Citation

Almodovar A, Tomaka J, Thompson S, McKinnon S, O'Rourke K. Am. J. Health Behav. 2006; 30(6): 745-752.

Affiliation

Interdisciplinary Health Science Program, University of Texas at El Paso, 1101 N. Campbell, El Paso, TX 79902, USA. adrianagr@utep.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, PNG Publications)

DOI

10.5555/ajhb.2006.30.6.745

PMID

17096630

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To study risk and protective factors for alcohol-related problems among high schools students in El Paso, Tex. METHODS: A total of 1366 high school students from 16 different high schools in El Paso, Tex, participated in an anonymous questionnaire regarding alcohol use and alcohol-related behaviors. The sample was 70% Hispanic. RESULTS: Results showed that academic performance, peer influence, parental attitudes, and age at first consumption of alcohol were important predictors of drinking among border youth. CONCLUSION: Risk factors contribute to alcohol use among high school students.

Language: en