Self-efficacy and attitudes towards drug consumption in childhood: exploring concepts

Authors

  • Dora Stella Melo Hurtado Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales; Facultad de Enfermería
  • Lucila Castanheira Nascimento Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000700024

Keywords:

Efficacy, Attitude, Primary Prevention, Substance-Related Disorders, Nursing

Abstract

This paper aims to explore the concepts of self-efficacy and attitude towards consumption, approached by the theory of motivation and human behavior. This is a theoretical study based on literature. High levels of self-efficacy have beneficial consequences for the functioning of the individual. Concerning attitudes towards drugs, the presence or absence of preconceptions and positive values of drugs increases risk or consumer protection. Nurses should apply the concepts of self-efficacy and attitudes towards consumption to guide actions of health promotion and prevention of drug consumption in children and adolescents.

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Published

2010-06-01

Issue

Vol. 18 (2010): Número Especial

Section

Theorical Articles

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How to Cite

Self-efficacy and attitudes towards drug consumption in childhood: exploring concepts . (2010). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 18(spe), 655-662. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000700024