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A Phenomenological Study on Substance Use and Misuse Among Nursing Students
The Journal of Nursing Education
|November 1, 2021
Summary
Nursing students face mental health challenges, stressors, and stigma, impacting substance misuse. Nurse educators must address these factors to support student well-being and prevent drug misuse.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Substance Use Disorders
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Critical need to understand substance use trends among nursing students.
- Focus on identifying effective management and deterrence strategies for drug misuse.
- Exploration of prelicensure nursing students' lived experiences, attitudes, and perceptions regarding substance use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nursing students' experiences with substance use and misuse.
- To understand attitudes and perceptions related to drug misuse in nursing school.
- To investigate the management of substance use disorders within this population.
Main Methods:
- Phenomenological research design employed.
- Conducted 14 semistructured in-depth interviews.
- Qualitative data analysis to identify key themes.
Main Results:
- Identified six major themes: mental health issues, stressors, fears, stigma, help-seeking behaviors, and awareness.
- Mental health and stressors significantly influence substance use.
- Stigma and lack of awareness impact help-seeking behaviors.
Conclusions:
- Nursing students face complex challenges contributing to potential drug-seeking behaviors.
- Nurse educators must address identified factors influencing substance misuse.
- Findings support the need for targeted interventions and support systems for nursing students.
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