Efectos del consumo de alcohol vía vaginal en adolescentes en cuatro colegios de la ciudad de Medellín, Colombia

Abstract

Background: Adolescence is a stage in life when adolescents try to reaffirm their independence. In many occasions this can be observed in their disregard of their parents values scale. It is not a surprise that through this process adolescents consume more alcohol; which brings many psychological, social and physical health consequences. In addition to the oral consumption, adolescents look for alternative ways to avoid being discovered. Consumption via vagina is one example. Aims: Describe the side effects of alcohol consumption via vagina and the social environment of schooled adolescents. Method: Descriptive study in which 1028 surveys were administered to adolescents from 9, 10 and 11 grades in 4 different socio-economic level schools in Medellin. The analysis and interpretation of the data was performed using descriptive statistics. Results: Schooled adolescents frequently consume alcohol orally in 59.2[%] as well as via vagina in 1.7[%]. The consumption via vagina brings with it local and systemic side effects. The most frequent local side effects in the genital area were burning sensation, itching, vulvo-vaginal edema. The only systemic side effect present during the first hour after consumption was a drunken sensation. Conclusion: The consumption of alcohol orally and via vagina is frequent among adolescents bringing with it local and systemic side effects.