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Abdulfattah S, Ahmad AR, Kitaneh R, Alsharaydeh T, Almudallal F, Alzoubi R, Abbadi R, Haddad TA, Wazaify M, Alkayed Z, Bani Mustafa R, Tetrault JM. Nonmedical Use of Stimulants Among Students in Jordan: A Nationwide Study. J Addict Med 2024:01271255-990000000-00303. [PMID: 38587298 DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000001308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Nonmedical use (NMU) of stimulants is an increasingly common phenomenon worldwide. Motivated by enhancing academic performance, peer pressure, and seeking pleasure, students in the Middle East are thought to be a high-risk population. This is especially important in times when the political instability in the region facilitates the production and trafficking of such substances. This study aimed to unveil the burden of NMU of stimulants and examine associated correlates among senior high school and university students in Jordan. METHODS We describe a cross-sectional study of senior high school and university students in Jordan assessing NMU of stimulants. Data were collected between January and April of 2022 through a survey, which was distributed online leading to a google forms page. The survey queried sociodemographic characteristics, history of NMU of stimulants, use of other illicit substances, attitudes toward NMU of stimulants, as well as a mental health assessment. RESULTS A total of 8739 students completed the survey (mean age of 20.40 ± 2.45 years), of which 5.1% reported a lifetime NMU of stimulants. Fenethylline (Captagon) was the most widely reported stimulant (2.6%). Living in the southern region, being diagnosed with a personality disorder, and using concomitant illicit substances were associated with the NMU of stimulants. CONCLUSIONS The NMU of CNS stimulants, especially fenethylline, is prevalent in Jordan. More surveillance ought to be heeded toward the southern borders of Jordan. Students who use stimulants for academic reasons must be made aware of the potential consequences of the NMU of stimulants.
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- Sadan Abdulfattah
- From the Jordan University Hospital, Amman, Jordan (SA, ARA, TAH, FA, RA, RA, TH); Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT (RK); Clinical Neuroscience Research Unit, Connecticut Mental Health Center, New Haven, CT (RK); Department of Biopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan (MW); Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland (MW); Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan (ZA, RB); and Program in Addiction Medicine, Section of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT (JMT)
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Neddermann-Carrillo S, Abidi L, Gea A, Bes-Rastrollo M, de la Fuente-Arrillaga C, Lahortiga-Ramos F, Martínez-González MÁ, Pardavila-Belio MI, Ruiz-Canela M. Tobacco and alcohol co-use: Lifestyle and sociodemographic factors, and personality aspects as potential predictors in the "Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra" cohort. Res Nurs Health 2024; 47:251-265. [PMID: 38217468 DOI: 10.1002/nur.22367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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Tobacco and alcohol co-use are two major lifestyle modifiable risk factors. Understanding the determinants of both behaviors helps to develop interventions to prevent these exposures. However, previous studies have focused on predictors of individual tobacco or alcohol use. This study aims to explore the potential predictors of tobacco and alcohol co-use among Spanish university graduates from the "Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra" (SUN) cohort study. A total of 7175 participants who were co-users of tobacco and alcohol were selected for this cross-sectional analysis. Their mean age was 39.1 years (12.04 SD) and 57.3% were women. Univariate regression models were used to select the potential predictors of tobacco and alcohol co-use, and the areas under the ROC curves (AUC) were calculated. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to create a predictive model. Baseline potential predictors included sociodemographic factors, lifestyle habits, and perceived personality aspects. In the multivariable model, the main significant potential predictors of tobacco and alcohol co-use were driving under the influence of alcohol (odds ratio [OR] = 1.65 [1.43-1.90]), drinking 1-2 cups of coffee daily (OR = 1.50 [1.24-1.84]), drinking three or more cups of coffee daily (OR = 1.61 [1.35-1.91]), and doing more physical activity than recommended (OR = 1.18 [1.02-1.34]) when compared with the reference group. Conversely, those who were married (OR = 0.87 [0.75-0.99], ate at home 7 days a week (OR = 0.69 [0.60-0.80]), or had a high perceived level of competitiveness (OR = 0.83 [0.72-0.95]) had a lower risk of co-use (AUC 0.61 [confidence interval 95% 0.59-0.63]), compared to the reference group. These results could be used by healthcare professionals, especially nurses, to effectively assess patients at higher risk of tobacco and alcohol co-use. [Correction added on 16 February 2024, after first online publication: The abstract section has been revised to provide more clarity in this version.].
