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GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND ETHNICITY AS FACTORS OF CLUB DRUG USE AMONG ASIAN AMERICANS
A Fazio1, K Joe-Laidler, M Moloney
1Institute for Scientific Analysis, 1150 Ballena Blvd, #211, Alameda, CA. 94501., Tel: 510 865 6225.
Journal of Drug Issues
|May 7, 2011
Summary
This study on Asian American youth in the rave scene found distinct drug use patterns by ethnicity and country of origin. Gender and sexuality significantly influenced substance use frequency and context.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Substance Use Research
Background:
- Substance use among minority youth is a growing public health concern.
- Existing research often overlooks the intersectionality of ethnicity, gender, and sexuality in substance use patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between substance use and demographic factors (gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nativity) in Asian American youth.
- To identify specific patterns of drug use within the dance club/rave scene among this population.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 250 Asian American youths participating in the dance club/rave scene.
- Analysis of substance use patterns based on country of origin, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, and sexual orientation.
Main Results:
- Distinct drug use patterns were observed based on country of origin and ethnicity.
- Male and non-heterosexual respondents reported higher frequency and different contexts of substance use compared to female and heterosexual respondents, respectively.
- No significant differences in substance use were found based on immigration status or duration of U.S. residency.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight the importance of considering gender and sexuality when examining substance use among Asian American youth.
- Further research is needed to understand the nuanced interplay of these factors within diverse Asian American communities.
- Public health interventions should be tailored to address specific risks related to gender and sexuality in this population.
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