A comparison of alcohol and drug use among dental undergraduates and a group of non-medical, professional undergraduates

Barber, M W; Fairclough, Angela L.

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4814203

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“…The least reported coping strategy was substance use, a maladaptive strategy, which is consistent with reports reflecting a reduction in smoking and drinking behaviours among dental students [20–22]. However, it has been reported that alcohol consumption remains a concern amongst Australian dentists [23].…”

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Coping strategies and the Salutogenic Model in future oral health professionals

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BackgroundAttention to the role of context in shaping individuals’ coping strategies is necessary. This study used the Salutogenic Model (SM) as a framework to identify the coping strategies of oral health profession students from three countries.MethodsStudents from Australia, New Zealand and Chile were invited to participate in this cross-sectional study, and were given a questionnaire including socio-demographics, the Perceived Stress Scale, The SOC-13 and the Brief COPE. Descriptive analysis, correlation analysis and profile analysis were computed using SPSS v 20.0.ResultsEight-hundred and ninety-seven valid questionnaires were returned, achieving a 44 % response rate. The coping dimension that the participants most commonly reported using was “Active Coping” with a mean value of 5.9 ± 1.5. Chilean respondents reported higher stress levels (19.8 vs. 17.7) and a lower Sense of Coherence (55.6 vs. 58.0) compared to Australian/New Zealand participants (p < 0.001). The SOC was positively correlated with active coping (p < 0.01) and positive reframing (p < 0.01). Profile analysis showed that when the differences in responses by sex were accounted for, there was no significant effect by country on the coping strategies used (p < 0.32).ConclusionThis initial investigation provides insights into the students’ coping strategies and the validity of the SM. Students reporting high SOC scores where those who demonstrated the use of active coping and positive reframing as strategies to deal with stressful situations, which indicates the accuracy of the theoretical framework of the SM in health education environments. The results also suggest that a distinctive coping strategy pattern may apply to all participants, regardless of their country and sex.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12909-016-0740-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…Finally, research has been conducted into drinking and/or drug use by certain areas of academic study, for example, students in the health care fields (Kriegler & Baldwin, 1994), nursing (Lipp, Benson, & Allen, 1971), dental students versus law students (Barber & Fairclough, 2006), and medical students (Pickard, Bates, Dorian, Greig, & Saint, 2000). Some differences between major areas of studies have been found.…”

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Drinking and drug use by college students: Comparing criminal justice majors and non-majors

Gray

Brown

2009

Journal of Criminal Justice

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“…Such use represents a considerable public health problem (29), and alcohol consumption by university students has received attention (30). A feature is that consuming alcohol among college students seems to arise regardless of students' academic disciplines, with alcohol use evident across all fields of study (31).…”

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Health Promoting Behaviours and Lifestyle Characteristics of Students at Seven Universities in the UK

Ansari

Stock²,

John³

et al. 2011

Cent Eur J Public Health

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SUMMARYAims: University students' wellbeing and health promoting and damaging behaviours are important and comprise many parameters. The purpose of this study was to assess a range of health behaviours and lifestyle characteristics of 3,706 undergraduate students from seven universities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We compared differences in these parameters between males and females, and across the participating universities.Methods: A self-administered questionnaire assessed socio-demographic information (e.g., gender, age), nutrition, dietary intake and food consumption patterns, as well as the importance of healthy eating, three levels of physical activity, restful sleep, tobacco smoking, use of illicit substance (recreational drugs), frequency of binge drinking and problem drinking. The data was collected in [2007][2008].Results: While females generally reported lower use of tobacco, illicit substances and alcohol (binge drinking/problem drinking) and consumed more fruits and vegetables, male students had a higher level of physical activity, consumed less sweets and had more restful sleep. When lifestyle characteristics of students were compared between the different universities we observed some 'clustering' of the parameters under study, whereby favourable health practices would be exhibited at some universities; and conversely, the clustering of less favourable practices exhibited at other participating sites.Conclusions: We conclude that only a minority of students exhibited positive health practices above recommended levels and the level of binge drinking and problem drinking was high. This calls for increased awareness of university administrators, leaders and policy makers to the risky health habits of their students. The observed clustering effects also indicate the need for local (university-specific) health profiles as basis and guidance for relevant health promotion programmes at universities.

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A comparison of alcohol and drug use among dental undergraduates and a group of non-medical, professional undergraduates

Cited by 27 publications

References 17 publications

Coping strategies and the Salutogenic Model in future oral health professionals

Coping strategies and the Salutogenic Model in future oral health professionals

Drinking and drug use by college students: Comparing criminal justice majors and non-majors

Health Promoting Behaviours and Lifestyle Characteristics of Students at Seven Universities in the UK

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