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. 2013 Aug 6;13:724. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-13-724

Table 2.

Frequencies of substance use, disorders and Perceived Stress Scale score in students (N = 1876) 2009-2011

  Number % PSS score Mean (SD) p
Regular smoker (≥1cigarette per day)
 
 
 
 
Yes
435
23.2
16.9 (7.2)
0.03
No
1436
76.0
15.7 (7.2)
 
Regular cannabis user
 
 
 
 
Yes
70
3.7
15.6 (6.9)
0.70
No
1808
96.3
15.9 (7.4)
 
Regular alcohol user
 
 
 
 
Yes
374
20.1
14.5 (6.7)
<10-3
No
1489
79.9
16.3 (6.9)
 
Polydrug user
 
 
 
 
Yes
167
8.9
15.8 (7.2)
0.82
No
1711
91.1
15.9 (7.3)
 
Alcohol abuse problems
 
 
 
 
Positive ADOSPA
 
 
 
 
Yes
541
32.5
16.4 (7.1)
0.009
No
1179
68.5
15.4 (7.0)
 
Binge drinking
 
 
 
 
Yes
306
16.3
14.5 (6.7)
<10-3
No
1571
83.7
16.4 (7.1)
 
Drunkeness >10 per year
 
 
 
 
Yes
310
18.7
14.5 (6.7)
0.001
No
1348
81.3
16.0 (7.1)
 
Risk of eating disorders (positive Scoff)
 
 
 
 
Yes
417
23.2
20.2 (7.1)
<10-3
No
1428
76.8
14.7 (6.7)
 
Risk of cyber addiction (Orman test)
 
 
 
 
Yes
505
27.5
17.9 (7.2)
<10-3
No 1333 72.5 15.1 (7.0)  

Abbreviation: SD Standard deviation.