Abstract

Introduction: Studies have indicated that during times of psychological stress, physicians drink more alcohol. Problem drinking may result from psychological stress, especially stress associated to pandemics. Frontline physicians bear a disproportionate amount of the burden of this unprecedented COVID-19 situation, as they perform activities connected to the virus nonstop, which is causing psychological discomfort in them. Research on the potential consequences of stress associated to COVID-19 and the incidence of drunkenness among junior physicians in India is lacking. Aims: To estimate the prevalence of alcohol use, Perceived stress associated with COVID 19, any changes in alcohol dependence among junior residents of one Tertiary care center of India and any relation between Perceived stress and alcohol dependence. Material and methods: This is an Observational Study. It’s conducted at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital. 78 junior Residents of R G Kar medical college, Kolkata who are performing COVID related duties. Study was done through interview. Result: In Alcohol Use, the mean Familial Alcohol Use (mean± s.d.) of patients was 2.2± 2.2. Distribution of mean Familial Alcohol Use with Group was statistically significant (p=0.045). In Low, the mean Level of Stress (mean± s.d.) of patients was 1.7± 1.6In High, the mean Level of Stress (mean± s.d.) of patients was 3.7± 2.3. Distribution of mean Level of Stress with Group was statistically significant (p<0.0001).

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