Historique
Périodique
Gender differences in attitudes toward alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
Auteur(s) :
KAUFFMAN, S. E. ;
SILVER, P. ;
POULIN, J.
Année
1997
Page(s) :
231-241
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Domaine :
Plusieurs produits / Several products
Discipline :
EPI (Epidémiologie / Epidemiology)
Thésaurus mots-clés
FACTEUR DE RISQUE
;
EPIDEMIOLOGIE
;
SEXE
;
REPRESENTATION SOCIALE
;
ALCOOL
;
TABAC
;
PRODUIT ILLICITE
Thésaurus géographique
ETATS-UNIS
Note générale :
Social Work, 1997, 42, (3 hors-série), 231-241
Résumé :
ENGLISH :
A number of differences exist between men and women in use patterns and risk factors for substance abuse. In recent years these differences have received increased attention; however, gender-related attitudes toward substance abuse need additional study. This study examines gender-related differences in beliefs about the causes of the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; the power of various substances of abuse; the prevalence of substance use; and the effectiveness of various interventions. Women were more likely to attribute causality to biological or environmental factors, to perceive drugs as more powerful, to perceive a higher incidence of substance abuse, and to believe prevention and treatment were more effective. Therefore, prevention, assessment, and treatment programs should be designed differently for women than for men.
Affiliation :
Etats-Unis. United States.
Cote :
A00147