Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center, Arizona State University, 411 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA.
Subst Use Misuse. 2011;46(13):1619-27. doi: 10.3109/10826084.2011.590957.
This study explored intentions to emigrate and substance use among youth (ages 14-24) from a central Mexico state with high emigration rates. Questionnaires were completed in 2007 by 702 students attending a probability sample of alternative secondary schools serving remote or poor communities. Linear and logistic regression analyses indicated that stronger intentions to emigrate predicted greater access to drugs, drug offers, and use of illicit drugs (marijuana, cocaine, inhalants), but not alcohol or cigarettes. Results are related to the healthy migrant theory and its applicability to youth with limited educational opportunities. The study's limitations are noted.
本研究探讨了来自墨西哥中部一个移民率较高的州的青少年（14-24 岁）的移民意向和物质使用情况。2007 年，对参加为偏远或贫困社区服务的替代中学的概率样本的 702 名学生进行了问卷调查。线性和逻辑回归分析表明，较强的移民意向预示着更容易获得毒品、毒品供应和使用非法药物（大麻、可卡因、吸入剂），但与酒精或香烟无关。研究结果与健康移民理论及其对受教育机会有限的青年的适用性有关。研究的局限性也已被指出。
