Effects of racial teasing on adolescent marijuana use and nicotine vaping: An analysis of the Virginia Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System

IF 3.7 2区医学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL Addictive behaviors Pub Date : 2024-10-02 DOI:10.1016/j.addbeh.2024.108186

Kyzwana N. Caves , Prachi P. Chavan , Paul T. Harrell

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Abstract

Background

Despite adverse effects of tobacco and marijuana use on the adolescent brain, its use among youth remains high. Previous research shows associations between bullying and risks of substance use; less is known about racial teasing. This study examines associations of racial teasing, marijuana and/or electronic vapor products (EVP) use among adolescents, using 2021 Virginia Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (VYRBSS).

Methods

VYRBSS is a self-reported survey which collects information on experiences with racial teasing and substance use. This analysis included 3,083 high school students ≥ 12 years old. Descriptive analysis and logistic regression models were performed for categorical variables. Multivariable models were adjusted for confounders.

Results

Racial teasing was associated with marijuana (AOR 1.89; CI 1.43–2.48) and EVP use (AOR 2.52; CI 1.91–3.31). Compared to Whites; Asians, Blacks, and Latinos were more likely to report racial teasing. Older heterosexual females reported higher use of marijuana and EVP. Blacks reported greater use of marijuana, whereas Whites were more likely to use EVP. EVP use was higher in females (AOR 1.73, CI 1.34–2.23), bisexual youth (AOR 1.68, CI 1.23, 2.30) and poor mental health (AOR 1.49, CI 1.16, 1.92). Marijuana use was associated with bisexuality (AOR 1.75, CI 1.28–2.39) and poor mental health (AOR 1.62, CI 1.27–2.07) as well.

Conclusions

Every effort should be made by public health professionals in Virginia to prevent racial teasing among adolescents because it increases the odds of substance use, particularly in older females, youth who identify as bisexual, and those reporting poor mental health.

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种族取笑对青少年吸食大麻和尼古丁的影响：弗吉尼亚州青少年危险行为监测系统分析。

背景：尽管吸烟和吸食大麻会对青少年的大脑产生不良影响，但青少年使用烟草和大麻的比例仍然很高。以往的研究表明，欺凌与药物使用风险之间存在关联；但对种族取笑的了解较少。本研究利用 2021 年弗吉尼亚州青少年风险行为监测系统（VYRBSS）研究了青少年中种族取笑、使用大麻和/或电子蒸汽产品（EVP）之间的关联：VYRBSS 是一项自我报告调查，收集有关种族取笑和药物使用经历的信息。本分析包括 3,083 名年龄≥ 12 岁的高中生。对分类变量进行了描述性分析和逻辑回归模型。多变量模型对混杂因素进行了调整：种族取笑与吸食大麻（AOR 1.89；CI 1.43-2.48）和使用 EVP（AOR 2.52；CI 1.91-3.31）有关。与白人相比，亚洲人、黑人和拉丁美洲人更有可能报告受到种族戏弄。年龄较大的异性恋女性报告使用大麻和 EVP 的比例较高。黑人报告吸食大麻的比例更高，而白人则更有可能吸食EVP。女性（AOR 1.73，CI 1.34-2.23）、双性恋青年（AOR 1.68，CI 1.23-2.30）和心理健康状况不佳者（AOR 1.49，CI 1.16-1.92）使用EVP的比例较高。吸食大麻也与双性恋（AOR 1.75，CI 1.28-2.39）和心理健康状况不佳（AOR 1.62，CI 1.27-2.07）有关：弗吉尼亚州的公共卫生专业人员应尽一切努力防止青少年受到种族取笑，因为这会增加青少年使用药物的几率，尤其是年龄较大的女性、双性恋青少年以及精神健康状况较差的青少年。

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Addictive behaviors 医学-药物滥用

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8.40

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4.50%

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283

审稿时长

46 days

期刊介绍： Addictive Behaviors is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing high quality human research on addictive behaviors and disorders since 1975. The journal accepts submissions of full-length papers and short communications on substance-related addictions such as the abuse of alcohol, drugs and nicotine, and behavioral addictions involving gambling and technology. We primarily publish behavioral and psychosocial research but our articles span the fields of psychology, sociology, psychiatry, epidemiology, social policy, medicine, pharmacology and neuroscience. While theoretical orientations are diverse, the emphasis of the journal is primarily empirical. That is, sound experimental design combined with valid, reliable assessment and evaluation procedures are a requisite for acceptance. However, innovative and empirically oriented case studies that might encourage new lines of inquiry are accepted as well. Studies that clearly contribute to current knowledge of etiology, prevention, social policy or treatment are given priority. Scholarly commentaries on topical issues, systematic reviews, and mini reviews are encouraged. We especially welcome multimedia papers that incorporate video or audio components to better display methodology or findings. Studies can also be submitted to Addictive Behaviors? companion title, the open access journal Addictive Behaviors Reports, which has a particular interest in ''non-traditional'', innovative and empirically-oriented research such as negative/null data papers, replication studies, case reports on novel treatments, and cross-cultural research.