Analysis of the frequency of experimentation with and consumption of drugs in high-school students

Authors

  • Maria Soledad Burrone Universidad Nacional de Córdoba; Facultad de Ciencias Médicas; Escuela de Salud Pública
  • Sonia Maria Villela Bueno Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Moacyr Lobo de Costa Jr Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Julio Enders Universidad Nacional de Córdoba; Facultad de Ciencias Médicas
  • Ruth Alicia Fernández Universidad Nacional de Córdoba; Facultad de Ciencias Médicas
  • Gabriela Pereira Vasters Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000700023

Keywords:

Substance-Related Disorders, Adolescent, Epidemiology, Nursing

Abstract

The aim of this study was to survey the frequency of experimentation and consumption of drugs in high-school students in Cordoba, Argentina, relating it to socio-demographic variables. An observational-analytical method was employed, on the basis of the records of the Secretary for the Planning of Drug-Addiction Prevention and Fighting of Drug-Trafficking. Statistical. Bivariate analysis, odds ratio and confidence interval were applied in the processing of each variable. Alcohol consumption was found to be more frequent among males. Of the subjects 12.2% had tried some type of illicit substance. Tranquilizers were the most commonly used psycho-medicine. Drug consumption increased with age, years of schooling and availability of money. Our detection of an epidemiological situation is deemed useful for prevention strategies for drug addiction among teenagers.

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Published

2010-06-01

Issue

Vol. 18 (2010): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Analysis of the frequency of experimentation with and consumption of drugs in high-school students . (2010). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 18(spe), 648-654. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000700023