The drugs phenomenon from the perspective of nursing students: patterns of consumption, attitudes and beliefs

Magalhães, Luciana de Souza Pereira de; Vernaglia, Taís Verônica Cardoso; Souza, Flávia Abrahão Marcolan de; Chagas, Silvana Vieira da; Cruz, Marcelo Santos

doi:10.1590/2177-9465-EAN-2017-0205

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RESEARCH • Esc. Anna Nery 22 (1) • 2018 • https://doi.org/10.1590/2177-9465-EAN-2017-0205 copy

The drugs phenomenon from the perspective of nursing students: patterns of consumption, attitudes and beliefs

El fenómeno de las drogas en la perspectiva de los estudiantes de enfermería: perfil del consumo, actitudes y creencias

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Abstract

Objective:

To describe and analyze patterns of drug use and abuse of first- and fifth-year undergraduate nursing students and to investigate their attitudes and beliefs regarding drugs and users.

Method:

A quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study of 160 students from the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro was performed. Participants were interviewed using the instruments: ASSIST and NEADA FACULTY SURVEY. Collected data were analyzed with significance being set for p-values < 0.05.

Results:

Students of the first and the fifth years reported that alcohol had been the most frequently used drug in the previous three months (69.4% and 80.0%, respectively). Students believe they have adequate basic education about drugs however they present a prejudiced view and negative attitudes toward users.

Conclusion:

The pattern of drug use among students and the lack of education about the care of drug users reinforce the need to review and reformulate course contents and practices on the subject.

Keywords:
Substance-Related Disorders; Substance Abuse Detection; Students, Nursing; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Alcoholism

Drugs	1^st year (n = 105)				5^th year (n = 55)
	Use during life		Use in last three months		Use during life		Use in last three months
	n	%	n	%	n	%	n	%
Do not use drugs	20	19.0	-	-	10	18.2	-	-
Alcohol	85	81.0	59	69.4	45	81.8	36	80.0
Tabaco	25	23.8	13	52.0	14	25.5	4	28.6
Cannabis	20	19.0	10	50.0	14	25.5	2	14.3
Hypnotics	10	9.5	4	40.0	6	10.9	3	50.0
Other substances	8	7.6	2	25.0	7	12.7	1	14.3

Statement	Year	Disagree		Indifferent		Agree		p-value
Statement	Year	n	%	n	%	N	%	p-value
1. My basic education on alcoholism is adequate	1^st	8	13.3	0.	0.0	52	86.7	0.1844
1. My basic education on alcoholism is adequate	5^th	3	8.3	2	5.6	31	86.1	0.1844
2. My basic drug abuse education is adequate	1^st	6	10.0	6	10.0	48	80.0	0.2375
2. My basic drug abuse education is adequate	5^th	8	22.2	4	11.1	24	66.7	0.2375
3. Nurses should know how to recommend limits, that is, encourage the reduction of consumption to patients who drink heavily and frequently, but are not dependent	1^st	5	8.3	2	3.3	53	88.3	0.7341
	5^th	1	2.8	1	2.8	34	94.4	0.7341
4. A person who becomes "drug-free" through treatment will never become a social user	1^st	34	56.7	10	16.7	16	26.7	0.4534
	5^th	18	50.0	4	11.1	14	38.9	0.4534
5. People with genetic basis have greater influence to become dependent on alcohol	1^st	20	33.3	17	28.3	23	38.3	0.0425
	5^th	5	13.9	8	22.2	23	63.9	0.0425
6. Many alcoholics can learn to reduce their use and keep their drinking under control again^ For statement 6, the n = 59 as one participant did not respond this question in the NEADA Faculty Y Survey.	1^st	18	30.5	6	10.2	35	59.3	0.3414
	5^th	16	44.4	4	11.1	16	44.4	0.3414
7. I think that by asking about their use of alcohol and drugs, I will make the patient feel uncomfortable and distressed	1^st	22	36.7	12	20.0	26	43.3	0.3933
	5^th	18	50.0	7	19.4	11	30.6	0.3933
8. Patients become irritated when nurses ask about personal issues like alcohol and drug use	1^st	11	18.3	15	25.0	34	56.7	0.0193
	5^th	15	41.7	10	27.8	11	30.6	0.0193
9. Patients are not likely to tell the truth about their use of alcohol and drugs when interviewed by a nurse	1^st	14	23.3	7	11.7	39	65.0	0.0190
	5^th	17	47.2	6	16.7	13	36.1	0.0190
10. Nurses have the right to ask patients about their drinking when they suspect they have a drinking problem	1^st	4	6.7	8	13.3	48	80.0	0.5117
	5^th	3	8.3	2	5.6	31	86.1	0.5117
11. Most people addicted to alcohol and drugs are unpleasant to care for as patients	1^st	24	40.0	23	38.3	13	21.7	0.0223
	5^th	24	66.7	10	27.8	2	5.6	0.0223
12. Alcohol and drug users can only be treated by specialists in this area	1^st	25	41.7	15	25.0	20	33.3	0.0001
	5^th	31	86.1	2	5.6	3	8.3	0.0001

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[1] Corresponding author: Luciana de Souza Pereira de Magalhães. E-mail: lucianamagalhaes13@gmail.com