CHARACTERISTICS OF SIMULTANEOUS POLYDRUG USE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMS OF ONE UNIVERSITY, SANTIAGO - CHILE
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Cross sectional study whose objective was to establish the patterns of simultaneous poly-drug use among students in undergraduate medical and nursing careers, at a university in Santiago - Chile. A sample of 188 students was studied. Results: 42.3% of students refered simultaneous poly-drug use, average age of onset of 16 years; most common combinations were alcohol + tobacco + marijuana and tobacco + alcohol with prescription drugs. They learn about drug combinations through friends, consume in mixed groups outside the university (nightclubs) and do it to relax or enjoy the company of friends. It is essential to develop comprehensive strategies in order to improve the health of this population of youngsters, who will be responsible for the health of future generations.
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| Autor | Riquelme Hernandez, Giselle Simich, Laura Strike, Carol Brands, Bruna Girsbrecht, Norman Khenti, Akwatu |
| Título | CHARACTERISTICS OF SIMULTANEOUS POLYDRUG USE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMS OF ONE UNIVERSITY, SANTIAGO - CHILE |
| Revista | TEXTO & CONTEXTO ENFERMAGEM |
| ISSN | 0104-0707 |
| Volumen | 21 |
| Página inicio | 34 |
| Página final | 40 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2012 |
| Resumen | Cross sectional study whose objective was to establish the patterns of simultaneous poly-drug use among students in undergraduate medical and nursing careers, at a university in Santiago - Chile. A sample of 188 students was studied. Results: 42.3% of students refered simultaneous poly-drug use, average age of onset of 16 years; most common combinations were alcohol + tobacco + marijuana and tobacco + alcohol with prescription drugs. They learn about drug combinations through friends, consume in mixed groups outside the university (nightclubs) and do it to relax or enjoy the company of friends. It is essential to develop comprehensive strategies in order to improve the health of this population of youngsters, who will be responsible for the health of future generations. |
| Derechos | registro bibliográfico |
| Editorial | UNIV FEDERAL SANTA CATARINA |
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| Id de publicación en WoS | WOS:000315672900004 |
| Paginación | 7 páginas |
| Palabra clave | Students Street drugs Behavior addictive Substance-Related disorders Risk factors DRUG-USE ALCOHOL MODEL |
| Tema ODS | 03 Good Health and Well-being |
| Tema ODS español | 03 Salud y bienestar |
| Tipo de documento | artículo |