Perceptions of adolescents students on the consumption of drugs: a case study in Lima, Peru

Authors

  • Hilda Luz Bolaños Gil Cayetano Heredia University; School of Nursing
  • Débora Falleiros de Mello Cayetano Heredia University; School of Nursing
  • Maria das Graças Carvalho Ferriani Cayetano Heredia University; School of Nursing
  • Marta Angélica Iossi Silva WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000700008

Keywords:

adolescent, street drugs, substance-related disorders

Abstract

The consumption of drugs has increased worldwide and has become a public health problem, affecting particularly adolescents. This study aimed to identify the opinions of adolescent students on the use of drugs and drug users, in a school in Lima, Peru. It is a descriptive and cross-sectional study with a questionnaire self-applied to 386 students. Data collected comprised students' personal data, their perception on the risk of drugs consumption, motivations, information on preventive interventions, drugs availability, opinion regarding drug users and their family, and social acceptance. Male gender was predominant. Most of the participants were unfavorable regarding risk perception and consumption motives, though, they were favorable towards information. We have a relevant role in explaining behaviors and also in implementing appropriate and efficient preventive and treatment programs.

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Published

2008-08-01

Issue

Vol. 16 (2008): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Perceptions of adolescents students on the consumption of drugs: a case study in Lima, Peru. (2008). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 16(spe), 551-557. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000700008