Gonçalves JS, Oliveira JLD, Almeida JCPD, Morero JAP, Pegoraro NPJ, Zanetti MOB, Souza JD. Effect of an Online Intervention on Nursing Students' Alcohol Consumption and Social Support.
J Addict Nurs 2024;
35:51-58. [PMID:
38829994 DOI:
10.1097/jan.0000000000000576]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
This research aimed to evaluate the impact of custom-developed software on nursing students' alcohol consumption and perception of social support.
METHOD
A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 88 students in the early years of nursing courses at a Brazilian public university. The members of the intervention group (n = 40) participated in a lecture delivered by a nurse and used online software developed based on cognitive behavioral techniques and social skills training. The members of the control group (n = 48) participated only in the lecture. Data on alcohol consumption profiles and social support characteristics were collected. Descriptive statistics, an analysis of variance test, and the Dunnett's test were utilized for data analysis.
RESULTS
Alcohol consumption decreased in both groups without significant differences between them. However, in terms of frequency of use, binge drinking, and the number of drinks consumed, a significant decrease occurred among participants in the intervention group. Regarding social support, both groups showed an increase in satisfaction with support and a decrease in the number of supporters. This reduction was less pronounced in the intervention group than in the control group.
CONCLUSION
This investigation presents relevant results that suggest the potential of using online technologies as supplemental materials for promoting students' mental health.
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