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Zhang J, Zhang R, He Q, Zhang K, Xu D, Qi Y, Deng X. Impacts of alcohol consumption on farmers' mental health: Insights from rural China. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33859. [PMID: 39027564 PMCID: PMC11255579 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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The global mental health crisis presents a significant challenge to sustainable development, and this crisis is more pronounced in China's rural areas versus urban areas. Alcohol consumption has increased in rural areas with China's economic growth, but the number of studies on the relationship between farmers' alcohol consumption and their mental health is limited. Based on data from the China Labor Force Dynamics Survey (CLDS), this study uses the endogenous switching regression model (ESR) to analyze the influence of alcohol consumption on farmers' mental health. On this basis, the study further conducts a counterfactual analysis to estimate the average treatment effect of alcohol consumption on farmers' mental health. The results show that: (1) There is a significant positive relationship between alcohol consumption and farmers' mental health. Specifically, the mental health index of drinking farmers increases by 19.7 % compared to non-drinking farmers. (2) Heterogeneity analysis shows that alcohol consumption is more beneficial for improving the mental health of male farmers, elderly farmers, and employed farmers. Furthermore, drinking alcohol almost every day, consuming Baijiu, and each drinking consumption ranging from 0 to 100 mL per occasion are more conducive to improving farmers' mental health. These findings have implications for relieving depressive symptomology and improving farmers' mental health in developing countries. The results of this study also provide guidance for addressing the global mental health crisis.
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- Jialan Zhang
- College of Economics, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Economics, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Economics, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Economics, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Management, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Economics, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Economics, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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Washburn M, Gearing RE, Yu M, Brewer KB, Cruz PDL, Torres LR. Predictors of Stigma toward Alcohol Misuse in Mexico. Subst Use Misuse 2023; 58:1805-1812. [PMID: 37644694 DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2023.2247067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Objective: This study explored factors associated with public stigma toward individuals misusing alcohol in Mexico. Methods: A randomized experimental vignette methodology was used to assess multiple domains of substance use-related stigma and their relationship to the gender of the vignette subject and the sociodemographic characteristics of respondents. Results: Although levels of stigma toward women who were misusing alcohol did not differ significantly from stigma toward men misusing alcohol, stigma levels and type of stigma reported varied with the sociodemographic characteristics of respondents. Education level, gender, self-stigma and openness to seeking mental health services were differentially associated with the three stigma domains. Conclusions: Accordingly, targeted community based stigma reduction efforts are needed to decrease stigma toward those misusing alcohol, and to support treatment initiation, ongoing treatment engagement and long term recovery efforts. Suggestions for future research on the relationship between substance use and stigma are offered.
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- Micki Washburn
- School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, USA
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- University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, Houston, Texas, USA
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- School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, USA
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- Department of Social Work, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, USA
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- Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico Escuela Nacional de Trabajo Social, Avenida Universidad 3000, Mexico City, Mexico
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- School of Social Work, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Edinburg, Texas, USA
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Hernandez M, von Sternberg K, Castro Y, Velasquez MM. Reasons and obstacles for changing risky drinking behavior among Latinas at risk of an alcohol-exposed pregnancy. J Ethn Subst Abuse 2023; 22:387-401. [PMID: 34339347 PMCID: PMC8920117 DOI: 10.1080/15332640.2021.1952127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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This study examined reasons and obstacles for changing risky alcohol use behavior among Latina adults at risk of an alcohol-exposed pregnancy. Using qualitative methods, data from CHOICES Plus intervention sessions of Latinas (N = 59) were analyzed. Reasons for wanting to change risky alcohol use centered on health, parenting, interpersonal conflict, control, and risk of harm. Obstacles included social obstacles, belief that drinking was not risky, and drinking to manage mood. Differences were found across level of acculturation. Knowledge about salient motives and obstacles is critical to addressing the needs and strengths of Latinas at risk of an alcohol-exposed pregnancy.
