Abstract NS18: Prevalence and Predictors of Depression among Elderly Stroke Patients in Korea

Stroke ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeongha Sim ◽  
Cha-Nam Shin ◽  
Dongchoon Ahn
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Stroke Severity ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Predictors Of Depression

Background: Depression after stroke not only affects rehabilitation and recovery, but increases caregiver burden. With rapidly increasing aged population, stroke burden substantially increases in Korea, which makes depression after stroke an important concept to assess. Purpose: The purposes of this study were to (1) assess the prevalence of depression and (2) identify predictors of depression among elderly stroke patients in Korea. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted in a convenience sample of 233 hospitalized elderly patients with acute ischemic stroke using a self-administered survey. We assessed depression using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and collected demographic data and stroke severity (e.g., hemiparesis, dysphagia, cognitive impairment). Descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and logistic regression analyses were used for data analysis. Results: Of the total participants, 60.5% were men, 76.8% were aged ≥ 61 years, 70% were married, 80.3% lived with family, and 71.7% were depressed (HADS depression scale ≥ 8). Individuals who were women (χ 2 =10.32), lived alone (χ 2 =3.38), had symptoms of dysphagia (χ 2 =6.14), dysphasia (χ 2 =8.14), hemiparesis (χ 2 =5.61), cognitive impairment (χ 2 =4.86), or anxiety (χ 2 =54.53) were more likely to be depressed than those who were men, lived with family, had no symptoms of dysphagia, dysphasia, hemiparesis, cognitive impairment ( p < .05), or anxiety. The likelihood of being depressed was higher in individuals who had anxiety (OR=18.93, 95% CI=[6.88, 52.08]) or lived alone (OR=0.28, 95% CI=[0.06, 0.77]) than individuals who did not have anxiety or lived with family. Conclusions: In conclusion, the study findings suggest that clinicians who handle elderly stroke patients should pay attention to the individuals who have anxiety or live alone as the risk of depression after stroke seems to be higher in these groups. Further research focus should be given to (1) identifying underlying factors of anxiety, (2) developing preventive interventions for depression after stroke, including strategies to decrease anxiety and ensure social support, and (3) exploring the association of depression with other health outcomes, such as quality of life and mortality.

scholarly journals Hubungan Dukungan Keluarga dengan Tingkat Harga Diri pada Penderita Stroke di Rumah Sakit Umum Royal Prima Medan

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Yusmawarnita Zai ◽  
Kandrinus Bu’ulolo ◽  
Novy Fajariani ◽  
Yasozatulo Hulu ◽  
Ruslan Efendi Gulo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Relationship Of

Stroke is a condition where a part of the brain is suddenly disturbed which is caused by a lack of blood supply, which causes an inhibition of metabolic processes. As a result of a stroke affects the psychological function of the patient, so the patient feels his level of self-esteem decreases or is low. The role and support of families play an important role in the rehabilitation process to provide health services for stroke patients. The aim is to find out the relationship of family support with the level of self esteem (self-esteem) in stroke patients at the Royal Prima Medan Hospital in 2019. The design used a "cross sectional study" approach with a population of 2,690 people. Samples were stroke patients at RSU Royal Prima medan, as many as 25 respondents using accidental sampling techniques and questionnaires as research instruments. The test used is the chi-square test. The results of the study Based on the chi-square test found p value (<0.05) statistically shows that there is a relationship between family support and the level of self esteem (self-esteem) in stroke patients specifically there is a relationship between informational support (p-value = 0.009), assessment support (p-value = 0.003), Instrumental support is obtained (p-value = 0.009), Emotional support (p-value = 0.004) with the level of self esteem (self-esteem) in stroke patients. This research shows that good family support will positively impact the level of self esteem (self-esteem) in stroke patients.

scholarly journals Frequency of Depression in Burn Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Burn Patients ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Residential Status ◽  
Duration Of Illness ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Medical University

Background: Burns are physically, psychologically and economically challenging injuries and the factors leading to them are many and under studied. Different studies have associated burn injuries with psychiatric disorders from different parts of the world. Objective: To determine the frequency of depression among the burn patients. Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted at the Pak Italian Modern Burn Unit, Nishtar Medical University, Multan and the Department of Psychiatry, Nishtar Medical University, Multan. Non probability consecutive sampling technique was used to collect the data from study subjects, which consisted of 150 patients of burn. All patients were assessed by a single psychiatrist on Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale (HADS) scale for screening of depression. Chi square test was applied to determine association between the socio demographic factors of burn patients and depression. Results; Of these 150 study cases, 91 (60.7 %) were male patients while 59 (39.3 %) were female patients. Mean age of our study cases was 33.94 ± 8.88 years. The frequency of depression was noted as 88 (58.7%). Post stratification Pearson chi square test revealed significant associations between age (p=0.001), residential status (p=0.038), occupation (p= 0.000), etiology of burn (p=0.044) and duration of illness (p=0.000) with depression. Conclusion: A high frequency of depression was noted among burn patients in our study. Depression was significantly associated with age, residential status, occupation, duration of illness and etiology of the burn. Healthcare professionals treating such patients should anticipate depressive symptoms in these patients and treat them accordingly.

scholarly journals Study of perinatal outcome of foetuses with nuchal cord

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 3507
Author(s):  
Misbah M. Inamdar ◽  
Asmita N. Patil
Keyword(s):  
Perinatal Outcome ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Perinatal Outcomes ◽  
Common Finding ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nuchal Cord ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Meconium Staining

Background: Entanglement of the umbilical cord around the foetal neck (nuchal cord) is a common finding at delivery, but its clinical relevance is not entirely clear. Nuchal cords have generally been considered to be rather benign. However, the insufficiency in data regarding the role of nuchal cord in foetal morbidity and mortality is a source of anxiety and frustration to both parturient and healthcare professionals. Considering the above facts the present study was taken up to establish the incidence of nuchal cord at delivery in the existing setup.Methods: This was a cross sectional comparative study conducted over a period of one year from May 2013 to April 2014. A total of 362 women were selected for the study. These women were briefed about the nature of the study and a written informed consent was obtained. The demographic data and obstetrical history were documented on predesigned proforma. The data obtained was analysed using percentages and comparison done using chi-square test for discrete variables.Results: Incidence of Nuchal Cord was 17.7% among study cases. Based on this study gestational age may have an effect on the presence of nuchal cord (p<0.05). Out of 64 cases with nuchal cord’, 11.4% of cases had meconium stained liquor present. 9.8% of cases with nuchal cord had FHR irregularity, which was significantly less as compared to 20.0% of cases who did not show FHR irregularity. This was statistically significant. (p=0.032). 18.7% of mother who showed presence of nuchal cord had delivery by caesarean section. 22.7% of cases with nuchal cord had NICU admissions, which was insignificantly more as compared to 17.0% of cases who did not have NICU admissions.Conclusions: Intrapartum events such as meconium staining of liquor and foetal heart rate irregularities were more commonly associated with nuchal cord but it did not affect the perinatal outcome. However, the mode of delivery was independent of the presence of nuchal cord, thereby reducing the morbidity to the mother. Hence nuchal cord is not associated with adverse perinatal outcomes and the presence of a nuchal cord per se is not found to be an indication of operative delivery.

scholarly journals Hubungan antara Karakteristik Demografi dan Pengetahuan dengan Self Management Hipertensi Pada Masyarakat Suku Timor: Penelitian Cross sectional

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 245
Author(s):  
Siti Sakinah ◽  
Jacob M Ratu ◽  
Pius Weraman
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Self Management ◽  
P Value ◽  
Tribal Community ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

Introduction: Caring and treatment of hypertension is a long process that requires a strategy in managing the disease, one of which is self management. The purpose of This study was to determine the correlation between Demographic Characteristics and knowledge with Self Management of Hypertension in the Timor tribal community. Methods: This research was a descriptive analytic study with a coros sectional approach conducted on 70 the timor tribal community in the Province of East Nusa Tenggara. The study was conducted in February 2020. Demographic characteristics studied include gender, age, education level, employment and family income. Components of Self Management Hypertension measured include drug swallowing, diet and control of blood pressure. Demographic data, knowledge and Self Management of Hypertension were measured using a questionnaire and analyzed using chi square test using SPSS 21. Results: The demographic characteristics (age and education level) and knowledge correlated positively with self management of hypertension. Age with p value (0,001), while level of education and knowledge with p value (0,000). Conclusions and recommendations: increasing age reduces hypertension self management abilities, meanwhile higher education and good knowledge improve hypertension self management. The recommendations of this study are that early and ongoing education is needed to increase knowledge in the management of hypertension. Keywords: demographic characteristics; knowledge; self management; hypertension ABSTRAK Pendahuluan: Pengobatan dan perawatan hipertensi merupakan suatu proses panjang yang membutuhkan strategi dalam mengelola penyakit tersebut, salah satunya adalah menegemen diri (self management). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Hubungn antara Karakteristik Demografi dan pengetahuan dengan Self Management Hipertensi Pada Masyarakat Suku Timor. Metode: Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif analitik dengan pendekatan coros sectional yang dilakukan pada 70 masyarakat suku Timor di propinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Februari 2020. Karakteristik demografi yang diteliti antara lain Jenis Kelamin, Usia, Tingkat Pendidikan, Pekerjaan dan Penghasilan Keluarga. Komponen Self Management Hipertensi yang diukur yaitu tindakan menelan obat, diet dan kontrol tekanan darah. Data demografi, pengetahuan dan Self Management Hipertensi diukur dengan menggunakan kuesioner dan dianalisis dengan menggunkan chi square Test dengan bantuan SPSS 21. Hasil: Karakteristik demografi (usia dan tingkat pendidikan) dan pengetahuan berkolerasi positif dengan self management hipertensi . Usia dengan pvalue (0,001), sedangkan tingkat pendidikan dan pengetahuan dengan p value (0,000). Kesimpulan dan rekomendasi : semakin bertambah usia mengurangi kemampuan self management hipertensi, sementara itu pendidikan tinggi dan pengetahuan yang baik meningkatkan self management hipertensi. Rekomendasi penelitian ini adalah diperlukan edukasi sejak dini dan berkelanjutan untuk meningkatan pengetahuan dalam penatalaksanaan penyakit hipertensi. Kata kunci: karakteristik demografi; pengetahuan; self management; hipertensi

scholarly journals Prevalence of Social Phobia among School Going Adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Harikrishnan U ◽  
Ali Arif ◽  
Sobhana H
Keyword(s):  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Social Phobia ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Phobias ◽  
North East ◽  
The Social ◽  
Chi Square Test

Context: Little is known about the prevalence of social phobia among school going adolescents in North East states of India.  Despite the wide prevalence of social phobia, individuals with social phobia often do not seek treatment and this lead to impairment on daily activities. Aim: To assess prevalence of social phobia among school going adolescents. Methods and Material: The present study was a cross sectional descriptive study design. Schools were selected from urban areas of Sonitpur district, Assam. Socio demographic data sheet; The Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS) and The Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN) were administered to the participants. The statistical analysis was done using SPSS-16 statistical software using appropriate statistical test. Percentage, chi-square test and person correlation test was done. Results:  A total of 561 students participated in the study. In the study 14.6% of the participants had moderate level of social anxiety, 12.8% of the participants had marked social anxiety and 2.5% of the participants had severe social anxiety. Results from the present study showed that 38.3 % of the participants reported to have social phobia and 61.7 % of the participants were found to be below cut off score (normal).Further in the study no gender difference was found in social phobia. Conclusion: The study shows that there is a prevalence of social phobias among school adolescents in Tezpur, Assam. Therefore, early detection and adequate intervention is crucial to reduce overall burden and disability associated with psychiatric disorder in adolescent population.

scholarly journals Correlation Between Aphasia in Stroke Patients and Severe Depression of Family Members as Primary Caregivers.

Medicinus ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Pricilla Yani Gunawan ◽  
Kalista Ardelia Iswara
Keyword(s):  
Major Depression ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Taking Care

<p><strong>Background and Objective: </strong>Stroke is a disease with an increasing annual prevalence. One of the most frequent clinical manifestation seen in stroke patients is aphasia which greatly affects the patient’s ability to communicate. The burden and the pressure of taking care of the patient placed on the family members often results in psychological impacts such as depression.  We intend to know the association between aphasia in stroke patients with severe depression on family members. </p><p><strong>Methodology:</strong> This was a cross sectional study, using an unpaired categorical comparative analysis. Inclusion criteria were family members of patients with and without aphasia. Patients and caregivers who gave their consent verbally were guided to fill in the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale questionnaire. The association between aphasia status and the depression scale was analyzed using Chi-Square.</p><p><strong>Results:  </strong>Out of 54 respondents included in the study, there were 25 caregivers (46,3%) taking care stroke patients without aphasia, and 29 caregivers (53,7) taking care stroke patients with aphasia. As much as35 (64.8%) were categorized as normal- moderate level of depression and 19 (35.2%) categorized as major depression. From those with major depression, 14 (73.7%) were found in the aphasic group and 5 were in the non-aphasia group. Chi-Square analysis shows a significant correlation [P=0.03; OR=3.73 (1.1-12.7)] between aphasia in stroke patients and severe depression of the caregivers.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There is a significant association between aphasia in stroke patients and the incidence of severe depression on their caregivers.</p>

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN DISFAGIA DAN PENURUNAN KESADARAN TERHADAP PNEUMONIA ASPIRASI PADA PASIEN STROKE RS ATMA JAYA

