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Patterns of Unhealthy Alcohol Use among Latino Day Laborers
India J Ornelas1, Vanessa N Torres1, Samantha E Serrano1
1University of Washington, Department of Health Services, Seattle, WA.
Objective:
We sought to describe patterns of unhealthy alcohol use among Latino immigrant day laborers and identify correlates of these behaviors.
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.
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.
Conclusions:
Interventions to reduce unhealthy alcohol use should consider the role of stable housing, income and mental health.
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