Factores protectores y de riesgo asociados al uso de alcohol en adolescentes hijos de padre alcohólico, en el Perú

Abstract

This research aimed to identify and analyze the protection factors and risks associated with alcohol use in adolescents between 12 and 18 years old, whose parents are addicted to alcohol. This is a quantitative and exploratory study. Data were collected by means of the Drug Use Screening Inventory (DUSI), which to quantify and categorize substance abuse indices with respect to physical, work and family conditions; peer relations and relation with the academician. Adolescents whose parents are addicted to alcohol demonstrated and in some cases even intoxication, but without a frequent use pattern. The risks and protection factors with respect to alcohol use among adolescents are associated, to a lesser or greater extent, with the behavior of family members and friends, as well as with the social context the youngsters are inserted in.

Uso de álcool por adolescentes: estudo de base populacional

“…7,18 In the long term, alcoholic beverage consumption can lead to suicide and chronic diseases, including mental disorders, cancer, 7 systemic arterial hypertension, 6 obesity, cerebrovascular accident, polyneuropathies, dementia, convulsions and digestive tract neoplasias. Studies with adolescents have identifi ed the following as factors associated with alcohol use: age, 2,22 male sex, 2,12,17,20,22 economic status, 11,19 studying in public schools, 22 not living with parents, family history of alcohol, entering the job market, not having a religion, 5 tobacco 16 and illicit drug use, 2 little support or lack of understanding of family, association with family behavior towards alcohol use and abuse 15,21 and depression. 3,16 The present study aimed to estimate the prevalence of and factors associated with alcohol use among adolescents.…”

Maltrato infantil por agresores bajo efecto del alcohol

“…Un niño maltratado puede no presentar signos manifiestos de haber sido golpeado, pero puede mostrar múltiples señales clínicas menores de privación emocional y en ocasiones, de privación nutritiva, abandono y abuso (13) .…”

“…Es el uso de la fuerza física de forma intencional, no accidental practicada por padres responsables, familias o personas próximas del niño o adolescente, con el objeto de herir, dañar o destruir este niño o adolescente, dejando marcas evidentes (13)(14) .…”

Factores protectores frente al consumo de alcohol: concepción de maestros de nivel inicial

“…El jardín es el lugar crucial para enfatizar la diversidad y donde las maestras Jardineras influyen fuertemente a los niños durante los años en que éstos desarrollan su autoconcepto básico (7)(8)(9) .…”