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EDITORIALS

Economic issues with the misuse and abuse of alcohol

Introduction

Sugar and rum

Independence

Conflict of interests

References

A sociological perspective of alcohol use in the Caribbean

Introduction

Social history

Social and cultural aspects

Alcohol and politics

Conclusion

References

REVIEW ARTICLES

The impact of exposure to alcohol advertisements on adolescents: A literature review

Abstract

Introduction

Goals

Methods

Literature analysis

Additional influences

Limitations

Conclusion

References

Alcohol-related road traffic accidents in the English-Speaking Caribbean: A call to action

Abstract

Introduction

Background

Caribbean reality

Table 1. Summary of alcohol consumption

Discussion

Conclusion

References

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

The relationship between alcohol use and social and cultural determinants in Grenadian adolescents

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Table 1. Student demographics

Data analysis

Results

Table 2. Summary of family structure and students patterns of drinking

Table 3. Summary of student’s perception of parental involvement and patterns of drinking

Table 4. Summary of Peer pressure experienced and patterns of drinking

Table 5. Summary of parental involvement in relation to peer pressure experienced to drink alcohol

Discussion

Recommendations

References

Alcohol misuse in adulthood following experiences of psychological maltreatment during childhood

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Adverse childhood experiences questionnaire

Kessler psychological distress scale

CICAD drug use questionnaire

Procedure

Results

Table 1. Demographic and psychosocial characteristics of the sample

Table 2. Levels of psychological distress by gender

Table 3. Dysfunctional outcomes associated with alcohol misuse

Discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Gender and suicidal behaviour among adolescents who use alcohol

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Statistical analysis

Results

Gender and suicidal behavior

Table 1. T-test and descriptive statistics for suicidal ideation and attempt by gender

Alcohol use and suicidal behavior

Gender differences in suicidal behaviour among alcohol users

Table 2. T-test and descriptive statistics for suicidal ideation and attempt by gender among alcohol users

Table 3. Differences in suicidal behaviours between male non-users and alcohol users

Table 4. Differences in suicidal behaviours between female non-users and alcohol users

Discussion

Gender and suicidal behavior

Alcohol use and suicidal behavior

Gender, alcohol use and suicidal behavior

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

The Jamaican Secondary School Survey: Parental influences associated with adolescent alcohol use

Abstract

Introduction

Parental influences

Parental involvement

Parents’ alcohol use

Parent-adolescent relationship

Methods

Sample

Instrument

Procedure

Data entry and analysis

Results

Descriptive statistics

Parental involvement and alcohol use

Parents’ alcohol use

Parent-adolescent relationship

Table 1. Parental involvement by adolescent alcohol use

Table 2. Parent/guardian substance use and attitudes by adolescent alcohol use

Table 3. Relationship with parents/guardians and student alcohol use

Summary

Discussion

Parents’ alcohol use

Parent-adolescent relationship

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Smashing babash: An evaluation of unregulated rum in Grenada

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Table 1. Methanol and ethanol content

Table 2. Volatile impurities analysis

Table 3. Alcohol metal analysis (in mg/L)

Discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgment

References

Influential factors affecting underage drinking among Caribbean youths

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Table 1. Characteristics of the study sample

Table 2. Cross-tabulation of the risk factors of alcohol consumption by gender

Table 3. Logistic regression of adolescents’ consumption of alcohol with risk factors (adolescent’s perception, peers and parental influences)

Discussion

References

How many drinks has your adolescent been offered today?

Abstract

Introduction

Background

Methods

Results

Table 1. Summary of checklist: Frequency of alcohol advertisements

Elementary student route observations

High school student route observations

Discussion

References

Alcohol and aviation: An assessment of aeronautical decision making among Caribbean pilots

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Section 1: Background

Section 2: ADM knowledge

Section 3: Risk assessment

Section 4: Case scenario

Section 5: Alcohol consumption

Results

Table 1. Alcohol consumption among pilots

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Assessment of health-compromising behavior prevalence and clustering among Grenadian adolescents: Findings from the 2008 Global School-Based Student Health Survey

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Measures

Table 1. Survey questions measuring health-compromising behavior

Data analysis

Results

Table 2. Prevalence of female and male involvement in health-compromising behaviors by age group

Table 3. Association, by odds ratio (95% CI), of health-compromising behavior involvement among Grenadian males attending secondary school

Table 4. Association, reported as odds ratio (95% CI), of health-compromising behavior involvement among Grenadian females attending secondary school

Discussion

Table 5. Association between engaging in alcohol consumption and additional health-compromising behaviors, reported as relative risk, among both female and male adolescents

Table 6. Association between engaging in sexual intercourse and additional health-compromising behaviors, reported as relative risk (95% CI), among both female and male adolescents

Limitations and strengths

References

Drug consumption in Suriname: Influence of knowledge of consequences and academic performance

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Table 1. Summary of participant demographics (n = 250)

Results

Table 2. Correlations between knowledge of consequences, drug consumption and academic performance

Table 3. Comparison of average knowledge of consequences and cannabis use

Discussion

Table 4. Consequences of past three months use: Alcohol

References