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Background: Daily alcohol consumption above recommended limits is an important cause of Alcoholic Lher Disease. Hence, this study aimed to assess the knowledge of Alcoholic Liver Disease among alcohol consumers and screenfor alcohol misuse, dependence, and disorder. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional survey using simple random sampling technique was conducted on residents ofÅfikpo age 15 and above who consume alcohol using a structured questionnaire to obtain information on alcoholic use disorder and alcohol dependence. The sample size Itas determined Il'ith the aid of a Raosoft sample size calculator. Data obtained was entered into an excel spreadsheetfor data cleaning. The frequency, percentages and mean and Standard deviation was also obtained. Data was exported into IBM SPSS to determine the relationship behre.en knou:ledge of Alcoholic Liver Disease and demographic variables using One-way ANOL4 and Chi-Square Il'here appropriate at P-value <0.05 and 5% significance level. Results: The total number of study participants was 435 with a response rate of 97%. Out of which had a good knowledge of Alcoholic Liver Disease. Adults above the age of 60 had a mean audit score of 12.808 Il'hile male respondents had a mean audit score of 11.395. Adolescents had a mean CAGE test score of 1.89 while adults above 60 scored 2.48. Houâ¢ever, participants with no education had the highest mean CAGE score of2.27. The males had good knowledge ofAlcoholic Liver Disease. (P 0.006). Conclusion: The residents ofÅfikpo community have a good knowledge ofAlcoholic Lher Disease though there is alcohol use disorder, alcohol misuse and dependence amongst residents in the community. Gender is the only demographic characteristics that influenced the knowledge ofAlcoholic Liver Disease
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Humans , Alcohol Amnestic Disorder , Liver Diseases, Alcoholic , Therapeutics , Alcoholism , Diet, HealthyABSTRACT
A partir del trienio 1989-1991 la economía cubana comenzó a debilitarse por la caída de los precios del azúcar y el petróleo, así como por el descenso de la cotización del dólar americano y la desintegración de la Unión Soviética, que trajo aparejada la carencia de divisas convertibles, combustibles, alimentos, y además imposibilitó la solicitud de créditos a instituciones financieras internacionales. Se inició, así, el llamado «período especial¼, fundamentado en un plan para enfrentar un posible bloqueo militar en tiempos de paz, y durante el cual fueron racionalizados estrictamente los alimentos y disminuyeron las industrias esenciales y el transporte. En tales circunstancias apareció una rara enfermedad que se convirtió en epidemia, la cual fue nombrada neuropatía óptica epidémica cubana; esta afectó a más de 50 000 cubanos y se convirtió en un verdadero desafío para la comunidad médica del país. Al respecto, en el presente artículo se analizan sucesos históricos relacionados con el surgimiento de dicha oftalmopatía, se defiende la teoría de su causa tóxico-nutricional debido a la situación de Cuba en aquel momento y se destaca el liderazgo del Comandante en Jefe Fidel en la conducción de las acciones multidisciplinarias que llevaron a controlar dicha epidemia, lo que resultó un logro para el Sistema Nacional de Salud y un triunfo de la Revolución cubana.
Since the triennium 1989-1991 the Cuban economy began to weaken due to the fall of sugar and petroleum prices, as well as due to the descent in the rate of the American dollar and due to the disintegration of the Soviet Union that brought the lack of convertible foreign currencies, fuels, foods, and disabled the application of credits to international financial institutions. This way, began the so call "special period", based in a plan to face a possible military blockade in times of peace, and during which foods were strictly rationalized and the essential industries and transport diminished. In such circumstances a strange disease appeared that became epidemic, which was named Cuban epidemic optic neuropathy; it affected more than 50 000 Cubans and became a true challenge for the medical community of the country. In this respect, historical events related to the emergence of this ophtalmopathy are analyzed in this work, that defends the theory of its toxic-nutritional cause due to the situation of Cuba in that moment and the leadership of Commander in Chief Fidel is outstanding in the conduction of the multidisciplinary actions that lead to control this epidemic, what became an achievement for the Health National System and a victory of the Cuban Revolution.
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Optic Neuritis , Amblyopia , Tobacco Use Disorder , Cuba , AlcoholismABSTRACT
Introducción: El alcoholismo es una enfermedad crónica que daña el organismo, el funcionamiento familiar y social, y puede ser causa de violencia, conductas antisociales, desavenencias familiares, accidentes e incluso homicidios. Objetivo: Evaluar la utilidad de la aplicación de un programa de intervención educativa para modificar el nivel de conocimientos sobre alcoholismo en pobladores de la comunidad de Santa Rosa. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio preexperimental de tipo antes-después. El universo del estudio estuvo compuesto por los pacientes mayores de 18 años de edad. Se seleccionó una muestra no probabilística de tipo intencional de 30 pacientes, cuya selección obedeció a los siguientes criterios de inclusión: estar aptos física y mentalmente, tener de 19 a 70 años, no tener ningún proceso mórbido invalidante y tener disposición a participar en el estudio. Resultados: Se evidenció un predominio del sexo masculino y la edad de 18 a 20 años. Antes de la intervención educativa, 76,7 por ciento no tenía conocimientos sobre las consecuencias que provoca el consumo de alcohol; luego de aplicada la intervención mejoraron notablemente estos conocimientos. Del total de encuestados, 76,6 por ciento (23) tenía un conocimiento bajo antes de la intervención educativa y después de aplicada la intervención, 86,7 por ciento se encontraban calificados con conocimiento alto. Solo un adolescente clasificó en nivel bajo. Conclusiones: Se evidenció la efectividad de la intervención educativa al aportar los conocimientos necesarios sobre temas relacionados con el alcoholismo, se propuso extender la estrategia de intervención a todos los pobladores del municipio(AU)
Introduction: Alcoholism is a chronic disease that damages the organism, as well as family and social functioning, apart from being a cause of violence, antisocial behaviors, family disagreements, accidents, and even homicides. Objective: To assess the usefulness of applying an educational intervention program to modify the level of knowledge about alcoholism in residents from the community of Santa Rosa, Baracoa Municipality, Guantánamo Province, Cuba. Methods: A preexperimental before-and-after study was carried out. The study universe was made up of patients over eighteen years of age. A nonprobabilistic purposive sample of thirty patients was selected under the following inclusion criteria: to be physically and mentally fit, to be between nineteen and seventy years old, not to have any disabling morbid process, and to be willing to participate in the study. Results: There was a predominance of the male sex and ages between eighteen and twenty years. Before the educational intervention, 76.7 percent had no knowledge about the consequences of alcohol consumption; after the intervention, this knowledge improved significantly. Of the total number of respondents, 76.6 percent (23) had a low level of knowledge before the educational intervention, while 86.7 percent were classified as having a high level of knowledge after the intervention. Only one adolescent was classified at a low level. Conclusions: The effectiveness of the educational intervention was evidenced, since it provided the necessary knowledge on topics related to alcoholism. The intervention strategy was proposed to be extended to all the inhabitants of the municipality(AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Health Education , Risk Factors , Alcoholism/prevention & controlABSTRACT