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- Mercedes Hernandez
- Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Mercedes Hernandez, Steve Hicks School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin, 1925 San Jacinto Boulevard (D3500), Austin, TX 78712-1405, USA; (512) 471-8189;
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- Steve Hicks School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
- Health Behavior Research and Training Institute, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Steve Hicks School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
- Health Behavior Research and Training Institute, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Steve Hicks School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
- Health Behavior Research and Training Institute, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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Stonbraker S, Mendoza-Grey S, Martins MC, Flórez KR, Abraído-Lanza AF. The copita question: Exploring alcohol consumption among Latina women. J Ethn Subst Abuse 2022; 22:755-765. [PMID: 34974823 PMCID: PMC9247118 DOI: 10.1080/15332640.2021.2019161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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We explored whether Dominican women underreport alcohol consumption according to questionnaire wording and examined factors associated with their alcohol use through structured interviews in Spanish. We measured consumption with the word "alcohol" and with the common colloquialisms "copita/trago/vinito." We used logistic regressions to examine associations between alcohol consumption, demographics, and alcohol-related norms. Of 419 female participants, 411 completed alcohol-related questions. Most (n=343, 83.5%) were current drinkers and 88 (21%) reported having never consumed alcohol but also that they occasionally drink a "copita/trago/vinito." This indicates alcohol use is potentially underreported among Dominican women. Alcohol-related research should incorporate culturally sensitive language to improve accuracy.
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- Samantha Stonbraker
- University of Colorado College of Nursing, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- School of Public Health and Health Policy, City University of New York, New York, New York
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Paat YF, Hope TL, Dominguez S. Substance use behavior among Hispanic emerging adults in Los Angeles, California. J Ethn Subst Abuse 2021; 22:453-476. [PMID: 34487485 DOI: 10.1080/15332640.2021.1952131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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This research examined illicit drug use and substance abuse disorders among Hispanic emerging adults using a two time-point study. Hypothesized predictors included concurrent use of different types of substances in adolescence and early adulthood (illicit drug use, binge alcohol use, and cigarette-smoking), along with the socialization context (family, peer, school, and other contextual factors) in adolescence. Overall, the findings showed that emerging adults who engaged in binge use of alcohol reported higher levels of illicit drug use and substance abuse disorders. Smoking cigarettes was associated with higher levels of illicit drug use in emerging adulthood, but not substance use disorders. Illicit drug use and binge alcohol use in adolescence were linked to higher levels of illicit drug use in emerging adulthood. Further, respondents who engaged in higher levels of illicit drug use, binge drinking, and smoking in adolescence were more likely to report higher levels of substance use disorders in early adulthood, signaling the importance of assessing adolescent drug use as a critical period for curbing long-term substance use-related impairment. Sibling alcohol use, college aspirations, and perceived discrimination during adolescence were also predictive of higher levels of substance use disorders in early adulthood. Higher academic achievement in adolescence, however, was associated with lower levels of illicit drug use in emerging adulthood. Lastly, males reported higher levels of illicit drug use and substance abuse disorders than females.
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- Yok-Fong Paat
- The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, USA
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Gajos JM, Purcell JB, Mrug S. The Intersection Between Sex and Race in Understanding Substance Co-Use Patterns in Adolescents From the Fragile Families Study. JOURNAL OF DRUG ISSUES 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/00220426211041093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The current study examined the prevalence of alcohol, cigarette, and cannabis co-use among a longitudinal cohort of youth predominately born to single-parent families. Data were drawn from wave six of the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study ( N = 2976; M age = 15.6; 49% female; 53% non-Hispanic Black, 27% Hispanic, 20% White). Adolescents’ reports of their past 30-day use of alcohol, cigarettes, and cannabis were used to construct eight mutually exclusive use groups. Multinomial logistic regressions adjusting for sociodemographic factors revealed that Black adolescents were at lower relative risk of using Alcohol Only compared to White adolescents. Black males were at greater relative risk of using Cannabis Only than both White males and Black females. Finally, Hispanic males were at a marginally increased relative risk of co-using Alcohol and Cannabis compared to White males. Prevention efforts targeting Black and Hispanic males’ use of cannabis (both alone and in combination with alcohol) may be beneficial.
