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Abstract
This study examines patterns of alcohol consumption among the Hispanic immigrant population in Valencia (Spain), and also whether the length of immigrants’ residence in our country and perceived degree of discrimination have any influence on such patterns. A total of 610 Spanish-speaking immigrants (314 women, 296 men) over 15 years of age, from six Hispano-American countries were interviewed in 2006; 76.8% had consumed alcohol in the previous 12 months; 37.6% drink more alcohol in Spain than in their country of origin. This study shows the need to develop specific programs for the immigrant population, with special consideration for the young, males, and smokers. The study's limitations are noted.
RÉSUMÉ
L’objectif de cette étude est de décrire les patrons de consommation d’alcool entre la population immigrante hispanique de Valence (Espagne), en plus d’étudier l’influence du temps de résidence en Espagne et la perception du degré de discrimination de ces patrons. L'échantillon fut composé par 610 immigrants, qui parlaient espagnol (314 femmes et 296 hommes), plus âgés de 15 ans, de 6 pays hispano-américains, qui eurent une entrevue en 2006. Le 76.8% avait bu de l’alcool dans les 12 mois préalables. Le ·37.6% avait bu plus d’alcool en Espagne que dans son pays d’origine. Les résultats renforcent la nécessité de développer des programmes spécifiques pour la population immigrante, avec une spéciale considération des jeunes, hommes et fumeurs. On signale les limitations de cette étude.
RESUMEN
El objetivo del presente trabajo es describir los patrones de consumo de alcohol entre la población inmigrante hispana de Valencia (España), así como estudiar la influencia del tiempo de residencia en España y la percepción del grado de discriminación en dichos patrones. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 610 inmigrantes de habla hispana (314 mujeres y 296 hombres) mayores de 15 años, de 6 países hispano-americanos, entrevistados durante 2006. El 76.8% habían consumido alcohol en los 12 meses previos. El 37.6% bebía más alcohol en España que en su país de origen. Lo resultados apoyan la necesidad de desarrollar programas específicos para población inmigrante, con especial consideración de jóvenes, hombres y fumadores. Se señalan las limitaciones del estudio.
THE AUTHORS
Silvia Tortajada, is psychologist and researcher at the University of Valencia. She is a specialist in qualitative methodology. Her main field of interest is focused on research into drug abuse, immigrant population, violence and gender.
Noelia Llorens, PhD, is psychologist and statistician at the University of Valencia. She is also statistics specialist at the “Plan Nacional sobre Drogas”. Her main field of interest is focused on methodological aspects in research into adolescence, immigrant population and drug abuse.
M. Castellano Gómez, MD, is Chief of Studies and Research Service of the “of Drug Dependence Plan” of the region of Valencia. He has coordinated several clinical and epidemiological studies and he has participated in European Twinning Programmes offering practical advice to the Institutions and Administrations of the Eastern European countries. He is working on several aspects related to psychoactive substances, mainly in the areas of epidemiological studies related to the patterns of alcohol and drug use in several settings, developing policies, preventive programs, and treatment services.
F. Javier Alvarez, Ph.D. M.D., is a Professor of Pharmacology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Valladolid, and Director of the Institute for Alcohol and Drug Studies, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valladolid. He is working on several aspects related to psychoactive substances, mainly in the areas of epidemiological studies related to the patterns of alcohol and drug use in several settings, developing policies, preventive programs, and treatment services. He is also Editor of the Journal Trastornos Adictivos (http://www.doyma.es).
Rafael Aleixandre-Benavent, is tenured scientist at the Spanish Research Council-CSIC. PhD in Information Science from the University of Valencia, and associated professor at the Documentation Department. Also is member of the Unidad de Información e Investigación Social y Sanitaria (UISYS), Universitat de València-CSIC. He is member of the Advisory Board of several journals. Experience Areas: Research evaluation and bibliometric indicators in drug dependence; comparative studies on R&D outputs at the European and Spanish level; Journals evaluation; Information sources in S&T and in drug dependence.
Juan Carlos Valderrama Zurián, MD, PhD. in Medicine from the University of Valencia, is currently Professor in the Instituto de Historia de la Ciencia y Documentación López Piñero at the University of Valencia, in Spain. Also is member of the Unidad de Información e Investigación Social y Sanitaria (UISYS). Universitat de València-CSIC. He has published over 60 journal articles and chapters in the areas of drug abuse research. His research has been supported by grants from the Delegación del Gobierno para el Plan Nacional sobre Drogas; Dirección General de Drogodependencias and Dirección General de Salud Pública of the Generalitat Valenciana; and from the Plan Municipal de Drogodependencias y otros Trastornos Adictivos of the Ayuntamiento de Valencia. Dr. Valderrama Zurián has been recognized for his contributions and has received the first Research Award from the Generalitat Valenciana/Bancaja for his research in risk behaviours, psychopathology and HIV.