title: Binge drinking among Arab/Chaldeans: an exploratory study.
abstract: Focus groups were conducted with young Arab/Chaldeans (N = 82) from different ethno-religious groups (Chaldeans, Orthodox Christians, and Muslims) to explore the potential risk and the protective factors associated with the high level of binge (or episodic heavy) drinking among Arab/Chaldeans reported by general population surveys. Most of the participants were aware of and knowledgeable about the problem in their community. Themes identified as contributory factors consistent across ethno-religious groups included the availability of alcohol, the importance of family, conformity to group behavior, and social reasons. Differences included the context for drinking and gender roles. These findings can be used to tailor culturally appropriate interventions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48027, USA. carfken@med.wayne.edu
authors.forename: Cynthia L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Arfken
authors.forename: Darlene
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Owens
authors.forename: Manal
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Said
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000208:ethnology; D000434:Alcoholic Beverages / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D018912:Arabs / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D063425:Binge Drinking / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000208:ethnology; D002835:Christianity; D003132:Commerce / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005006:Ethnicity / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D007514:Islam; D008297:Male; D008824:Michigan / Q000453:epidemiology; D012737:Sex Factors; D055815:Young Adult