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- Sofía Neddermann-Carrillo
- Department of Community Nursing and Maternal & Child Health Care, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Health Promotion, Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands
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- IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERobn), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERobn), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERobn), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
- Department of Psychiatry and Clinical Psycology, University Clinic of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERobn), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Community Nursing and Maternal & Child Health Care, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
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- IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERobn), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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Villanueva-Blasco VJ, Villanueva-Silvestre V, Vázquez-Martínez A, Andreu-Fernández V, Folgar MI. Cannabis Use in Young and Adult University Students Before and During the COVID-19 Lockdown, According to Gender and Age. Int J Ment Health Addict 2022:1-13. [PMID: 36573251 PMCID: PMC9774078 DOI: 10.1007/s11469-022-00991-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The objectives were: (a) to establish cannabis use prevalence in university students; (b) to determine the changes in consumption of cannabis between prior to and during lockdown. Problematic consumption, gender, and age were taken into account to establish risk groups. Of 1,472 participants between 18-54 years (M = 27.51), 8.01% reported using cannabis before and/or during lockdown (56.6% male). The Cannabis Abuse Screening Test (CAST) was used to detect cannabis abuse. The main form of consumption was spliffs (89.9%). The mean of spliffs consumed per day decreased during lockdown, but was only significant in male and in the 18-24 group. This decrease was also significant for all three levels of CAST problematic use. Users with moderate addiction and dependence reduced their average number of spliffs consumed per day during lockdown to a greater extent than those without addiction. These findings establish target groups of prevention interventions in the university.
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- Víctor José Villanueva-Blasco
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Valencian International University, C/ Pintor Sorolla, 21, 46002 Valencia, Spain
- Grupo de Investigación en Salud y Ajuste Psico-Social (GI-SAPS), Valencian International University, Valencia, Spain
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Valencian International University, C/ Pintor Sorolla, 21, 46002 Valencia, Spain
- Grupo de Investigación en Salud y Ajuste Psico-Social (GI-SAPS), Valencian International University, Valencia, Spain
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Valencian International University, C/ Pintor Sorolla, 21, 46002 Valencia, Spain
- Grupo de Investigación en Salud y Ajuste Psico-Social (GI-SAPS), Valencian International University, Valencia, Spain
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Valencian International University, C/ Pintor Sorolla, 21, 46002 Valencia, Spain
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- Faculty of Education and Social Work, Campus As Lagoas, University of Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain
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Do Social Support, Self-Efficacy, Emotional Quality of Life, and Sociodemographic Factors Associate With Substance Use? J Addict Nurs 2022; 33:172-181. [DOI: 10.1097/jan.0000000000000481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Alves R, Precioso J. A influência dos pares no consumo de Substâncias Psicoativas entre estudantes universitários/as. REVISTA DE ESTUDIOS E INVESTIGACIÓN EN PSICOLOGÍA Y EDUCACIÓN 2022. [DOI: 10.17979/reipe.2022.9.0.8912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Entre os inúmeros fatores de influência social, os/as estudantes universitários/as são sensíveis aos comportamentos dos seus pares, sendo este considerado um preditor psicossocial robusto do consumo de substâncias psicoativas. O objetivo deste estudo prendeu-se com a análise da influência dos pares consumidores de substâncias psicoativas no consumo dessas mesmas substâncias por estudantes universitários. Este é um estudo transversal com uma amostra probabilística (n = 840) de estudantes universitários portugueses. Os dados foram recolhidos através de um questionário de autorelato anónimo e previamente validado composto por questões acerca dos consumos de substâncias psicoativas e dos consumos dessas substâncias pelos seus pares. Os resultados identificaram uma elevada prevalência de consumo de substâncias psicoativas (20.1%, 22.2% e 60.0% dos/as estudantes era fumador, consumidor de drogas ilícitas e apresentava um consumo excessivo de álcool, respetivamente). A maioria dos/as estudantes inquiridos/as referiu ter amigos/as consumidores/as de tabaco (84.8%), de drogas ilícitas (52.3%) e de álcool (93.9%). O consumo de substâncias psicoativas associou-se positivamente com ao consumo de substâncias psicoativas pelos pares. Estes resultados têm implicações práticas na investigação e intervenção em educação para a saúde no Ensino Superior. Por um lado, mostra a importância das instituições de ensino superior monitorizarem regularmente os comportamentos não-saudáveis e, por outro lado, que os programas de intervenção deverão capacitar os estudantes na tomada de decisões conscientes e positivas, promovendo o desenvolvimento de competências de regulação das emoções e a participação ativa das redes sociais mais próximas.
