Alcohol use among Latino migrant workers in South Florida

Sánchez, Jesús

doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.03.025

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“…The percent of all rural North Carolina Latinos (54%) and percent of rural North Carolina Latinos who drank (78%) reporting HED (Daniel-Ulloa et al, 2014) is similar to the numbers for all farmworkers and non-farmworkers reporting HED (48.5% and 41.2%, respectively), and farmworkers and non-farmworkers who drank and reported HED (74.0% and 64.0%, respectively). The alcohol consumption characteristics for the farmworkers in this study are very similar to those reported for farmworkers in an earlier North Carolina study (one-quarter non-drinkers, 40% engaged in HED; Grzywacz et al, 2007), and a more recent study with Florida farmworkers (over one-third non-drinkers, one-third engaging in HED; Sánchez 2015). …”

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“…At the same time, little research documents actual alcohol consumption or dependence among migrant and seasonal farmworkers (Grzywacz et al, 2007; Sánchez, 2015), and almost no research has compared alcohol consumption or dependence of farmworkers with other Latino immigrants not engaged in farm work (Daniel-Ulloa et al, 2014). Current (2011) Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) results indicate that Hispanics are similar to non-Hispanic whites in heavy episodic drinking (HED) (four or more alcoholic drinks for women, five or more alcoholic drinks for men); 21.1% of non-Hispanic whites report HED in the previous month, with an average of 4.1 episodes at which they consumed an average of 6.8 drinks, and 17.7% of Hispanics report HED, with an average of 3.3 episodes at which they consumed 6.8 drinks (Kanny et al, 2013).…”

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“…Similar high levels of HED have been reported among Latino migrant workers in South Florida. Although 5.6% did not consume alcohol, a third of all participants and half of those who drank reported HED; 8.6% of all participants and 13.4% of drinkers abused or were dependent on alcohol (Sánchez, 2015). Other research in North Carolina (Kim-Goodwin and Fox, 2009) and Florida (Cherry and Rost, 2009) indicates high levels of potential alcohol abuse among farmworkers.…”

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Alcohol Consumption and Risk for Dependence Among Male Latino Migrant Farmworkers Compared to Latino Nonfarmworkers in North Carolina

Arcury

Talton

Summers

et al. 2016

Alcoholism Clin & Exp Res

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Aims-To describe alcohol consumption behavior of male Latino migrant farmworkers, compare their alcohol consumption behavior with that of other male Latino immigrants, and determine factors associated with risk for alcohol dependence among Latino immigrant workers.Methods-Cross-sectional data were drawn from baseline interviews conducted as part of a larger community-based participatory research project examining the cognitive and neurological outcomes of pesticide exposure. A total of 235 farmworkers and 212 non-farmworkers completed interviews between May and August, 2012.Results-Although 17.5% of the North Carolina Latino farmworkers report never having drunk alcohol, and a total of 34.5% report not having drunk alcohol in the previous three months, 48.5% engaged in heavy episodic drinking (HED) in the previous 3 months, and 23.8% frequently engaged in HED during this period. Farmworkers and non-farmworkers did not differ significantly in alcohol consumption behavior. Farmworkers and non-farmworkers did differ significantly in Corresponding author: Thomas A. Arcury, PhD, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, Phone: 336-716-9438, Fax: 336-716-3206, tarcury@wakehealth.edu. Conclusions-Latino farmworkers and non-farmworkers consume relatively large amounts of alcohol and engage in heavy episodic drinking at relatively high rates. Latino farmworkers have very high rates of risk for alcohol dependence. Policy changes and public health interventions are needed to address these concerns for a population that is vital to the agricultural economy. HHS Public Access KeywordsFarmworkers; immigrant workers; Latinos; heavy episodic drinking; alcohol dependence Alcohol consumption among migrant and seasonal farmworkers is a serious public health concern (Gracia, 2007). The approximately one-million farmworkers in the United States (US) (Kandel, 2008; USDA, 2013) constitute a vulnerable population, with over 80% being Latino (Carroll et al., 2005). Like other Latino immigrant workers, migrant and seasonal farmworkers experience structural vulnerability (Quesada et al., 2011), which increases their risk for problem drinking (Worby et al., 2014). Structural vulnerability is a social situation that inflicts physical and emotional suffering on specific groups and individuals in patterned ways; structural vulnerability results from economic exploitation and all forms of social discrimination (Quesada et al. 2011). Although many farmworkers in the US live with their partners and children, many, particularly migrant farmworkers, are not accompanied by their families (Carroll et al., 2005). Most farmworkers are immigrants, with limited formal education, low incomes, and limited access to health care, who experience high rates of occupational injury and illness (Carroll et al., 2005;Arcury and Quandt, 2007;Villarejo, 2003;Villarejo and McCurdy, 2010). Half of all farmworkers are undocumented (Carroll et al., 2005). Farmworkers have little control of their work...

