Drinking Context and Intimate Partner Violence: Evidence From the California Community Health Study of Couples

Cunradi, Carol B.; Mair, Christina; Todd, Michael; Remer, Lillian G.

doi:10.15288/jsad.2012.73.731

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“…Together these findings suggest a potential stress-response feedback loop, where the response (i.e., heavy episodic drinking) to a stressor (i.e., sexual assault) can increase exposure to subsequent stressors. Though we could not determine directionality of these findings, previous studies showed both that victimization can induce drinking (Begle et al, 2011; Keyes et al, 2011; Tyler et al, 2012) and that drinking environments can foster aggressive behaviors (Abbey, 2002; Cunradi et al, 2012; Mair et al, 2013; Studer et al, 2014), which may contribute to the sexual assault of transgender-identified people.…”

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Differences in alcohol use and alcohol-related problems between transgender- and nontransgender-identified young adults

Coulter

Blosnich

Bukowski

et al. 2015

Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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Background Little is known about differences in alcohol use and alcohol-related problems between transgender- and nontransgender-identified populations. Using data from a large-scale health survey, we compare the drinking patterns and prevalence of alcohol-related problems of transgender-identified individuals to nontransgender-identified males and females. For transgender-identified people, we examine how various forms of victimization relate to heavy episodic drinking (HED). Methods Cross-sectional surveys were completed by 75,192 students aged 18–29 years attending 120 post-secondary educational institutions in the United States from 2011–2013. Self-reported measures included alcohol use, alcohol-related problems, victimization, and sociodemographics, including 3 gender-identity groups: transgender-identified individuals; nontransgender-identified males; and nontransgender-identified females. Results Compared to transgender-identified individuals, nontransgender-identified males were more likely to report HED in the past 2 weeks (relative risk=1.42; p=0.006); however, nontransgender-identified males and females reported HED on fewer days than transgender-identified people (incidence-rate ratios [IRRs] ranged from 0.28–0.43; p-values<0.001). Compared to transgender-identified people, nontransgender-identified males and females had lower odds of past-year alcohol-related sexual assault and suicidal ideation (odds ratios ranged from 0.24–0.45; p-values<0.05). Among transgender-identified people, individuals who were sexually assaulted (IRR=3.21, p=0.011) or verbally threatened (IRR=2.42, p=0.021) in the past year had greater HED days than those who did not experience those forms of victimization. Conclusions Compared to transgender-identified people, nontransgender-identified males and females: have fewer HED occasions (despite nontransgender-identified males having greater prevalence of HED); and are at lower risk for alcohol-related sexual assaults and suicidal ideation. Experiences of sexual assault and verbal threats are associated with greater HED occasions for transgender-identified people.

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confidence: 68%

Differences in alcohol use and alcohol-related problems between transgender- and nontransgender-identified young adults

Coulter

Blosnich

Bukowski

et al. 2015

Drug and Alcohol Dependence

145

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“…There may be context-specific reasons for (and consequences of) heavy drinking (Cunradi et al, 2012; Jones-Webb et al, 2013; Levitt and Cooper, 2010; Mair et al, 2013; Neighbors et al, 2006; Zamboanga and Ham, 2008)—but no studies to our knowledge have investigated how these may differ by sexual orientation. Considering minority stress theory (Meyer, 2003) within a contextual perspective, we can see that some minority stressors (e.g., internalized homophobia/biphobia) and related processes (e.g., expectations of rejection, social norms) may be more prevalent and potent in certain settings, thereby influencing alcohol use within certain contexts for LGB populations.…”

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“…We know even less about whether LGB and heterosexual students drink in similar or different contexts (e.g., bars, Greek parties, off-campus parties). Drinking locations matter because they can influence the amounts of alcohol consumed (Clapp et al, 2000; Paschall and Saltz, 2007) and risks of certain alcohol-related problems (e.g., intimate partner violence; Cunradi et al, 2012; Mair et al, 2013; Studer et al, 2014). Drinking contexts also have implications for how targeted prevention programs are designed, implemented, and evaluated (Wechsler and Nelson, 2008).…”

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confidence: 99%

Sexual-orientation differences in drinking patterns and use of drinking contexts among college students

