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The relationship of alcohol use and physical activity from an ecologic perspective
Author(s) -
Bigelow April,
Villarruel Antonia,
Ronis David L.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal for specialists in pediatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1744-6155
pISSN - 1539-0136
DOI - 10.1111/jspn.12044
Subject(s) - perspective (graphical) , cross sectional study , physical activity , psychology , perception , alcohol , medicine , clinical psychology , developmental psychology , physical therapy , pathology , artificial intelligence , neuroscience , computer science , biochemistry , chemistry
Purpose To determine the predictors of alcohol use ( AU ) and their relationship to physical activity ( PA ) among adolescents and to examine differences among groups using an ecologic model. Design and Methods Cross sectional secondary analysis of 11,432 adolescents (51% 8th and 49% 10th graders). Results Attitude, perception of risk, and academic performance were the strongest predictors of AU . PA did not moderate, but it had a positive influence on AU in 10th graders. Differences were observed among groups. Practice Implications Nurses can address individual and school factors in an effort to decrease AU and guide nurses in creating an individualized plan.