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Kusumawaty I, Yunike, Jawiah, Rehana. Family resilience in caring for drug addiction. GACETA SANITARIA 2021; 35 Suppl 2:S491-S494. [PMID: 34929883 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaceta.2021.10.079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Teenagers are at high risk for drug addiction. Family resilience is important in preventing adolescent involvement in drug abuse. This qualitative study aims to explore the experience of family resilience based on the perspective of parents when their children are addicted to drugs. METHOD This qualitative study used a phenomenological method, involving eight participants based on a purposive sampling technique with inclusion criteria of mothers who have experience caring for their teenage children who have been addicted to drugs. Data qualitative was collected through in-depth interviews, field notes and observations. The data collection process was discontinued after reaching data saturation, namely after interviewing eight participants. The process of interpreting meaning is carried out to obtain the significance of the results of in-depth interviews accompanied by triangulation of methods and data using interpretive phenomenological analysis. Researchers strive to ensure the validity and reliability of the study. This research was conducted for six months in mid-2019. RESULT This study resulted in five themes that can be categorized into one supporting theme and four inhibiting themes. The supporting themes are acceptance of God's destiny, while the themes of limited financial conditions, lack of time together, the flexibility of a fragile family and harsh environment are categorized as inhibiting themes. CONCLUSION Mothers have an important role in optimizing family resilience while caring for and improving the quality of life of their children who have experienced drug addiction.
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- Ira Kusumawaty
- Mental Health Nursing Department, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Palembang, Indonesia.
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- Pediatric Nursing Department, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Palembang, Indonesia
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- Pediatric Nursing Department, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Palembang, Indonesia
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- Pediatric Nursing Department, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Palembang, Indonesia
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Khafagy M, Gomaa Z, Elwasify M. Substance use patterns among university students in Egypt. MIDDLE EAST CURRENT PSYCHIATRY 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s43045-021-00140-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
In the past few years, there has been an expanding global interest in the problem of substance use. A variety of studies conducted within the past decade have investigated the prevalence of substance use among university students. The study aimed to detect the prevalence and associates of substance use among Egyptian students at Mansoura University. This cross-sectional, questionnaire-based, observational study was conducted during the period from February to July 2019 on 1138 university students at Mansoura University in Egypt. The university students were randomly divided into three classes (medical, practical, and theoretical). The data were assembled using questionnaires of sociodemographic, clinical attributes, and drug use disorders identification test (DUDIT).
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Lifetime substance use among students was 6.5%. Of the users, 18 (24.3%) used cannabis, 14 (18.9%) used tramadol, 10 (13.5%) used alcohol, 5 (6.8%) used benzodiazepines, and 1 (1.4%) used heroin. Only 35.1% used polysubstance, of those, 10 (13.5%), 12 (16.2%), 3 (4.1%), and 1 (1.4%) used cannabis and tramadol; cannabis and alcohol; cannabis and inhalant; and cannabis, alcohol, and tramadol respectively. There was a substantial association between substance use and male sex, age above 20 years, smoking, and living in urban areas. In the group that used substances, 50 (4.4%) suffered substance-related problems and 6 (0.5%) encountered dependency.
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In total, using the mono substance is more than using poly substances in which cannabis, tramadol, and alcohol were the most often utilized substances. The highest percentage of drug-related problems was among medical students while dependence was highest among practical students. These results should be considered in future substance preventive programs.