Introducción: La Diabetes Mellitus es una enfermedad frecuente, de enorme impacto sanitario a nivel mundial. El envejecimiento poblacional constituye uno de los principales problemas de salud pública en el mundo y en Cuba, siendo un reto para los tiempos actuales. Objetivo: Caracterizar a los gerontes, diabéticos tipo 2, de Punta Brava, según algunas variables clínicas epidemiológicas, 2020. Material y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal, de base comunitaria, observacional, con los pacientes adultos mayores, con diagnóstico de DM2, según variables cclínicas de interés, en la comunidad de Punta Brava, año 2020. Resultados: Hubo predominio del sexo masculino en cuanto al peso (45,4 por ciento), estado marital con pareja (68,4 por ciento), color de la piel blanco (47,2 por ciento), nivel escolar primaria (32,7 por ciento) y jubilados (60,1 por ciento). Las féminas predominaron en los factores de riesgo dislipidemias, sedentarismo, obesidad, alcoholismo y hábito de fumar, así como en comorbilidades asociadas como la hipertensión arterial (71,0 por ciento) y la cardiopatía isquémica (50,7 por ciento). Conclusiones: La obesidad es un factor de riesgo de mucha importancia, que predispone a complicaciones vasculares crónicas en esta enfermedad. El hábito de fumar y el alcoholismo son adicciones negativas en la aparición de complicaciones cardiovasculares(AU)
Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is a frequent disease of enormous health impact at a global scale. Population aging is one of the main public health problems both globally and in Cuba, being a challenge of the current times. Objective: To characterize older adults with type 2 diabetes from Punta Brava Community according to some clinical and epidemiological variables, 2020. Material and Methods: A community-based, cross-sectional, observational study of older adults with the diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus according to variables of interest was conducted in Punta Brava Community in 2020. Results: There was prevalence of males in terms of weight (45,4 percent), marital status, with partners (68,4 percent), white skin (47,2 percent), elementary school level (32,7 percent), and retired people (60,1 percent). Females prevailed in terms of risk factors, dyslipidemias, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, alcoholism, and smoking habit, as well as other comorbidities associated with arterial hypertension (71,0 percent) and ischemic heart disease (50,7 percent). Conclusions: Obesity is a very important risk factor which predisposes to chronic vascular complications of this disease. The smoking habit and alcoholism are negative addictions for the occurrence of cardiovascular complications(AU)
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Humans , Comorbidity , Residence Characteristics , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 , AlcoholismABSTRACT
La hipertensión arterial (HTA) es una de las causas de muertes a nivel mundial, esta enfermedad incrementa significativamente los riesgos de sufrir cardiopatías, encefalopatías, nefropatías y otras enfermedades. Su prevalencia está asociada a países de bajos y medianos ingresos, y se consideran factores de riesgos al estrés, alcoholismo, obesidad, tabaquismo, drogas, alimentación, genética, raza, y ciertas patologías como diabetes mellitus, algunas de ellas consideradas como factores de riesgo modificables y que pueden ser medidas de prevención y control en su tratamiento. Objetivo: Recopilar información sobre los transcriptores riesgos modificables relacionados a la hipertensión arterial. Materiales y Métodos: El estudio es del tipo descriptivo, La metodología es una revisión narrativa, con recopilación de literatura referente al tema y disponible en la web, se emplearon los descriptores: hipertensión, factores de riesgo. Resultados: Aporte de información relevante sobre los factores de riesgos modificables entre ellos el consumo de tabaco y alcohol, reducción de peso, alimentación, actividades físicas, reducción del consumo de sal, aumento del consumo de hortalizas y frutas, además de la disminución en el consumo de alimentos grasos, sales, y un control periódico de la tensión arterial, bajo la supervisión médica que son considerados para la prevención y control de la HTA, como métodos alternativos para control y prevención de esta enfermedad. Conclusiones: Los factores de riesgo modificables que predominan son el consumo de grasas, ausencia del control del índice de masa corporal y de la presión arterial, así como el consumo excesivo de sal y presencia de estrés. Los factores de riesgo no modificables que predisponen a hipertensión arterial prevalentemente son los antecedentes familiares de HTA y de obesidad. Se ha determinado que los cambios en el estilo de vida, así como una conducta sana para la prevención y control de riesgos que son modificables atenúan la prevalencia de la misma(AU)
Arterial hypertension (AHT) is one of the causes of death at the Worldwide, this disease significantly increases the risk of heart disease, encephalopathies, nephropathies and other diseases. Its prevalence is associated with countries of low and medium income, and are considered risk factors for stress, alcoholism, obesity, smoking, drugs, food, genetics, race, and certain pathologies such as diabetes mellitus, some of them considered as modifiable risk factors and that can be prevention and control measures in their treatment. Objective: Collect information on transcriptionists modifiable risks related to hypertension arterial. Materials and methods: The study is of the descriptive type, the methodology is a narrative review, with a compilation of literature on the subject and available on the web, used the descriptors: hypertension, risk factors. Results: Contribution of relevant information on modifiable risk factors, including the consumption of tobacco and alcohol, weight reduction, nutrition, physical activities, reduction of salt intake, increased consumption of vegetables and fruits, in addition to the decrease in the consumption of fatty foods, salts, and periodic control of blood pressure, under the medical supervision that are considered for the prevention and control of hypertension, such as alternative methods for control and prevention of this disease. Conclusions: The modifiable risk factors that predominate are the consumption of fats, absence of control of body mass index and blood pressure, as well as excessive consumption of salt and presence of stress. Non-modifiable risk factors that predispose to high blood pressure are predominantly a family history of hypertension and obesity. It has been determined that changes in lifestyle, as well as behavior healthy for the prevention and control of risks that are modifiable attenuate the prevalence ofthe same(AU)
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Risk Factors , Hypertension/diagnosis , Life Style , Tobacco Use Disorder , Brain Diseases , Prevalence , Alcoholism , Heart Diseases , Kidney Diseases , ObesityABSTRACT
El estudio realizado fue no experimental correlacional de corte transversal con enfoque cuantitativo, en una población de 100 trabajadores de seguridad de una empresa en la ciudad de Quito, que desempeñaban funciones de guardias de seguridad. Los datos se recolectaron mediante dos instrumentos validados: cuestionario factorial de personalidad 16PF-V y el test AUDIT (por sus siglas en inglés: Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test). Los rasgos de riesgo más observa-dos fueron: imperturbable-con poca ansiedad (52%) e introvertido-socialmente inhibido (49%), el 79% de los participantes no mostró dificultades con el consumo de alcohol. El nivel de consumo de alcohol se correlacionó positiva y estadísticamente significativa con la dimensión de personalidad ansiedad. Se destaca la necesidad de dar seguimiento constante a esta problemática y generar estrategias preventivas y de afrontamiento al respecto.
