Abstract

POSADA, Isabel Cristina; PUERTA-HENAO, Eneida; ALZATE, Eliana María  and  OQUENDO, Paola Andrea. Perception of University Community of Psychoactive Substance Abuse in the University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia. Rev. Cienc. Salud [online]. 2014, vol.12, n.3, pp.411-422. ISSN 1692-7273.  https://doi.org/dx.doi.org/10.12804/revsalud12.03.2014.09.

Objectives: To analyze the perception of the university community of the context and risk factors associated with psychoactive substance abuse. Material and Methods: A historical and hermeneutic approach with qualitative design, and grounded theory as research methodology. Data collection was carried out using semi-structured interviews.A theoretical, convenience sampling was carried out. 18 interviews with the university community and professionals of the Students Welfare Office conducted.Analysis was carried out using coding, categorization, and interpretation. Results: The University is recognized as an institution that offers high quality education and research where individuals develop their views of life, the city, and the university. It is also a place where psychoactive substance abuse is facilitated given its environment, the ideas and lifestyles of its people, the concept of being a university student, and the existence of drug sales. Conclusion: Substance abuse is therefore a phenomenon that should be approached first locally, and then at national and international levels.

Keywords : Psychoactive Substances; Risk Factors; University Students.

        · abstract in Spanish | Portuguese     · text in Spanish     · Spanish ( pdf )