Alcohol consumption among Asian Americans in the U.S: A systematic review
Keywords:
Alcohol consumption, Asian Americans, Social Determinants, Cultural DifferencesAbstract
The aim of this study was to review all systematic reviews and meta-analyses
of alcohol consumption among Asian Americans in the U.S. An in-depth
literature search was conducted using the following electronic databases:
MEDLINE, Academic Search Premier, Education Resource Information Center
(ERIC), PsycARTICLES, and CINAHL Plus with Full Text. The keywords used for
the search were: Alcohol Consumption, Asian Americans, Social Determinants,
and Cultural Differences. The results suggested the determinants of alcohol
consumption in American society include gender, race and ethnicity, marital
status, membership in social groups, genetic factors, sexual orientation,
poverty, place of residence and education. Alcohol consumption among Asian
Americans is also dependent on their societal perceptions towards alcohol
consumption. Other factors determining the consumption of alcohol include
affiliation to different social groups, social-cultural affiliations, acculturation
and acculturation stress, and cultural observances.
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