Correlates of AUDIT risk status for male and female college students.
OBJECTIVE
The current study identified gender-specific correlates of hazardous drinker status as defined by the AUDIT.


METHODS
A total of 462 college student volunteers completed the study in 2006. The sample was predominantly Caucasian (75%) and female (55%).


METHODS
Participants completed a survey assessing demographics, alcohol use patterns, and health indices. Scores of 8 or more on the AUDIT defined the at-risk subsample. Logistic regression models determined which variables predicted AUDIT risk status for men and women.


RESULTS
The at-risk participants reported higher alcohol use and related problems, elevated sleep problems and lower health ratings. High typical blood alcohol concentration (BAC), lifetime drug use, and psychosocial problems predicted risk status for males. Binge frequency and psychosocial problems predicted risk status for females.


CONCLUSIONS
Different behavioral profiles emerged for men and women identified as hazardous drinkers on the AUDIT. The efficacy of brief alcohol interventions could be enhanced by addressing these behavioral correlates.
Demartini
Kelly S
KS
Department of Psychology and the Center for Health and Behavior, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, USA. klsmit03@syr.edu
Carey
Kate B
KB
D000293:Adolescent; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods; D012309:Risk-Taking; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D014495:Universities; D055815:Young Adult