TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1999//
TI  - Alcohol attitudes and beliefs related to actual alcohol experience in a fifth-grade cohort
JO  - Journal of school health
A1  - McDermott, Robert J.
A1  - Clark-Alexander, B. J.
A1  - Westhoff, W. W.
A1  - Eaton, Danice K.
SP  - 356
EP  - 361
VL  - 69
IS  - 9
N2  - Despite a gradual overall decrease in alcohol consumption in the United States, alcohol remains the most widely used and abused drug in society. This study assessed lifetime and recent alcohol use in a cohort of fifth graders, and examined attitudes and beliefs held by these youth concerning alcohol. An instrument addressing alcohol use, other substance use, and other health-related problem behaviors was completed by 813 fifth graders in a west central Florida school district. Among respondents, 48.9% had "ever tried" alcohol, and 17.9% had consumed alcohol in the past 30 days (active drinkers). Significant differences in alcohol-related attitudes and beliefs were found according to current drinking status, gender, and race/ethnicity. Possible reasons for these differential findings are presented, and implications for prevention and intervention are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0022-4391
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -