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Table 2 Description of the substance use among nurses, N = 282

From: Compassion fatigue and substance use among nurses

Variable

Yes n (%)

No n (%)

Smoking

81 (29)

201 (71)

Alcohol

23 (8)

259 (92)

Sleeping pills

46 (16)

236 (84)

Power drinks

52 (18.0)

230 (82)

Coffee

194 (69)

88 (31)

Antidepressants

41 (15)

241 (86)

Anti-anxiety drugs

48 (17)

234 (83)

Stimulants (amphetamines)

33 (12)

249 (88)

Analgesic drugs

115 (41)

167 (59)