Medidas de prevención y promoción de salud por el consumo de tabaco y alcohol a nivel académico en los estudiantes de mecánica industrial segundo nivel del Tecnológico Universitario Vida Nueva, jornada matutina abril-septiembre 2023.

Abstract

This project addressed a socially relevant issue by aiming to propose prevention and health promotion measures for tobacco and alcohol consumption among students of industrial mechanics at the second level of Tecnológico Universitario Vida Nueva. The study was conducted during the morning session from April to September. The methodology employed was of a mixed type, involving the application of a semi structured questionnaire using the survey technique. The questionnaire consisted of ten questions and was administered to thirty four students of industrial mechanics, specifically at the second level, who attended morning sessions during the academic period of 2023 at Technological University Vida Nueva. The study aimed to describe the consequences of tobacco and alcohol consumption among these students at the academic level. The primary results revealed that the age of the respondents ranged from 10 to 29 years, with those aged 21 predominating. The majority of respondents were male and single, and over 80% reported being consumers of tobacco and alcohol. It was observed that frequent consumption and dependency on these substances negatively affected academic performance, serving as distracting elements. Although no direct relationship between alcoholism, smoking, and academic level was found, the symptoms induced by these substances, such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia, exerted a detrimental influence and were significant factors contributing to decreased motivation and performance among students. Ultimately, this research and its findings facilitated the proposal of health promotion and prevention activities, addressing a social problem that indirectly impacts academic achievement.