Perceived norms among nursing students about their peers and drug use in Lima, Peru

Authors

  • Eva Chaname Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia; Facultad de Enfermería
  • John Cunningham University of Toronto; Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; Health Systems Research and Consulting Unit
  • Bruna Brands University of Toronto; Center for Addiction and Mental Health; Health Canada and Public Health and Regulatory Policies
  • Carol Strike Organization of American States; Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission; Demand Reduction Section
  • Maria da Gloria Miotto Wright Organization of American States; Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission; Demand Reduction Section

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000700017

Keywords:

alcohol drinking, tobacco, cannabis, cocaine, students

Abstract

This quantitative, cross-sectional study was performed to estimate the difference between the perceived norms among university students, based on a survey of 196 nursing students from Lima, Peru. A questionnaire was used to measure the students' perception about drug use and their actual use. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed, considering a value greater, smaller or equal to 10 to establish the difference. The perceived norms for alcohol and tobacco were above 50%, against 6% for marijuana and cocaine; with 57.7% of participants reporting tobacco use, 84.7% alcohol, 2.6% marijuana and 1% cocaine. Marijuana and cocaine use was overestimated, while alcohol use was underestimated. The perception of tobacco use was correct. The study findings are useful to sensitize university authorities and put prevention policies in practice.

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Published

2009-01-01

Issue

Vol. 17 (2009): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Perceived norms among nursing students about their peers and drug use in Lima, Peru. (2009). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 17(spe), 865-870. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000700017