Students' Oral Histories on Family Environment and Alcohol Use: A Qualitative Study.

Objectives

To investigate family-related factors influencing alcohol use from the perspective of nursing students.

Methods

A qualitative approach grounded in the Oral History method was employed. Data were collected through interviews with nursing students from a public higher education institution located in the Amazon. Thematic analysis was conducted, supported by a theoretical framework relevant to alcohol consumption.

Results

Four thematic categories emerged: (1) family inhibition toward alcohol use, (2) implicit prohibition of alcohol within the household, (3) financial dependence on family, and (4) responsibilities associated with adulthood.

Conclusions

The study highlights the protective role of family structure in shaping young adults' attitudes toward alcohol. These findings can inform university-level interventions, including: Awareness and education campaigns, Prevention programs, Psychological and psychiatric support services, and Partnerships with local communities.