Drug use influence on mindfulness among nursing students
Maycon Rogério Seleghim1, Edilaine Cristina da Silva Gherardi-Donato1
1Universidade de São Paulo. Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|January 30, 2020
Summary
This study found a link between recent drug use and non-reactivity to internal experiences in nursing students. However, this association requires further consideration within the broader context of mindfulness.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Mental Health
- Substance Use Research
Background:
- Mindfulness is increasingly recognized for its role in mental well-being.
- Substance use among students, particularly in healthcare fields, is a significant concern.
- Understanding the interplay between mindfulness and substance use is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between drug use and the facets of mindfulness.
- To examine this association in a specific population: students in technical nursing education.
Main Methods:
- A correlational study was conducted with 135 nursing students.
- Participants completed the ASSIST questionnaire for drug use and the Five-facet Mindfulness Questionnaire.
- Data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics.
Main Results:
- Alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis were the most frequently used drugs.
- A statistically significant positive association was observed between recent drug use and the "non-reactivity to internal experience" facet of mindfulness (p=0.004).
- Mindfulness scores ranged from 49 to 171.
Conclusions:
- The observed association between drug use and non-reactivity to internal experience warrants careful interpretation.
- This specific mindfulness facet, in isolation, does not indicate a positive outcome when linked to substance use.
- Further research is needed to understand the complex relationship between mindfulness dimensions and substance use disorders in nursing students.
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