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[Alcohol consumption and stress in second year nursing students]
Elena Tam Phun1, Claudia Benedita dos Santos
1Facultad de Enfermería, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru. etam@upch.edu.pe
Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|August 10, 2010
Summary
This study found that academic overload is a significant stressor for nursing students in Peru. Many students consume alcohol and engage in excessive behaviors, impacting their well-being.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Public Health
- Psychology
Context:
- Investigated nursing students in Lima, Peru.
- Descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted in 2005.
- Utilized Academic Stress Inventory and AUDIT questionnaires.
Purpose:
- To identify alcohol consumption patterns.
- To assess academic stress levels in nursing students.
- To explore the relationship between stress and alcohol use.
Summary:
- Academic overload was the most prevalent stressor.
- Over half of students consumed alcohol monthly, with significant daily consumption.
- 11% failed obligations; one-third reported excessive behaviors (smoking, drinking, eating).
- Stress responses included worry, particularly related to time management.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for targeted interventions for student well-being.
- Informs university support systems for managing academic stress.
- Provides data on health behaviors among future healthcare professionals.
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