Driving under the influence of alcohol: Examining ethno-specific rates and the mediating effects of psychological distress and harmful and problematic drinking

Asbridge, Mark; Payne, Elspeth; Cartwright, Julia; Mann, Robert E.

doi:10.1016/j.aap.2010.03.005

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“…Greater TBI mortality risk in males may primarily reflect more risk-taking behaviors among men than among women, including risks such as distracted driving from cell phone use (68% versus 56%) [46], driving without helmets (62% versus 46%) and seatbelts (27% versus 25%) [47], use of weapons (incidence rate ratio = 2.74) [48], higher alcohol consumption (both in frequency and quantity) [49], and driving under the influence of alcohol (odds ratio: 2.78) [50]. Our finding of increased risk among rural residents also replicates results from previous studies [51–54].…”

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Trends in traumatic brain injury mortality in China, 2006–2013: A population-based longitudinal study

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BackgroundTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant global public health problem, but has received minimal attention from researchers and policy-makers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Epidemiological evidence of TBI morbidity and mortality is absent at the national level for most LMICs, including China. Using data from China’s Disease Surveillance Points (DSPs) system, we conducted a population-based longitudinal analysis to examine TBI mortality, and mortality differences by sex, age group, location (urban/rural), and external cause of injury, from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2013 in China.Method and findingsMortality data came from the national DSPs system of China, which has coded deaths using the International Classification of Diseases–10th Revision (ICD-10) since 2004. Crude and age-standardized mortality with 95% CIs were estimated using the census population in 2010 as a reference population. The Cochran–Armitage trend test was used to examine the significance of trends in mortality from 2006 to 2013. Negative binomial models were used to examine the associations of TBI mortality with location, sex, and age group. Subgroup analysis was performed by external cause of TBI. We found the following: (1) Age-adjusted TBI mortality increased from 13.23 per 100,000 population in 2006 to 17.06 per 100,000 population in 2008 and then began to fall slightly. In 2013, age-adjusted TBI mortality was 12.99 per 100,000 population (SE = 0.13). (2) Compared to females and urban residents, males and rural residents had higher TBI mortality risk, with adjusted mortality rate ratios of 2.57 and 1.71, respectively. TBI mortality increased substantially with older age. (3) Motor vehicle crashes and falls were the 2 leading causes of TBI mortality between 2006 and 2013. TBI deaths from motor vehicle crashes in children aged 0–14 years and adults aged 65 years and older were most often in pedestrians, and motorcyclists were the first or second leading category of road user for the other age groups. (4) TBI mortality attributed to motor vehicle crashes increased for pedestrians and motorcyclists in all 7 age groups from 2006 to 2013. Our analysis was limited by the availability and quality of data in the DSPs dataset, including lack of injury-related socio-economic factors, policy factors, and individual and behavioral factors. The dataset also may be incomplete in TBI death recording or contain misclassification of mortality data.ConclusionsTBI constitutes a serious public health threat in China. Further studies should explore the reasons for the particularly high risk of TBI mortality among particular populations, as well as the reasons for recent increases in certain subgroups, and should develop solutions to address these challenges. Interventions proven to work in other cultures should be introduced and implemented nationwide. Examples of these in the domain of motor vehicle crashes include policy change and enforcement of laws concerning helmet use for motorcyclists and bicyclists, car seat and booster se...

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Trends in traumatic brain injury mortality in China, 2006–2013: A population-based longitudinal study

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“…Full text of these 486 articles were exported electronically to Ref Works-COS, Pro Quest, LLC, a repository platform, to organize and store the references. A total of 165 articles [ 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 32 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 , 67 , 68 , 69 , 70 , 71 , 72 , 73 , 74 , 75 , 76 , 77 , 78 , 79 , 80 , 81 , 82 , 83 , 84 ,…”

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Immigrant Mental Health, A Public Health Issue: Looking Back and Moving Forward

