Protective behaviors and high-risk drinking among entering college freshmen.

Autor: Sutfin EL, Light LS, Wagoner KG, McCoy TP, Thompson MP, Rhodes SD, Spitler HD
Zdroj: American Journal of Health Behavior; Sep/Oct2009, Vol. 33 Issue 5, p610-619, 10p
Abstrakt: OBJECTIVES: To explore the use of protective behaviors to reduce risks associated with alcohol consumption among adolescents during the summer preceding college enrollment. METHODS: Survey data were collected in fall 2006 and 2007 that assessed demographic characteristics, drinking behaviors, and use of protective behaviors in the 3 months preceding the survey. RESULTS: Female participants reported using 4 out of 10 protective behaviors more often than did males, and using protective behaviors was significantly related to fewer negative drinking-related consequences. CONCLUSIONS: Findings highlight potential benefits of using protective behaviors and the need to promote effective behaviors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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