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Nathaniel Budiarso ◽  
Linda Suryakusuma ◽  
Luse Luse ◽  
Vetinly Vetinly
Keyword(s):  
Aspiration Pneumonia ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Altered Level ◽  
Stroke Registry ◽  
Level Of Consciousness ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Life Habits ◽  
Risk Of Aspiration

   THE CORRELATION BETWEEN DISHAGIA AND ALTERED LEVEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS WITH ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA IN STROKE PATIENTS AT ATMA JAYA HOSPITALABSTRACTIntroduction: Approximately 40-96% of stroke patients will develop complications; the most frequent is pneumonia (33%). This is due to the underlying clinical manifestation of stroke such as dysphagia, immobilization, altered level of consciousness, and immune suppression which increases the risk of aspiration, therefore increases the risk for aspiration pneumonia. Early detection of aspiration pneumonia and its risk factors in stroke patients are essential, but the number of researches regarding this in Indonesia is still limited.Aims: To study the correlation between dysphagia and altered level of consciousness in stroke patients with aspiration pneumonia in Atma Jaya Hospital, Jakarta.Methods: This is a retrospective cohort research with a cross sectional approach towards 263 stroke patients in Atma Jaya Hospital, February 2016 until October 2017. Data was taken from the stroke registry and medical records, and analized with Chi-square test (α=0.05).Results: The incidence for aspiration pneumonia was 16% in the study population, most of which being male (57.8%), age <65 years old (79.5%), and length of education <9 years (71.5%). Age >65, dysphagia and altered level of consciousness were statistically significant with Odds ratio (OR) 2.26, 3.92, and 8.67, respectively.Discussion: Male, age <65 years old, and length of education <9 years were correlated with poor daily life habits which increases the risk of getting a stroke. Age >65 years old, dysphagia and altered level of consciousness can disturb the coordination and swallowing reflex which makes patients more vulnerable to aspiration and develop aspiration pneumonia.Keywords: Altered level of consciousness, aspiration pneumonia, dysphagia, strokeABSTRAKPendahuluan: Sebanyak 40-96% pasien stroke akan mengalami komplikasi, terutama pneumonia (33%). Hal ini dimungkinkan oleh adanya kecenderungan disfagia, imobilitas, penurunan kesadaran, dan supresi imunitas yang mempermudah terjadinya aspirasi hingga terjadi pneumonia aspirasi. Deteksi awal faktor risiko pneumonia aspirasi pada pasien stroke sangat penting, namun penelitiannya masih terbatas di Indonesia.Tujuan: Mengetahui hubungan antara disfagia dan penurunan kesadaran terhadap kejadian pneumonia aspirasi pada pasien stroke di RS Atma Jaya, Jakarta.Metode: Penelitian kohort retrospektif dengan pendekatan potong lintang terhadap 263 pasien stroke di RS Atma Jaya. Penelitian dilakukan mulai Februari 2016-Oktober 2017. Data diperoleh melalui data register stroke dan rekam medis. Analisis dilakukan menggunakan uji Chi-square dengan nilai α=0,05.Hasil: Insiden pneumonia aspirasi pada pasien stroke adalah 16%. Didapatkan mayoritas populasi laki-laki (57,8%) berusia <65 tahun (79,5%), dan berpendidikan <9 tahun (71,5%). Usia >65 tahun, disfagia, dan penurunan kesadaran memiliki hubungan yang bermakna secara statistik terhadap kejadian pneumonia aspirasi dengan rasio Odds (RO) 2,26, 3,92, dan 8,67 kali lipat.Diskusi: Laki-laki, usia <65 tahun, dan pendidikan <9 tahun berkaitan dengan pola kesehatan hidup buruk yang meningkatkan faktor risiko terjadinya stroke. Usia >65 tahun, disfagia, dan penurunan kesadaran dapat mengganggu koordinasi dan refleks menelan, sehingga pasien stroke lebih rentan terjadi aspirasi dan mengalami pneumonia aspirasi.Kata kunci:  Disfagia, penurunan kesadaran, pneumonia aspirasi, stroke

scholarly journals COMPARISON OF COGNITIVE FUNCTION BETWEEN FIRST ISCHEMIC STROKE AND RECURRENT ISCHEMIC STROKE PATIENTS

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
Fildza Intan Rizkia ◽  
Chandra Calista ◽  
Suryani Gunadharma ◽  
Asep Nugraha Hermawan ◽  
Lisda Amalia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Recurrent Stroke ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Stroke Group

