Uso y actitudes relacionados a las drogas en las estudiantes de enfermería de la Universidad Mayor de San Andrés

Abstract

This study presents the results of a research that examined the use and attitudes about alcohol, tobacco, coca leaves, tranquilizers and amphetamines among nursing students at the Universidad Mayor de San Andrés who had not used these substances over the last 12 months. Data were collected in August 2002 by means of a self-administered and distributed questionnaire, which guaranteed anonymity. The following results were obtained: Attitudes related to drugs approve of coca leaf and tranquilizer use and disapprove of cocaine. Personal use of drugs during the last 12 months corresponds to: daily use of coca leaves, alcohol less than once per week and tobacco every day. The main reason for using these drugs is related to religious practice; the students' first contact with drugs occurs through family members and (girl or boy) friends.