Assessment of alcohol consumption among adolescents and the associated problems

Authors

  • Nayara Pires Nadaleti Universidade Federal de Alfenas
  • Eliene Sousa Muro Universidade Federal de Alfenas
  • Camila Csizmar de Carvalho Universidade Federal de Alfenas
  • Bianca Bacelar de Assis Universidade Federal de Alfenas
  • Denis Moreira da Silva Universidade Federal de Alfenas
  • Erika de Cássia Lopes Chaves Universidade Federal de Alfenas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.smad.2018.000340

Keywords:

Adolescents, Alcohol Consumption by Minors, Nutritional Status, Students, Nursing

Abstract

Investigating the consumption of alcohol by youths and also its problems and evaluating the relation between both of them. Method: descriptive study and transversal, sample 209 students from elementary school. It was applied an evaluation form about the sociodemographic profile, anthropometric, Drug Use Screening Inventory. Results: the consumption was in the same proportion among boys and girls and older than 13 years old. Adolescents who used alcohol were more likely to be involved in situations of risk, such as car accidents and difficulties to resist the use of other drugs. Conclusion: alcohol causes negative effects to adolescent life and the influence of friends and family can boost their consumption.

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Published

2018-09-30

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 3 (2018)

Section

Original Article

How to Cite

Nadaleti, N. P., Muro, E. S., de Carvalho, C. C., de Assis, B. B., da Silva, D. M., & Chaves, E. de C. L. (2018). Assessment of alcohol consumption among adolescents and the associated problems. SMAD Revista Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool E Drogas (Edição Em Português), 14(3), 168-176. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.smad.2018.000340