Factores Psicologicos predisponentes para el consumo de alcohol en estudiantes de enfermería en pandemia

Introduction: Alcohol consumption is a risk factor for death and disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The objective was to know the predisposing psychological factors for alcohol consumption in nursing students in pandemic. Material Methods: This research, due to its structure, analysis and scope of the results, is quantitative, the design is descriptive and correlational, the DASS 21 and AUDIT instruments were used. Results: the classification of the indicators of the variables stress, depression and anxiety, where 91.1% were without stress, 6.9% mild stress and 2% moderate stress. In depression, 81.2% were found in normal parameters, 11.8% in mild depression, and 7% moderate depression. 78.2% did not show anxiety, 6.9% had mild anxiety, 11.9% moderate anxiety and 3% severe anxiety. The classification of alcohol consumption showed that 94% consumed alcohol without apparent risk, 5% were found to be at risk and only 1% demonstrated harmful consumption. Discussion and conclusion: there is the presence of stress, anxiety and depression, however, there is no relationship between these factors which shows to be linked to alcohol consumption during confinement due to COVID-19.