The research was non-experimental, correlational and cross-sectional with a quantitative approach. The population consisted of 100 security workers of a company who performed func-tions of security guards in the city of Quito. Data were collected using two validated instruments: the 16PF-V factorial personality questionnaire and the AUDIT test (for its acronym in English: Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test). The most observed risk traits were: unper-turbed, with little anxiety (52%) and introverted, socially inhibited (49%), 79% of the partici-pants did not show difficulties with alcohol consumption. The level of alcohol consumption was positively correlated and statistically significant with the anxiety personality dimension. Moni-toring this problem and generating preventive and coping strategies in this regard is highlighted
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Anxiety , Personality , Alcoholism , Safety , Alcohol Drinking , Occupational GroupsABSTRACT
Objective: to verify the prevalence and pattern of alcohol consumption among the academics of a higher educa-tion institution located in the interior of the state of Rondônia. Methods: cross-sectional and observational study with all students enrolled in the institution in 2017. Were used the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test to identify alcohol consumption and other classes of psychoactive substances. To characterize binge drinking was adopted the definition by the National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism and, and exclusion criteria was defined the questionnaire was not filled in completely and the request of the participant. The data were ana-lyzed with SPSS program 17. The univariate analysis was used to describe quantitative variables and the bivariate analysis to verify the association between the use of alcoholic beverages and the independent variables (sex, age) the level of significance was set at 5%. Results: 518 subjects participated in the study, with a mean age of 23.1 years, of which 355 (68.5%) were female and 163 (31.5%) were male. Among these, 385 (74.3%) stated that they consume alcoholic beverages, 282 (54.4%) started consuming less than 18 years and 239 (57%) reported practic-ing BD. Among BD practitioners, 48.9% do so at least once a month.Conclusion: there was a high prevalence of alcohol consumption and binge drinking among university students, which predisposes these individuals to physical, emotional, and social problems. Such findings should serve as a warning for the need for public policies aimed at preventing alcohol consumption that begins during adolescence (AU)
Objetivo: verificar a prevalência e o padrão de consumo de álcool entre acadêmicos de uma instituição de ensino superior do interior do estado de Rondônia. Método: estudo transversal e observacional com todos os estudantes matriculados no ano de 2017. Foi utilizado o Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test para identificar o consumo de álcool e outras classes de substâncias psicoativas. Para a caracterização de binge drinkingadotou-se a definição do National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism e, como critérios de exclusão, definiu-se o não preenchimento completo do questionário e solicitação do participante. Os dados foram analisados com o auxílio do programa SPSS 17. Procedeu-se à análise univariada para descrição das variáveis quantitativas e análise bivariada para verificar a associação entre o uso de bebidas alcoólicas e as variáveis independentes (sexo, idade), adotan-do-se o nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: participaram do estudo 518 indivíduos, com média de idade de 23,1 anos, sendo 355 (68,5%) do sexo feminino e 163 (31,5%) masculino. Dentre esses, 385 (74,3%) afirmaram que consomem bebidas alcoólicas, 282 (54,4%) iniciaram o consumo com menos de 18 anos e 239 (57%) referiram praticar o BD. Entre os praticantes de BD, 48,9% o fazem pelo menos uma vez ao mês.Conclusão: observou-se elevada prevalência de consumo de bebidas alcoólicas e de prática de binge drinking entre os universitários, o que predispõe esses indivíduos a problemas físicos, emocionais e sociais. Tais achados devem alertar para a necessidade de políticas públicas que visem a prevenção de consumo de álcool que se inicia durante a adolescência (AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Students , Universities , Alcoholic Intoxication , Alcoholism/epidemiology , Alcohol Drinking in College/psychologyABSTRACT
Alcohol abuse has impacts on public health worldwide. Conservative treatment to achieve abstinence consists of detoxification combined with psychotherapy and the use of drugs, but it is estimated that only half of the individuals achieve long-term abstinence with the available treatments. In this sense, neurosurgery appears as a therapeutic proposal. The present study aimed to gather information about the circuitry related to alcohol use disorder (AUD), to describe possible surgical targets, and to establish whether a surgical approach could be a safe and effective treatment option. A systematic review of the literature was conducted and reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement. The 14 selected articles analyze ablative operations, deep brain stimulation (DBS), and a new procedure in which the patient is first submitted to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to evaluate their response, and later an implant is surgically positioned on the evaluated target to obtain more lasting results. The most relevant outcomes were found when the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) and the nucleus accumbens (NAcc) were used as targets, demonstrating a large reduction in alcohol intake and even its cessation. However, important side effects were observed, such as psychotic symptoms, right frontal venous infarction, seizures after implantation in the ACC and a hypomanic period after DBS in the NAcc, which could be reversed. Due to the lack of studies involving the surgical treatment of AUD, more clinical trials are needed to compare targets, to assess surgical techniques, and to estimate the safety of these techniques.
