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Edson Arantes Faria Filho1, Pollyanna Siqueira Queiros2, Marcelo Medeiros2
1Núcleo de Estudo em Saúde Coletiva, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, BR.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|August 28, 2015
Summary
Adolescent students perceive drug use as linked to crime and identify key risk factors like easy access and peer influence. Educational interventions within schools and communities are needed to reduce adolescent vulnerability to drug abuse.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Psychology
- Sociology of Substance Abuse
Background:
- Adolescent substance abuse remains a significant public health concern.
- Understanding student perceptions is crucial for effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze adolescent public school students' perceptions of drugs and drug use.
- To identify factors contributing to adolescent drug abuse.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research design utilizing focus groups.
- Involved 16 adolescent students from public schools.
- Content analysis of transcribed discussions.
Main Results:
- Students associate drug use with delinquent and criminal behaviors.
- Identified contributing factors include easy access, peer/family use, idleness, and school dropout.
- Adolescence vulnerability is recognized as a factor in drug abuse.
Conclusions:
- Educational initiatives are necessary within adolescents' living contexts (school, community, family).
- Interventions should aim to support students and minimize their vulnerability to drug abuse.
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