Factors Associated with Pre-drinking Among Nightclub Patrons in the City of São Paulo

Abstract

Pre-drinking is prevalent among nightclub patrons and associated with risk behaviors, and is associated with alcohol intoxication at nightclub exits. Environmental prevention strategies must consider pre-drinking as a potential risk factor for alcohol intoxication in nightclubs.

Gender Differences in Predrinking Behavior Among Nightclubs' Patrons

“…The nightclub (clusters) weights were equal to the inverse selection probability multiplied by the nonresponse adjustment factor. More details on sample weights and study design are presented in Carlini and colleagues () and Santos and colleagues ().…”

The country‐level effects of drinking, heavy drinking and drink prices on pre‐drinking: An international comparison of 25 countries

“…For approximately a decade, scholars have drawn attention to and documented the practice of drinking alcohol in private settings prior to going out, commonly referred to as ‘pre‐drinking’, ‘pre‐partying’, ‘pre‐loading’ or ‘pre‐gaming’ . Independently, studies have examined pre‐drinking behaviour among young adults from different regions around the world, including North America: Canada and USA ; South America: Brazil ; Australasia: Australia and New Zealand ; and Europe: Germany , the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain , Switzerland and the UK .…”

Beyond pre-loading: Understanding the associations between pre-, side- and back-loading drinking behavior and risky drinking

“…The majority of available evidence shows that the price differential between alcohol purchased at off-premises and on-premises outlets is a driver for pre-loading (Caudwell & Hagger, 2014;Holloway, Jayne, & Valentine, 2008;Maclean & Callinan, 2013;Miller et al, 2012;Santos, Paes, Sanudo, & Sanchez, 2014;Wells, Graham, & Purcell, 2009). Other drivers cited for pre-loading are socializing, increasing the length of a night out, group bonding and event "priming", or getting in the mood (Forsyth, 2010;Eric R Pedersen & LaBrie, 2007;Eric R. Pedersen, LaBrie, & Kilmer, 2009;Wells et al, 2009).…”