Drinking and Health Risks in Thai High School Boys
Author Information
Author(s): Chaveepojnkamjorn Wisit, Pichainarong Natchaporn
Primary Institution: Mahidol University
Hypothesis
What are the characteristics and health-risk behaviors associated with alcohol consumption among male high school students in central Thailand?
Conclusion
Drinking students are at a higher risk for various health problems, including driving under the influence, violence, suicidal thoughts, and risky sexual behaviors.
Supporting Evidence
- 12.17% of male students reported current drinking.
- Students who drank were more likely to drive after drinking (OR = 3.10).
- Drinking was associated with higher rates of violence-related behaviors.
- Students who drank had higher rates of suicidal thoughts and plans.
- Higher proportions of drinking students reported having sexual intercourse.
Takeaway
Boys who drink alcohol are more likely to get into fights, think about suicide, and have unsafe sex.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using self-administered questionnaires to assess drinking and health-risk behaviors among 5,184 male high school students.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may lead to inaccuracies in reporting drinking and health-risk behaviors.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits the ability to establish causality, and self-reported data may be inaccurate.
Participant Demographics
Male high school students aged 15-17 years from central Thailand.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI = 1.88-5.12
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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