Depressive symptoms and risky alcohol consumption in the population of Buenos Aires during preventive and mandatory isolation
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Due to the pandemic due to the outbreak of the new COVID-19 in Argentina, as in different countries of the world, social distancing measures were chosen. In this context, an increase in different psychological problems such as depression or risky alcohol consumption has been reported. The aim of the present study was to know the behavior of depressive symptoms and risky alcohol consumption. A sample of 386 adults from Buenos Aires was selected. It was found that 3% obtained high scores in relation to alcohol consumption, and that 35% presented moderate values of depression. A significant association was found between both variables. Depression was a significant predictor of risky alcohol consumption. Lastly, young people presented greater depressive symptoms than young adults and adults. The implications of these results are discussed.
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