فهرست نشریات علمی دسترسی آزاد ایران

Introduction: Ecstasy consumption has increased 70% worldwide, and its use is currentlyoutweighed heroin and cocaine. Conducted survey found that students more than othergroups used ecstasy pills. Ecstasy usage has recently augmented in students. Therefore,this study aims to determine practice of Isfahan University of Medical Science studentsabout using ecstasy based on health belief model in 2011. Materials and Methods: A crosssectional study was conducted on 267 students of Isfahan University of Medical Science.Data were collected by a validated and reliable questionnaire in 3 parts (demographicinformation, H.B.M constructs, and practice). To analyze, SPSS software (ver.18) and statisticaltest including T-Test and Kruskal-Wallis were used. Results: The mean score of age was20.95 ± 1.61 years, and 39.3% of men and 90.6% of women were single. 2.2% of studentshave used ecstasy pills. The mean score of H.B.M constructs was perceived susceptibility(72.75 ± 19.68), perceived severity (84.58 ± 16.98), and perceived benefits (80.43 ± 23.49).The finding presented that there was significant differences between the using ecstasy andperceived severity and perceived benefits (P ≤ 0.001), but there was no significant statisticalrelationship between the using ecstasy and perceived susceptibility and perceived barriers(P = 0.076, P = 0.554). In terms of cues to action, students suggested that radio and TV aremost significance cues. Conclusion: According to results, to prevent ecstasy usage amongIsfahan University of Medical Science students based on health belief model, we shouldimprove perceived susceptibility. Besides, radio and TV rules as the most important cuesshould not also be denied. Moreover, newly identified susceptibility indicates the need forquantitative research and behavioral trials.