Nursing students' work, a risk factor for the consumption of alcohol and other drugs

Authors

  • Elias Barbosa de Oliveira Rio de Janeiro State University
  • Antonia Regina Ferreira Furegato WHO Collaborator Center for Nursing Research Development

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000700010

Keywords:

nursing, alcoholic beverages, anti-anxiety agents, students

Abstract

This descriptive, qualitative study aims to describe risk factors, in the work environment, for the consumption of alcohol and other drugs, and also to confirm the importance of protective factors. Interview technique was used with 51 nursing students at the Rio de Janeiro State University, who work in the city's health services. RESULTS: students related work as a risk factor for the consumption of drugs such as alcohol, cigarettes and anxiolytics. We conclude that working with participative methodologies, valuing student's former experiences, family and group life, and individual characteristics are essential in the preventive approach. Attention to protective factors is recommended.

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Published

2008-08-01

Issue

Vol. 16 (2008): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Nursing students’ work, a risk factor for the consumption of alcohol and other drugs. (2008). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 16(spe), 565-571. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000700010