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- Jamie M. Gajos
- Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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Purcell JB, Orihuela CA, Elliott MN, Tortolero Emery S, Schuster MA, Mrug S. Examining Sex and Racial/Ethnic Differences in Co-use of Alcohol, Cannabis, and Cigarettes in a Community Sample of Adolescents. Subst Use Misuse 2020; 56:101-110. [PMID: 33164639 DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2020.1843056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Although adolescents often co-use alcohol, cigarettes, and cannabis, little is known about sex and racial/ethnic differences in the co-use of these substances. Therefore, this investigation examined sex and racial/ethnic differences in alcohol, cigarette, and cannabis co-use in a large and ethnically diverse group. Methods: Participants were drawn from a large, multi-site study of adolescents from three regions in the United States (N = 4,129; Mage=16.10 years, SD = 0.59; 51% female, 49% male; 37% Black, 37% Hispanic, 25% White). Participants were categorized into eight mutually exclusive groups based on their self-reported use of alcohol, cannabis, and cigarettes in the last 30 days. Results: Unadjusted multinomial logistic regression revealed that males were more likely than females to use cannabis-only and to co-use all three substances. Additionally, Black and Hispanic adolescents were more likely to use cannabis-only, while White adolescents were more likely than Black and Hispanic adolescents to co-use alcohol and cigarettes. After adjusting for other sociodemographic variables (age, household income, parental education, and parent marital status), males were more likely to use cannabis-only than females; White youth were more likely than Hispanic youth to use cigarettes only and co-use cigarettes and alcohol. White youth were more likely than Black youth to co-use alcohol and cigarettes and co-use all three substances. Discussion: These results indicate sex and racial/ethnic differences in substance co-use that were not explained by socioeconomic factors. Results of this work suggest potential strategies for targeted prevention efforts and underscore the importance of continued efforts to better understand patterns of alcohol and substance co-use.
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- Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Hernandez M, von Sternberg K, Velasquez MM. Alcohol use and problems among Latinas at risk of an alcohol-exposed pregnancy: The role of acculturation and interpersonal factors. J Ethn Subst Abuse 2020; 21:425-438. [PMID: 32538710 DOI: 10.1080/15332640.2020.1777609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Path analysis was used to examine the role of acculturation, helping relationships, partner status, age, and education on heavy drinking and alcohol problems among 119 Latina adults at risk of an alcohol-exposed pregnancy (AEP). Greater acculturation was positively related to more helping relationships and heavy drinking, and there was an indirect positive relationship between acculturation and alcohol problems. There was also a positive relationship between helping relationships and alcohol problems, and a negative relationship between helping relationships and being partnered. Knowledge of the mechanisms by which acculturation and interpersonal factors influence behavior change can inform potential targets for intervention among Latinas with AEP risk.
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- Mercedes Hernandez
- Steve Hicks School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Steve Hicks School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Steve Hicks School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA
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Petrova M, Martinez CR, Jean-Jacques J, McClure HH, Pantin H, Prado G, Schwartz SJ. Mind the Gap: Bridging the Divide Between Current Binge Drinking Prevention and the Needs of Hispanic Underage Emerging Adults. PREVENTION SCIENCE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION RESEARCH 2019; 20:1114-1124. [PMID: 31140021 PMCID: PMC6721994 DOI: 10.1007/s11121-019-01026-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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In this article, we highlight the urgent public health need for prevention of heavy episodic drinking among underage Hispanic emerging adults in the USA. We outline the current state of binge drinking prevention programming and contrast it with the unique cultural, social, and developmental realities of this population using an ecodevelopmental framework (Szapocznik and Coatsworth 1999). Finally, we advance specific recommendations for the development and delivery of culturally tailored, multisystemic binge drinking prevention programs for underage Hispanic emerging adults.
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- University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, USA
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Castañeda SF, Garcia ML, Lopez-Gurrola M, Stoutenberg M, Emory K, Daviglus ML, Kaplan R, Giachello AL, Molina KM, Perreira KM, Youngblood ME, Vidot DC, Talavera GA. Alcohol use, acculturation and socioeconomic status among Hispanic/Latino men and women: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0214906. [PMID: 30947280 PMCID: PMC6449031 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0214906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2018] [Accepted: 03/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence and patterns of alcohol use among U.S. Hispanic/Latino adults of diverse backgrounds. The population-based Hispanic Community Health Study/ Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) enrolled a cohort of Hispanic/Latino adults (N = 16,415) ages 18–74 years at time of recruitment, from four US metropolitan areas between 2008–11. Drinking patterns and socio-demographics questionnaires were administered as part of the baseline examination. The relationship between age, sex, socio-demographics, acculturation, current alcohol use, and alcohol risk disorder, defined by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) [no risk (i.e., never drinker), low risk (i.e., women<7 drinks/week; men<14 drinks/week), and at-risk (i.e., women>7 drinks/week; men>14 drinks/week)] were assessed in unadjusted and adjusted multinomial logistic regression analyses. Men reported a higher prevalence than women of at-risk drinking. For women, increased odds of at-risk alcohol use was associated with: a younger age, greater education, full-time employment, and acculturation after adjustment. For men, having a lower income (vs. higher income) or a higher income (vs. not reported) and being employed fulltime (vs. retired) was associated with at-risk alcohol use. For both men and women, there were variations in odds of at-risk drinking across Hispanic/Latino heritage backgrounds, after adjustment. Exact values, odds ratios and p-values are reported within the text. Common factors across sex associated with at-risk drinking included being of Mexican background and being employed full-time. Intervention strategies should consider diversity within the Hispanic/Latino community when designing alcohol abuse prevention programs.
