CMH Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
Krunal Pandav ; Division of Research & Academic Affairs, Larkin Health System, South Miami, Florida, United States
Faraeha Fatima ; Division of Research & Academic Affairs, Larkin Health System, South Miami, Florida, United States
Gaurav Patel ; Division of Research & Academic Affairs, Larkin Health System, South Miami, Florida, United States
Diana Baralt ; Division of Research & Academic Affairs, Larkin Health System, South Miami, Florida, United States
Gerardo F. Ferrer ; Division of Research & Academic Affairs, Larkin Health System, South Miami, Florida, United States
Erik Cabrera ; Division of Research & Academic Affairs, Larkin Health System, South Miami, Florida, United States
George Michel ; Division of Research & Academic Affairs, Larkin Health System, South Miami, Florida, United States
Marcos A. Sanchez-Gonzalez ; Division of Research & Academic Affairs, Larkin Health System, South Miami, Florida, United States

Sažetak

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a myriad of challenges to healthcare systems and public health policies
across the globe. Individuals with alcohol use disorders are at peaked risk due to mental, socio-demographic, and economic factors
leading to hindered mental health service access, misinformation and adherence.
Methods: Keywords including “alcohol use”, “death”, “hand sanitizer", "overdose" and "COVID-19" were used to obtain 8
media reports for case analysis. A review of 34 manually extracted records were also conducted using PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus,
and the Embase database with no time and language restrictions.
Results: A total of 2,517 individuals with alcohol overdose across the United States, India, Canada, and Iran were presented.
The majority of cases were male, ages 21-65. Common contributors were linked to socio-economic changes, disruption to mental
health services, and physical isolation.
Conclusion: While original studies are essential to evaluate the etiologies of alcohol use and misuse during pandemics, the
dissemination of misinformation must be curbed by directing vulnerable individuals towards accurate information and access to
mental health services.

Ključne riječi

alcohol use disorder; COVID-19; misinformation; stigma; socioeconomic status

Hrčak ID:

290430

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/290430

Datum izdavanja:

3.11.2022.

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