Alcohol and Alcoholism
Volume 49, Issue 3, 2014, Pages 321-326

Risky alcohol use among migrantwomen in entertainment venues in China (Article) (Open Access)

Zaller N.* , Huang W. , He H. , Dong Y.Y. , Song D. , Zhang H. , Operario D.
  • a Department of Infectious Diseases, Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, United States
  • b Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui Province, China
  • c Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui Province, China
  • d Department of Adolescent Health and Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui Province, China
  • e Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui Province, China
  • f School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui Province, China
  • g School of Public Health, Brown University, Providence, RI, United States

Abstract

Aims: The aims of this study are to describe the prevalence of hazardous drinking among migrant women working in entertainment venues in an urban setting in China and to identify specific risk factors and locations where hazardous drinking occurs. Methods: From March to July 2012, we conducted a cross-sectional survey of 358 young migrant women working in entertainment venues in the capital city of Hefei, Anhui Province, China. Participants were asked about information regarding their demographic characteristics, sexual behavior, mental health, alcohol use and drug use. Results: Overall, 203 (57%) participants had an AUDIT score =8 (risky drinking) and 95 (27%) women had an AUDIT ≥16 (probable dependence). Greater likelihood of probable alcohol dependence was associated with being younger (OR = 0.85, 95% CI: 0.76-0.95), working at an affluent venue (OR = 2.46, 95% CI: 1.13-5.36) and depressive symptoms during the past week (OR = 2.74, 95% CI = 1.10-6.83). Conclusion: Our study documents risky drinking practices among female migrants, irrespective of whether or not women reported engaging in commercial sex, working in entertainment venues. Our data suggest that entertainment venues, particularly those that are higher end (i.e. affluent) venues, should be targeted for public health interventions aimed to reduce harmful drinking practices. © The Author 2014. Medical Council on Alcohol and Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.

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Index Keywords

urban population urban area China patient information depression Alcohol Drinking sexual behavior drinking behavior alcohol consumption demography mental health human epidemiology risk assessment Asian continental ancestry group priority journal Substance-Related Disorders alcoholism Mental Disorders Cross-Sectional Studies Young Adult migrant worker cross-sectional study Humans workplace psychology Adolescent audit score female risk factor Risk Factors prevalence scoring system Article high risk behavior Risk-Taking major clinical study adult migration drug use Transients and Migrants occupational hazard
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DOI: 10.1093/alcalc/agt184
ISSN: 07350414
Cited by: 6
Original Language: English