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Ponce-Blandón JA, Martínez-Montilla JM, Pabón-Carrasco M, Martos-García R, Castro-Méndez A, Romero-Castillo R. International Multicenter Study on Drug Consumption in Nursing Students. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18189526. [PMID: 34574451 PMCID: PMC8466226 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18189526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Background: The prevalence of illicit drug use among young people is high, with many being highly vulnerable to substance abuse. The nursing profession is not immune to the impacts of substance misuse. Knowing the current levels of consumption of illicit drugs in nursing students will allow for the introduction of preventive actions. Methods: Multi-center, descriptive, and cross-sectional study involving nursing schools from four different countries (Spain, Belgium, France, and Brazil). A total of seven centers participated. An adapted version of the Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) was used as a tool, which selected only the module on illicit drugs. Standard logistic regression analysis was performed. Results: A total of 496 nursing students participated in the study. Illicit drug shows positive representation among nursing students. A significant difference was observed between the gender and the age of first drug use, illicit drug consumption, cannabis use, and cocaine use ever in life, with higher use of illicit drugs by male, although at later ages than girls. The bivariate analysis, gender, problems as result of drugs, and nationality were significantly associated with the consumption of illicit drugs, cannabis, cocaine, and ecstasy ever in life. Conclusions: High rates of illicit drug use were found among nursing students, as well as factors that can influence consumption such as nationality or gender. These results can serve as a basis for the development of educational and policy interventions within nursing schools that are based on evidence, with significant implications for nurse educators, academic administrators, and practice.
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- José Antonio Ponce-Blandón
- Spanish Red Cross Nursing School, University of Seville, Avda. de la Cruz Roja, nº 1 Dpdo., 41009 Seville, Spain; (J.A.P.-B.); (M.P.-C.); (R.M.-G.); (R.R.-C.)
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- Spanish Red Cross Nursing School, University of Seville, Avda. de la Cruz Roja, nº 1 Dpdo., 41009 Seville, Spain; (J.A.P.-B.); (M.P.-C.); (R.M.-G.); (R.R.-C.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-954350997
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- Spanish Red Cross Nursing School, University of Seville, Avda. de la Cruz Roja, nº 1 Dpdo., 41009 Seville, Spain; (J.A.P.-B.); (M.P.-C.); (R.M.-G.); (R.R.-C.)
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- Spanish Red Cross Nursing School, University of Seville, Avda. de la Cruz Roja, nº 1 Dpdo., 41009 Seville, Spain; (J.A.P.-B.); (M.P.-C.); (R.M.-G.); (R.R.-C.)
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- Department of Podiatry, School of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain;
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- Spanish Red Cross Nursing School, University of Seville, Avda. de la Cruz Roja, nº 1 Dpdo., 41009 Seville, Spain; (J.A.P.-B.); (M.P.-C.); (R.M.-G.); (R.R.-C.)
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Family Climate and Intention to Use Cannabis as Predictors of Cannabis Use and Cannabis-Related Problems among Young University Students. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18179308. [PMID: 34501895 PMCID: PMC8431495 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18179308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Determining the predictive variables associated with cannabis use and cannabis-related problems can ease the identification of young cannabis consumers who can benefit from prevention interventions. This study aimed: (1) to describe, among university students, the cannabis use and cannabis-use problems, intention to use cannabis and family climate based on the gender and the people the student lives with; (2) to explore whether the family climate and intention to use cannabis are predictors of cannabis use and cannabis-related problems. The sample was composed of 339 Spanish undergraduates (51.9% females) in a 17-to-25 age range (19.67 ± 1.53). The variables were assessed through a battery based on the ESPAD survey, cannabis abuse screening test, cannabis use intention questionnaire and family climate scale. More men than women had used cannabis in the precedent year and showed greater intention to use cannabis, whereas more women than men showed greater self-efficacy in not using cannabis. The family climate did not predict cannabis use and cannabis-related problems. However, subjective norms and self-efficacy were key predictors of cannabis use and cannabis-use problems, respectively. Different factors seemed to predict the use cannabis in the past year versus cannabis-related problems, and these differences may help inform the development and delivery of preventative efforts.
