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L'usage détourné des psychostimulants par les étudiants en médecine : une étude transversale par questionnaire

par Richelle, Lou ;Hogge, Michael;Nowrouzi, Sepideh
Référence Belgian Psychotropics Research Day (09/10/2025: SPF Santé Publique/INAMI)
Publication Non publié, 2025-10-09

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Introduction: The misuse of psychostimulants usually available on prescription (PSDO) for cognitive stimulation is increasing. This phenomenon is particularly present among medical students subjected to high levels of stress. This study aims to objectify this phenomenon among students of the Faculty of Medicine of the Université Libre de Bruxelles and to identify the associated risk factors. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study by semi-quantitative questionnaire from March 7 to April 3, 2023. The questionnaire was developed based on a literature review and expert consultation. It was proposed to final-year medical students (61.9% of respondents) and for comparison to fifth yearand first-yearstudents (respectively 36.9% and 18.5% of respondents). The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and association tests using the Jamovi program. Results:lnthefinalyear,i2.6%reportedhavingalreadyused PSDOs to increase their cognitive performance and 3.4% were still using them. Various risk factors were associated with this use, such as a lack of conscientiousness, sensation seeking, use of other substances, high stress levels, social influence, curriculum requirements and the student’s ethical considerations. Conclusion: Our study revealed that more than one in ten final year students used psychostimulants at least once during their studies to improve their performance. Appropriate preventive strategies should be implemented to try to stop this phenomenon.