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Deep Brain Stimulation/methods , Alcoholism/surgery , Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation/methods , Ablation Techniques/rehabilitation , Neurosurgical Procedures/methods , Gyrus Cinguli/surgery , Nucleus Accumbens/surgeryABSTRACT
Introducción El consumo de alcohol es un problema de salud pública, que afecta la vida de los jóvenes universitarios. Esto debido a que, al ser una droga de tipo legal, estimula el consumo y hace que se coloque como la de mayor uso con impacto en la salud y la formación universitaria. Objetivo Identificar el consumo de alcohol en estudiantes universitarios de enfermería de una institución pública de Minatitlán Veracruz, México. Métodos Estudio descriptivo y transversal, realizado entre octubre y noviembre de 2020. Participaron de forma voluntaria y anónima 260 estudiantes universitarios de licenciatura en enfermería. La información fue recolectada mediante dos instrumentos. El primero indagó datos personales y el segundo fue el Test de Identificación de los Trastornos Debidos al Consumo de Alcohol (AUDIT). Resultados El 64,6% de los estudiantes indicó consumo de alcohol alguna vez en la vida, con inicio a los 16,3 años. La bebida de preferencia fue la cerveza (53,6%). Los principales proveedores de la bebida alcohólica fueron amigos (62,5%) y familiares (34,5%). El 59,6% tiene consumo de bajo riesgo, 4,6% consume de riesgo y 0,4% reporta dependencia. No hubo diferencias significativas entre el patrón de consumo y las actividades en el tiempo libre (X2 = 25,970; p = 0,355). Se encontró relación de los patrones de consumo de alcohol de los estudiantes con la edad, semestre que cursa actualmente, consumo alguna vez en la vida, así como el consumo de la familia y los amigos (p < 0,01). Conclusiones Existe una estrecha relación entre el inicio y mantenimiento del consumo de alcohol con el contexto social, familiar y escolar de los estudiantes de enfermería. Este resultado indica la necesidad de realizar programas de salud que den seguimiento al consumo durante la formación universitaria.
Introduction Alcohol consumption is a public health problem that affects university students. The legality of alcohol facilitates consumption among the young and makes it the most used drug in this population, impacting health and university education. Objective To identify alcohol consumption among nursing students of a public institution in Minatitlán, Veracruz, Mexico. Methods Descriptive cross-sectional study, conducted between October and November 2020. A total of 260 nursing students participated voluntarily and anonymously. The information was collected using two instruments. The first one inquired about personal data, and the second one evaluated drinking through the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). Results We found that 64.6% of students reported drinking at least once, with a mean age at drinking onset of 16.3 years. The preferred beverage was beer (53.6%), and the main providers of alcoholic beverages were friends (62.5%) and family (34.5%). A total of 59.6% of students had a low risk drinking patter, 4.6% had a high-risk drinking patter, and 0.4% reported dependence. There were no significant differences between drinking patterns and leisure time activities (X2 = 25.970; p = 0.355). There was a significant relationship between students' alcohol consumption patterns and age, current semester, drinking at least once, and drinking with family and friends (p < 0.01). Conclusions There is a close relationship between the initiation and maintenance of alcohol consumption with nursing students' social, family, and school context. These findings should encourage health programs that follow up on alcohol consumption during university training.
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Humans , Students, Nursing , Alcoholism/epidemiology , Alcohol Drinking/epidemiology , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional StudiesABSTRACT
Objetivo: Portanto, o presente estudo tem como objetivo verificar na literatura recente o que há publicado sobre a atuação da enfermagem na prevenção e detecção dos casos de violência doméstica em que há o consumo/uso abusivo de álcool envolvido. Método: Trata-se de um estudo de revisão bibliográfica, com base de dados relacionadas às seguintes ferramentas: BVS, SCIELO e PUBMED com base nos anos de 2017/2022. Resultados: Foram selecionados quinze artigos referentes ao tema e, após interpretação destes, notou-se a importância da atuação do enfermeiro diante da violência doméstica com o abuso de álcool. Conclusão: A mulher em situação de violência doméstica deve receber o amparo: familiar, institucional (estatal), tais como: jurídico (defensoria pública e Ministério Público), policial e serviço social. Também se faz necessário os serviços de saúde. Profissionais de enfermagem devem ser capacitados para prestar uma melhor assistência às vítimas
Objective: To analyze issues related to information on behavioral factors between alcohol abuse and violence and to analyze the importance of nursing care. Method: This is a bibliographic review study, with a database related to the tools: BVS, SCIELO and PUBMED based on the years 2017/202. Results: Fifteen articles referenced to the theme were selected and, after interpretation, the importance of the nurse's role in the face of domestic violence with alcohol abuse was noted. Conclusion: The woman in a situation of domestic violence, police must receive support: family (state), such as: legal (public defender and prosecutor and social service). Health services are also needed. Nursing professionals must be taken care of to provide better assistance to the victims
Objetivo: Analisar questões relacionadas a informações sobre fatores comportamentais entre o uso abusivo de álcool, violência doméstica e analisar a importância do cuidado de enfermagem. Método: Trata-se de um estudo de revisão bibliográfica, baseado em dados referentes às seguintes ferramentas: BVS, SCIELO e PUBMED com base nos anos 2017/2022. Resultados: Foram selecionados quinze artigos referentes ao tema e, além da interpretação destes, notou-se a importância da conduta do enfermeiro diante da violência doméstica como o uso abusivo de álcool. Conclusão: A mulher em situação de violência doméstica deve receber ou amparo: familiar, institucional (estatal), como: jurídico (Defensoria Pública e Ministério Público), Polícia e Serviço Social. Os serviços de saúde também são necessários. Os profissionais de enfermagem devem ser capacitados para prestar melhor assistência às vítimas
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Domestic Violence , Alcoholism , Nursing CareABSTRACT
RESUMO. As drogas se consolidam como um dos arquétipos culturais predominantes no cotidiano das sociedades urbanas, sendo sua presença ubíqua em praticamente todas as culturas. Os registros históricos apresentam ampla variabilidade de substâncias que em dado momento eram classificadas como o perigo social da época e que em outro se tornavam banalizadas ou tipificadas como inofensivas. Assim, esse estudo teve como objetivo analisar como dispositivo droga que se consolida em diferentes períodos históricos. Para isso, foram coletadas 4.227 matérias dos jornais Folha da Manhã, Folha da Noite e Folha de São Paulo, que abordassem questões relativas ao álcool (década de 1920), maconha (décadas de 1930 a 1960) e crack (década de 1980 a 2005) e realizada Análise Temática de Conteúdo. Os resultados permitem afirmar que a característica central que define todas as substâncias analisadas nos distintos momentos históricos é o risco social que ela apresenta. A droga se constitui como um risco aos usuários ao mesmo tempo que os institui enquanto uma figura de ameaça social. Ao se referenciar uma substância como uma droga, são ativados sentidos que remetem a um quadro de decadência e criminalidade.
