Análisis de las Variables Psicosociales asociadas a la Salud Mental en los estudiantes de bachillerato de la Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional N.N. de la Zona 7, Distrito 19 y Circuito 19D04 del Ecuador 2015

Abstract

The objective of this research was to analyze the distribution of psychosocial variables associated with substance use and mental health of high school students of School "NN", belonging to Zone 7, District 19, and Circuit 19D04. To this end suitable for quantitative indicators of the main variables associated with health and substance use in this population brief and psychometrically scales, the results identified as major risk variables were used: personality and social support, in both sexes and globally; however, with regard to substance it was possible to differentiate the percentage of risk, this being the highest incidence in women. The precise predictors of risk and protection among students, allowed the preparation of a report that will facilitate the understanding of the variables and factors that influence the behavior of students in the establishment, in order to further define strategies for control and prevention, both for better personal, academic and social development.