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O presente documento, elaborado no âmbito da unidade curricular Estágio, incluída
no plano de estudos do Mestrado Integrado em Ciências Farmacêuticas, está dividido em 2
capítulos: o Capítulo I que demonstra a componente de investigação e os resultados dela
obtidos relativamente a um tema do ramo das Ciências Farmacêuticas e o Capítulo II que
aborda a experiência profissionalizante na vertente de Farmácia Comunitária.
O primeiro capítulo aborda a temática da ansiedade e do consumo de substâncias
com propriedades ansiolíticas e o seu impacto no rendimento académico dos estudantes da
Universidade da Beira Interior. A prevalência da ansiedade nos estudantes do Ensino
Superior, resultante de diversos estímulos de stress na sua vida quotidiana, encontra-se
bem documentada não só em Portugal, como em todo o Mundo. Do mesmo modo, encontrase documentado o consumo de substâncias ansiolíticas, por parte de estudantes
universitários com a finalidade de aliviar a ansiedade a que estão sujeitos.
Desta forma, realizou-se um estudo observacional transversal através da aplicação de um
inquérito online anónimo e confidencial, respondido por 429 estudantes da população dos
8400 alunos inscritos na UBI no ano letivo 2020/2021. Este teve por objetivo a recolha de
informação sólida e empírica relativamente à presença de ansiedade e o perfil de consumo
de substâncias com propriedades ansiolíticas, como é o caso de chás/infusões, suplementos
e medicamentos, bem como o seu efeito no rendimento académico na população descrita
em epígrafe. Adicionalmente tentou-se perceber os principais motivos que despoletam
ansiedade, bem como os motivos que originam o consumo dessas substâncias; possíveis
efeitos adversos resultantes do consumo das mesmas e, por fim, avaliar o conhecimento e
atitudes dos estudantes em relação aos medicamentos ansiolíticos.
Este mesmo inquérito online e inscrito na plataforma Google Forms, obteve aprovação por
parte da Comissão de Ética (CE) da UBI no mês de janeiro do corrente ano 2021.
Dos resultados obtidos fez parte a amostra dos 429 participantes, com uma maior
percentagem de alunos do sexo feminino (72,5%), da faixa etária dos 18 aos 21 anos (52,9%)
e da área das Ciências da Saúde (43,8%). O ciclo de estudos mais predominante foi o
Mestrado Integrado (42,4%), sendo que o ano de curso mais prevalente foi o primeiro
(27,3%).
A ansiedade está presente em quase toda a amostra de estudantes inquiridos (95,1%), sendo
que os mais afetados foram os participantes do sexo feminino (97,4%), a faixa etária dos 22
aos 25 anos (98,1%) e os alunos de 4º e 6º ano de estudos (100%) e de doutoramento
(100%). A combinação maioritária referente aos motivos que despoletam esta emoção foi
“Preocupação com o sucesso académico e Adaptação à vida universitária em termos de exigências, autonomia e responsabilidades” com 15,4% do total e a minoritária
“Deslocação da residência de origem e Número de horas de sono insuficientes” com 0,2%.
Na grande maioria, a influência da ansiedade no rendimento académico revelou-se negativa
(76,9%)
No que respeita ao consumo das substâncias com propriedades ansiolíticas abordadas neste
estudo, as mais consumidas pelos participantes foram os chás/infusões (65,3%),
comparativamente às restantes (32,9% para suplementos e 28,0% para os medicamentos).
De uma forma geral, da análise resultante entre a associação das diversas variáveis
sociodemográficas dos participantes e o consumo de substâncias ansiolíticas, concluiu-se
que, de entre os dois sexos, é o feminino que possui uma maior percentagem de utilização
dessas substâncias (71,7%, 38,3% e 30,5% para chás/infusões, suplementos e
medicamentos, respetivamente). De todas as faixas etárias, é a dos 26 aos 29 anos que
apresenta um maior grau de consumo de chás/infusões, suplementos e medicamentos (com
90,0%, 40,0% e 35,0%, respetivamente). Comparando as diversas áreas de curso, é a área
de Artes e Letras que apresenta maior uso apenas de chás/infusões (71,4%) e suplementos
(38,8%), uma vez que, para os medicamentos, é a área de Ciências da Saúde que detêm uma
maior percentagem de respostas positivas (31,4%).
