Depressive symptoms and drug use among nursing staff professionals

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.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Junqueira,Marcelle Aparecida de Barros, Santos,Manoel Antônio dos, Araújo,Lúcio Borges de, Ferreira,Maria Cristina de Moura, Giuliani,Carla Denari, Pillon,Sandra Cristina
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro 2018
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1414-81452018000400207
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