In a national campaign, more than 80% of HH would support raising taxes on the sale of alcohol. In our study, there was little support for restrictions on the availability and accessibility of alcohol, which would reduce the number of bars and rum shops in the neighborhood or shorten the length of their opening hours. The lack of support in this area did not differ significantly between HH who drank alcohol and those who did not. Internationally, however, there is clear evidence that “significant changes in the number of alcohol outlets lead to significant changes in alcohol consumption and related harm” [1]. More research is needed to better understand the reasons for these local findings. Compared to African HH, East Indian HH were more likely to support raising the legal age to 21, restricting or banning all advertising, banning alcohol-related radio songs, stricter application of the breathalyzer test, liability of alcohol sellers for the amount of alcohol they sell, the promotion of proof of age before selling alcohol and increased taxation. Alcohol is associated with adverse, acute and chronic medical and social conditions [1]. In fact, alcohol is a persistent public health problem in the Caribbean. The Global Student Health Survey found that in studies conducted between 2003 and 2010, 45% of adolescents aged 13 to 15 in the English-speaking Caribbean (ESC) reported having consumed alcohol themselves in the past 30 days [2]. Even more troubling was the report that 22% of this group reported drinking so much alcohol that they titutated, vomited, or developed slurred speech at least once in their lives [2]. Among adults aged 15 to 64, in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), 40.4% have consumed alcohol, 50.6% of men and 30.9% of women in the past 30 days. This percentage increases to 50.2% in the 25 to 34 age subgroup for both sexes [3]. The percentage of men who drank heavily episodic (HED) ranged from 22% in Barbados to 33.9% in Trinidad and Tobago and between 9.7% and 16.8% for women on these islands [3, 4].
Among countries in the Americas in 2010, 72.9% of male adolescents in T&T admit to having PDD, the highest in the region [5]. This survey of a broad cross-section of the population provides information to policy makers, civil society and public health institutions to address changes in alcohol policy, laws and regulations in Trinidad and Tobago. 3. The consumption of food, beverages or alcohol outside the premises of undertakings operating as safety zones or on the roadside of undertakings operating as safety zones shall remain strictly prohibited. Several areas of focus were not examined due to space constraints in the questionnaire and lack of information in the development of the instrument, including driving bans for drunk drivers, the sale of alcohol at petrol stations, the marketing of alcohol on the Internet and social media. In addition, the size of our sample may be limited by funding and the total number of EDs could not be studied. Although the overall response rate was high, one of the selected census districts was located in a very high-income neighborhood, access to HH was limited, many with high walls and security. Only a few responses were received. Another limitation was not to ask if at least one family member or close relative had been involved in a serious or fatal accident or other negative experience involving alcohol consumption. Such an experience may have influenced their choice of constraints.
It`s not easy to explain T&T`s results compared to the rest of the world, as this is the first study to examine the willingness of the population to support new guidelines and regulations for alcohol. Over the years, this community has seen an increase in violent crime, many of which are related to drug and alcohol use. Many HH are also affected by intimate partner violence and the effects of alcohol abuse [17]. This idea of secondary alcohol consumption is supported in the literature, in this case, people who had experienced aggressive family or personal harm, or who were concerned about a parent`s drinking, were more strongly supportive of the restrictive alcohol policy [21]. These factors could influence the results we have achieved. Most people get information about alcohol through school, employment, religious forums, media, including online, and peer interaction. Future qualitative studies could be the mechanism for exploring these factors. An application must be submitted in writing to the Licensing Committee of the District Magistral of the Region at least 21 days prior to the date of the permitting meeting.