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Mekonnen GB, Debeb SG, Getaw NS, Kifle ZD. Self-Reported Sedative Drug Use Among Students Attending at University of Gondar, Gondar, Northwest, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Subst Abuse Rehabil 2021; 12:49-57. [PMID: 34429683 PMCID: PMC8378893 DOI: 10.2147/sar.s324098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Medical students experience significant psychological stress and are therefore at higher risk of using sedatives. There are currently no studies describing the prevalence of sedative drug use among medical students in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of self-reported sedative drug use among medical students attending the College of Medicine and Health Science (CMHS) students at the University of Gondar (UoG). Material and Methods A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted from May to July 2018 in CMHS at UoG. Data were collected using a pre-tested self-administered standard questionnaire. Data were collected, entered into a computer using Epi Info 7 software, and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Frequency, mean, and standard deviation were used to describe descriptive statistics, and binary and multiple logistic regression analyses were used to assess the association between different variables and sedative drug use; P <0.05 was used to declare association. Results Of the 422 students who returned questionnaires, 26 (6.2%) participants were reported sedative drug use at some time since enrollment. Of these, 61.54% participants used antihistamine drugs. Smoking status (AOR (95% CI), 0.046 (0.009–0.241) P = 0.0001), stimulant use (AOR (95% CI), 0.220 (0.062–0.780) P = 0.019), sleeping hour (AOR (95% CI), 9.931 (4.155–14.785) P = 0.001) and sleep disorder (AOR (95% CI), 0.149 (0.033–0.680) P = 0.014) were significantly associated with sedative drug use. Conclusion Self-reported sedative drug use among medical students at the University of Gondar is relatively low, and antihistamines are the most commonly used drugs. Smoking, stimulant use, sleeping hour, and the presence of sleep disorders were associated with sedative drug use.
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- Gashaw Binega Mekonnen
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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BACKGROUND Cultivating healthy lifestyle beliefs (HLBs) can result in positive health outcomes for students during their nursing program. PURPOSE The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of short wellness interventions (microlearning) in nursing courses on reducing stress and anxiety and enhancing HLB. METHODS Microlearning wellness interventions were offered to graduate and undergraduate nursing students in this cluster randomized intervention study. The Perceived Stress Scale 4, Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7, and Healthy Lifestyle Beliefs Scales were administered. Student perceptions were evaluated using a short answer narrative. RESULTS The intervention group reported higher HLB (P = .15), lower anxiety (P = .06), and lower stress (P = .06) compared with the control group after adjusting for baseline differences. Student comments were favorable and included enjoying the activities, weight loss success, and mindfulness strategies. CONCLUSIONS Incorporating wellness interventions into nursing curricula demonstrates a positive trend toward reducing anxiety and stress and improving HLB.
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Villanueva VJ, Herrera-Gutiérrez E, Redondo-Martín S, Isorna M, Lozano-Polo A. Proyecto piloto de promoción de la salud en consumo dual de cannabis y tabaco en universitarios: ÉVICT-Universidad. Glob Health Promot 2021. [PMID: 34015999 DOI: 10.1177/17579759211007454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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INTRODUCCIÓN La universidad es el lugar de formación de los futuros profesionales de los ámbitos educativo, sanitario y social. La implementación de programas de formación, prevención de adicciones y promoción de la salud con universitarios provoca un doble impacto, sobre el propio individuo y, dado su papel mediador, sobre la comunidad universitaria en general. El objetivo del trabajo es, partiendo de un proyecto piloto de investigación-acción, establecer un marco de promoción de la salud en contraposición al consumo dual de cannabis y tabaco en el contexto universitario, involucrando a la comunidad universitaria como agente de cambio. METODOLOGÍA Estudio descriptivo de la implementación, cobertura y resultados preliminares del Proyecto piloto ÉVICT-Universidad. RESULTADOS Entre el 2018 y el 2020 se implementó el Proyecto ÉVICT-Universidad en 11 universidades. Se formó a estudiantes universitarios como mediadores y se realizaron actividades comunitarias de sensibilización e información orientadas a la promoción de la salud y la prevención del uso de cannabis y tabaco, con especial foco en el consumo dual de estas sustancias, alcanzando a un total de 1471 beneficiarios en los tres años de implementación. CONCLUSIONES La experiencia piloto permite detectar fortalezas, aspectos de mejora y resultados prometedores sobre el nivel de conocimientos, contribuyendo a la adopción de estilos de vida saludables en el ámbito universitario. En especial, se destaca la contribución a la formación como agentes promotores de salud de estudiantes y, por tanto, el empoderamiento en salud desde la propia comunidad universitaria.
