OBJECTIVES: To explore the use of protective behaviors to reduce risks associated with alcohol consumption among adolescents during the summer preceding college enrollment. METHODS: Survey data were collected in fall 2006 and 2007 that assessed demographic characteristics, drinking behaviors, and use of protective behaviors in the 3 months preceding the survey. RESULTS: Female participants reported using 4 out of 10 protective behaviors more often than did males, and using protective behaviors was significantly related to fewer negative drinking-related consequences. CONCLUSIONS: Findings highlight potential benefits of using protective behaviors and the need to promote effective behaviors.
OBJECTIVES: To explore the use of protective behaviors to reduce risks associated with alcohol consumption among adolescents during the summer preceding college enrollment. METHODS: Survey data were collected in fall 2006 and 2007 that assessed demographic characteristics, drinking behaviors, and use of protective behaviors in the 3 months preceding the survey. RESULTS: Female participants reported using 4 out of 10 protective behaviors more often than did males, and using protective behaviors was significantly related to fewer negative drinking-related consequences. CONCLUSIONS: Findings highlight potential benefits of using protective behaviors and the need to promote effective behaviors.
Authors: J Schulenberg; J L Maggs; S W Long; K J Sher; H J Gotham; J S Baer; D R Kivlahan; G A Marlatt; R A Zucker Journal: Alcohol Clin Exp Res Date: 2001-03 Impact factor: 3.455
Authors: Nickeisha Clarke; Su-Young Kim; Anne E Ray; Helene R White; Yang Jiao; Eun-Young Mun Journal: J Ethn Subst Abuse Date: 2015-06-26 Impact factor: 1.507