Por último, no que concerne às atitudes e conhecimentos por parte dos estudantes
da UBI relativamente aos medicamentos ansiolíticos, 96,7% considerou o aconselhamento
fundamental para um bom uso de ansiolíticos, 62% relatou que podem ser causadores de
dependência e/ou tolerância e 81,6% afirmou que a conclusão do tratamento deve ser feita
gradualmente. Com isto, conclui-se que os alunos, quase na sua totalidade, estão cientes e
bem informados no que diz respeito às temáticas destas substâncias.
Finalmente, o segundo capítulo ilustra toda a experiência adquirida em todas as
funções associadas à prática quotidiana do farmacêutico comunitário, visto como um agente
promocional do uso racional do medicamento e de saúde e bem-estar geral da comunidade.
Este estágio decorreu na Farmácia Moura, em Fafe, no distrito de Braga, tendo início a 1 de
março e término a 9 de julho de 2021.
This document, elaborated for the curricular unit Estágio, that is included in the curricular plan of Mestrado Integrado em Ciências Farmacêuticas, is dividided into 2 chapters. Chapter I which demonstrates the research component and the results obtained in relation to a topic in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chapter II, which addresses the professional experience in Community Pharmacy. The first chapter addresses the issue of anxiety and the consumption of substances with anxiolytic properties and their impact on the academic performance of students at the University of Beira Interior. The prevalence of anxiety in higher education students, resulting from various stress stimuli in their daily life, is well documented not only in Portugal, but throughout the world. Also documented is the consumption of anxiolytic substances by university students, with the purpose of alleviating the anxiety they are subject to. Thus, an observational transversal study was carried out through the application of an anonymous and confidential online survey, answered by 429 students from the population of 8400 students enrolled at UBI in the 2020/2021 academic year. This aimed to collect solid and empirical information regarding the presence of anxiety and the consumption profile of substances with anxiolytic properties, such as teas/infusions, supplements, and medicines, as well as their effect on academic performance. Additionally, this study attempted to understand the main reasons that trigger anxiety, as well as the reasons that lead to the consumption of these substances, possible adverse effects resulting from their consumption and, finally, to assess the knowledge and attitudes of students in relation to anxiolytic drugs. This same online survey, registered on the Google Forms platform, was approved by the Ethics Committee (EC) of UBI in January 2021. The results obtained included a sample of 429 participants, with a higher percentage of female students (72,5%), aged between 18 and 21 years (52,9%) and in the area of Health Sciences (43,8%). The most prevalent study cycle was the Integrated Masters (42,4%), with the most prevalent year being the first (27,3%). Anxiety is present in almost the entire sample of surveyed students (95,1%), with the most affected being female participants (97,4%), aged between 22 and 25 years old (98,1%) and students from the 4th and 6th year of studies (100%) and doctoral (100%). The major reason that triggers this emotion was "Concern with academic success and adaptation to university life in terms of requirements, autonomy and responsibilities" with 15,4% of the total while only a minority answered "Relocation of home and number of insufficient hours of sleep” with 0,2%. For the vast majority (76,9%), anxiety had a negative influence on their academic performance. Regarding the consumption of substances with anxiolytic properties, the most consumed by were teas/infusions (65,3%), compared to the others (32,9% for supplements and 28,0% for medicines). Overall, from the association of the various sociodemographic variables of the participants and the consumption of anxiolytic substances, it was concluded that girls have a higher percentage of use of these substances (71,7%, 38,3% and 30,5% for teas/infusions, supplements and medicines, respectively). Of all age groups, 26 to 29 years old revealed the highest level of consumption of teas/infusions, supplements and medicines (with 90,0%, 40,0% and 35,0%, respectively) and comparing the different course areas, it was the Arts area that presented the highest use of teas/infusions (71,4%) and supplements (38,8%), while, for medicines, Health Sciences area presented highest percentage of positive responses (31,4%). Finally, regarding the attitudes and knowledge of UBI students about anxiolytic drugs, 96,7% considered counseling essential for their correct use, 62,0% reported that they can cause dependence and/or tolerance and 81,6% stated that the treatment ending should be done gradually. With this, it was concluded that the students, almost in their entirety, are aware and well-informed concerning about the themes of these substances. Finally, the second chapter illustrates all the experience acquired in all functions associated with the daily practice of the community pharmacist, seen as a promotional agent for the rational use of medication and for the general health and well-being of the community. This internship took place at Farmácia Moura, in Fafe, in the district of Braga, starting on March 1st and ending on July 9, 2021.
