@article{ref1,
title=""They don't think it will ever happen to them": exploring factors affecting  participation in alcohol-influenced aquatic activity among young Australian adults",
journal="Health promotion journal of Australia",
year="2020",
author="Calverley, Hannah L. M. and Petrass, Lauren A. and Blitvich, Jennifer D.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="ISSUE ADDRESSED: Young adults are overrepresented in alcohol-related drownings in  high-income countries, however little research has investigated their behaviours and  decision making to inform prevention efforts. <br><br>METHODS: Semi-structured interviews  were conducted with 23 young Australian adults (aged 18-24 years). Questions,  informed by previous research, inquired about behavioural practices in aquatic  contexts and influences on involvement in alcohol-influenced aquatic activity. Interviews were transcribed verbatim. Thematic and interpretative phenomenological  analysis followed. <br><br>RESULTS: Two main themes: personal and contextual awareness, and  the impact of other people, affected perceptions and involvement in  alcohol-influenced aquatic activity. Perceived control of situations and  self-confidence affected how these influences impacted individuals' involvement. Participants acknowledged some young adults likely overestimate their aquatic  abilities. This awareness was not discussed in relation to their own capabilities. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Drowning prevention efforts should inform young adults of the dangers of  combining alcohol and aquatic activities, and make risks appear more immediate and  applicable. Consideration should be given to measuring both perceived and actual  aquatic abilities within various aquatic environments, to determine whether  self-reported perceived competence is an accurate proxy measure for actual aquatic  ability. The influence of alcohol should also be highlighted. Steps are required for  a positive shift in Australian norms of alcohol use in aquatic settings and the  social and cultural attitudes towards this. SO WHAT?: This study provides new  insight into young adults' perceptions and involvement in alcohol-influenced aquatic  activity. It enhances the evidence-base for drowning prevention and health promotion  practitioners and should inform more focused campaigns to prevent alcohol-related  drownings among young Australian adults.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1036-1073",
doi="10.1002/hpja.451",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hpja.451"
}