The notice must be submitted to (1) police station; (2) Firefighters; (3) Ministry of Health; and (4) Customs and Excise Division. The authorization of the city and country department for the use of the premises for the sale of alcohol must be obtained before such a request can be made. A floor plan of the premises must also be attached to these applications. The majority of HH will support higher taxation of alcohol. This is a promising intervention for many governments that increases revenues while reducing consumption and damage. It also has the potential to reduce consumption by young people who may have less disposable income. “Studies have consistently shown that alcohol prices have an impact on consumption and associated harm, including death rates, crime and traffic accidents.” [1]. 62.7% of HH would support a campaign to link alcohol consumption to social success and gender, and 69.4% would support a campaign to link alcohol consumption with driving and physical performance. See Table 22 of: The National Alcohol Survey of Household in Trinidad and Tobago (NASHTT): Willing to Support Changes in Policy, Laws and Regulations Test the link between HH where alcohol is consumed and those where alcohol is not consumed and willing to support national alcohol campaigns One thousand six hundred and ninety-five HH (out of 53 ED) responded out of a total of 1837 HH (response rate 92%). In a national campaign, the following proportions of HH would be favourable: set the legal drinking age at 21 (82.4 per cent); Restriction or prohibition of alcohol advertising on television and other media (73.1% or 54.4%); a ban on all alcohol advertising at sporting and cultural events (64.8%); Prohibition of radio stations from broadcasting songs related to alcohol consumption (71.3%); hold alcohol sellers accountable for the amount of alcohol sold (79.5%); advocate that people buying alcohol provide proof of age (87.4%); more visible warnings on products containing alcohol (87.2%); more visible warnings for products with adverse reactions (88.5%); Increase in taxes on the sale of alcohol (87.7%). Less than 50% of HH were in favour of restrictions on the density of outlets and a shortening of the opening hours of alcohol outlets.
Before policies and strategies can be developed and implemented to mitigate harmful alcohol use, an assessment of the population`s desire for change must be conducted. 2. The consumption of food or beverages or alcohol and/or in domestic catering shall be permitted only on the premises of undertakings operating as security zones. Caution should be exercised when interpreting the points of the chi-square analysis where p < 0.05, as further examination of the OR shows that many are approaching or just below an OR of 1 or no effect. Only one point, the "ban on television advertising", was significantly supported by the fact that HH did not consume alcohol. Many HH in T&T are ready to support changes in alcohol policy, including many guidelines presented by the WHO to reduce harmful alcohol consumption. In addition to restrictions on the density of outlets and the reduction of opening hours of alcohol outlets, the majority of T&T HH are ready to support policy changes regarding alcohol, including many measures proven effective by the WHO to reduce harmful alcohol consumption. The long-established alcohol industry enjoys considerable support from governments and other sectors in the region, and the change proposed in this document will be challenging.
To this end, all stakeholders, including civil society organizations (CSOs), must contribute. A CSO such as the Coalition for the Healthy Caribbean and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has a role to play in promoting this program. The majority, 50-73% of households, supported changes in advertising and decoupling advertising from social success, sex, driving and physical performance on television and other media, as well as banning songs on radio related to alcohol consumption. See Table 22. Interestingly, some elements of this trend were found in this current study. This recent study found that only 38% would support reducing trading hours or reducing pos density. Similarly, in our study, more than 90% would support stricter enforcement of blood alcohol testing laws and more comprehensive labelling that highlights harmful effects. A similar result for advertising is listed below. Where this study differed was support for taxation, while 80% of respondents in Trinidad and Tobago supported it, while in Australia, only 38-42% supported it [19]. Similarly, weak support for price increases (34-58%) was noted in South Africa [20]. Any person or branch wishing to sell intoxicating spirits (beer, rum, wine and other spirits) must obtain an alcohol licence from the Excise Department of the Customs and Excise Department.
Depending on the types of alcohol to be sold and the type of establishment where the alcohol is to be sold, different types of licences are required. Pursuant to section 6 of the Public Health Regulations (Novel Coronavirus, 2019-n CoV) (No. 21) (or a subsequent alternative regulation) and Regulations 3(1) and 3(10)(ao) of the Emergency Powers Regulations, 2021 (No. 2), which were published on Monday, 1. November 2021, the Minister of Health hereby authorizes the consumption of alcohol ONLY on the premises of companies designated as safety zones in accordance with Public Health Regulation 6 [ Novel coronavirus 2019 (2019-n CoV)] (No.
