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- The study explores binge drinking patterns among six Hispanic subgroups in Florida, focusing on risk and protective factors unique to each group.
- Differences in binge drinking prevalence are noted between genders and ethnicities, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.
- By recognizing the diverse cultural influences and tailoring prevention programs accordingly, interventions may be more effective in communities with similar ethnic backgrounds.
Article Abstract
This study examines differences in risk and protective factors for binge drinking among six ethnic/national subgroups of Hispanic adolescents in Florida. We note differences in the frequency of binge drinking by gender and ethnic subgroup as well as differences in the salience of items drawn from the five domains of risk and protective factors among these subgroups. Rather than treating all Hispanics as a unitary culture, tailoring of prevention programs to address risk and protective factors that differentially affect national/ethnic subgroups may be a valuable strategy when adolescents live in communities that are relatively homogenous in terms of nationality/ethnicity.
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