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- Víctor J Villanueva
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Internacional de Valencia, Valencia, España.,Proyecto ÉVICT, Comité Nacional para la Prevención del Tabaquismo, Madrid, España
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- Proyecto ÉVICT, Comité Nacional para la Prevención del Tabaquismo, Madrid, España.,Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Murcia, Murcia, España
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- Proyecto ÉVICT, Comité Nacional para la Prevención del Tabaquismo, Madrid, España.,Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, España
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- Proyecto ÉVICT, Comité Nacional para la Prevención del Tabaquismo, Madrid, España.,Facultad de Educación y Trabajo Social, Universidad de Vigo, Orense, España
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- Proyecto ÉVICT, Comité Nacional para la Prevención del Tabaquismo, Madrid, España.,Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Murcia, Murcia, España
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Sasmaz T, Çobaner AA, Ozcanraslan F, Koç M, Bahar E, Acar Ş, Buğdaycı Yalçın BN, Akıcı D, Öztosun E. The investigation of drug or stimulant usage prevalence and related factors among university students in Mersin in Turkey. JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2021.1916845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Tayyar Sasmaz
- Department of Public Health, Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Journalism, Mersin University Faculty of Communication, Mersin, Turkey
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- Nursing and Health Services Department, Toros University, Mersin, Turkey
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- Faculty of Science and Arts, Çağ University, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Office Management and Executive Assistance, Tarsus University, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Mersin, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey
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Bermúdez-Tamayo C, Hernández MN, Alguacil J, Briones-Vozmediano E, Cantarero D, Portiño MC, Casino G, Santillán-García A, Calvente MDMG, Zapata LIG, Epstein D, Hernán M, García LP, Cantero MTR, Segura A, Zunzunegui MV, Juárez L, Miranda JJ, Mar J, Peiró R, Amez JG, Álvarez-Dardet C. Gaceta Sanitaria en 2019. Trabajando para mejorar la eficiencia en la publicación científica. GACETA SANITARIA 2021; 34:101-104. [PMID: 32151337 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaceta.2020.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Clara Bermúdez-Tamayo
- Comité Editorial de Gaceta Sanitaria; Escuela Andaluza de Salud Pública, Granada, España; CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), España.
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- Comité Editorial de Gaceta Sanitaria; Departamento de Métodos Cuantitativos, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, España
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- Comité Editorial de Gaceta Sanitaria; Departamento de Sociología, Trabajo Social y Salud Pública, Universidad de Huelva, Huelva, España
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- Comité Editorial de Gaceta Sanitaria; Facultad de Enfermería y Fisioterapia, Universidad de Lleida, Lleida, España
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- Comité Editorial de Gaceta Sanitaria; Departamento de Economía, Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, España
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- Comité Editorial de Gaceta Sanitaria; Departamento de Obstetricia y Puericultura, Universidad de Concepción, Chile
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- Comité Editorial de Gaceta Sanitaria; Departamento de Comunicación, Universidad Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, España
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- Comité Editorial de Gaceta Sanitaria; Escuela de Nutrición y Dietética, Universidad de Antioquia, Colombia
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- Comité Editorial de Gaceta Sanitaria; Departamento de Economía Aplicada, Universidad de Granada, Granada, España
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- Comité Editorial de Gaceta Sanitaria; Escuela Andaluza de Salud Pública, Granada, España; CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), España
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- Comité Editorial de Gaceta Sanitaria; Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada, Brasil
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- Comité Editorial de Gaceta Sanitaria; CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), España; Grupo de Investigación en Salud Pública, Universidad de Alicante, Alicante, España
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- Comité Editorial de Gaceta Sanitaria; Departamento de Ciencias Experimentales y de la Salud, Universidad Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, España
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- Comité Editorial de Gaceta Sanitaria; Departement de Médecine Sociale et Préventive, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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- Comité Editorial de Gaceta Sanitaria; Universidad del Valle de México, Ciudad de México, México
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- Comité Editorial de Gaceta Sanitaria; Departamento de Medicina, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Perú
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- Comité Editorial de Gaceta Sanitaria; Vocal SESPAS de Gaceta Sanitaria; Hospital Alto Deba, Arrasate (Gipuzkoa), España
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- Comité Editorial de Gaceta Sanitaria; CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), España; Coordinadora del Consejo Asesor de Gaceta Sanitaria; Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunitat Valenciana FISABIO-Salud Pública, Valencia, España
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- Comité Editorial de Gaceta Sanitaria; Departamento de Ciencias Jurídicas Básicas, Universidad de Oviedo, Oviedo, España
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- Comité Editorial de Gaceta Sanitaria; CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), España; Grupo de Investigación en Salud Pública, Universidad de Alicante, Alicante, España
