TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2009//
TI  - Protective behaviors and high-risk drinking among entering college freshmen
JO  - American journal of health behavior
A1  - Sutfin, Erin L.
A1  - Light, Laney S.
A1  - Wagoner, Kimberly G.
A1  - McCoy, Thomas P.
A1  - Thompson, Martie P.
A1  - Rhodes, Scott D.
A1  - Spitler, Hugh D.
SP  - 610
EP  - 619
VL  - 33
IS  - 5
N2  - Objectives: To explore the use of protective behaviors to reduce risks associated with alcohol consumption among adolescents during the summer preceding college enrollment. Methods: Survey data were collected in fall 2006 and 2007 that assessed demographic characteristics, drinking behaviors, and use of protective behaviors in the 3 months preceding the survey. Results: Female participants reported using 4 out of 10 protective behaviors more often than did males, and using protective behaviors was significantly related to fewer negative drinking-related consequences. Conclusions: Findings highlight potential benefits of using protective behaviors and the need to promote effective behaviors.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1087-3244
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -