Pain and development of identity in adolescents who frequently use over-the-counter analgesics: A qualitative study

Journal of Clinical Nursing
Siv SkarsteinSølvi Helseth

Abstract

This study aims to describe conditions that may influence the development of identity in adolescents frequently using over-the-counter analgesics. Frequent self-medication with analgesics among adolescents is associated with several physical pain points, low self-esteem and low ambitions for the future. Continuous use of over-the-counter analgesics can keep adolescents from learning healthier coping strategies. Qualitative individual interviews with adolescents and their mothers were conducted and transcribed. Furthermore, they were analysed as dyads. Students aged 14-16 years in 9th and 10th grades in 10 Norwegian junior high schools self-reporting at least weekly use of analgesics were asked to participate. Those who wanted to take part took a consent letter to their parents, also inviting the parent to participate. Six girls, two boys and their mothers were included. The teenagers were highly dependent on their mothers. They had often been bullied, lacked good relationships with peers, avoided conflicts and strived to be accepted. Their mothers felt solely responsible for their upbringing and showed great concern for all the pain experienced by their child. A close relationship between mother and child influenced how the ado...Continue Reading

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