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Alcohol Consumption and Risk for Dependence Among Male Latino Migrant Farmworkers Compared to Latino Nonfarmworkers in North Carolina

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Talton

Summers

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Alcoholism Clin & Exp Res

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“…(20) Specifically in relation to the pattern of hazardous use or dependence symptoms, 44% (n=32) of the participants (n=72) fell into this consumption pattern. This percentage is greater than the percentage identified in previous studies among general workers (13.4% for migrant workers in Florida (21) and 13.7% for industry workers in Tanzania (22)) and among public officials in Brazil (12.7% for health workers (10) and 13.5% for transport workers). (11) These studies, however, were not specifically designed for maintenance workers.…”

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“…(10,24,25,30) The higher use of alcohol by men has been pointed out in studies conducted in different regions of the world. (10,21,22,31) This tendency is attributed to some cultural and physiological aspects. (31) The culture of male domination and the association of alcohol with leisure and relaxation greatly influence the maintenance of this pattern of consumption.…”

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Fatores associados ao consumo de álcool entre trabalhadores públicos da manutenção

Oliveira

Souza

2018

Acta paul. enferm.

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Objective: To analyze alcohol consumption among public maintenance workers and identify the associated sociodemographic factors. Methods: This is a quantitative cross-sectional study conducted with the public maintenance workers of a university in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Data were collected using a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identifi cation Test (AUDIT). Results: It was found that 78% of the workers had consumed alcoholic beverages in the last 12 months. Of these workers, 43% were low-risk consumers, 50% were heavy drinkers, and 7% showed a pattern of consumption that is indicative of dependency. Moreover, 54% reported they had four or more drinks and 82% reported they were binge drinkers. The factors associated with consumption were years of schooling, position, gender, income, and skin color, and the consumption of four or more doses was associated with the position of manual laborer. Conclusion: It was identifi ed that the prevalence of workers with "hazardous use" or "dependence symptoms" was greater (in descriptive terms) than the prevalence identifi ed in a major national survey. Years of schooling was the most relevant demographic factor since the chances of "hazardous use" or "dependence symptoms" increased by 20% as each year of schooling decreased. ResumoObjetivo: Analisar o consumo de álcool entre trabalhadores públicos da manutenção e identifi car os fatores sociodemográfi cos associados. Métodos: Estudo quantitativo transversal, realizado com trabalhadores públicos da manutenção de uma universidade do interior do estado de São Paulo. Foi utilizado um questionário de dados sociodemográfi cos e o Teste para Identifi cação de Problemas Relacionados ao uso de Álcool (AUDIT). Resultados: Identifi cou-se que 78% dos trabalhadores consumiram bebidas alcoólicas nos últimos 12 meses. Dentre os participantes não abstêmios, 43% apresentaram consumo de baixo risco, 50% eram bebedores abusivos e 7% se encontravam no padrão de consumo indicativa de dependência. Destaca-se que 54% referiram o consumo de quatro doses ou mais quando bebiam e 82% dos participantes referiram consumo em binge. Os fatores associados ao consumo foram anos de estudo, função, gênero, renda e cor e o consumo de quatro doses ou mais foi associado com a função de trabalhador braçal. Conclusão: Identifi cou-se que a prevalência do consumo de trabalhadores no padrão "consumo abusivo ou provável dependência" foi maior (em termos descritivos) do que a identifi cada em um dos principais levantamentos nacionais. Os anos de estudo foi o fator sociodemográfi co de maior relevância, uma vez que, cada ano a menos de estudo aumentava cerca de 20% as chances de "consumo abusivo ou provável dependência". ResumenObjetivo: Analizar el consumo de alcohol entre empleados públicos de mantenimiento e identifi car los factores sociodemográfi cos asociados. Métodos: Estudio cuantitativo transversal, con empleados públicos de mantenimiento de universidad del interior del Estado de São Paulo. Se aplicó cuestionario ...

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Stress and Distress: Mental Health Among Latinx Farmworkers in the Eastern United States

Furgurson

Quandt

2020

Latinx Farmworkers in the Eastern United States

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Alcohol use among Latino migrant workers in South Florida

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Alcohol Consumption and Risk for Dependence Among Male Latino Migrant Farmworkers Compared to Latino Nonfarmworkers in North Carolina

Alcohol Consumption and Risk for Dependence Among Male Latino Migrant Farmworkers Compared to Latino Nonfarmworkers in North Carolina

Fatores associados ao consumo de álcool entre trabalhadores públicos da manutenção

Stress and Distress: Mental Health Among Latinx Farmworkers in the Eastern United States

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