Contexto Familiar y Consumo de Sustancias Psicoactivas en Niños entre 8 y 12 Años11El presente trabajo se enmarca en el proyecto de investigación UBACYT (Programación 2010/12) “Consumo de sustancias psicoactivas y expectativas hacia el alcohol en niños escolarizados entre 8 y 12 años”, Director: Marcelo Grigoravicius, con sede en el Instituto de Investigaciones de la Facultad de Psicología de la Universidad de Buenos Aires.

Introduction: Alcoholic beverages have a proven impact on neuronal development and other areas of the body, primarily the heart, kidneys and liver, which is why their consumption in children is prohibited. However, there are traditional drinks that have alcohol content (Chicha de Jora-Clarito); artisanal drinks of traditional origin with alcoholic content in Peru. The aim of this study was to characterize the consumption of traditional alcoholic beverages in children of a rural village in Northern Peru. Methods: This study was an analytical cross-sectional study. Mothers were recruited by census sampling and reported the consumption by their children of two traditional drinks with alcoholic content: Chicha de Jora (Ch) and Clarito (Cl), which are derived from the fermentation of maize. The frequency of consumption, accessibility and perception of consumption risk were described. Results: Data were collected about 300 children, 61% (183) of whom consumed Ch. and 31% (92) of whom consumed Ch and Cl. Regarding drink accessibility, the majority of mothers said that these drinks were cheap (Ch: 69.0% and Cl: 60.7%). Additionally, the vast majority of families sometimes consumed or always consumed such beverages (Ch: 81.3% and CI: 65.7%). One in three mothers perceived Ch and Cl as being nutritious and helping their children grow. 25% of mothers perceived that there was no risk to their children from the consumption of the beverages, whereas >60% said that there could be a risk due to the beverages’ alcohol content. Conclusions: Our study found that traditional beverages containing alcohol are consumed frequently by children in a village in Northern Peru. Mothers provide accessibility to the beverages and perceive the risk the drinks have, which will more accurately evaluate this risk. We advise that future studies concerning the intervention of these attitudes are performed, for a better future and development of children.

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Alcohol consumption in students of sixth grade of public primary school of Minatitlán, Veracruz

Ramírez

Vinalay-Carrillo

Alvarado-Cruz

et al. 2020

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This research is a descriptive and cross-sectional study, carried out with the objective of describing the prevalence of experimental alcohol consumption in sixth grade students of public primary schools in Minatitlán, Veracruz, Mexico. The population was 1,560 sixth grade students; the final sample was 388 students. A simple group and random sampling were used. To collect the information, a personal data card was used that investigated the age, sex, experimental alcohol consumption, the age of onset of first consumption, frequency, who provided the drink and alcohol consumption in the parents. The study adhered to the General Health Law regarding Research. The results show that the average age of onset of alcohol consumption was 8.7 years, 59.4% on boys and 40.6% on girls reported having consumed alcohol. The preferred drink to experience consumption was beer (40.6%), 66.5% reported that their parents were aware of the consumption made and 61.8% indicated that both parents consumed alcohol. These results reveal that the children who participated in the study are starting consumption below the national average reported by the ENCODAT 2016-2017. Boys report higher consumption than girls, and participant’s alcohol consumption is tolerated by parents.

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Consumption of traditional alcoholic beverages in children from a rural village in Northern Peru, 2017

Consumption of traditional alcoholic beverages in children from a rural village in Northern Peru, 2017

Consumption of traditional alcoholic beverages in children from a rural village in Northern Peru, 2017

Alcohol consumption in students of sixth grade of public primary school of Minatitlán, Veracruz

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