Journal article
Binge drinking among male medical students in Viet Nam: a qualitative exploration of norms
Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, Vol.20(4), pp.543-558
2021
PMID: 31596186
Abstract
Alcohol is a commonly used substance among Vietnamese medical students, especially males. Vietnamese male medical students drink more alcohol, report more intentions to binge drink, and experience more alcohol-related problems than females. As medical students’ alcohol consumption may influence their attitudes and medical practice relating to alcohol counseling and prevention, research about the cultural and drinking norms underlying the drinking behavior of Vietnamese male medical students is warranted. This study aims to explore the norms underlying drinking behavior of Vietnamese male medical students. A qualitative study including 32 in-depth interviews with Vietnamese male medical students at a medical university. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. This study found Vietnamese male medical students considered alcohol consumption as a way to show their masculinity and become accepted by groups. Given these beliefs and adherence to norms, they followed rules to force others to consume more alcohol or be intoxicated in drinking occasions among medical students. This study showed the importance of gender and group norms in influencing Vietnamese male medical students’ alcohol consumption. These norms should be considered in future research and interventions addressing alcohol use among this target population.
Details
- Title
- Binge drinking among male medical students in Viet Nam: a qualitative exploration of norms
- Authors
- Thi Thu Huong Nguyen (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyMarguerite C Sendall (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyRoss Young (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyKatherine M White (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication details
- Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, Vol.20(4), pp.543-558
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2021
- DOI
- 10.1080/15332640.2019.1670768
- ISSN
- 1533-2659; 1533-2640
- PMID
- 31596186
- Copyright note
- Copyright (c) 2021. This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse on 2021, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/15332640.2019.1670768
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99551005002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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