TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Patterns of unhealthy alcohol use among Latino day laborers
JO  - Health behavior and policy review
A1  - Ornelas, India J.
A1  - Torres, Vanessa N.
A1  - Serrano, Samantha E.
SP  - 361
EP  - 370
VL  - 3
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 2326-4403
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.3.4.7
ID  - ref1
ER  -