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Alcohol use in post-primary school children

J Barry1

  • 1EHB, Vergemont Hall, Clonskeagh, Dublin.

Irish Medical Journal
|July 1, 1993
PubMed
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This study reveals that Irish teenagers start drinking around age 12, with boys drinking more frequently than girls. Mixed-sex schools show higher drinking prevalence among girls compared to single-sex schools.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Substance Use Research

Background:

  • Previous studies have documented alcohol use among Irish post-primary schoolchildren.
  • Understanding current drinking patterns is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and patterns of alcohol consumption in Irish schoolchildren aged 14-17.
  • To compare drinking habits between genders and school types (single-sex vs. mixed-sex).

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 294 schoolchildren aged 14-17.
  • Data collected on age of first drink, frequency of drinking, preferred beverages, and drinking locations.
  • Analysis differentiated between single-sex and mixed-sex school environments.

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Main Results:

  • The average age of first drink was 11.7 years for boys and 12.3 years for girls.
  • Eighty percent of boys and 66% of girls reported ever drinking alcohol.
  • Girls in mixed-sex schools exhibited a higher prevalence of drinking than those in single-sex schools.

Conclusions:

  • Alcohol consumption is prevalent among Irish adolescents, with early initiation observed.
  • Gender and school environment (mixed-sex vs. single-sex) are associated with differing drinking patterns.
  • Findings highlight the need for tailored prevention strategies considering these factors.