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0123/2015 - Risk Of Alcohol Dependence: Prevalence, Related Problems And Socioeconomic Factors
Risco De Dependência Do Álcool: Prevalência, Problemas Relacionados E Fatores Socioeconômicos

Author:

• Juliana Gabrielle Martins-Oliveira - Martins-Oliveira, Juliana Gabrielle - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - <julianagabrielle@hotmail.com>

Co-author(s):

• Miriam Pimenta Vale - Vale, Miriam Pimenta - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Odontopediatria e Ortodontia - <miriamodonto@gmail.com>
• Patricia Zarzar - Zarzar, Patricia - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Odontopediatria e Ortodontia - <patyzarzar@hotmail.com>
• Raquel Conceição Ferreira - Ferreira, R. C. - Belo Horizonte, - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Odontologia Social e Preventiva - <ferreira_rc@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8897-9345
• Efigenia Ferreira e Ferreira - Ferreira, E.F - Belo Horizonte,, MG - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Odontologia Social e Preventiva - <efigeniaf@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0665-211X
• Kelly Jorge - Jorge, Kelly - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Odontopediatria e ortodontia - <kellyoliva@yahoo.com.br>

Thematic Area:

Saúde da Criança e do Adolescente

Abstract:

The present study evaluated the possible alcohol dependence and related problems among adolescents and determined possible associations with socioeconomic factors and gender. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative sample of 936 adolescents aged 15 to 19 years enrolled at public and private schools in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Data related to alcohol consumption and associated problems were collected using the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT). The Social Vulnerability Index (SVI), mother’s schooling (years of study) and type of school were used to assess socioeconomic factors. Statistical analysis involved the chi-square test (p < 0.05) and Poisson regression. The prevalence of possible dependence (AUDIT score of 8 or more) was 16.4%, 52.1% reported concern of a family member regarding the adolescent’s alcohol consumption. Female adolescents were less likely to exhibit possible dependence in comparison to males (adjusted RR: 0.75; 95% CI: 0.54 to 1.0). Participants with living in a low vulnerability area were more likely to consume alcohol in comparison to those living in underprivileged areas (adjusted RR: 2.80; 95% CI: 1.14 to 2.15). The results demonstrate that possible dependence was significantly associated with the male gender and low social vulnerability.

Keywords:

Adolescents alcohol consumption school health epidemiology Socioeconomic factors

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Martins-Oliveira, Juliana Gabrielle, Vale, Miriam Pimenta, Zarzar, Patricia, Ferreira, R. C., Ferreira, E.F, Jorge, Kelly. Risk Of Alcohol Dependence: Prevalence, Related Problems And Socioeconomic Factors. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2015/Jul). [Citado em 22/01/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/risk-of-alcohol-dependence-prevalence-related-problems-and-socioeconomic-factors/15191?id=15191&id=15191



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