Citation

Gil HL, Mello DF, Ferriani MG, Silva MA. Rev. Lat. Am. Enfermagem 2008; 16(Spec No): 551-557.

Affiliation

School of Nursing, Cayetano Heredia University, Peru. (hbolanos@upch.edu.pe)

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirao Preto, Universidade de Sao Paulo)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

18709274

Abstract

The consumption of drugs has increased worldwide and has become a public health problem, affecting particularly adolescents. This study aimed to identify the opinions of adolescent students on the use of drugs and drug users, in a school in Lima, Peru. It is a descriptive and cross-sectional study with a questionnaire self-applied to 386 students. Data collected comprised students' personal data, their perception on the risk of drugs consumption, motivations, information on preventive interventions, drugs availability, opinion regarding drug users and their family, and social acceptance. Male gender was predominant. Most of the participants were unfavorable regarding risk perception and consumption motives, though, they were favorable towards information. We have a relevant role in explaining behaviors and also in implementing appropriate and efficient preventive and treatment programs.

Language: en