Coulter

Marzell

Saltz

et al. 2016

Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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Background Evidence suggests there are important sexual-orientation differences in alcohol consumption, particularly among women. Little is known about where gay/lesbian and bisexual college students drink or differences in patterns of alcohol use between heterosexual, gay/lesbian, and bisexual students. The goal of this analysis was to examine patterns of alcohol consumption—including drinking prevalence, quantity, frequency, and contexts of use—by sexual orientation. Methods Data on sexual identity, gender, drinking behaviors, and drinking contexts were examined from repeated cross-sectional samples of undergraduate students attending 14 public California universities from 2003–2011 (n=58,903). Multivariable statistical techniques were employed to examine sexual-orientation differences stratified by gender. Results Gay males, lesbians, and bisexual females were significantly more likely to report drinking alcohol in the current semester than their same-gender heterosexual peers (relative risks ranged from 1.07 to 1.10, p-values<0.01). Among current drinkers, bisexual females consumed 7 or more drinks and lesbians consumed 10 or more drinks on significantly more days than heterosexual females. On the other hand, gay male drinkers consumed 8 or more drinks on significantly fewer days than heterosexual male drinkers. Compared to their same-gender heterosexual peers: lesbian/gay and bisexual students drank less frequently at Greek parties (incidence rate ratios [IRRs] ranged from 0.52 to 0.73, p-values<0.01); lesbians (IRR=0.84, p=0.043) and bisexual males (IRR=0.82, p=0.009) drank less frequently at off-campus parties; and gay males drank more frequently outdoors (IRR=1.63, p<0.001) and at bars/restaurants (IRR=1.21, p=0.013). Conclusions Alcohol prevention programs and future research should consider sexual-orientation differences in drinking patterns and drinking contexts.

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“…In particular, given that IPV is much more likely to occur in the home than in other locations [80], one might expect a stronger link with drinking in the home and therefore IPV would be more strongly associated with off-premises sales. On the other hand, to the extent that IPV is associated with heavier consumption [78, 81] and heavier consumption is more likely to occur in licensed premises, [82–84] a stronger association might be expected for on-premise drinking. Further, whether the link is with on or off-premise drinking may vary by culture.…”

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confidence: 99%

Alcohol interventions, alcohol policy and intimate partner violence: a systematic review

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BackgroundIntimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant global public health issue. The consistent evidence that alcohol use by one or both partners contributes to the risk and severity of IPV suggests that interventions that reduce alcohol consumption may also reduce IPV. This study sought to review the evidence for effects on IPV of alcohol interventions at the population, community, relationship and individual levels using the World Health Organization ecological framework for violence.MethodsEleven databases including Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL and EMBASE were searched for English-language studies and grey literature published 1 January 1992 – 1 March 2013 investigating whether alcohol interventions/policies were associated with IPV reduction within adult (≥18) intimate relationships. Eleven studies meeting design criteria for attributing effects to the intervention and ten studies showing mediation of alcohol consumption were included in the review. The heterogeneity of study designs precluded quantitative meta analysis; therefore, a critical narrative approach was used.ResultsPopulation-level pricing and taxation studies found weak or no evidence for alcohol price changes influencing IPV. Studies of community-level policies or interventions (e.g., hours of sale, alcohol outlet density) showed weak evidence of an association with IPV. Couples-based and individual alcohol treatment studies found a relationship between reductions in alcohol consumption and reductions in IPV but their designs precluded attributing changes to treatment. Randomized controlled trials of combined alcohol and violence treatment programs found some positive effects of brief alcohol intervention as an adjunct to batterer treatment for hazardous drinking IPV perpetrators, and of brief interventions with non-dependent younger populations, but effects were often not sustained.ConclusionsDespite evidence associating problematic alcohol use with IPV, the potential for alcohol interventions to reduce IPV has not been adequately tested, possibly because studies have not focused on those most at risk of alcohol-related IPV. Research using rigorous designs should target young adult populations among whom IPV and drinking is highly prevalent. Combining alcohol and IPV intervention/policy approaches at the population, community, relationship and individual-level may provide the best opportunity for effective intervention.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/1471-2458-14-881) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Drinking Context and Intimate Partner Violence: Evidence From the California Community Health Study of Couples

Cited by 19 publications

References 40 publications

Differences in alcohol use and alcohol-related problems between transgender- and nontransgender-identified young adults

Differences in alcohol use and alcohol-related problems between transgender- and nontransgender-identified young adults

Sexual-orientation differences in drinking patterns and use of drinking contexts among college students

Alcohol interventions, alcohol policy and intimate partner violence: a systematic review

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