Alcohol consumption among Asian Americans in the U.S: A systematic review

Abstract

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.