Risk of alcohol dependence: prevalence, related problems and socioeconomic factors

Ciência & saúde coletiva
Juliana Gabrielle Martins-OliveiraPatrícia M Zarzar

Abstract

The present study evaluated the possible alcohol dependence and related problems among adolescents and determined possible associations with socioeconomic factors and gender. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative sample of 936 adolescents aged 15 to 19 years enrolled at public and private schools in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Data related to alcohol consumption and associated problems were collected using the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT). The Social Vulnerability Index (SVI), mother's schooling and type of school were used to assess socioeconomic factors. Statistical analysis involved the chi-square test (p < 0.05) and Poisson regression. The prevalence of possible dependence was 16.4%, 52.1% reported concern of a family member regarding the adolescent's alcohol consumption. Female adolescents were less likely to exhibit possible dependence in comparison to males. Participants with living in a low vulnerability area were more likely to consume alcohol in comparison to those living in underprivileged areas. The results of the present study demonstrate that possible dependence was significantly associated with the male gender and low social vulnerability.

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Apr 6, 2017·Cadernos de saúde pública·Kelly Oliva JorgePatrícia Maria Zarzar
Jan 16, 2020·Cadernos de saúde pública·Juliana Gabrielle MartinsPatrícia Maria Pereira de Araújo Zarzar
Apr 28, 2018·BMC Oral Health·Se-Hwan JungJae-In Ryu

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