학술논문
Understanding the characteristics of Latino individuals with first-time DUI offenses to facilitate effective interventions.
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Article
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Subject
*ALCOHOLISM risk factors
*DRUGGED driving
*HEALTH services accessibility
*MINORITIES
*HISPANIC Americans
*AGE distribution
*HELP-seeking behavior
*BINGE drinking
*ALCOHOL drinking
*HEALTH attitudes
*RESEARCH funding
*HEALTH equity
*DRUNK driving
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1533-2640
Abstract
Literature shows that Latinos who drink are more likely to experience alcohol-related consequences and less likely to seek care for alcohol misuse than Whites. We aim to understand characteristics, consumption patterns, and openness to treatment among Latino first-time offenders driving under the influence. Latino participants were significantly younger (29.0 years) than non-Latinos (37.7 years). In adjusted models, Latino participants were significantly more likely than non-Latinos to binge drink, but there were no significant group differences in amount of alcohol consumed in a typical week. There was no significant difference in incidence of alcohol-related consequences, readiness to change drinking, and driving behaviors in this sample. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]