Consumo frequente de bebidas alcoólicas por adolescentes escolares: Estudo de fatores associados

Abstract

Objectives: To analyze heavy /frequent/ of alcohol use and to identify factors associated among adolescents in Feira de Santana, Bahia. Methods: Cross-sectional study with random samples, stratified by conglomerates, totaling 10 schools of different sizes. Although 1,409 students were included in the sample, only 776 of both genders, aged 14 to 19 years who reported alcohol use were included in the analysis, ensuring representativeness of schools and students. The data collection instruments were a self-administered questionnaire developed according to OMS recommendations and other validated instruments from similar studies. Anonymous confidential data collection was assured. There were considered exposed adolescents who reported heavy/ frequent alcohol use (at least every weekend). Results: The frequent/large alcohol use was associated with male gender; early initiation of alcohol use; little-known sexual partner; problems with other drugs in the family; living with a partner (RP 4.73, CI 1.69-13.27); own income; drug trafficking; consumption with friends, activities at school, motivations (anxiety, excitement/pleasure) and consequences (other PDs, fights, bad debts to work/school) Conclusions: Knowledge of personal, interpersonal, family and environmental factors associated with alcohol use in adolescents should be considered in the implementation of school programs and public policies for alcohol use prevention focusing on behaviors that could minimize exposure to risk.