| A descriptive study of kava use among Tongan men in Macarthur, Sydney South West. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18782391 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: To describe the pattern of kava use among Tongan men in Macarthur. Methods: A kava use survey of Tongan men was conducted between May and October 2006. RESULTS: Seventy-three Tongan men aged over 18 completed the survey, 90% drank kava regularly at least twice a week with 20 or more cups per session. During the kava sessions the men also reported smoking (26%), drinking alcohol (15%) and consuming foods with high fat or sugar content (29%). Feelings of euphoria were reported during session with alcohol-like hang-over effects the next day. Socialisation was the main reason given for drinking kava. CONCLUSIONS: Kava is consumed regularly and in large quantities by Tongan men in Macarthur. They also consume fatty or sugary foods during the sessions and the smoking rate is high. IMPLICATIONS: There is a need to reduce smoking and promote the consumption of healthier foods during kava sessions. |
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Authors:
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Della Maneze; Anau Speizer; Noeline Dalton; Sarah Dennis |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australian and New Zealand journal of public health Volume: 32 ISSN: 1326-0200 ISO Abbreviation: Aust N Z J Public Health Publication Date: 2008 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-09-10 Completed Date: 2008-10-17 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9611095 Medline TA: Aust N Z J Public Health Country: Australia |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 314-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Sydney South West Area Health Service, Multicultural Health Service, New South Wales. Della.Maneze@sswahs.nws.gov.au |
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Alcohol Drinking / epidemiology* Culture Dietary Carbohydrates Dietary Fats Humans Interpersonal Relations* Kava* Male Middle Aged New South Wales / epidemiology Nutrition Surveys Nutritional Status Sex Factors Social Identification* |
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0/Dietary Carbohydrates; 0/Dietary Fats |
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