Citation

Spein AR, Sexton H, Kvernmo SE. J. Ethn. Subst. Abuse 2006; 5(3): 103-117.

Affiliation

Centre for Sami Health Research, Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tromso, N-9037 Tromso, Norway, annas@ism.uit.no

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17135170

Abstract

Drinking patterns among indigenous Sami and non-Sami adolescents in northern Norway were explored. Longitudinal data were collected in 1994/95 among 2,950 high school students (RR: 85%) and in 1997/98 among 1,510 follow-ups (RR: 57%). Longitudinally, Sami had significantly lower drinking rates for all measures. An increase in 30-day drinkers occurred during the follow-up period: 23% in Sami and 19% in non-Sami. Sami reported higher paternal abstinence. Sami drank more often in public places. Sami reported more worries from friends and family about their drinking. The lower drinking rates in Sami relative to majority adolescents contrast with findings among indigenous peers elsewhere, but corresponds with the lower parental drinking rates.

Language: en