EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF
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Abstract

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG STUDENTS OF BAYELSA STATE SCHOOL OF NURSING, TOMBIA

Fente A. E.*, Aduema W. and Bunu M. E.

ABSTRACT

This research study is focused on the factors responsible for substance abuse among student nurses: a case study of the Bayelsa State School of Nursing, Tombia. The aim of the study was to assess the factors responsible for substance abuse among student nurses, the knowledge of the student nurses on substance abuse and frequently abused substances and their determinants. A sample size of 58 students was randomly selected from the three classes of the above mentioned institution. A self-structured questionnaire was used to collate relevant data. Data collected were analysed using tables and percentages. The findings of this study showed that peer influence is a major factor influencing substance abuse among the students. This study also revealed that despite knowledge of the negative effects associated with substance abuse, students are still committed to substance use in the form of alcohol consumption, self-medicated practices and caffeinated beverages. Suggestions and recommendations were made based on the findings from this study.

Keywords: Student nurses, caffeinated beverages, alcohol, self –medication, Tombia.

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