Introduction: The use of psychotropic substances is highly prevalent among students in the health area. This situation reveals an inversion of values, in which future professionals who will give advice on drug use and abuse make inadequate consumption of drugs. Objective: This research aims to collect and comparatively analyze the profile of psychotropic substance use by health students, as well as analyze the subjective significance of drug use by health students. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, with a quantitative sample of 745 students, aged 15 to 70 years, from the Psychology, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition and Physiotherapy courses. A questionnaire adapted from the “I National Survey on the Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs by University Students in the 27 Brazilian Capitals” was used for data collection. Regarding the qualitative work, a focal group was carried out, whose participants comprised ten students, of which three were Psychology students, three were Physiotherapy students, one was a medical student and one a Nursing student. Results: The study results showed that the psychotropic substances most often used by the participants were: Alcohol, Tobacco and Marijuana, in addition to Tranquilizers and Anxiolytics. Furthermore, in comparison with the other courses, Psychology students were the ones who used the most drugs in general, followed by Nutrition and Medicine. Moreover, drug use was perceived as a means of escape from psychological distress, as well as a way to maximize pleasure. For university students, the use of psychotropic drugs is seen as an combination of interpersonal relationships, being also influenced by the desire to improve academic performance. Conclusion: The study data disclosed a high consumption of psychotropic drugs by university students in the health area, a condition associated to psychological distress and which reveals a demand for support and assistance in terms of substance dependence. It is important that further research on the subject be carried out, so that effective public policies can be implemented.
Introduction: The use of psychotropic substances is highly prevalent among students in the health area. This situation reveals an inversion of values, in which future professionals who will give advice on drug use and abuse make inadequate consumption of drugs. Objective: This research aims to collect and comparatively analyze the profile of psychotropic substance use by health students, as well as analyze the subjective significance of drug use by health students. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, with a quantitative sample of 745 students, aged 15 to 70 years, from the Psychology, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition and Physiotherapy courses. A questionnaire adapted from the “I National Survey on the Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs by University Students in the 27 Brazilian Capitals” was used for data collection. Regarding the qualitative work, a focal group was carried out, whose participants comprised ten students, of which three were Psychology students, three were Physiotherapy students, one was a medical student and one a Nursing student. Results: The study results showed that the psychotropic substances most often used by the participants were: Alcohol, Tobacco and Marijuana, in addition to Tranquilizers and Anxiolytics. Furthermore, in comparison with the other courses, Psychology students were the ones who used the most drugs in general, followed by Nutrition and Medicine. Moreover, drug use was perceived as a means of escape from psychological distress, as well as a way to maximize pleasure. For university students, the use of psychotropic drugs is seen as an combination of interpersonal relationships, being also influenced by the desire to improve academic performance. Conclusion: The study data disclosed a high consumption of psychotropic drugs by university students in the health area, a condition associated to psychological distress and which reveals a demand for support and assistance in terms of substance dependence. It is important that further research on the subject be carried out, so that effective public policies can be implemented.
Esta pesquisa teve por objetivo realizar um levantamento e uma análise comparativa do padrão de uso de medicamentos e drogas de universitários de cursos da área da saúde do Centro Universitário de Brasília (UniCEUB), bem como efetuar uma análise qualitativa acerca das vivências subjetivas do uso de psicotrópicos para os estudantes. Trata-se de um estudo transversal analítico com triangulação de métodos quantitativo e qualitativo. A amostra da etapa quantitativa foi de 745 estudantes, de 15 a 70 anos, dos cursos de Psicologia, Medicina, Enfermagem, Nutrição e Fisioterapia. Empregou-se, para a coleta de dados, o questionário adaptado do “I Levantamento Nacional sobre o Uso de Álcool e Outras Drogas entre universitários das 27 Capitais Brasileiras”. Já em relação a etapa qualitativa, essa foi realizada através de um grupo focal com oito estudantes, sendo 3 de Psicologia, 3 de Fisioterapia, 1 de Medicina e 1 de Enfermagem. Os resultados apontam que as substâncias psicotrópicas mais utilizadas pelos participantes são: álcool, produtos de tabaco e maconha/haxixe/skank, além de tranquilizantes e ansiolíticos. Além disso, em comparação com outros cursos, Psicologia liderou o usou drogas em geral, seguido de Nutrição e Medicina. A faixa etária que fez maior consumo recente de drogas é dos 18-24 anos, exceto em álcool, que é liderado por universitários acima de 35 anos. Percebeu-se o uso de drogas como meio de fuga em relação ao sofrimento psíquico, bem como forma de maximização do prazer. Além disso, o uso de psicotrópicos é tido como amalgama das relações interpessoais dos universitários, e um fator que aumenta seu consumo é o desejo de melhora no desempenho acadêmico
Background Brazil is a large, diverse, and heterogeneous country, and to date few studies have delved into the prevalence of PTSD within its population, or into how it has been treated. The aim of the present study was to report and discuss the results of a survey addressing the professional approaches adopted by Brazilian clinicians in treating PTSD. Methods Exploratory cross-sectional study targeted at therapists that had treated at least one PTSD case throughout their career. The data were collected from February 27th to May 8th, 2020, from a convenience sample (n = 208) of psychologists and physicians using an online form. The main subject matters were the psychotherapeutic treatments; diagnostic procedures; screening and assessment techniques; and difficulties and challenges. Results Less than half of the total sample (48.1%) declared they used instruments for screening and diagnosing. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was the most adhered to theoretical model (49%), more than 20 theoretical affiliations were mentioned, and 86 clinicians (41.3%) disclosed adherence to more than one theory, denoting an eclectic group. The individual case analysis, the scientific evidence, and treatment acceptance were ranked the most relevant criteria when selecting treatment. The most empirically supported trauma-focused psychotherapies were not among the more widely used. Lack of PTSD content in undergraduate courses (38.5%) was considered an important barrier to effective treatment. Conclusions The results may help mental health policymakers and providers devise strategies to bridge the gap between research and actual service delivery. The apparent short supply of training and supervision on evidence-based therapies poses an opportunity for colleges and other educational centers.
A depressão é uma categoria médica que delimita um fenômeno considerado a principal causa de incapacidades em todo o mundo (Apóstolo, 2011). De acordo com a lógica do modelo biomédico, ela é compreendida como um conjunto de sintomas como: humor triste ou irritável e alterações somáticas que afetam significativamente o funcionamento do indivíduo (DSM-5, 2013). Apesar de o quadro depressivo englobar essas características, a qualidade da experiência de cada pessoa é singular e ultrapassa essa definição de cunho sintomatológico.
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