title: Migration intentions and illicit substance use among youth in central Mexico.
abstract: This study explored intentions to emigrate and substance use among youth (ages 14-24) from a central Mexico state with high emigration rates. Questionnaires were completed in 2007 by 702 students attending a probability sample of alternative secondary schools serving remote or poor communities. Linear and logistic regression analyses indicated that stronger intentions to emigrate predicted greater access to drugs, drug offers, and use of illicit drugs (marijuana, cocaine, inhalants), but not alcohol or cigarettes. Results are related to the healthy migrant theory and its applicability to youth with limited educational opportunities. The study's limitations are noted.
authors.affiliation: Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center, Arizona State University, 411 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA. marsiglia@asu.edu
authors.forename: Flavio Francisco
authors.initials: FF
authors.lastname: Marsiglia
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kulis
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hoffman
authors.forename: Carlos Orestes
authors.initials: CO
authors.lastname: Calderón-Tena
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Becerra
authors.forename: Diana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Alvarez
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D054242:Emigrants and Immigrants / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D008297:Male; D008800:Mexico; D011582:Psychological Theory; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D055815:Young Adult