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John S Atkinson1, Maria Eugenia Fernández-Esquer1, Craig Field2
1Center for Health Promotion, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health, Houston, TX, USA.
Substance Use & Misuse
|September 20, 2023
Summary
Latino Day Laborers (LDL) show at-risk drinking linked to both workplace stressors and positive factors. Findings highlight the complex relationship between work environment and alcohol consumption in this population.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Public Health
- Addiction Research
Background:
- Latino Day Laborers (LDL) are exposed to various factors linked to at-risk drinking.
- Understanding these factors is crucial for targeted health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between at-risk drinking and worksite conditions among LDL.
- To identify specific workplace factors influencing alcohol consumption patterns.
Main Methods:
- Survey data from 307 LDL in Houston, TX (2015) were analyzed.
- Sociodemographic, worksite exposures (hazards, conditions, stressors), and positive climate measures were collected.
- Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test Consumption (AUDIT-C) assessed drinking status; logistic regression analyzed associations.
Main Results:
- 34.2% of participants were classified as at-risk drinkers.
- At-risk drinking correlated with lower past-month income, being formerly married, and lack of housing.
- Conversely, at-risk drinking was also associated with positive working climate and jobsite safety promotion.
Conclusions:
- A significant proportion of LDL engage in at-risk drinking.
- Drinking behaviors are influenced by a complex interplay of workplace stressors (e.g., housing instability) and positive workplace factors (e.g., income, positive climate).
- Interventions should consider both adverse and beneficial workplace elements affecting LDLs' health.
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