0123/2015 - Risco De Dependência Do Álcool: Prevalência, Problemas Relacionados E Fatores Socioeconômicos Risk Of Alcohol Dependence: Prevalence, Related Problems And Socioeconomic Factors
• Kelly Jorge - Jorge, Kelly - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Odontopediatria e ortodontia - <kellyoliva@yahoo.com.br>
Área Temática:
Saúde da Criança e do Adolescente
Resumo:
O presente estudo avaliou a possível dependência de álcool e problemas relacionados entre adolescentes e determinou possíveis associações com fatores socioeconômicos e gênero. Foi realizado um estudo transversal com uma amostra representativa de 936 adolescentes, com idades entre 15 a 19 anos, matriculados em escolas públicas e privadas da cidade de Belo Horizonte, Brasil. Os dados relativos ao consumo de álcool e problemas relacionados foram coletados utilizando o Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT). O Índice de Vulnerabilidade Social (IVS), escolaridade da mãe (anos de estudo) e tipo de escola foram utilizados para avaliar os fatores socioeconômicos. A análise estatística envolveu o teste do qui-quadrado (p <0,05) e a regressão de Poisson. A prevalência de possível dependência (score AUDIT de 8 ou mais) foi de 16,4%. 52,1% relataram preocupação de um familiar em relação ao consumo de álcool do adolescente. As mulheres foram menos propensas a apresentar possível dependência em relação aos homens (RR ajustado: 0,75; IC 95%: 0,54-1,0). Adolescentes que vivem em uma área de baixa vulnerabilidade foram mais propensos a consumir álcool em comparação com aqueles que vivem em áreas carentes (RR ajustado: 2,80; IC 95%: 1,14-2,15). Os resultados demonstram que a possível dependência foi significativamente associada com o sexo masculino e com a baixa vulnerabilidade social.
Palavras-chave:
Adolescentes
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
Risk Of Alcohol Dependence: Prevalence, Related Problems And Socioeconomic Factors
Resumo (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.
Palavras-chave (keywords):
Adolescents
alcohol consumption
school health
epidemiology
Socioeconomic factors