RESUMEN. Las drogas se consolidan como uno de los arquetipos culturales predominantes en la vida cotidiana de las sociedades urbanas, y su presencia ubicua en prácticamente todas las culturas. Los registros históricos muestran una amplia variabilidad de sustancias que en un momento se clasificaron como el peligro social de la época y en otro momento se trivializaron o tipificaron como inofensivas. Así que este estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar cómo diferentes sustancias psicoactivas se encuentran en la prensa como un riesgo social en diferentes momentos. Para ello, se recogieron 4.227 artículos del periódico Folha da Manhã, Folha da Noite y Folha de São Paulo, que abordasen temas relacionados con el alcohol (1920), marihuana (1930 a 1960) y el crack (1980 a 2005) y se realizó un Análisis Temático de Contenido. Los resultados muestran que la característica definitoria de todas las drogas examinadas en los diferentes momentos históricos es el riesgo social que presenta. La droga se constituye como un riesgo para los usuarios mientras los establece como una figura de amenaza social. Al hacer referencia a una sustancia como droga, se activan sentidos que conducen a un marco de decadencia y criminalidad.
ABSTRACT Drugs are one of the predominant cultural archetypes in the daily life of urban societies, and their ubiquitous presence in almost all cultures. Historical records show a wide variability of substances that at one point were classified as the social danger of the time and at another time trivialized or typified as harmless. Thus, this study aimed to analyze how different psychoactive substances are constituted in the press as a social risk at different times. For this, we collected 4,227 articles of newspapers Folha da Manhã, Folha da Noite and Folha de São Paulo, that addressed issues related to alcohol (1920), marijuana (1930s to 1960) and crack (1980s to 2005) and performed a Thematic Content Analysis. The results indicate that the central defining characteristic of all drugs examined in the different historical moments is the social risk it has. The drug is constituted as a risk to users while establishing them as a figure of social threat. When referring a substance as a drug, senses are activated that denote to a situation of decadence and crime.
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Cannabis , Pharmaceutical Preparations/history , Crack Cocaine/analysis , Alcoholism , Mass Media , Psychotropic Drugs/analysis , Social Support , Drug Users/psychology , Criminal Behavior/drug effectsABSTRACT
Introdução:A implementação de políticas de saúde para garantia da atenção integral aos usuários de álcool e outras drogas vem sendo realizada há algumas décadas e teve sua garantia normativa fortalecida com o passar dos anos através da criação de leis e dispositivosassistenciais cujo objetivo foi redesenhar o cuidado ofertado a essa população. Na atualidade, persistem desafios para a garantia de acesso a uma demanda crescente de pessoas. A implantação de serviços especializados regionais tem sido uma aposta importante para superar alguns desses desafios. Objetivo:analisar o perfil dos usuários de umCentro de Atenção Psicossocial Álcool e outras drogasda zona da mata de Pernambuco. Metodologia:Estudo descritivo, transversal e quantitativo, realizado entre março ejulho de 2018. Foi realizada coleta de dados primários em prontuários dos usuários do referido centro e analisados a partir da estatística descritiva. Resultados:Os usuários do serviço eram homens (93,8%), da cor parda (46,5%), solteiros (42,3%) e desempregados (43,2%). A maioria foi admitida quando jovem-adulto (46,4%) e por demanda espontânea (64,6%). Apresentam histórico familiar positivo (89,5%) e fazem uso predominante do álcool exclusivo (32,5%). A maioria dos usuários reside no município onde o centro supracitado está sediado. Conclusão:Os dados seguem a tendência dos estudos realizados nos últimos anos em saúde mental sobre os transtornos decorrentes do uso de crack, álcool e outras drogas e evidenciam a necessidade de fortalecer as redes regionalizadas, discutindo desde a infraestrutura como o transporte aos serviços até a necessária articulação entre o centro de atenção psicossocial álcool e outras drogas e a Atenção Básica (AU).
Introduction:The implementation of health policies to guarantee comprehensive care for users of alcohol and other drugs has been carried outfor some decades and had its normative guarantee strengthened over the years through the creation of laws and assistance devices whose objective was to redesign the care offered to this population. Currently, challenges persist to guarantee access to a growing demand of people. The implementation of specialized regional services has been an important bet to overcome some of these challenges. Objective:to analyze the profile of users of a Psychosocial Care Center for Alcohol and other drugs in the forest zone of Pernambuco. Methodology: Descriptive, cross-sectional and quantitative study, carried out between March and July 2018. Primary data was collected from medical records of users of that center and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results:The service users were men (93.8%), brown (46.5%), single (42.3%) and unemployed (43.2%). Most were admitted as a young adult (46.4%) and by spontaneous demand (64.6%). They have a positive family history (89.5%) and make predominant use of exclusive alcohol (32.5%). Most users live in the municipality where the aforementioned center is based. Conclusion:The data follow the trend of studies carried out in recent years in mental health on disorders resulting from the use of crack, alcohol and other drugs and highlight the need to strengthen regionalized networks, discussing from infrastructure such as transport to services to the necessary articulation betweenthe alcohol and other drugs psychosocial care center and the Primary Care (AU).
Introducción:La implementación de políticas de salud para garantizar la atención integral a los usuarios de alcohol y otras drogas se viene realizando desde hace algunas décadas y ha tenido su garantía normativa fortalecida a lo largo de los años a través de la creación de leyes y dispositivos asistenciales cuyo objetivo fue rediseñar la atención ofrecida. a esta población. Actualmente, persisten los desafíos para garantizar el acceso a una demanda creciente de personas. La implementación de servicios regionales especializados ha sido una apuesta importante para superar algunos de estos desafíos. Objetivo:analizar el perfil de usuarios de un Centro de Atención Psicosocial por Alcohol y otras drogas en la zona forestal de Pernambuco. Metodología:Estudio descriptivo, transversal y cuantitativo, realizado entre marzo y julio de 2018. Se recogieron datos primarios de las historias clínicas de los usuarios de ese centro y se analizaron mediante estadística descriptiva. Resultados:Los usuarios del servicio fueron hombres (93,8%), morenos (46,5%), solteros (42,3%) y desempleados (43,2%). La mayoría ingresó como adulto joven (46,4%) y por demanda espontánea (64,6%). Tienen antecedentes familiares positivos (89,5%) y hacen un uso predominante de alcohol exclusivo (32,5%). La mayoría de usuarios vive en el municipio donde tiene su sede el mencionado centro. Conclusión:Los datos siguen la tendencia de los estudios realizados en los últimos años en salud mental sobre los trastornos derivados del uso de crack, alcohol y otras drogas y destacan la necesidad de fortalecer las redes regionalizadas, discutiendo desde la infraestructura como el transporte hasta los servicios hasta los necesarios. articulación entre el centro de atención psicosocial de alcohol y otras drogas y la Atención Primaria (AU).