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- Sheila F. Castañeda
- Southbay Latino Research Center, School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, California, United States of America
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- Department of Health Science, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, California, United States of America
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- Southbay Latino Research Center, School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, California, United States of America
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- Department of Health & Human Performance, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America
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- School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, California, United States of America
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- Institute for Minority Health Research, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, United States of America
- Public Health Sciences Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
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- Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- Institute for Minority Health Research, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States of America
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- University of Miami, Miami, Florida, United States of America
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- Southbay Latino Research Center, School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, California, United States of America
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Grabovac I, Meilinger M, Schalk H, Leichsenring B, Dorner TE. Prevalence and Associations of Illicit Drug and Polydrug Use in People Living with HIV in Vienna. Sci Rep 2018; 8:8046. [PMID: 29795303 PMCID: PMC5966416 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-26413-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2018] [Accepted: 05/10/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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We aimed to determine the prevalence of drug and polydrug use in people living with HIV in Austria for the first time for which a two center cross-sectional study was performed. Participants were recruited from consecutive patients during their regularly scheduled visits. In total 438 participants were included in the analysis. For this study we used paper-pencil and online-based questionnaires. The prevalence of illicit drug use was 60.5%; with cannabis use at 31.5%, nitrates at 31.5%, sildenafil/tadalafil at 24% and cocaine at 14%, being the most used substances. Use of more than one substance (polydrug) in drug users was 69.4% or 42.0% in the total study population. Younger age, male gender, and living in an urban area were associated with drug use. Moreover, drug use during clubbing and sex, HIV therapy non-adherence and younger age were associated with polydrug use. Drug users reported condomless sex in 42.4% and performing sexual acts they would not do sober in 44.1%. Results indicate a high prevalence of illicit drug use in PLWHIV in Austria. New research focusing on illicit drug use in PLWHIV should focus on the use of substances during sex and surrounding practices.
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- Igor Grabovac
- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Centre for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Kinderspitalgasse 15/1, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
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- 2nd Department of Respiratory and Critical Care, Otto Wagner Hospital, Baumgartner Höhe 1, 1140, Vienna, Austria
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- "Schalk - Pichler" Group-practice, Zimmermannplatz 1, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Centre for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Kinderspitalgasse 15/1, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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Flórez KR, Derose KP, Breslau J, Griffin BA, Haas AC, Kanouse DE, Stucky BD, Williams MV. Acculturation and Drug Use Stigma Among Latinos and African Americans: An Examination of a Church-Based Sample. J Immigr Minor Health 2017; 17:1607-14. [PMID: 25612923 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-015-0161-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Substance use patterns among Latinos likely reflect changes in attitudes resulting from acculturation, but little is known about Latinos' attitudes regarding drug addiction. We surveyed a church-based sample of Latinos and African Americans (N = 1,235) about attitudes toward drug addiction and socio-demographics. Linear regression models compared Latino subgroups with African-Americans. In adjusted models, Latinos had significantly higher drug addiction stigma scores compared to African Americans across all subgroups (US-born Latinos, β = 0.22, p < .05; foreign-born Latinos with high English proficiency, β = 0.30, p < .05; and foreign-born Latinos with low English proficiency, β = 0.49, p < .001). Additionally, Latinos with low English proficiency had significantly higher mean levels of drug use stigma compared Latinos with high proficiency (both foreign-born and US-born). In this church-affiliated sample, Latinos' drug addiction stigma decreases with acculturation, but remains higher among the most acculturated Latinos compared to African-Americans. These attitudes may pose a barrier to treatment for Latino drug users.
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- Karen R Flórez
- Health Program, RAND Corporation, 1776 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90407-2138, USA.
