Relationship between ethnic identity and alcohol consumption in an indigenous Tabasco population

Introduction:Globally, between 2005 and 2016 alcohol consumption in people over 15 years of age increased. In Mexico, among 2011 and 2016, the prevalence of alcohol consumption in the last month increased in people aged from 12 to 65 years of age of both sexes. Vulnerable populations, such as indigenous people, have a higher prevalence of alcohol consumption problems due to poverty and low educational levels. In Mexico, the age at onset of alcohol consumption in indigenous populations is lower than the national average. Objective:To determine the relationship between ethnic identity and alcohol consumption in an indigenous population of Tabasco. Method:This research is quantitative, descriptive and correlational. The sample consisted of 212 indigenous people from the municipality of Nacajuca, Tabasco Mexico aged 18 and older of both sexes; The sampling was non-probabilistic by convenience. The instruments used were the Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure and The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test. Result:Regarding indigenous identity population has, the participants presented an average of 68.08 in a 100 scale, concerning alcohol consumption, women have a higher percentage of risky consumption, while men presented a higher percentage of harmful consumption. Likewise, a negative and significant correlation was identified between ethnical identity and alcohol consumption. Conclusion:Higher scores of ethnic identity are associated with lower alcohol consumption.