title: Hispanic youth involvement in over-the-counter drug use: parent, peer, and school factors.
abstract: Research on substance use among Hispanic youth is lacking. The purpose of this study was to examine over-the-counter drug use among Hispanic youth. Of Hispanic youth, 23.9% used an over-the-counter drug for the purpose of getting high. Involvement in prosocial behaviors was correlated with decreased over-the-counter use for females and high school students. Involvement in risky behaviors increased the risk of use for males, females, junior high school students, and high school students. Significant differences were found based on parent, peer, teacher, and school factors. Prevention and intervention programs should address over-the-counter drug use among Hispanic youth.
authors.affiliation: a Health Promotion and Education Program , University of Cincinnati , Cincinnati , Ohio , USA.
authors.forename: Rebecca A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Vidourek
authors.forename: Keith A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: King
authors.forename: Sara K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Fehr
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D005260:Female; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D009820:Ohio / Q000453:epidemiology; D010290:Parents; D010379:Peer Group; D012307:Risk Factors; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012574:Schools; D012737:Sex Factors; D012919:Social Behavior; D012931:Social Environment; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*
chemical_list: D004366:Nonprescription Drugs
keywords: Hispanic youth; Over-the-counter drugs; parent; peer; school