Citation

Ornelas IJ, Torres VN, Serrano SE. Health Behav. Policy Rev. 2016; 3(4): 361-370.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Paris Scholar Publishing)

DOI

10.14485/hbpr.3.4.7

PMID

36329723

PMCID

PMC9629356

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.

Language: en

Keywords

alcohol use; heavy episodic drinking; immigrant health; Latino health