Key result
Better access to health care, indicated by a regular source of care and frequent primary care use, was associated with reduced odds of heavy drinking among adults with hypertension and diabetes.
Why the study?
Does better access to health care reduce heavy drinking in US adults with diabetes or hypertension?
Cross-Sectional (n=7,428)
Does better access to health care reduce heavy drinking in US adults with diabetes or hypertension?
Better access to primary care is associated with lower rates of heavy drinking among patients with diabetes or hypertension, highlighting a potential avenue for targeted alcohol interventions.
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Supports primary care alcohol screening in these patients; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Supported by a National Institute of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse grant, this study examined associations between health care access and heavy drinking in patients with hypertension and diabetes. Using a sample of 7,428 US adults from the 2007 National Health Interview Survey data, multivariate logistic regressions were performed. Better access to health care, as indicated by regular source of care and frequent use of primary care, was associated with reduced odds of heavy drinking. Alcohol interventions may be more effective if targeted at patients with chronic conditions adversely affected by drinking. Future research needs to investigate factors facilitating such interventions.
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Cook et al. (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension and diabetes (n=7,428). Better access to health care (regular source of care and frequent use of primary care) vs. Poorer access to health care was evaluated on Heavy drinking. Better access to health care, indicated by a regular source of care and frequent primary care use, was associated with reduced odds of heavy drinking among adults with hypertension and diabetes.
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