Depressive symptoms and drug use among nursing staff professionals

• Main Authors: Marcelle Aparecida de Barros Junqueira, Manoel Antônio dos Santos, Lúcio Borges de Araújo, Maria Cristina de Moura Ferreira, Carla Denari Giuliani, Sandra Cristina Pillon
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro 2018-08-01
• Series: Escola Anna Nery
• Subjects: Nursing; Related Disorders Substance Use; Depression; Occupational Health
• Online Access: http://revodonto.bvsalud.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1414-81452018000400207&lng=en&tlng=en
• ISSN: 2177-9465

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.