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Relationship of Binge Drinking with Impairments Affecting Memory and Executive Function among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study in Northern Spain

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  • Manuel Herrero-Montes

    (Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Cantabria, 39008 Cantabria, Spain
    IDIVAL, Research Nursing Group, 39008 Cantabria, Spain)

  • Cristina Alonso-Blanco

    (Department of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Physical Medicine, University Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Madrid, Spain)

  • María Paz-Zulueta

    (Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Cantabria, 39008 Cantabria, Spain
    IDIVAL, GI Derecho Sanitario y Bioética, GRIDES, 39008 Cantabria, Spain)

  • Amada Pellico-López

    (Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Cantabria, 39008 Cantabria, Spain
    Cantabria Health Service, Avda. Derechos de la Infancia, 31, 39340 Cantabria, Spain)

  • Laura Ruiz-Azcona

    (Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Cantabria, 39008 Cantabria, Spain)

  • Carmen Sarabia-Cobo

    (Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Cantabria, 39008 Cantabria, Spain
    IDIVAL, Research Nursing Group, 39008 Cantabria, Spain)

  • Ester Boixadera-Planas

    (Servei d’Estadística Aplicada of the UAB, Autonomous University of Barcelona, 08193 Barcelona, Spain)

  • Paula Parás-Bravo

    (Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Cantabria, 39008 Cantabria, Spain
    IDIVAL, Research Nursing Group, 39008 Cantabria, Spain)

Abstract

Binge drinking (BD) is a common practice among college students. Alcohol consumption may affect brain structures that continue to develop in early adulthood. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship of BD with impairments affecting memory and executive function among university students. A cross-sectional study was conducted among students (aged 18–30 years) enrolled for the academic year 2018–2019 at the Faculty of Nursing of the University of Cantabria (Spain). Data collection included sociodemographic and academic information, together with alcohol and drug use information, collected by means of a semi-structured questionnaire. A battery of validated tests was used to gather neuropsychological variables. A total of 142 participants were included, of which 88.03% were women. Up to 38.03% were classified as BD. No differences were found in memory tests. Regarding executive function, better performance in the Stroop Color and Word Test was observed in non-BD but the results were not statistically significant. In conclusion, no relationship was found between memory and executive function and BD, although better performance in executive function, specifically inhibitory control, was observed in non-BD.

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  • Manuel Herrero-Montes & Cristina Alonso-Blanco & María Paz-Zulueta & Amada Pellico-López & Laura Ruiz-Azcona & Carmen Sarabia-Cobo & Ester Boixadera-Planas & Paula Parás-Bravo, 2021. "Relationship of Binge Drinking with Impairments Affecting Memory and Executive Function among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study in Northern Spain," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(21), pages 1-12, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:21:p:11508-:d:670177
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    1. Diana Salas-Gomez & Mario Fernandez-Gorgojo & Ana Pozueta & Isabel Diaz-Ceballos & Maider Lamarain & Carmen Perez & Pascual Sanchez-Juan, 2016. "Binge Drinking in Young University Students Is Associated with Alterations in Executive Functions Related to Their Starting Age," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 11(11), pages 1-12, November.
    2. Manuel Herrero-Montes & Cristina Alonso-Blanco & María Paz-Zulueta & Carmen Sarabia-Cobo & Laura Ruiz-Azcona & Paula Parás-Bravo, 2019. "Binge Drinking in Spanish University Students: Associated Factors and Repercussions: A Preliminary Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(23), pages 1-13, November.
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