School-Related Assets and Youth Risk Behaviors: Alcohol Consumption and Sexual Activity

2011 ◽  
Vol 82 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl B. Aspy ◽  
Sara K. Vesely ◽  
Roy F. Oman ◽  
Eleni Tolma ◽  
Sharon Rodine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Risk Behaviors

scholarly journals ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, STRESS, EMOTIONALITY AND AGGRESSIVITY - FACTORS THAT MAY INFLUENCE IRRATIONAL ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOR

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (11) ◽  
pp. 139-164
Author(s):  
Mihaela LUNGU ◽  
Elena Lucreția NEACȘU ◽  
Cornelia RADA
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Psychological Aggression ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Objectives. This literature review aimed to reveal the relationship between psychological factors such as anxiety, depression, stress, emotionality and aggression on the one hand, and irrational alcohol consumption and risky sexual activity on the other hand, in students (19-25 years) and adjacent age groups. Material and methods. The study was conducted by analyzing the literature published between 2010 and 2020. The search was conducted in Romanian and English, in 9 international publications, by the following key phrases and terms, separately or in combination: anxiety, depression, stress, emotionality, aggressiveness, alcohol consumption, drinking motives, binge drinking, sexual behavior, risky sex. Results. Applying repeated exclusion criteria, 31 articles remained in the analysis. Among these, risk behaviors were rarely analyzed in connection with psychological factors. Most studies that investigate risky behaviors regarding alcohol consumption and sexual activity, address them according to gender, educational level, age groups. Women were more prone to anxiety and depression, but also to show more psychological aggression compared to men who showed more physical aggression, even in sexual activity. Researches included aggression as a behavioral trait, and emotionality has been used as a variable in studies to validate standardized tools. Irrational alcohol consumption has been significantly associated with risky sexual activity and various forms of aggression. Conclusions. The risk of manifesting and developing depressive and anxiety symptoms is higher in victims of aggression, in people with risky sexual activity, and in consumers of irrational alcohol. In students and young people, stress has high values, contributing to the tendency towards risky behaviors. It is necessary to promote successful coping strategies and mechanisms, both in individual and group level, as well as the development of prevention strategies and therapeutic procedures to improve the listed risk behaviors. Keywords: anxiety, depression, aggression, alcohol consumption, sexual activity.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Assessment of Alcohol Consumption and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Men Who Have Sex With Men and Transgender Women in Peru

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (7) ◽  
pp. 831-839 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panagiotis Vagenas ◽  
Shan-Estelle Brown ◽  
Jesse L. Clark ◽  
Kelika A. Konda ◽  
Javier R. Lama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Sexual Risk Behaviors ◽  
Transgender Women ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Sex With Men

Association of alcohol consumption with HIV sex- and drug-risk behaviors among drug users

2001 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 129-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vaughan Rees ◽  
Richard Saitz ◽  
Nicholas J Horton ◽  
Jeffrey Samet
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Drug Risk

scholarly journals Clustering of Modifiable Behavioral Risk Factors and Their Association with All-Cause Mortality in Taiwan’s Adult Population: a Latent Class Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shikha Kukreti ◽  
Tsung Yu ◽  
Po Wei Chiu ◽  
Carol Strong
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Latent Class Analysis ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
Latent Classes ◽  
Class Analysis ◽  
Unhealthy Behavior ◽  
All Cause Mortality

