Abstract
Substance use patterns among nurses and women in general are understudied, especially how substance use relates to the work environment. Using an anonymous survey mailed to a population based random sample of registered nurses, this study presents the first empirical evidence that working in a critical care specialty combined with easy workplace access to drugs is associated with a high likelihood of illicit drug use among nurses (O.R. = 6.2).
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Critical Care / statistics & numerical data
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Female
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Humans
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Illicit Drugs* / supply & distribution
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Incidence
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Maryland / epidemiology
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Middle Aged
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Nurses / statistics & numerical data*
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Professional Impairment / statistics & numerical data*
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Psychotropic Drugs* / supply & distribution
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Risk Factors
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Specialties, Nursing / statistics & numerical data
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Substance-Related Disorders / epidemiology*
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Substance-Related Disorders / rehabilitation
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Workload / statistics & numerical data
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Workplace
Substances
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Illicit Drugs
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Psychotropic Drugs