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El uso de "virado" como estrategia de reducción de daños entre los usuarios de crack del estado de Pernambuco, Brasil / The use of "virado" as a harm reduction strategy among crack users in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil
Almeida, Renata Barreto Fernandes de; Santos, Naíde Teodósio Valois; Brito, Ana Maria de; Silva, Keila Silene de Brito e; Jacques, Iracema de Jesus Almeida Alves; Nappo, Solange Aparecida.
  • Almeida, Renata Barreto Fernandes de; Centro Universitário do Vale do Ipojuca. Recife. BR
  • Santos, Naíde Teodósio Valois; Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Aggeu Magalhães. Recife. BR
  • Brito, Ana Maria de; Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Aggeu Magalhães. Recife. BR
  • Silva, Keila Silene de Brito e; Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. BR
  • Jacques, Iracema de Jesus Almeida Alves; Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Aggeu Magalhães. Recife. BR
  • Nappo, Solange Aparecida; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. BR
Salud colect ; 16: e2528, 2020.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1101899
RESUMEN
RESUMEN El objetivo del estudio es discutir uno de los usos del crack denominado "virado", como estrategia de reducción de daños entre las personas que usan crack en Pernambuco, Brasil. Se realizó una investigación cualitativa y transversal. Desde marzo hasta agosto de 2016, se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas sobre la cultura del uso de crack a 39 personas que usan esta substancia. El límite de participantes se estableció por el criterio de saturación. Los datos se analizaron con la técnica de análisis de contenido. Las personas que participaron relataron que el virado es una manera distinta de utilizar el crack y, al comparar su efecto con el uso fumado o inhalado, mencionaron que el virado produce menos impacto en las relaciones interpersonales y en la libido, además de reducir el uso compulsivo de crack, cuestiones que se podrían considerar como estrategias de reducción de daños. Un aspecto negativo es que comparten los canutos para aspirar el virado, lo cual es una situación de riesgo para la transmisión de enfermedades infecciosas. Conocer la cultura del uso del crack en distintas formas y situaciones es imprescindible para la planificación y desarrollo de acciones de atención a la salud.
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT The aim of the study is to discuss the use of crack in the form of "virado" as a harm reduction strategy in Pernambuco, Brazil. This is a cross-sectional study with a qualitative approach in which semi-structured interviews were conducted regarding aspects related to the culture of crack use with 39 crack users between March and August 2016. Participants were recruited using saturation criteria and data were analyzed through content analysis. Respondents discussed the use of "virado" and compared its effects in relation to crack, addressing improvement in interpersonal relationships, libido, and non-compulsive drug use, which can all be understood as harm reduction strategies. On the other hand, equipment sharing for the use of "virado" was identified as a high-risk practice with regards to the transmission of infectious diseases. Knowing about the culture of crack use in different contexts is essential in order to plan and develop health care actions.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Crack Cocaine / Cocaine-Related Disorders / Cultural Characteristics / Harm Reduction / Opiate Substitution Treatment Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: Spanish Journal: Salud colect Journal subject: Medicina Social / Sa£de P£blica Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Centro Universitário do Vale do Ipojuca/BR / Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR / Universidade Federal de Pernambuco/BR / Universidade Federal de São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Crack Cocaine / Cocaine-Related Disorders / Cultural Characteristics / Harm Reduction / Opiate Substitution Treatment Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: Spanish Journal: Salud colect Journal subject: Medicina Social / Sa£de P£blica Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Centro Universitário do Vale do Ipojuca/BR / Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR / Universidade Federal de Pernambuco/BR / Universidade Federal de São Paulo/BR