Abstract

RODRIGUES, Anália Ferraz et al. Identification of the alcohol abuse in bankers. SMAD, Rev. Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool Drog. (Ed. port.) [online]. 2016, vol.12, n.4, pp. 207-213. ISSN 1806-6976.  http://dx.doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v12i4p207-213.

This study aimed to observe aspects related to the consumption of alcohol as a risk factor for occupational illness in workers at bank branches in the city of Alegrete - RS. In the period from May to August 2013 they were applied questionnaires in 94 bank workers who agreed to participate, of whom 58.5% were male and 41.5% female, with an average age of 41.54 years. Among the participants, 14.9% had risk consumption of alcohol, whereas 1% is considered high risk, and 1% had probable dependence. The results indicate considerable prevalence of hazardous alcohol consumption among workers of financial institutions in Alegrete and highlight the need for health promotion actions of these workers.

Keywords : Alcoholism; Occupational Health Services; Work Conditions.

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