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Primary Health Care , Brazil/epidemiology , Pharmaceutical Preparations , Mental Health , Health Policy , Medical Records , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Cross-Sectional Studies/methods , Crack Cocaine , Community Networks , AlcoholismABSTRACT
Objetivo: investigar o conhecimento de adolescentes escolares sobre álcool e outras drogas e sua opinião acerca de tecnologias educacionais para prevenção do consumo. Método: estudo descritivo com abordagem qualitativa realizado com 86 adolescentes cursando o ensino médio. Os dados foram coletados utilizando um instrumento de aplicação autoadministrada e processados nos programas IRaMuTeQ 0.7 alpha 2 e SPSS versão 20.0. Resultados: a análise lexical mostrou três classes semânticas: consequência, representação e definição do álcool e outras drogas para os adolescentes. A tecnologia educacional escolhida pela maioria foi o vídeo e o aplicativo móvel, que versam sobre consequências e efeitos associados ao uso das substâncias e as formas de se evitar ou até mesmo utilizá-las. Conclusão: os resultados mostraram que os adolescentes possuem pouco conhecimento sobre a temática e que tecnologias educacionais digitais podem ser estratégias de educação em saúde eficazes para prevenção do consumo de álcool e outras drogas entre o público-alvo.
Objective: investigating the knowledge of school teenagers about alcohol and other drugs and their opinion about educational technologies for prevention of consumption. Method: a descriptive study with qualitative approach conducted with 86 teenagers attending high school. Data were collected using a self-administered and processed application instrument in the IRaMuTeQ 0.7 alpha 2 and SPSS version 20.0 programs. Results: a lexical analysis showed three semantic classes: consequence, representation and definition of alcohol and other drugs for teenagers. The educational technology chosen by the majority were video and the mobile application, which deal with consequences and effects associated with the use of substances and ways to avoid or even use them. Conclusion: the results showed that teenagers have little knowledge about the subject and that digital educational technologies can be effective health education strategies to prevent alcohol and other drugs consumption among them.
Objetivo: poner en claro el conocimiento de los adolescentes escolares acerca del alcohol y otras drogas y su opinión acerca de las tecnologías educativas para la prevención del consumo. Método: un estudio descriptivo con enfoque cualitativo realizado con 86 adolescentes que asistían a la escuela secundaria. Los datos se recogieron mediante un instrumento de aplicación autoadministrado y procesado en los programas IRaMuTeQ 0.7 Alpha 2 y SPSS versión 20.0. Resultados: el análisis léxico mostró tres clases semánticas: consecuencia, representación y definición de alcohol y otras drogas para adolescentes. La tecnología educativa elegida por la mayoría fue el video y la aplicación móvil, que se ocupan de las consecuencias y efectos asociados con el uso de sustancias y las formas de evitarlas o incluso usarlas. Conclusión: los resultados mostraron que los adolescentes tienen poco conocimiento sobre el tema y que las tecnologías educativas digitales pueden ser estrategias efectivas de educación para la salud para prevenir el consumo de alcohol y otras drogas entre ellos.
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Humans , Primary Prevention , Adolescent , Educational Technology , Substance-Related Disorders , AlcoholismABSTRACT
RESUMO Objetivo: analisar o efeito da intervenção breve na motivação para mudança do consumo de bebidas alcoólicas. Método: estudo experimental, de follow-up, realizado com 43 participantes em duas Unidades Básicas de Saúde. Foi aplicado o Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, a Régua de Prontidão para Mudança e um questionário socioeconômico. Resultados: o grupo experimental apresentou mediana igual a 10 pontos (fase de manutenção) no início e após 30 dias. No segmento, mediana igual a oito pontos (estágio de ação). O grupo- controle, mediana igual a oito pontos no início e após 30 dias (fase de ação). No segmento, a mediana igual a sete pontos (fase de planejamento). Na avaliação intermediária de 30 dias, notou-se que houve diferença estatística na motivação entre os dois grupos (p=0,029). Conclusão: concluiu-se que a Intervenção Breve foi eficaz para manter a motivação nos estágios de ação e manutenção da mudança no consumo de bebidas alcoólicas.
ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the effect of brief intervention on motivation to change alcohol consumption. Method: experimental, follow-up study, conducted with 43 participants in two Basic Health Units. The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, the Change Readiness Ruler, and a socioeconomic questionnaire were applied. Results: The experimental group showed a median equal to 10 points (maintenance stage) at the beginning and after 30 days. In the segment, the median was equal to eight points (action stage). The control group had a median equal to eight points at the beginning and after 30 days (action stage). In the segment, median equal to seven points (planning stage). In the 30-day intermediate evaluation, it was noted that there was a statistical difference in motivation between the two groups (p=0.029). Conclusion: it was concluded that the Brief Intervention was effective in maintaining motivation in the stages of action and maintenance of change in the consumption of alcoholic drinks.
RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar el efecto de una intervención breve sobre la motivación para el cambio en el consumo de alcohol. Método: Estudio experimental, de seguimiento, realizado con 43 participantes en dos Unidades Básicas de Salud. Se aplicó el Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, la Regla de Disposición al Cambio y un cuestionario socioeconómico. Resultados: el grupo experimental mostró una mediana igual a 10 puntos (fase de mantenimiento) al principio y después de 30 días. En el segmento, la mediana era igual a ocho puntos (etapa de acción). El grupo de control tenía una mediana igual a ocho puntos al principio y después de 30 días (etapa de acción). En el segmento, la mediana es igual a siete puntos (fase de planificación). En la evaluación intermedia de 30 días, se observó que había una diferencia estadística en la motivación entre los dos grupos (p=0,029). Conclusión: se concluyó que la Intervención Breve fue eficaz para mantener la motivación en las etapas de acción y mantenimiento del cambio en el consumo de alcohol.
