@article{ref1,
title="Patterns of unhealthy alcohol use among Latino day laborers",
journal="Health behavior and policy review",
year="2016",
author="Ornelas, India J. and Torres, Vanessa N. and Serrano, Samantha E.",
volume="3",
number="4",
pages="361-370",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: We sought to describe patterns of unhealthy alcohol use among Latino immigrant day laborers and identify correlates of these behaviors. <br><br>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. <br><br>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. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Interventions to reduce unhealthy alcohol use should consider the role of stable housing, income and mental health.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2326-4403",
doi="10.14485/hbpr.3.4.7",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.3.4.7"
}