Correlates and Predictors of Alcohol-related Unintentional Injury in Collegiate Athletes

The purpose of this study was to determine alcohol-related unintentional injury (ARUI) prevalence as well as the associated correlates and predictors in a nationally representative sample of collegiate athletes. We utilized a cross-sectional secondary data analysis of undergraduate varsity and club...

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Published in:Journal of multidisciplinary research (Miami Gardens, Fla.) Fla.), 2024-03, Vol.16 (1), p.77-87
Main Authors: Brenner, James W, Metz, Stacie M, Hofmann, Daniel W, Ashbaugh, Christina M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohol use
Analysis
Athletes
Causes of
College athletes
College students
Data analysis
Drinking of alcoholic beverages
Fraternities & sororities
Health aspects
Information management
Injuries
Mental disorders
Mental health
Regression analysis
Self destructive behavior
Sports injuries
Student athletes
Suicide
Suicides & suicide attempts
Variables
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to determine alcohol-related unintentional injury (ARUI) prevalence as well as the associated correlates and predictors in a nationally representative sample of collegiate athletes. We utilized a cross-sectional secondary data analysis of undergraduate varsity and club sport athletes who drank alcohol at least once in their lifetime from the spring 2018 American College Health Association--National College Health Assessment II survey data (N = 8,715). Including the main outcome variable of ARUI, we examined both individual-level and institutional-level indicators in relation to report of ARUI prevalence in the past 12 months. The ARUI prevalence was 15.1%. The strongest predictors of having had an ARUI in the past year were alcohol use in past 30 days; heavy episodic drinking (HED); not utilizing protective behaviors when drinking; high level of stress in the past year; intentionally injuring oneself; and seriously considered suicide when drinking. Identifying the correlates and predictors of ARUI in college athletes will support education and intervention to reduce high-risk alcohol consumption and associated consequences, like ARUI. Keywords collegiate athlete, alcohol, alcohol-related unintentional injury
ISSN:1947-2900
1947-2919