Factor associated with alcohol use among Lahu and Akha hill tribe youths, northern Thailand.

Background: Alcohol use impacts several dimensions, including physical health, mental health, families, and social interactions. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and to determine the factors associated with alcohol use among Akha and Lahu hill tribe youths in Chiang Rai, Thailand.

Methods: An analytic cross-sectional design was applied to obtain key data on these associations.