This document, elaborated for the curricular unit Estágio, that is included in the curricular plan of Mestrado Integrado em Ciências Farmacêuticas, is dividided into 2 chapters. Chapter I which demonstrates the research component and the results obtained in relation to a topic in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chapter II, which addresses the professional experience in Community Pharmacy. The first chapter addresses the issue of anxiety and the consumption of substances with anxiolytic properties and their impact on the academic performance of students at the University of Beira Interior. The prevalence of anxiety in higher education students, resulting from various stress stimuli in their daily life, is well documented not only in Portugal, but throughout the world. Also documented is the consumption of anxiolytic substances by university students, with the purpose of alleviating the anxiety they are subject to. Thus, an observational transversal study was carried out through the application of an anonymous and confidential online survey, answered by 429 students from the population of 8400 students enrolled at UBI in the 2020/2021 academic year. This aimed to collect solid and empirical information regarding the presence of anxiety and the consumption profile of substances with anxiolytic properties, such as teas/infusions, supplements, and medicines, as well as their effect on academic performance. Additionally, this study attempted to understand the main reasons that trigger anxiety, as well as the reasons that lead to the consumption of these substances, possible adverse effects resulting from their consumption and, finally, to assess the knowledge and attitudes of students in relation to anxiolytic drugs. This same online survey, registered on the Google Forms platform, was approved by the Ethics Committee (EC) of UBI in January 2021. The results obtained included a sample of 429 participants, with a higher percentage of female students (72,5%), aged between 18 and 21 years (52,9%) and in the area of Health Sciences (43,8%). The most prevalent study cycle was the Integrated Masters (42,4%), with the most prevalent year being the first (27,3%). Anxiety is present in almost the entire sample of surveyed students (95,1%), with the most affected being female participants (97,4%), aged between 22 and 25 years old (98,1%) and students from the 4th and 6th year of studies (100%) and doctoral (100%). The major reason that triggers this emotion was "Concern with academic success and adaptation to university life in terms of requirements, autonomy and responsibilities" with 15,4% of the total while only a minority answered "Relocation of home and number of insufficient hours of sleep” with 0,2%. For the vast majority (76,9%), anxiety had a negative influence on their academic performance. Regarding the consumption of substances with anxiolytic properties, the most consumed by were teas/infusions (65,3%), compared to the others (32,9% for supplements and 28,0% for medicines). Overall, from the association of the various sociodemographic variables of the participants and the consumption of anxiolytic substances, it was concluded that girls have a higher percentage of use of these substances (71,7%, 38,3% and 30,5% for teas/infusions, supplements and medicines, respectively). Of all age groups, 26 to 29 years old revealed the highest level of consumption of teas/infusions, supplements and medicines (with 90,0%, 40,0% and 35,0%, respectively) and comparing the different course areas, it was the Arts area that presented the highest use of teas/infusions (71,4%) and supplements (38,8%), while, for medicines, Health Sciences area presented highest percentage of positive responses (31,4%). Finally, regarding the attitudes and knowledge of UBI students about anxiolytic drugs, 96,7% considered counseling essential for their correct use, 62,0% reported that they can cause dependence and/or tolerance and 81,6% stated that the treatment ending should be done gradually. With this, it was concluded that the students, almost in their entirety, are aware and well-informed concerning about the themes of these substances. Finally, the second chapter illustrates all the experience acquired in all functions associated with the daily practice of the community pharmacist, seen as a promotional agent for the rational use of medication and for the general health and well-being of the community. This internship took place at Farmácia Moura, in Fafe, in the district of Braga, starting on March 1st and ending on July 9, 2021.
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Ansiedade Estudantes Universitários Farmácia Comunitária Rendimento Académico Substâncias Ansiolíticas