J Korean Geriatr Soc.  2011 Sep;15(3):162-169.

Alcohol Drinking Related Health Characteristics in Men of National Merit More than 60 Years Old

• Kim SH
• Kim SH

Abstract

BACKGROUND
The purpose of this study was to investigate alcohol drinking related health characteristics for improvement of life stability and well-being in war veterans.
METHODS
The research design was a descriptive survey design with a convenience sample. Data collection was performed using self-report questionnaires and included 163 veterans who were >60 years old and who visited a cardiovascular medicine out-patient department. The process of a change in drinking consciousness was investigated together with healthy action changes, including drinking temptation and deciding to drink alcohol.
RESULTS
Failing at work was the greatest drinking temptation. The subjects knew that if they drank continuously, they would become addicted to alcohol. Most subjects experienced mental stress and difficulty living.
CONCLUSION
These findings indicate that access to an evidence-based treatment program and systems of care should be provided for veterans who drink alcohol and have other health conditions and illnesses.

Keyword

Alcohol drinking; Veterans; Health; Aged

MeSH Terms

Aged
Alcohol Drinking
Consciousness
Data Collection
Drinking
Humans
Male
Outpatients
Surveys and Questionnaires
Research Design
Veterans