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Alcohol Drinking , Alcoholism , Alcoholics , MotivationABSTRACT
The World Health Organization (WHO) African Region is struggling with increasing harm associated with alcohol consumption. Legislators of Sao Tome and Principe, concerned about this harm and the high prevalence of alcohol use disorders, designed a comprehensive alcohol control bill to tackle this situation. Input into the design of the bill was obtained through interviews involving many stakeholders. The process had five phases: (i) scoping the problem to understand the social burden of the harm caused by alcohol consumption; (ii) updating the evidence on alcohol policies and identifying areas for legislative interventions; (iii) drafting the bill; (iv) aligning the legislative framework of the bill; and (v) initiating the parliamentary procedure. The new bill scored 92/100 using a standardized alcohol control policy scale. The bill covers all domains of WHO's 2010 global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol, and includes the three most cost-effective interventions for reducing alcohol consumption: increased excise taxes on alcohol; bans or comprehensive restrictions on exposure to alcohol advertising; and restrictions on the availability of retailed alcohol through reduced hours of sale. The National Assembly plenary session upheld the bill, which is now under evaluation of the specialized First Commission on Political, Legal, Constitutional and Ethical Affairs. Approval of the bill requires the final voting once it is back with the National Assembly and its promulgation by the President. Drafting an alcohol control bill which is country-led, inclusive, evidence-based and free of interference by the alcohol industry helps prioritize public health objectives over other interests.
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Alcohol Drinking , Prevalence , Alcoholism , Accidents, Traffic , Domestic ViolenceABSTRACT
ntroduction: Trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya. In many countries, substance use is common among patients presenting with injuries to an emergency center (EC). Objective: To describe the epidemiology of self-reported substance use among adult injured patients seeking ED care in Nairobi, Kenya. Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study, assessed patients presenting with injuries to the Kenyatta Na-tional Hospital ED in Nairobi, Kenya from March through June of 2021. Data on substance use, injury character-istics and ED disposition were collected. Substances of interest were alcohol, stimulants, marijuana, and opiates.The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Concise (AUDIT-C) tool was used to characterize hazardous alcoholuse. Results: A total of 1,282 patients were screened for participation, of which 646 were enrolled. Among participants,322 (49.8%) reported substance use in the past month (AUDIT-C positive, stimulants, opiates, and/or marijuana). Hazardous alcohol use was reported by 271 (42.0%) patients who screened positive with AUDIT-C. Polysubstance use, (≥2 substances) was reported by 87 participants in the past month. Median time from injury to ED arrival was 13.1 h for all enrolees, and this number was significantly higher among substance users (median 15.4 h, IQR 5.5 - 25.5; p = 0.029). Conclusions: In the population studied, reported substance use was common with a substantial proportion of injured persons screening positive for hazardous alcohol use. Those with substance use had later presentations for injury care. These data suggest that ED programming for substance use disorder screening and care linkagecould be impactful in the study setting.
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Humans , Wounds and Injuries , Social Determinants of Health , Substance-Related Disorders , Alcoholism , KenyaABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objective: To interpret the experiences of alcohol-dependent elderly people. Method: Qualitative research developed through the theoretical and methodological assumptions of the Grounded Theory in the Straussian version. It was carried out in a small town in the mid-western region of the state of São Paulo. The selection was by theoretical sampling, totaling 25 participants from three sample groups. Semistructured interviews were conducted from March 2019 to January 2020. Results: The phenomenon "Experiencing alcohol dependence in old age", is conditioned by the category "Initiating Alcohol Consumption", are actions/interactions "Justifying alcohol consumption" and "Coping with alcohol treatment and abstinence" whose consequences are "Experiencing the harms of alcohol dependence" and "Expressing feelings". Conclusion: It was evidenced that the elderly participants consider alcohol dependence as a way to deal with negative emotions, and, in this trajectory, they experience physical, mental, and social consequences. The elderly in abstinence express feelings of loneliness, regret, and desire for a life with quality, and indicate that behavioral change occurs through treatment and awareness of its harmful effects.
RESUMEN Objetivo: Interpretar las experiencias de las personas mayores dependientes del alcohol. Método: Investigación cualitativa desarrollada a través de los supuestos teóricos y metodológicos de la Teoría Fundamentada en Datos en su versión straussiana. Se llevó a cabo en un municipio de pequeño tamaño de la región centro-oeste del Estado de São Paulo. La selección fue por muestreo teórico, totalizando 25 participantes de tres grupos de muestra. Las entrevistas semiestructuradas se realizaron entre marzo de 2019 y enero de 2020. Resultados: El fenómeno "Experimentar la dependencia del alcohol en la vejez", está condicionado por la categoría "Iniciar el consumo de alcohol", son acciones/interacciones "Justificar el consumo de alcohol" y "Afrontar el tratamiento del alcohol y la abstinencia" cuyas consecuencias son "Experimentar el daño de la dependencia del alcohol" y "Expresar sentimientos". Conclusión: Se evidenció que los participantes de edad avanzada consideran la dependencia del alcohol como una forma de lidiar con las emociones negativas y, en esta trayectoria, experimentan consecuencias físicas, mentales y sociales. Los ancianos en abstinencia expresan sentimientos de soledad, arrepentimiento y deseo de una vida con calidad, e indican que el cambio de comportamiento se produce gracias al tratamiento y a la conciencia de sus efectos nocivos.
RESUMO Objetivo: Interpretar as vivências dos idosos dependentes de álcool. Método: Pesquisa qualitativa desenvolvida por meio dos pressupostos teórico-metodológicos da Teoria Fundamentada dos Dados na versão straussiana. Foi realizada em um município de pequeno porte da região centro-oeste paulista. A seleção foi por amostragem teórica, totalizando 25 participantes a partir de três grupos amostrais. Foram conduzidas entrevistas semiestruturadas entre março de 2019 a janeiro de 2020. Resultados: O fenômeno "Vivenciando a dependência de álcool na velhice", está condicionado pela categoria "Iniciando o consumo de Álcool", são ações/interações "Justificando o consumo de álcool" e "Enfrentando o tratamento e a abstinência do álcool" cujas consequências são "Experienciando os danos da dependência de álcool" e "Expressando sentimentos". Conclusão: Evidenciou-se que os idosos participantes consideram a dependência de álcool como forma de lidar com emoções negativas, e, nessa trajetória, experienciam consequências físicas, mentais e sociais. Os idosos em abstinência expressam sentimentos de solidão, arrependimento e desejo de uma vida com qualidade, e indicam que a mudança comportamental ocorre por meio do tratamento e conscientização de seus malefícios.