Abstract Background Modifiable risk behaviors, such as smoking, diet, alcohol consumption, physical activity, and sleep, are known to impact health. This study aims toward identifying latent classes of unhealthy lifestyle behavior, exploring the correlations between sociodemographic factors, identifying classes, and further assessing the associations between identified latent classes and all-cause mortality. Methods For this study, the data were obtained from a prospective cohort study in Taiwan. The participants’ self-reported demographic and behavioral characteristics (smoking, physical activity, alcohol consumption, fruit and vegetable intake, and sleep) were used. Latent class analysis was used to identify health-behavior patterns, and Cox proportional hazard regression analysis was used to find the association between the latent class of health-behavior and all-cause mortality. Results A complete dataset was obtained from 290,279 participants with a mean age of 40 (12.4). Seven latent classes were identified, characterized as having a 100% likelihood of at least one unhealthy behavior coupled with the probability of having the other four unhealthy risk behaviors. This study also shows that latent health-behavior classes are associated with mortality, suggesting that they are representative of a healthy lifestyle. Finally, it appeared that multiple risk behaviors were more prevalent in younger men and individuals with low socioeconomic status. Conclusions There was a clear clustering pattern of modifiable risk behaviors among the adults under consideration, where the risk of mortality increased with increases in unhealthy behavior. Our findings can be used to design customized disease prevention programs targeting specific populations and corresponding profiles identified in the latent class analysis.

scholarly journals The Impact of Victim Alcohol Consumption and Perpetrator Use of Force on Perceptions in an Acquaintance Rape Vignette

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy L. Brown ◽  
Jada Horton ◽  
Ariel Guillory
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Use Of Force ◽  
Acquaintance Rape ◽  
Victim Blame ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Vignette Study ◽  
Victim Responsibility ◽  
Main Effects ◽  
The Impact

Research suggests that victims of incapacitated rape (when someone has sex with a person who is unable to consent to or resist sexual activity, usually because of intoxication) face higher levels of victim blame than do victims of forcible rape (Krahé, Temkin, & Bieneck, 2007). However, it is not clear whether blame is the result of victim alcohol consumption or the lack of force and resistance present during incapacitated rape; both of these factors have been shown to increase victim blame. The current vignette study crossed victim alcohol consumption and perpetrator use of force. We found main effects of both independent variables on judgments of victim responsibility, but no interaction, suggesting that the effects of alcohol and force are additive rather than interactive. These results indicate that victims of incapacitated rape may indeed face challenges upon disclosing their assaults.

'I smoke and drink alcohol during pregnancy, but I'm a good enough mom': a mixed methods study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Satran ◽  
S Bord ◽  
O Sassoni- Bar-Lev ◽  
E Berkovich ◽  
B Madjar
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Reliable Information ◽  
Maternal Attitudes

Abstract Background Smoking and alcohol consumption during pregnancy is a major public health concern. The aims of this study were: 1) to examine smoking and alcohol consumption during pregnancy and to investigate their association with maternal attitudes and socio-demographic characteristics; 2) to explore maternal attitudes regarding smoking and alcohol consumption during pregnancy among pregnant and postpartum women in Israel. Methods This mixed methods study is comprised of a self-reported questionnaire for measuring attitudes and behaviors regarding smoking and alcohol consumption among 676 Jewish women, up to 9 months postpartum; and semi-structured interviews with 17 women who smoked cigarettes and/or consumed alcohol during their pregnancy. Results Sixty-four women (9.6%) reported drinking alcohol during pregnancy, and 30 (4.8%) reported smoking. Women with a fewer children (OR 2.25; 99% CI: 1.30, 3.92) and those whose attitudes supported alcohol avoidance (OR 0.52; 99.9% CI: 0.36, 0.74) consumed less alcohol while pregnant. Educated women (OR 0.31; 99% CI: 0.14- 0.71) and women with anti-smoking attitudes (OR 0.50; 99% CI: 0.30, 0.82) were more likely to avoid smoking during pregnancy. Qualitative analyses reveals three major themes: 1) 'A good enough mom': The mothers presented risk-management practices in line with the conflict between their perception of ideal motherhood and that of being an independent person; 2) 'Social acceptance of smoking and alcohol consumption during pregnancy': Social attitudes of spouses, family and friends; 3) 'Lack of reliable information' from healthcare professionals. Conclusions Women's attitudes have a significant impact on their decision to drink alcohol and/or smoke during pregnancy. These attitudes may be a result of their risk management practices and the social acceptance of risk behaviors during pregnancy, and information provided (or not) by healthcare professionals. Key messages The results highlight the importance of creating a supportive environment and shaping health promoting attitudes among pregnant women. Reliable information given by healthcare professionals regarding risk behaviors during pregnancy is needed.

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