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Breath Alcohol Concentration and Perception of Drunkenness: A Comparison between Adolescents and Young Adults Drinking Alcohol in Public Settings

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  • Elena Gervilla

    (Balearic Islands Health Research Institute, University of the Balearic Islands, 07122 Palma, Spain)

  • Rafael Jiménez

    (Balearic Islands Health Research Institute, University of the Balearic Islands, 07122 Palma, Spain)

  • Joella Anupol

    (European Institute of Studies on Prevention, 07003 Palma, Spain)

  • Mariàngels Duch

    (European Institute of Studies on Prevention, 07003 Palma, Spain)

  • Albert Sesé

    (Balearic Islands Health Research Institute, University of the Balearic Islands, 07122 Palma, Spain)

Abstract

Alcohol use is a persisting social and health problem in Spain that often takes place within the recreational context. This study aims to analyze objective and self-reported measures of alcohol use and to assess the potential role of social factors on alcohol intake in open-air public settings. A total of 1475 participants (47.4% women), including 27.8% adolescents organized into 355 natural groups of friends, were interviewed while they were socializing at night in the streets of Palma (Spain). Breath alcohol concentration (BrAC), self-reported measures of alcohol use, and social variables were assessed. Men showed statistically higher scores in BrAC than women. However, adolescents’ Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) scores were not statistically different by gender. Correlation between objective and self-reported measures was low. Interestingly, BrAC of drinkers was lower when some friends in the group were sober. Moreover, especially in young adults, variables related to the social environment were statistically significant factors to predict BrAC. In conclusion, we found a high prevalence of alcohol intake in young people in open-air public settings, low relationship of objective and self-reported measures, and social factors linked to alcohol use, although differences by age and gender must be considered.

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  • Elena Gervilla & Rafael Jiménez & Joella Anupol & Mariàngels Duch & Albert Sesé, 2020. "Breath Alcohol Concentration and Perception of Drunkenness: A Comparison between Adolescents and Young Adults Drinking Alcohol in Public Settings," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(8), pages 1-10, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:8:p:2890-:d:348919
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    1. Elena Gervilla & Zara Quigg & Mariàngels Duch & Montse Juan & Clarisse Guimarães, 2020. "Adolescents’ Alcohol Use in Botellon and Attitudes towards Alcohol Use and Prevention Policies," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(11), pages 1-10, May.
    2. Mariàngels Duch & Elena Gervilla & Montse Juan & Clarisse Guimarães & Maite Kefauver & Tobias H. Elgán & Johanna Gripenberg & Zara Quigg, 2020. "Effectiveness of a Community-Based Intervention to Increase Supermarket Vendors’ Compliance with Age Restrictions for Alcohol Sales in Spain: A Pilot Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(16), pages 1-11, August.

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