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Aged , Nursing , Alcoholism , Aging , Grounded TheoryABSTRACT
Abstract The aim of this study was to identify and analyze the potential interactions between psychotropic drugs and alcohol and tobacco addiction. A cross-sectional study was carried out on secondary data collection in a Center for Psychosocial Care in Alcohol and Other Drugs. Subjects aged 18 years old and over, with alcohol and tobacco dependence, who were taking psychotherapies were included. Medical records with the most recent prescriptions were reviewed. Potential interactions between psychotropic drugs and alcohol and tobacco were analyzed using the Micromedex database and stratified according to clinical risks and mechanisms of action. The Pearson's Chi-square test was used to find significant associations between the variables of interest. The significance level was set at 5%. Between the 2010-2018 period, 2,322 subjects were treated at the care center. Of these, 1,020 fulfilled the inclusion criteria, out of whom 515 (50.5%) were dependent on alcohol and 310 (30.4%) were dependent on tobacco. We found 1,099 potential interactions between psychotropic drugs and alcohol and 160 potential interactions between psychotropic drugs and tobacco. In relation to alcohol dependence, psychotropic drugs interacted largely with moderate clinical risk, and pharmacokinetic mechanisms of action. In relation to tobacco dependence, high clinical risk interactions and pharmacodynamic mechanisms of action predominated.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Psychotropic Drugs/analysis , Tobacco Use Disorder/classification , Alcoholism/classification , Psychotherapy/classification , Cross-Sectional Studies/methods , Data Collection/instrumentation , Psychiatric RehabilitationABSTRACT
We aimed to evaluate concurrent use of alcohol and tobacco among hospitalized patients as well as to compare the use of both substances among people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and those with other diagnoses. A cross-sectional study took place in a hospital in Minas Gerais (Brazil). Structured surveys were used to evaluate tobacco and alcohol use. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and chi-square test. We interviewed 972 patients, in which 20.3% were hazardous drinkers and 14.9% tobacco users. Almost half of the smokers (47.6%) were hazardous drinkers, while 15.5% of nonsmokers engaged in harmful consumption of alcohol (p < 0.001). Tobacco use was higher among people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus when compared with patients that did not have an Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome diagnosis (32.1% vs 14.4%, p = 0.009). Our findings showed the association of tobacco use and hazardous drinking among hospitalized patients in Brazil and a higher prevalence of tobacco use among patients living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus. These findings can be used to develop smoking cessation interventions that address the comorbidities associated with substance use.
O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a associação do uso de álcool e tabaco entre pacientes internados em um hospital geral e comparar o uso das duas substâncias entre pacientes que vivem com o Vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana/Síndrome de Imunodeficiência Adquirida e outros diagnósticos. Realizou-se um estudo observacional em um hospital público para avaliação do uso de tais substâncias. Entre 972 pacientes, 20,3% fizeram uso prejudicial de álcool e 14,9% de tabaco. Quase metade dos tabagistas (47,6%) fizeram uso prejudicial do álcool, enquanto 15,5% dos não tabagistas relataram uso excessivo da substância (p < 0,001). A porcentagem de fumantes foi significativamente mais alta no grupo de pacientes que vivem com o Virus da Imunodeficiência Humana do que nos demais diagnósticos (32,1% vs 14,4%, p = 0,009). Percebe-se a associação do uso de tabaco e uso prejudicial de álcool entre pacientes hospitalizados e alta prevalência do uso de tabaco entre pacientes que vivem com o Vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana/Síndrome de Imunodeficiência Adquirida. Esses dados podem direcionar o planejamento de intervenções para cessação do consumo de tabaco que consigam direcionar as comorbidades relacionadas ao uso da substância
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HIV , Alcoholism , Tobacco Use , Smokers , InpatientsABSTRACT
Introdução: A síndrome da apneia e hipopneia obstrutiva do sono (SAHOS) é caracterizada pela obstrução parcial ou completa da via aérea superior durante o sono, e está relacionada ao início, progressão e gravidade das doenças cardiovasculares. Objetivos: Avaliar os sintomas de SAHOS em pacientes em acompanhamento de doenças cardiovasculares. Métodos: Avaliação de 3 questionários - índice de qualidade de sono de Pittsburgh (Anexo 2), questionário de Berlin (Anexo 3) e escala de sonolência de Epworth (ESE) (Anexo 4) contemplando sexo, faixa etária, IMC, CC, queixas relacionadas a distúrbios do sono, doenças sistêmicas como HAS, DM, cardiopatia e quantidade de medicamentos utilizados. Resultados: Total de 231 pacientes participantes, 66,23% apresentando baixa qualidade do sono, 24,68% com risco de SAHOS e 31,7% com sonolência diurna excessiva. Discussão: A associação entre SAHOS e doenças cardiovasculares é cada vez maior devido ao aumento dos diagnósticos de SAHOS, que apesar de ser uma doença sistêmica comum, ainda permanece subdiagnosticada. O combate aos fatores de risco comportamentais associados ao tratamento dos fatores de risco intermediários e da SAHOS levam à redução do risco cardiovascular. Conclusão: A prevalência de sintomas relacionados à SAHOS se mostrou moderadamente prevalente nos pacientes com doenças cardiovasculares ou com seus fatores de risco.
Objectives: To evaluate symptoms related to Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS) in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and its relation with personal characteristics and medication use. Methods: The Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), Berlin questionnaire (BQ) and Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) were used, including variables such as gender, body mass index, systemic arterial hypertension, cardiopathy and amount of medicines used, from January to October/2017, and performed data analysis. Results: A total of 231 patients participated, 66.23% presented poor sleep quality; 24.68% high risk of OSAHS and 31.7% excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). The BQ showed a higher chance of a high risk for OSAHS in pre-obese and obese I-degree. The ESS showed an increase in EDS with the reduction of 1 medication for cardiopathy. The PSQI showed a higher chance of poor sleep quality in females than not male. Discussion: Other than this study, the literature shows that EDS can result from the use of drugs for heart disease and hypertension. The literature shows that overweight and obesity increase the chance of systemic arterial hypertension, moreover, this research showed that weight also had a greater influence on the high risk of OSAHS. This shows that overweight and obesity are risk factors for systemic arterial hypertension, OSAHS and CVD. This study evidenced, as well as the literature, poorer sleep quality in females.