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Alves R, Precioso J, Becoña E. llicit Drug Use among College Students: The Importance of Knowledge about Drugs, Live at Home and Peer Influence. J Psychoactive Drugs 2020; 53:329-338. [PMID: 33382024 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2020.1865592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The problem of consumption of illicit psychoactive substances by students in higher education is not new, since it is in this age group that the highest prevalence of consumption of these substances continues to occur. This study aimed to describe the prevalence of illicit drug use among university students and to analyze the predictive factors and patterns of illicit drug use among university students in Portugal. A cross-sectional design and a stratified random sampling method were used (n = 840). A validated self-administered questionnaire was used, consisting of socio-demographic characteristics, information about the patterns of illicit drugs consumption, and knowledge and attitudes toward illicit drugs use. The prevalence of illicit drugs consumption was 22.2%, while overall students had a low level of knowledge and moderate scores when it came to the attitudes toward drug use. Being male, having changed residence after entering higher education, having friends who use illicit drugs and possessing knowledge on drugs increased the likelihood of consuming illicit drugs. The results of the study could help develop strategies to reduce use of illicit drugs in academic settings, giving special attention to the influence of peers and students who changed their residence after entering higher education.
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- Regina Alves
- CIEC - Research Centre Child Studies, Institute of Education - University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- CIEC - Research Centre Child Studies, Institute of Education - University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Ramón-Arbués E, Gea-Caballero V, Granada-López JM, Juárez-Vela R, Pellicer-García B, Antón-Solanas I. The Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety and Stress and Their Associated Factors in College Students. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E7001. [PMID: 32987932 PMCID: PMC7579351 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17197001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 149] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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AIM To estimate the prevalence of symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress and associated factors in a population of college students. METHOD Cross-sectional study of psychological distress measured through the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) in a sample of 1074 college students. RESULTS We found a moderate prevalence of depression (18.4%), anxiety (23.6%) and stress (34.5%) symptoms in our study population. Being <21, having problematic Internet use behavior, smoking, presenting insomnia and having a low self-esteem were independently associated with symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. Being a woman, living with their family, having a stable partner, consuming alcohol frequently and having poor nutritional habits were significantly associated with symptoms of stress; lacking a stable partner was significantly associated with depressive symptoms; and frequent consumption of alcohol was significantly associated with symptoms of anxiety. CONCLUSION We found a moderate prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms in our population. Interventions aimed at promoting mental health among college students should be implemented.
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- Enrique Ramón-Arbués
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Campus Universitario Villanueva de Gállego, Universidad San Jorge, 50830 Villanueva de Gállego, Zaragoza, Spain;
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- Nursing School La Fe, Adscript Center of University of Valencia, 46026 Valencia, Spain
- Research Group GREIACC, Health Research Institute La Fe, 46026 Valencia, Spain
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, La Rioja University, 26006 Logroño, Spain;
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- Servicio Aragonés de Salud, Sector Alcañiz Atención Primaria, Centro de Salud Andorra Calle Huesca, 44500 Andorra, Spain;
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- Department of Physiatry and Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain;
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Delgado-Lobete L, Montes-Montes R, Vila-Paz A, Cruz-Valiño JM, Gándara-Gafo B, Talavera-Valverde MÁ, Santos-del-Riego S. Individual and Environmental Factors Associated with Tobacco Smoking, Alcohol Abuse and Illegal Drug Consumption in University Students: A Mediating Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E3019. [PMID: 32349213 PMCID: PMC7246518 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17093019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Substance abuse is a major and prevalent public health concern among university students. Tobacco smoking, risky alcohol behavior, and illegal drug consumption may lead to health problems and behavioral and academic issues. Several individual and environmental factors associate with substance abuse in this population, and the mediating effect of alcohol abuse in the relationship between tobacco smoking and drug consumption is yet to be explored. The purposes of this study were to evaluate the association of individual and environmental factors and substance use, and to analyze the relationship between tobacco smoking, alcohol abuse, and drug consumption, considering alcohol abuse as a possible mediator. A total of 550 Spanish undergraduate and postgraduate students completed several questionnaires regarding their smoking status, alcohol use, and drug consumption during the last six months. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to explore associations between factors. Direct, indirect and mediating effects were tested using a partial least squares approach (PLS-SEM). The results indicated that substance abuse is associated with being male, living with other students, and combined substance consumption. PLS-SEM showed a significant effect of tobacco smoking and alcohol abuse on drug consumption. Alcohol abuse plays a mediating role in the relationship between tobacco smoking and drug use.
