Psychosocial effect of wine shop situated in residential area
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 7
Abstract
Background: In India, Alcohol abuse is a major cause of mortality and morbidity. The mean age of initiation of alcohol consumption has decreased with passing of decade. Due to its large population, India has become the third largest market for alcoholic beverages in the world. Objectives: To know the psychosocial impact of wine shop on residents residing within 100 meter vicinity of wine shop. Methodology: A cross sectional observation study was conducted in four residential colony situated within 100 meter range of wine shop. 150 participants were included in study who gave informed consent to participate in study. Household were selected using sequential sampling method, all adult member of family were included. Pretested semi structured questionnaire was used as study tool. The data was analyzed using appropriate statistical software. Results: 92 (61.33%) respondents were feel that their stress level would increase, 21 (14%) participants were restless, 21 (14%) had irritation behaviour, 96 (64%) felt fearfulness. 46 (20.67%) respondent felt that wine shops in their vicinity was associated with increased tendency of drinking habit and also increases tendency of drinking in their male domestic help (19.33%). 76 (50.67%) respondents felt that female members of their family cannot go outside alone in evening/night and feel unsafe at home alone. 46 (30.66%) thought that elder members of their family had disturbance in routine activity, 48 (32%) feel unsafe at home alone. 34 (22.67%) respondent thought that their child can’t play outside, 73 (48.67%) compelled their child to return home before sunset. Conclusion: Wine shop in vicinity of residential colony affects each and every member of family. Environment surrounding these wine shops were stressful, fearful, unsafe, restrictive especially for females and elderly. Presence of wine shop in a locality increases antisocial activity and chance to become victim of these antisocial activities.
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A. K. Khatri, Suraj Sirohi, Sanjay Dixit, Shailesh Rai, Dhruvendra Pandey
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