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The few studies that have been conducted into the psychometric properties of the EATQ-R, even fewer for the longer version, highlight the fact that its structure differs from that of the original. The aim of this study is to translate and adapt the long version of the EATQ-R to Catalan, study its internal consistency and convergent and factorial validity, and compare differences in the EATQ-R by age and gender. The EATQ-R was administered to a sample of 1481 secondary school students ranging in age from 11 to 17 years. After eliminating 40 items from the 86 comprising the EATQ-R, an adjusted model was obtained with acceptable fit indices comprising 8 of the original 11 factors.

Los pocos estudios realizados sobre las propiedades psicométricas del EATQ-R, todavía más escasos en la versión larga, señalan una estructura diferente de la original. El objetivo de este estudio es traducir y adaptar al catalán la versión larga del EATQ-R, estudiar su consistencia interna y validez factorial y analizar las diferencias de género y edad en el EATQ-R. Para ello se han administrado el EATQ-R a una muestra de 1481 alumnos de Enseñanza Secundaria Obligatoria de edades comprendidas entre 12 y 17 años. Una vez eliminados un total de 40 ítems, de los 86 que componen el EATQ-R, se ha obtenido un modelo corregido, con unos índices de ajuste aceptables, formado por 8 de los 11 factores originales.

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OBJECTIVES: To identify the prevalence of cocaine consumption among university students and to analyse the use of other drugs among the regular cocaine consumers. METHOD: An observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study performed within the Education, Sciences and Psychology Faculties and the Nursing and Polytechnic Schools belonging to the University of Girona. The selected sample included 2139 first year university students. A self-constructed questionnaire was used to obtain the information regarding gender, age, Faculty, and the status of consume. RESULTS: The participants were 47.2% males and 52.8% females, with an age range between 17 and 35 years old (median=21 years, SD=3.14). One per-cent of the participants considered themselves usual cocaine consumers. Nine out of every 10 students also use alcohol (95.2%) and cannabis (90.5%). CONCLUSIONS: It has been shown that university students have health threatening habits, such as cocaine abuse. It is more common the use of other drugs among cocaine users than among non-consumers. Preventive and educational programs at the university may be required to reduce and prevent toxic substances abuse among university students.

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Objetivos Conocer la prevalencia de consumo de cocaína en una muestra de estudiantes universitarios y analizar el uso de otras sustancias por parte de los consumidores habituales de esta droga. Método Estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal realizado en las Facultades de Educación, Psicología y Ciencias y las Escuelas de Enfermería y Politécnica Superior de la Universidad de Girona. La muestra analizada fue de 2.139 estudiantes de primer ciclo. Las variables de estudio fueron demográficas y específicas sobre el consumo de drogas. Para la recogida de datos se utilizó un cuestionario de elaboración propia que agrupa información sobre el género, la edad y la facultad de procedencia de los participantes, así como su estatus de consumo. Resultados El 47,2% son chicos y el 52,8% son chicas de edades comprendidas entre los 17 y los 35 años (media=21 años y DE=3,14). Un 1% de los participantes informan que son consumidores habituales de cocaína. Nueve de cada diez estudiantes consumen, además, alcohol (95,2%) y (..) (AU)

Objectives To identify the prevalence of cocaine consumption among university students and to analyse the use of other drugs among the regular cocaine consumers. Method An observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study performed within the Education, Sciences and Psychology Faculties and the Nursing and Polytechnic Schools belonging to the University of Girona. The selected sample included 2139 first year university students. A self-constructed questionnaire was used to obtain the information regarding gender, age, Faculty, and the status of consume. Results The participants were 47.2% males and 52.8% females, with an age range between 17 and 35 years old (median=21 years, SD=3.14). One per-cent of the participants considered themselves usual cocaine consumers. Nine out of every 10 students also use alcohol (95.2%) and cannabis (..) (AU)

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