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- Laura Delgado-Lobete
- Health Integration and Promotion Research Unit (INTEGRA SAÚDE), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of A Coruña, 15006 A Coruña, Spain
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- TALIONIS Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of A Coruña, 15008 A Coruña, Spain
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- Health Integration and Promotion Research Unit (INTEGRA SAÚDE), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of A Coruña, 15006 A Coruña, Spain
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- Health Integration and Promotion Research Unit (INTEGRA SAÚDE), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of A Coruña, 15006 A Coruña, Spain
- Institute for Oral Implantology and Rehabilitation of A Coruña (Instituto Coruñés de Implantología y Rehabilitación Oral-ICIRO), 15007 A Coruña, Spain
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- Health Integration and Promotion Research Unit (INTEGRA SAÚDE), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of A Coruña, 15006 A Coruña, Spain
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- Health Integration and Promotion Research Unit (INTEGRA SAÚDE), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of A Coruña, 15006 A Coruña, Spain
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- Health Integration and Promotion Research Unit (INTEGRA SAÚDE), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of A Coruña, 15006 A Coruña, Spain
- UDC Saudable, Health Promotion Department of University of A Coruña, 15011 A Coruña, Spain
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Time Trends in the Co-use of Cannabis and the Misuse of Tranquilizers, Sedatives and Sleeping Pills among Young Adults in Spain between 2009 and 2015. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16183423. [PMID: 31540173 PMCID: PMC6765996 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16183423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Revised: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 09/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The aims of this study were: (a) to estimate time trends in the prevalence of the co-use of cannabis and other cannabis-based products (CBP) with the misuse of tranquilizers, sedatives, and sleeping pills (TSSp) between 2009 and 2015; and (b) to identify the factors associated with the probability of the co-use of CBP with TSSp misuse during this period among Spanish younger adults (15–34 years old). We analyzed data collected from the Spanish National Surveys on Alcohol and Other Drugs (EDADES) in 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2015. CBP co-use with TSSp misuse were the dependent variables. We also analyzed sociodemographic features, self-perceived health status, lifestyle habits, perceived health risk of consumption, and perceived availability of substance using logistic regression models. The prevalence of CBP co-use with TSSp misuse has decreased in Spain. The factors associated with co-use were a lack of education (OR 2.34), alcohol (OR 7.2), tobacco (OR 6.3) and other illicit psychoactive drug (OR 6.5) consumption, perceived non-health risk for the consumption of CBP and TSSp (OR 3.27), and perceived availability of CBP (OR 2.96). Our study identified several factors that appear to affect CBP and TSSp co-use in younger adults, with potential implications for healthcare providers.
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Yubero S, Navarro R, Larrañaga E, Esteban M, Gutiérrez J, Elche M. Health Contributing Factors in Higher Education Students: The Importance of Family and Friends. Healthcare (Basel) 2018; 6:healthcare6040147. [PMID: 30558151 PMCID: PMC6315565 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare6040147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2018] [Revised: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 12/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to determine well-being and its relationship to social support from friends and family communication in university students. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1679 university students aged 18–25 years from four universities in Spain. Logistical regression models were tested (p < 0.05). The students in the last year of university reported higher well-being scores in comparison with students in the previous years. Well-being was inversely related to family communication problems. Family communication and social support from friends were the factors that associated the most with better well-being. All the regression models were statistically significant and explained from 16% of the well-being in Year 4 students until 34% of the well-being in Year 1 students. Our findings could be useful for developing interventions to promote health in order to improve college students’ well-being. It is important for strategies to be developed in mental and family health areas.
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- Santiago Yubero
- Department of Psychology, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 16071 Cuenca, Spain.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 16071 Cuenca, Spain.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 16071 Cuenca, Spain.
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- Department of Education and Social Psychology, Pablo de Olavide University, 41013 Sevilla, Spain.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 16071 Cuenca, Spain.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 16071 Cuenca, Spain.
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