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- Health Program, RAND Corporation, 1776 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90407-2138, USA
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- Health Program, RAND Corporation, 1776 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90407-2138, USA
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- Health Program, RAND Corporation, 1776 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90407-2138, USA
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- Health Program, RAND Corporation, 1776 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90407-2138, USA
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Mercado A, Ramirez M, Sharma R, Popan J, Avalos Latorre ML. Acculturation and substance use in a Mexican American college student sample. J Ethn Subst Abuse 2016; 16:276-292. [DOI: 10.1080/15332640.2016.1196630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas
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- University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas
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Erol A, Karpyak VM. Sex and gender-related differences in alcohol use and its consequences: Contemporary knowledge and future research considerations. Drug Alcohol Depend 2015; 156:1-13. [PMID: 26371405 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.08.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 575] [Impact Index Per Article: 63.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2015] [Revised: 08/12/2015] [Accepted: 08/13/2015] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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AIMS To review the contemporary evidence reflecting male/female differences in alcohol use and its consequences along with the biological (sex-related) and psycho-socio-cultural (gender-related) factors associated with those differences. METHODS MEDLINE, PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS, PsycINFO, and CINAHL databases were searched for relevant publications, which were subsequently screened for the presence/absence of pre-specified criteria for high quality evidence. RESULTS Compared to men, more women are lifetime abstainers, drink less, and are less likely to engage in problem drinking, develop alcohol-related disorders or alcohol withdrawal symptoms. However, women drinking excessively develop more medical problems. Biological (sex-related) factors, including differences in alcohol pharmacokinetics as well as its effect on brain function and the levels of sex hormones may contribute to some of those differences. In addition, differences in alcohol effects on behavior may also be driven by psycho-socio-cultural (gender-related) factors. This is evident by variation in the magnitude of differences in alcohol use between countries, decreasing difference in the rates of alcohol consumption in recent generations and other findings. Evidence indicates that both sex and gender-related factors are interacting with alcohol use in complex manner, which differentially impacts the risk for development of the behavioral or medical problems and alcohol use disorders in men and women. CONCLUSIONS Discovery of the mechanisms underlying biological (sex-related) as well as psycho-socio-cultural (gender-related) differences in alcohol use and related disorders is needed for development of personalized recommendations for prevention and treatment of alcohol use disorders and related problems in men and women.
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- Almila Erol
- Department of Psychiatry, Ataturk Education and Research Hospital, Basinsitesi, Izmir 35250, Turkey; Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, 200 First Stret SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Ataturk Education and Research Hospital, Basinsitesi, Izmir 35250, Turkey.
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Brown RL. Functional Limitation, Pain, and Alcohol Use: Exploring Gender Differences in the Mediating Role of Depressive Symptoms. J Stud Alcohol Drugs 2015; 76:809-17. [PMID: 26402362 PMCID: PMC4714831 DOI: 10.15288/jsad.2015.76.809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2015] [Accepted: 05/28/2015] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study considered the processes linking functional limitation and pain with depressive symptoms and two alcohol-related outcomes (past-month drinking and problematic drinking) over a 3-year period. METHOD Data were drawn from a two-wave Miami-Dade County community study of people with physical disabilities (N = 559). Structural equation modeling was used to assess whether depressive symptoms mediated the associations among functional limitation, bodily pain, and the alcohol-related outcomes considered, and whether these associations were moderated by gender. RESULTS When the effects of the sociodemographic control variables were controlled for, depressive symptoms partly explained the effects of Wave 1 functional limitation and bodily pain on problematic drinking at Wave 2. The mediating effects of depressive symptoms on problematic drinking were significantly greater for men than for women. CONCLUSIONS The findings demonstrate clear linkages between two physical health indicators, depressive symptoms and drinking, and highlight the circumstances in which gender matters most for understanding these associations.
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- Robyn Lewis Brown
- Department of Sociology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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Andreeva VA, Unger JB. Determinants of Host Society Acculturation and Its Relationship with Health Behaviors and Outcomes: A New Research and Intervention Framework. J Immigr Minor Health 2014; 17:1420-6. [PMID: 25225079 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-014-0104-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
Abstract
Host society acculturation (or reverse acculturation) is a complex, multifactorial process reflecting the attitude- and behavior-level impact of immigrants on the host society. However, this phenomenon has rarely been the subject of systematic research in the area of public health. Using qualitative and quantitative findings from different health behavior domains, we strove to identify potential individual- and environment-level determinants of host society acculturation. Next, we developed a context-driven multilevel public health research and intervention framework for the study of the relationship between host society acculturation and health practices and outcomes. The framework posits a number of associations to be evaluated by future multidisciplinary research nationally and internationally.
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Affiliation(s)
- Valentina A Andreeva
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA,
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