BT Young Scientist Research Paper

The BT Young Scientist paper has been published online and can be found here: BT Young Scientist Research Paper  The paper, entitled  ‘The Association between Parental Attitudes and Alcohol Consumption and Adolescent Alcohol Consumption in Southern Ireland: A Cross-sectional Study’ won the BT YOUNG SCIENTIST & TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION in 2015.

The aim of the study was to investigate the association between adolescent alcohol consumption and their parent’s consumption pattern and attitude toward alcohol use in Southern Ireland.

The research paper features in the action plans of the Cork & Kerry Alcohol Strategy.  The alcohol strategy will examine key findings of the Young Scientist of the Year Award winners and disseminate information to sites to deliver throughout communities.