Ana Regina Noto
Biographic Data
| ID | 145768 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ana Regina Noto |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ana Regina |
| FAMILY NAME | Noto |
| SIGNATURE | NOTO A R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidade Federal de São Paulo |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2622-6668 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 47 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 65 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 47 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1997 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Mindfulness and interpersonal relationships: A qualitative study with university students during the Covid-19 pandemic
There are few studies on the impacts of mindfulness on interpersonal relationships in the context of social distancing. This study aimed to explore, through a qualitative methodology, the potential benefits of the online protocol entitled “Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention” for interpersonal relationships among university students during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic. A total of 112 university students participated in the intervention.…
Implementação do sistema de prevenção “Communities That Care” em uma comunidade brasileira
Introduction: Communities That Care (CTC) is a community-based prevention system designed to support the healthy social development of children and adolescents by mobilizing and training community coalitions to assess, plan, and implement evidence-based preventive interventions. The system is currently undergoing a process of cultural adaptation in Brazil, where it has been named Comunidades que Cuidam (CQC). Objectives: This article aimed to des…
The Temporal Aspect of Bodily Experiences of Emotions: Where do you Feel the First Sensation
A mindfulness-based intervention for Substance Use Disorder in a Brazilian vulnerable population: A feasibility mixed method study
Introduction: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a chronic condition that impacts various facets of an individual's life, and society as a whole. The Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) protocol is an innovative intervention that can help to prevent relapse, particularly when used as a post-treatment approach. However, although there is significant evidence of its effectiveness in studies from high-income countries (HICs), there is a dearth …
Adaptation and validation for use in Brazil of the Confusion, Hubbub, and Order Scale (CHAOS)
Background The Confusion, Hubbub, and Order Scale (CHAOS in English Version) was originally developed in the USA by Matheny et al (Bringing order out of chaos: psychometric characteristics of the confusion, hubbub, and order scale. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology 16(3):429-444, 1995) to measure chaos in the family environment, characterized by confusion, lack of routine, and organization. Objective To present evidence of content valid…
Interprofessional Training on Substance Misuse and Addiction: A Longitudinal Assessment of a Brazilian Experience
the mixed methods converged in terms of their results. The training promoted a better understanding of issues related to substance use disorders, reduced stigma and expanded the repertoire of skills. The interprofessional and biopsychosocial approach and field activities seem to be related to these outcomes. The potential for implementing changes in daily practice was prominent among those occupying a managerial role
Effectiveness of Mindfulness for Anger Expression on Men in Treatment for Substance Use Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Mindfulness is effective in managing cravings and preventing relapse in substance use disorders (SUD), but its effectiveness in managing anger is unclear. We aim to assess the effects of mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) on anger in men treated in therapeutics communities for SUD in Brazil. The sample size was designed to a minimum of 160 participants; 223 were randomized to MBRP or treatment as usual. After eight sessions of MBRP, the …
Protective strategies and motivations to control drinking among Brazilian college students: A qualitative study
Motivations and protective strategies varied according to the drinkers' profile, social situations and settings in which they consumed alcohol. The results highlight the need for preventive interventions planned for specific drinking patterns and contexts
Omega-3 for the Prevention of Alcohol Use Disorder Relapse: A Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial
Despite the major limitations of the present study, the group that received omega-3 had a lower number of days of consumption of standard doses of alcohol in the evaluations of 60 and 90 days after discharge. More robust studies are needed to confirm or refute these findings. Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials: n° RBR-48mkgz7 (URL: https://ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-48mkgz7)
Impulsivity and Mindfulness among Inpatients with Alcohol Use Disorder
Background: Impulsivity is both a risk factor for and a consequence of alcohol use disorder (AUD), for which mindfulness-based approaches have been proven to be effective. However, the specific relationship between mindfulness and impulsivity has been little explored in the literature, especially in people with AUD. This study aims to investigate the relationship between different facets of dispositional mindfulness and impulsivity among people w…