George

Thomson

Chaze

et al. 2015

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The Mental Health Commission of Canada’s (MHCC) strategy calls for promoting the health and wellbeing of all Canadians and to improve mental health outcomes. Each year, one in every five Canadians experiences one or more mental health problems, creating a significant cost to the health system. Mental health is pivotal to holistic health and wellbeing. This paper presents the key findings of a comprehensive literature review of Canadian research on the relationship between settlement experiences and the mental health and well-being of immigrants and refugees. A scoping review was conducted following a framework provided by Arskey and O’Malley (Int J Soc Res Methodol 8:19–32, 2005). Over two decades of relevant literature on immigrants’ health in Canada was searched. These included English language peer-reviewed publications from relevant online databases Medline, Embase, PsycInfo, Healthstar, ERIC and CINAHL between 1990 and 2015. The findings revealed three important ways in which settlement affects the mental health of immigrants and refugees: through acculturation related stressors, economic uncertainty and ethnic discrimination. The recommendations for public health practice and policy are discussed.

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“…Sociocultural factors, which include race and ethnicity, are also predictors of substance use, as cultural norms and practices influence behaviors in social settings ( Sudhinaraset, Wigglesworth, & Takeuchi, 2016 ). While some report that those of white ethnicity are more likely to consume alcohol and marijuana than non-white minority groups ( Arbour-Nicitopoulos, Kwan, Taman, & Faulkner, 2010 ; Khan, Cleland, Scheidell, & Berger, 2014 ) and that ethnicity may be associated with participation in drinking games ( Pedersen & Labrie, 2006 ; Zamboanga et al, 2015 ), there are important disparities between studies regarding the effect of ethnicity on drinking and driving ( Asbridge, Paynea, Cartwright, & Mann, 2010 ). Further research would help demystify if and how ethnicity is associated with this high-risk behavior.…”

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“…As previously mentioned, some studies have focused on ethnic identity in association with substance use and impaired driving, but most of these studies use racial categorizations (White, Hispanic, Black, or Asian) rather than more specific ethnic identities ( Asbridge et al, 2010 ). Members of an ethnic group are defined as “persons who share the same distinct culture or who are descendants of those who have shared a distinct culture and who identify with their ancestors, or their culture or groupˮ ( Isajiw, 1999 ).…”

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Substance use and impaired driving prevalence among Francophone and Anglophone postsecondary students in Western Canada

Gueye

Bohémier

Moissac

2019

Addictive Behaviors Reports

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Introduction Substance use and impaired driving increase risk of motor vehicle crashes and deaths. Individual, socio-economic and -cultural factors are associated with these at-risk behaviors; however, little is known if differences exist between the Anglophone majority and minority Francophone populations in Canada. This article describes prevalence of substance use, impaired driving and driving practices by postsecondary student and compares Francophones and Anglophones with respect to these behaviors. Methods Postsecondary students between 18 and 24 years attending a Francophone university in Western Canada completed a paper-based survey during class-time. Results Prevalence of alcohol consumption, binge drinking and marijuana use in the past month were 88.6%, 64.2% and 22.7% respectively. Francophone participants were more likely to consume more alcohol, participate in drinking games, and consume marijuana during the past month than Anglophones. They were also more likely to report impaired-driving, speeding, distracted driving and being passenger in a motor vehicle driven by an impaired driver. Conclusion Awareness campaigns on campus highlighting the risks of substance use and unsafe driving practices should be strengthened and target Francophone students in linguistic minority communities.

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Driving under the influence of alcohol: Examining ethno-specific rates and the mediating effects of psychological distress and harmful and problematic drinking

Cited by 14 publications

References 76 publications

Trends in traumatic brain injury mortality in China, 2006–2013: A population-based longitudinal study

Trends in traumatic brain injury mortality in China, 2006–2013: A population-based longitudinal study

Immigrant Mental Health, A Public Health Issue: Looking Back and Moving Forward

Substance use and impaired driving prevalence among Francophone and Anglophone postsecondary students in Western Canada

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