Citation

Kerr DL, Ding K, Chaya J. Am. J. Health Behav. 2014; 38(6): 951-962.

Affiliation

Health Education and Promotion, School of Health Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, OH, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, PNG Publications)

DOI

10.5993/AJHB.38.6.17

PMID

25207520

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To compare self-identified lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) college students to heterosexual peers and to each other on alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) measures and alcohol use consequences.

METHODS: Preexisting data (Falls 2009-2011) from the American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA-II) were analyzed.

RESULTS: Bisexual college students had greater odds of ATOD use than heterosexual and gay/lesbian students. Bisexual women had the highest levels of use. LGB students had more serious consequences due to alcohol use.

CONCLUSIONS: ATOD use among LGB students was more prevalent than heterosexuals during the past 30 days, year, and life-time. LGB students report more negative alcohol consequences.

Language: en