Perception and Consumption of Alcohol Among the Immigrant Population From Latin America in Valencia Region (Spain)

This study examines patterns of alcohol consumption among the Hispanic immigrant population in Valencia (Spain), and also whether the length of immigrants' residence in our country and perceived degree of discrimination have any influence on such patterns. A total of 610 Spanish-speaking immigr...

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Published in:Substance use & misuse 2010-12, Vol.45 (14), p.2567-2578
Main Authors: Tortajada, Silvia, Llorens, Noelia, Castellano, Miguel, Álvarez, F. Javier, Aleixandre-Benavent, Rafael, Valderrama-Zurián, Juan Carlos
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
acculturation
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Alcohol consumption
Alcohol Drinking - epidemiology
Alcohol Drinking - ethnology
Alcohol use
alcohol-related disorders
alcoholism
Discrimination
Drinking Behavior
Emigrants and Immigrants
Female
Gender
Hispanic Americans
Hispanic people
Humans
Immigrants
Interviews as Topic
Keywords Hispanic immigrants
Latin America
Latin America - ethnology
Male
Males
Middle Aged
Noncitizens
Perception
Perceptions
Residence
Smokers
Spain
Spain - epidemiology
standard drink unit
Surveys and Questionnaires
Valencia
Young Adult
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Summary:This study examines patterns of alcohol consumption among the Hispanic immigrant population in Valencia (Spain), and also whether the length of immigrants' residence in our country and perceived degree of discrimination have any influence on such patterns. A total of 610 Spanish-speaking immigrants (314 women, 296 men) over 15 years of age, from six Hispano-American countries were interviewed in 2006; 76.8% had consumed alcohol in the previous 12 months; 37.6% drink more alcohol in Spain than in their country of origin. This study shows the need to develop specific programs for the immigrant population, with special consideration for the young, males, and smokers. The study's limitations are noted.
ISSN:1082-6084
1532-2491
DOI:10.3109/10826080903550554