Explaining factors contributing to alcohol consumption among elderly men: a qualitative study.

Background: With an increase in the elderly population, there is a greater need to pay attention to the problems of this group. This study aims to determine the influencing factors on alcohol consumption in elderly men. Methods: In this qualitative design, data were collected on 31 men older than 65...

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Publicado en:Journal of Substance Use Vol. 30; no. 4; pp. 526 - 533
Autores principales: Bazrafshan, Mohammad-Rafi, Mansouri, Amir, Salmani, Abbas, Masmouei, Behnam, Kavi, Esmaeil, Elahi, Maasumeh, Barghi, Omid
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Aug2025
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          Bazrafshan, Mohammad-Rafi
          Mansouri, Amir
          Salmani, Abbas
          Masmouei, Behnam
          Kavi, Esmaeil
          Elahi, Maasumeh
          Barghi, Omid
        affil: Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran
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          Alcohol Drinking Evaluation
          Alcoholism Risk Factors
          Men Psychosocial Factors
          Risk Assessment Iran
          Human
          Male
          Aged
          Aged, 80 and Over
          Funding Source
          Qualitative Studies
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Purposive Sample
          Snowball Sample
          Content Analysis
          Goal Attainment
          Self Concept
          Social Participation
          Anniversaries and Special Events
          Pain
          Sleep Disorders
          Fatigue
          Affect
          Coping
          Stress, Psychological
          Loneliness
          Depression
          Anxiety
          Bereavement
          Iran
          Descriptive Statistics
          Data Analysis Software
          Peer Group
          Alcoholic Beverages Supply and Distribution
          Alcoholic Beverages Economics
          Family
          Home Environment
          Opium
          Smoking
          Alcohol Abuse Risk Factors
          Aged: 65+ years
          Aged, 80 & over
          Male
      ab: Background: With an increase in the elderly population, there is a greater need to pay attention to the problems of this group. This study aims to determine the influencing factors on alcohol consumption in elderly men. Methods: In this qualitative design, data were collected on 31 men older than 65 years and with at least mild dependence on alcohol using semi-structured interviews. The participants in the study were chosen using purposive and snowball sampling methods. The content analysis approach was used to analyze the data. Results: The data analysis revealed two main categories: (1) trigger events with two sub-categories of internal (beliefs about achieving goals, alcohol use experience in youth, desire to drink alcohol, low self-esteem) and external factors (peer connectedness, availability of alcohol, family member's alcohol consumption, allowed to consume at home, having a reasonable price, participating in events) and (2) reinforcing events with two sub-categories of physical (having physical pain, sleep problem, increase the effect of drugs, fatigue) and psychological factors (enhancing mood, coping with stress, feeling alone, depression, anxiety, sense of emptiness, recent bereavements). Conclusions: It is possible to prevent excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages and related complications by identifying the factors that initiate and enhance alcohol consumption in old age.
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