Background: Cognitive impairment is a common condition that may affect up to 50% of stroke patients. Post stroke cognitive impairment is associated with reduced quality of life, which may increase the number of dependency. Recurrent stroke may happen in approximately 25% patients and they have higher rates of cognitive impairment. Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the comparison of cognitive function between first ischemic stroke and recurrent ischemic stroke patients in Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung. Methods: This study is a retrospective, cross-sectional study using the data recruited between the year 2012 - 2016 at the Department of Neurology at the Hasan Sadikin Hospital Bandung. The data collected in this study were demographic data, including age, level of education, and residence, and the clinical data as well. Cognitive function was assessed using Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). The comparison between the cognitive function between both groups were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. Results: There were 428 subjects eligible for this study, with 207 subjects categorized as first ischemic stroke group and 221 subjects categorized as recurrent ischemic stroke group. There was a statistically significant difference in MMSE scores between the first ischemic stroke patients (24.90 ± 4.64) and recurrent ischemic stroke patients (22.85 ± 4.64 ) with a p value of 0.002. Conclusion: Recurrent ischemic stroke patients had lower MMSE scores than the first ischemic stroke patients. Clinicians should be more aware in detecting early cognitive impairment in stroke patients and in preventing the incidence of recurrent stroke.

scholarly journals Prevalence of sleep – wake cycle disturbance among cancer patients of Bhaktapur cancer hospital, Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-13
Author(s):  
P Marita ◽  
R Acharya Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cancer Hospital ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Clinically Significant

 Cancer patients are at great risk for developing insomnia and disorders of the sleep-wake cycle. Insomnia is the most common sleep disturbance in this population and is most often secondary to physical and/or psychological factors related to cancer and/or cancer treatment. It is estimated that nearly 45% of cancer patients experience sleep disturbances; this is nearly three times the estimate of its occurrence in the general population. The purpose of the study is to determine the prevalence of sleep-wake cycle disturbance in patient receiving chemotherapy. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in 2013. A total of 205 respondents, visiting Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital and who met criteria were purposively sampled and interviewed face to face. Insomnia Severity Index Scale was used to grade insomnia. Descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage was used to describe demographic data. Chi-square test was done to find out the association between prevalence of sleep-wake cycle disturbance and selected variables. Among the total respondents (205), 70.7% had sleep-wake cycle disturbances. Majority (71.21%) of respondents had some form of clinically significant insomnia. The ages of the respondents ranged from 20 to 81 years with the mean age of 56.25 (SD ± 13.87). More than half i.e. 69.3% of the respondents were female. Patients being treated with Methotrexate were found to be more associated with the development of sleep-wake cycle disturbance. The significant association was found on drinking tea/coffee with the prevalence sleep-wake cycle disturbance. Sleep disorders are a common and often chronic problem for patients with cancer. Recently, such symptoms have attracted little attention. This might be the reasons for increased prevalence of sleep-wake cycle disturbance. It is recommended to take early and adequate intervention for the reduction of increased prevalence rate of sleep-wake cycle disturbance. 

scholarly journals THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE USE OF ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA AND COCAINE AND THE SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS OF RIBEIRÃO PRETO, BRAZIL

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (spe) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Carolina Guidorizzi Zanetti ◽  
Francisco Cumsille ◽  
Robert Mann
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Psychoactive Substances ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test

ABSTRACT Objective: to determine the prevalence of use in life and in the last three months of alcohol, marijuana and cocaine among university students from the social and health Sciences areas of Ribeirão Preto, Brazil and to evaluate the association between use in life and in the last three months of alcohol, marijuana and cocaine and the variables gender, area of the course, with whom the student lives, importance of religion, age and year of study. Method: a cross-sectional study, carried out with a convenience sample of 275 students from a public university in Ribeirão Preto-SP. For data collection, two instruments were used, containing sociodemographic, training and psychoactive substances. For the analysis, the following tests were used: Fisher's exact test, Chi-square test of Person and Mann-Whitney test. Results: As for sociodemographic factors, there was a significant association between the gender of the participants among the use of marijuana and cocaine in life (p=0.024 and p=0.005, respectively) and the last three months (p=0.013 and p=0.009, respectively), among the importance of religion and the lifetime use of alcohol, marijuana and cocaine (p <0.001, p <0.001 and p = 0.024, respectively) and the use of only marijuana in the last three months (p <0.001) and among the use of marijuana in the last three months and the year of graduation (p=0.003). Regarding age, the results showed a significant difference only between the groups that reported not to use alcohol in life (p=0.037). Conclusion: the investigated university students presented a prevalence of use in their lifetime and in the last three months of marijuana and cocaine greater among men, but not for alcohol. The importance of religion was negatively associated with the use of investigated drugs. The results can provide important subsidies for the structuring of preventive measures for abuse of psychoactive substances between university students and the need for new investigations that cover the subject.

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