Abstract

SILVA, Bruno Pereira da et al. Common mental disorders, alcohol consumption and tobacco use, among nursing students at a public university in the western Brazilian Amazon. SMAD, Rev. Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool Drog. (Ed. port.) [online]. 2014, vol.10, n.2, pp.93-100. ISSN 1806-6976.  https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v10i2p93-100.

The objective of this study is to identify the prevalence of two common mental disorders, alcohol consumption and tobacco use, among nursing students of a public university in the western Brazilian Amazon. This is an exploratory and descriptive study, using AUDIT instruments, SRQ-20 and smoking questionnaire. Of the total number of students 93.4% said they consume a low-risk amount of alcohol, but 26% said they binge drank at least once a month. As for tobacco, 78.6% claimed to have used it because of curiosity and the desire to experiment and 46.1% said they "felt nervous, tense or worried" and had a "depressive/anxious mood." In comparing these results it allows for a more consistent planning of prevention programs that addresses the needs of this community.

Keywords : Alcoholism; Smoking; Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry); Students, Nursing.

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