A Comparison of the Combined-Use of Alcohol &amp; Energy Drinks to Alcohol-Only on High-Risk Drinking and Driving Behaviors

Woolsey, Conrad L.; Jacobson, Bert H.; Williams, Ronald D.; Barry, Adam E.; Davidson, Robert T.; Evans, Marion W.; Beck, Niels C.

doi:10.3109/10826084.2014.935948

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“…Our results in relation to smoking are partly in line with a newer systematic review, which found half significant and another half non-significant associations between loneliness and smoking [82]. In our study, lonely young (15 to 29 year old) and middle-aged (30 to 59 year old) participants, but not those of 60 years and older, smoked more often than participants who did not feel lonely.…”

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Loneliness is adversely associated with physical and mental health and lifestyle factors: Results from a Swiss national survey

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IntroductionLoneliness is a common, emotionally distressing experience and is associated with adverse physical and mental health and an unhealthy lifestyle. Nevertheless, little is known about the prevalence of loneliness in different age groups in Switzerland. Furthermore, the existing evidence about age and gender as potential effect modifiers of the associations between loneliness, physical and mental health and lifestyle characteristics warrants further investigation. Thus, the aim of the study was to examine the prevalence of loneliness among adults in Switzerland and to assess the associations of loneliness with several physical and mental health and behavioral factors, as well as to assess the modifying effect of sex and age.MethodsData from 20,007 participants of the cross-sectional population-based Swiss Health Survey 2012 (SHS) were analyzed. Logistic regression analyses were used to assess associations of loneliness with physical and mental health or lifestyle characteristics (e.g. diabetes, depression, physical activity). Wald tests were used to test for interactions.ResultsLoneliness was distributed in a slight U-shaped form from 15 to 75+ year olds, with 64.1% of participants who had never felt lonely. Lonely individuals were more often affected by physical and mental health problems, such as self-reported chronic diseases (Odds ratio [OR] 1.41, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.30–1.54), high cholesterol levels (OR 1.31, 95% CI 1.18–1.45), diabetes (OR 1.40, 95% CI 1.16–1.67), moderate and high psychological distress (OR 3.74, 95% CI 3.37–4.16), depression (OR 2.78, 95% CI 2.22–3.48) and impaired self-perceived health (OR 1.94, 95% CI 1.74–2.16). Loneliness was significantly associated with most lifestyle factors (e.g. smoking; OR 1.13, 95% 1.05–1.23). Age, but not sex, moderated loneliness’ association with several variables.ConclusionLoneliness is associated with poorer physical and mental health and unhealthy lifestyle, modified by age, but not by sex. Our findings illustrate the importance of considering loneliness for physical and mental health and lifestyle factors, not only in older and younger, but also in middle-aged adults. Longitudinal studies are needed in Switzerland to elucidate the causal relationships of these associations.

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Loneliness is adversely associated with physical and mental health and lifestyle factors: Results from a Swiss national survey

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“…The failure to use condoms increases one's risk of HIV and other STDs. It is especially important to advance the understanding of inconsistent condom use in populations that are particularly at risk for HIV and other STDs, such as drug users (Mitchell & Latimer, 2009; Molitor et al, 1998; Nydegger, Ames, Stacy, & Grenard, 2014). Increasing our understanding of the perceived outcomes of condom use and related beliefs may help explain variation in this preventable behavior and contribute to the effectiveness of HIV prevention interventions.…”

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The development of a new condom use expectancy scale for at-risk adults

Nydegger

Ames

Stacy

2015

Social Science & Medicine

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Rationale Engaging in risky sexual behavior increases transmission of HIV. Objective The present study used previously elicited salient outcomes of condom use to examine the factor structure and test the predictive utility of a condom use expectancy scale. Methods Participants were drug offenders from court ordered drug diversion programs in Southern California. The condom use expectancy scale consisted of three factors: positive condom outcome items, negative condom outcome items, and safe sex items. Results The factor analysis confirmed the three-factor structure. Positive condom use expectancies were a significant predictor of both condom use and intentions to use condoms, and negative condom use expectancies predicted non-use of condoms. Conclusion Understanding conditions of condom use can aid public health researchers and practitioners to better identify those in need of HIV prevention and how to target those needs.

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“…As part of a larger study described previously (Foster, Neighbors, & Pai, 2015), undergraduate students were recruited from a psychology department via in-class recruitment and flyers placed around the university campus to participate in a study approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Participants were 445 students ranging in age from 18–29 years (Mean age = 21.62, SD = 2.57, 82.7% female).…”

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Acculturative stress as a moderator of the effect of drinking motives on alcohol use and problems among young adults

Conn

Ejesi

Foster

2017

Addictive Behaviors

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Background Research has demonstrated a strong relationship between drinking motives and alcohol use among young adult populations. Further, there is substantial evidence of the association between psychosocial stressors and greater alcohol consumption. In the present study, we examined whether acculturative stress would moderate the relationship between major drinking motives and alcohol use behaviors and alcohol-related problems, and whether this relationship differs by racial/ethnic group. Method Six hundred diverse undergraduate students (Mean age = 21.50, SD = 2.46; 82.8% female; 40.2% White/Caucasian) completed a series of measures, including demographic information, alcohol use/alcohol problems, and acculturative stress. Results Findings showed varying patterns in the moderating effect of acculturative stress on the relationship between drinking motives and alcohol consumption and alcohol-related problems, particularly for self-identified Hispanic, Black, and Asian students. Stronger drinking motives were associated with greater alcohol consumption and alcohol-related problems, and this relationship was stronger among Asian and Hispanic students who reported higher levels of acculturative stress. For Black students, greater acculturative stress was observed to weaken the relationship between coping, enhancement, and conformity motives and alcohol drinking frequency. Conclusions Results are discussed in terms of incorporating acculturative stress in the development of tailored alcohol use interventions for vulnerable young adults, such as certain ethnic minority and immigrant groups. Clinical implications include screening for acculturative stress in primary care and counseling centers and early intervention programs to identify young adults who may be at-risk for or currently experiencing alcohol problems.

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A Comparison of the Combined-Use of Alcohol & Energy Drinks to Alcohol-Only on High-Risk Drinking and Driving Behaviors

Cited by 44 publications

References 27 publications

Loneliness is adversely associated with physical and mental health and lifestyle factors: Results from a Swiss national survey

Loneliness is adversely associated with physical and mental health and lifestyle factors: Results from a Swiss national survey

The development of a new condom use expectancy scale for at-risk adults

Acculturative stress as a moderator of the effect of drinking motives on alcohol use and problems among young adults

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