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Patterns of Unhealthy Alcohol Use among Latino Day Laborers

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: We sought to describe patterns of unhealthy alcohol use among Latino immigrant day laborers and identify correlates of these behaviors. Methods: Participants (N = 104) completed surveys on substance use, alcohol-related problems, mental health, and demographics. We assessed differences in unhealthy alcohol use by subject characteristic using chi-square tests of independence and 2-sample tests of proportions. Results: Unhealthy alcohol use was common with 65% having an AUDIT score of 8 or higher. Living situation and income were significantly associated with unhealthy alcohol use and high levels of depression and anxiety were associated with increased alcohol-related problems. Conclusions: Interventions to reduce unhealthy alcohol use should consider the role of stable housing, income and mental health.

Source: Health Behavior and Policy Review

DOI: 10.14485/hbpr.3.4.7

Authors: India J. Ornelas, Vanessa N. Torres, Samantha E. Serrano

Institution: University of Washington

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences