Effects of Alcohol Management Programs for University Students in Korea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
10.12799/jkachn.2018.29.1.120
- Author:
Myung Ock CHAE
1
;
Hae Ok JEON
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Cheongju University, Cheongju, Korea. beaulip@cju.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Meta-Analysis
- Keywords:
Alcohol drinking;
Meta-analysis;
Review;
Universities;
Students
- MeSH:
Alcohol Drinking;
Drinking;
Humans;
Korea
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2018;29(1):120-132
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study is a systematic review and meta-analysis designed to investigate effects of alcohol management programs for Korean university students. METHODS: Research results published until October 14, 2016 were systematically collected in accordance with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis). A total of 12 papers were selected for the meta-analysis. To estimate the effect size, meta-analysis of the studies was performed with the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis 3.0. RESULTS: The mean effect size of 12 studies in total (Hedges' g=-0.36; 95% Confidence Interval [CI]: -0.76~0.05) was not significant statistically. In a study of college students classified as problematic drinking (total of 9), the drinking program showed a median effect size of Hedges' g=-0.57(95% CI: -0.96~-0.18). Results of the drinking-related outcome variables showed a significant effect size (Hedges' g=-0.61; 95% CI: -1.10~-0.13), but psychosocial related outcome variables were not significant (Hedges' g=-0.50; 95% CI: -1.24~0.23). CONCLUSION: It can be seen that the alcohol management program for college students has a significant effect on controlling the problem drinking of college students. In addition, application of a differentiated drinking program with problem drinkers selected as a risk group will be effective in controlling drinking and drinking related factors.
