Depressive symptoms and drug use among nursing staff professionals

• Main Authors: Marcelle Aparecida de Barros Junqueira (Author), Manoel Antônio dos Santos (Author), Lúcio Borges de Araújo (Author), Maria Cristina de Moura Ferreira (Author), Carla Denari Giuliani (Author), Sandra Cristina Pillon (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, 2018-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

Abstract Objectives: To evaluate possible relationships between drug abuse, symptoms suggestive of depression and gender in nursing team professionals. Method: A cross-sectional study conducted in a general hospital with 416 participants. Used questionnaire with sociodemographic information, ASSIST, AUDIT-C and PHQ-2 tests. Used Fisher's Exact Tests, Chi-Square Test, and Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis. Results: The female gender presented decreased odds ratios for alcohol consumption in the binge pattern and use of marijuana; and double odds ratios for feelings of lack of interest and pleasure. Symptoms suggestive of depression presented potential risks for the use of sedatives. Conclusion: Drug abuse and symptoms of depression are associated and manifest differently, according to gender among nursing staff professionals. Implications for practice: Social and gender roles influence the mental health conditions of these professionals.

Item Description

2177-9465
10.1590/2177-9465-ean-2018-0129