The use of alcoholic drinks by nursing students at the state University of Rio de Janeiro (FENF/UERJ)

Authors

  • Cíntia Leila de Araújo Marçal Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
  • Fernanda de Assis Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
  • Gertrudes Teixeira Lopes Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v1i2p01-16

Keywords:

Nursing, Nursing Students, Alcoholism

Abstract

This study aimed to identify alcohol use by nursing students and verify the factors that induce students to consume them. A descriptive quantitative research investigated 177 students from April to June 2004, applying a questionnaire. The results evidenced that a majority consumes alcoholic drinks and started this habit when they were between 13 and 16 years old, motivated by amusement, relaxation and becoming happy after consuming alcohol. Some participants mentioned increased consumption after getting to university.

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Published

2005-08-01

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2005)

Section

Original Article

How to Cite

Marçal, C. L. de A., Assis, F. de, & Lopes, G. T. (2005). The use of alcoholic drinks by nursing students at the state University of Rio de Janeiro (FENF/UERJ). SMAD Revista Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool E Drogas (Edição Em Português), 1(2), 01-16. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v1i2p01-16