Citation

Nishimura ST, Hishinuma ES, Goebert DA. J. Ethn. Subst. Abuse 2013; 12(3): 259-277.

Affiliation

University of Hawai'i at Mānoa , Honolulu , Hawai'i.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15332640.2013.805176

PMID

23967886

Abstract

This study assessed the prevalence of alcohol abuse and dependence rates among four major ethnic groups of Hawai'i and examined the relationship among risk factors, protective factors, and demographic variables related to underage drinking. A total of 196 students were administered the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children, the American Drug and Alcohol Survey, and the Prevention Planning Survey. Drinking rates for Native Hawaiian students were significantly higher than those for Japanese and Caucasian students. Multiple logistic regression models accounted for 49% of the variance for any alcohol use. Ethnic group differences were found when data were disaggregated for Asian and Pacific Islander students.

Language: en