Drinking and Alcohol-Related Problems Among Minority Women.

摘要: This issue of Alcohol Health & Research World reviews a representative sample the spectrum studies found in current literature that focus on alcohol consumption and drinking problems women. Although other are available (e.g., Wilsnack Beckman 1984), few them assess by ethnic minority Leland (1984) reviewed existing for these segments population 1984. At time, no major survey had been conducted with national samples U.S. groups. All large surveys some analysis data ethnicity, but because were designed to general population, number respondents interviewed as part their was small. The consequent analyses limited scope generalizability, most not gender specific. Since Leland's review, several have concentrated populations. Among those Epidemiologic Catchment Area (ECA), which focused blacks St. Louis Mexican-Americans Los Angeles; 1984 National Survey (NAS-84) its 1992 followup, whites, blacks, Hispanics; Hispanic Nutrition Examination (H-HANES 1982-1984), Mexican-Americans, Cuban-Americans, Puerto Ricans. Studies specific women or reported gender-specific from collected published, findings will be discussed here Helzer Canino 1992; Burnam 1989; Caetano 1991; Herd 1987; Markides et al. 1990). article examines black women; it also about white comparison group. These three groups available. Because Asian-Americans Native Americans localities, they do represent two at level. Local used researchers studying great variation exists within each group is reflected geographical distribution. able include only Asian subgroup American tribe present particular locale study taking place. Grouping achieve broader geographic coverage warranted differences methods across studies. In this article, NAS-84, Group, presented along new 8-year followup 1992. first describes research methodology 1992, followed discussion patterns sociodemographic correlates. A review among black, Hispanic, concludes article. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Sampling Data Collection total 1,947 1,453 Hispanics, 1,777 whites NAS-84 survey. Subjects adults selected random individuals living households 48 conterminous United States. response rates 76 percent 72 73 whites. trained interviewers face-to-face interviews lasted an average 1 hour. place interview respondent's home, instrument collection standardized questionnaire. given choice being English Spanish--a Spanish version questionnaire bilingual assigned when needed. About 43 chose Spanish. 1,151 1,149 1,125 who 1984, reinterview using following criteria. …