Antidepressants: Knowledge and Use Among Nursing Students

作者:Istilli Plinio Tadeu; Miasso Adriana Inocenti; Padovan Claudia Maria; Crippa Jose Alexandre; Tirapelli Carlos Renato*
来源:Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem, 2010, 18(3): 421-428.
DOI:10.1590/S0104-11692010000300018

摘要

This study examined the knowledge of nursing students in regard to using antidepressant medication and proposes actions such that nurses contribute to a safe and effective antidepressant therapy. This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted in a public nursing school in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, between March and November 2008. Fifty-two (19%) out of the 273 participants were using or had used antidepressants. Instruction concerning the use of antidepressants was provided by physicians. Even after receiving instruction concerning the antidepressant treatment before its administration, the majority of users (chi(2)(1)=0.07, p> 0.05) still had doubts about its use. Fluoxetine was the most prevalent antidepressant. Actions to improve knowledge concerning the use of antidepressant medications, their side and therapeutic effects, seem to be necessary and relevant.

  • 出版日期2010-6