Social risk factors for alcohol use among adolescents and youth

Authors

  • Laura Débora Acosta Universidad Nacional de Córdoba; Escuela de Salud Pública
  • Alicia Ruth Fernández Universidad Nacional de Córdoba; Facultad de Ciencias Médicas
  • Sandra Cristina Pillon Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000700015

Keywords:

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Abstract

This study examines the social risk and protection factors for excessive alcohol use, based on the data from the "National Survey on the prevalence of substance abuse in 2008", in a population of young Argentines, from 16 to 24 years of age. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were used. The following risk factors were observed: age at onset (the younger, the higher the risk); the Pampas region, Northwest and Northeast; males; from families with unsatisfied basic needs. Protective factors include idleness, no opportunity to try out illicit drugs, not being tempted to experiment with illicit drugs and no previous use of tobacco, or tranquilizers, or cocaine or cocaine-based substances in the lifetime. The results provide useful information to develop prevention programs for adolescents and young people.

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Published

2011-06-01

Issue

Vol. 19 (2011): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Social risk factors for alcohol use among adolescents and youth . (2011). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 19(spe), 771-781. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000700015