Experiences and meanings of the drugs phenomenon in nursing students

Authors

  • María de los Ángeles Meza-Benavides Universidad de Costa Rica; Escuela de Enfermería
  • Antonia Regina Ferreira Furegato Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Centro Colaborador de la OMS para el Desarrollo de la Investigación en Enfermería

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000700005

Keywords:

Designer Drugs, Nursing, Students, Teaching

Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify the meanings and experiences of nursing students regarding the drugs phenomenon. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview. Data analysis showed five theme categories. Of the 40 subjects in the sample, between 19 and 24 years old, 28 were women. Three had never received information about drugs, and most had had experiences with consumers or had consumed drugs. In Costa Rica, this problem is associated with stigma and traffic. They recognize that everyone is responsible, and consent with the State's contradictory attitude through tobacco company advertisements and complicity with distilleries. They acknowledge the importance of prevention and consider that the current approach of this issue is not appropriate. They would like it to be incorporated in their education, providing strategies on how to act and relate with drugs consumers.

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Published

2011-06-01

Issue

Vol. 19 (2011): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Meza-Benavides, M. de los Ángeles, & Furegato, A. R. F. (2011). Experiences and meanings of the drugs phenomenon in nursing students . Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 19(spe), 691-698. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000700005