Risk and protection factors related to the consumption of psychoactive substances in undergraduate nursing students

Authors

  • Blanca Nivia Morales Fundación Universitaria Ciencias de la Salud; Facultad de Enfermería
  • Merideidy Plazas Fundación Universitaria Ciencias de la Salud
  • Rafael Sanchez Fundación Universitaria Ciencias de la Salud
  • Carla Aparecida Arena Ventura Universidade de São Paulo; Centro Colaborador de la OMS para el Desarrollo de la Investigación en Enfermería

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000700003

Keywords:

Risk Factors, Protection Factors, Drugs, Psychoactive Substances

Abstract

This study aims to identify the frequency of risk and protection factors related to drug consumption among undergraduate nursing students. It is a cross-sectional study in which authors applied the instrument Risk and Protection Factors for the Consumption of Psychoactive Substances, validated for use with undergraduate nursing students. Data were analyzed through STATA 10. Three hundred and ninety students participated in the study. The domain "prejudice and appraisal", "social permissiveness and access to psychoactive substances", "social skills and self-control" are risk factors for drugs use in 100% of participants. "Spirituality" and "satisfaction with interpersonal relations" were predominant protective domains. Based on data, authors can conclude that the students did not consider the risks in alcohol and tobacco consumption, as they think it is normal and socially acceptable.

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Published

2011-06-01

Issue

Vol. 19 (2011): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Risk and protection factors related to the consumption of psychoactive substances in undergraduate nursing students . (2011). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 19(spe), 673-683. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000700003