Alcohol consumption and stress in second year nursing students

Authors

  • Elena Tam Phun Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia; Facultad de Enfermería
  • Claudia Benedita dos Santos Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000700003

Keywords:

Alcohol Drinking, Stress, Nursing Students

Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify the consumption of alcohol and academic stress in nursing students. This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study, performed in 2005. The questionnaires Academic Stress Inventory and AUDIT were applied to 82 students of a private University in Lima, Peru. The students had a mean age of 20.4 years, 92.7% were single, 69.5% did not work, 91.5% had no children and 86.6% lived with their parents. The academic overload represented the stressor of highest prevalence. Regarding the consumption of alcohol, 56.1% consumed alcohol once a month, 48.0% consumed 1-2 glasses a day, and 51.2% more than three glasses during a normal day; 11.0% failed to comply with their obligations. One third reported smoking, drinking or eating in excess. All situations, related to the factor activity/time, generated various levels of stress, with worry reported as the main response to stress.

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Published

2010-06-01

Issue

Vol. 18 (2010): Número Especial

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Original Articles

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How to Cite

Tam Phun, E., & Santos, C. B. dos. (2010). Alcohol consumption and stress in second year nursing students . Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 18(spe), 496-503. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000700003