Prevalence and Predictors of Alcohol Use among School-Going Adolescents in Panama: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study
This study investigated the prevalence and predictors of alcohol use among school-going-age adolescents in Panama. Using a national school-based cross-sectional survey, data from a proportionate sample of school-going adolescents aged 13–17 years were obtained from the 2018 Panama Global School-base...
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| description | This study investigated the prevalence and predictors of alcohol use among school-going-age adolescents in Panama. Using a national school-based cross-sectional survey, data from a proportionate sample of school-going adolescents aged 13–17 years were obtained from the 2018 Panama Global School-based Student Health Survey [GSHS]. Data were analysed with a Pearson’s Chi-square test and weighted binary logistic regression. The results were reported with their corresponding adjusted odds ratio (AOR) at a 95% confidence interval (CI) and level of significance set at <i>p</i> < 0.05. The prevalence of alcohol use among adolescents in Panama was 30.6%. The odds of alcohol use were lower among adolescents in a lower grade than those in upper grades, and lower in those who did not eat from a restaurant than those who ate from a restaurant. Further, the likelihood of alcohol use was significantly high among those who engaged in physical fights, were seriously injured, were mostly worried, and whose parents used any form of tobacco. Other results showed that the odds of alcohol use were high among sedentary respondents, those who had multiple sexual partners and those who used amphetamines. Based on the present findings, a collaborative approach (i.e., stakeholders- the Ministry of Social Development and the Ministry of Education- community–individual levels) towards the development and adherence of appropriate interventions aimed at reducing alcohol use is required in Panama. Specific preventive interventions would be fundamental in promoting a positive school climate to help reduce adolescents’ alcohol use and, perhaps, other anti-social behaviours (e.g., physical fights and bullying). |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d7cc8ec980c9443799d4a1b211112ee52023-11-18T00:56:27ZengMDPI AGChildren2227-90672023-05-0110589110.3390/children10050891Prevalence and Predictors of Alcohol Use among School-Going Adolescents in Panama: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional StudyPaul Obeng0Francis Sambah1Jacob Owusu Sarfo2Medina Srem-Sai3Newton Isaac Gbordzoe4Richmond Stephen Sorkpor5John Elvis Hagan6Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast PMB TF0494, GhanaDepartment of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast PMB TF0494, GhanaDepartment of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast PMB TF0494, GhanaDepartment of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sports, University of Education, Winneba P.O. Box 25, GhanaSchool of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon P.O. Box LG 13, GhanaDepartment of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sports, University of Education, Winneba P.O. Box 25, GhanaDepartment of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast PMB TF0494, GhanaThis study investigated the prevalence and predictors of alcohol use among school-going-age adolescents in Panama. Using a national school-based cross-sectional survey, data from a proportionate sample of school-going adolescents aged 13–17 years were obtained from the 2018 Panama Global School-based Student Health Survey [GSHS]. Data were analysed with a Pearson’s Chi-square test and weighted binary logistic regression. The results were reported with their corresponding adjusted odds ratio (AOR) at a 95% confidence interval (CI) and level of significance set at <i>p</i> < 0.05. The prevalence of alcohol use among adolescents in Panama was 30.6%. The odds of alcohol use were lower among adolescents in a lower grade than those in upper grades, and lower in those who did not eat from a restaurant than those who ate from a restaurant. Further, the likelihood of alcohol use was significantly high among those who engaged in physical fights, were seriously injured, were mostly worried, and whose parents used any form of tobacco. Other results showed that the odds of alcohol use were high among sedentary respondents, those who had multiple sexual partners and those who used amphetamines. Based on the present findings, a collaborative approach (i.e., stakeholders- the Ministry of Social Development and the Ministry of Education- community–individual levels) towards the development and adherence of appropriate interventions aimed at reducing alcohol use is required in Panama. Specific preventive interventions would be fundamental in promoting a positive school climate to help reduce adolescents’ alcohol use and, perhaps, other anti-social behaviours (e.g., physical fights and bullying).https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/5/891adolescentsalcohol usePanamapredictorsprevalencesubstance use |
| spellingShingle | Paul Obeng Francis Sambah Jacob Owusu Sarfo Medina Srem-Sai Newton Isaac Gbordzoe Richmond Stephen Sorkpor John Elvis Hagan Prevalence and Predictors of Alcohol Use among School-Going Adolescents in Panama: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study Children adolescents alcohol use Panama predictors prevalence substance use |
| title | Prevalence and Predictors of Alcohol Use among School-Going Adolescents in Panama: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full | Prevalence and Predictors of Alcohol Use among School-Going Adolescents in Panama: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence and Predictors of Alcohol Use among School-Going Adolescents in Panama: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence and Predictors of Alcohol Use among School-Going Adolescents in Panama: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_short | Prevalence and Predictors of Alcohol Use among School-Going Adolescents in Panama: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_sort | prevalence and predictors of alcohol use among school going adolescents in panama a population based cross sectional study |
| topic | adolescents alcohol use Panama predictors prevalence substance use |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/5/891 |
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