Factors associated with adherence to a web-based alcohol intervention among college students
This study aimed to evaluate the association between student characteristics and recruitment strategies in the adherence of college students to a web-based alcohol intervention. Participants were 46,329 Brazilian students aged from 18 to 30, who consumed alcohol during the past three months. Three recruitment strategies were implemented: open invitations, and personally-addressed invitations with or without non-monetary incentives. We evaluated t…
Reducing alcohol-related risks among adolescents: A feasibility study of the SHAHRP program in Brazilian schools
The SHAHRP program was effective reducing drinking and alcohol - harms in Australia, but cross-cultural adaptation is required before replication. This study aimed at assessing the feasibility of SHAHRP in Brazil focused on implementation and acceptability. A mixed-methodsdesign was used: quantitative for implementing the program and evaluation and qualitative for acceptability. The quantitative design was a pilot of a randomized controlled trial…
Intimate Partner Violence: Controlling Behavior and Triggers of Aggression
It is necessary to better understand the context in which intimate partner violence occurs. This study aimed to examine the occurrence of physical violence between intimate partners, based on the reports of women involved in these situations, by identifying the circumstances in which the physical violence occurs and the presence of controlling behavior in these relationships. We conducted a community survey using probabilistic sampling (144 women…
Interpersonal relationships and drug use over time among homeless people: A qualitative study
Background Homelessness is one of the most severe forms of social exclusion and is an important public health issue. It is characterized by processes of weakening of interpersonal bonds. The objective of this study was, therefore, to elucidate how interpersonal relationships change over the life cycle of homeless drug and alcohol users. Method We used a qualitative methodology. The participants were adults who had a history of homelessness and us…
Violence between Different Members in the Family System: A Household Survey in a Brazilian City
Objective: To investigate the associations between different types of violence within the family. Method: A household survey of a representative sample of adult women in two neighborhoods with different social-economic profiles in a Brazilian city. Data in respect of intimate partner violence (using the Revised Conflict Tactics Scales) and violence against children (using the Parent-Child Conflict Tactics Scales) were collected. Results: We inter…
Problemas associados ao binge drinking entre estudantes das capitais brasileiras
O objetivo deste artigo é descrever e estimar a chance de problemas entre adolescentes que referiram consumo binge drinking comparados aos que referiram ter consumido álcool sem essa característica. Participaram 10.666 estudantes de ensino médio de escolas públicas e privadas das 27 capitais brasileiras (14 a 18 anos) que declararam uso de álcool ao menos uma vez nos 12 meses anteriores à pesquisa. A chance de ocorrerem problemas devido ao consum…
Intervenções via Internet para redução do consumo de álcool entre universitários: Uma revisão sistemática
OBJECTIVE: To identify the main modalities of Internet-based interventions to limit alcohol use among university students, and to describe the effects of these interventions on alcohol use and related consequences. METHODS: A systematic review of PubMed, PsycINFO, and SciELO was performed using as search terms "alcohol drinking AND Internet," without date or language restrictions. Inclusion criteria were randomized controlled trial design, focus …
Álcool E Relações De Gênero: Motivações E Vulnerabilidades Na Percepção De Adolescentes
Este artigo explora a percepção de adolescentes em estado de vulnerabilidade social da cidade de São Paulo, com enfoque na perspectiva das relações de gênero sobre as motivações para beber e os riscos associados ao uso, assim como aqueles inerentes aos contextos de consumo de álcool. Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo que utilizou a técnica de grupos focais com 153 jovens de Centros da Juventude e Escolas Públicas da cidade de São Paulo, em idade …
Álcool E Violência Nas Relações Conjugais: Um Estudo Qualitativo Com Casais
Este estudo qualitativo descritivo objetivou compreender a relação entre o consumo de álcool e a expressão da violência no relacionamento de casais compostos por pelo menos um cônjuge dependente do álcool. Foram realizadas entrevistas com uso de roteiro semiestruturado com dez casais, posteriormente transcritas e submetidas à análise de conteúdo. Todos os casais relataram violência conjugal, atrelada ao uso de álcool. A violência, principalmente …
Psychosocial understanding of self-stigma among people who seek treatment for drug addiction
Estilos parentais como fator de proteção ao consumo de tabaco entre adolescentes brasileiros
O objetivo foi analisar a associação entre o uso de tabaco (no mês e frequente) com os estilos parentais e o comportamento de fumar dos pais, em uma amostra de estudantes do Ensino Médio. Foram avaliados 17.246 estudantes do Ensino Médio de escolas públicas e privadas das 27 capitais brasileiras. A prevalência do uso de tabaco na vida foi de 25,2%, 15,3% no ano, 8,6% no mês, e 3,2% para uso frequente. Em relação aos estilos parentais, 39,2% dos p…
Inter-relações da violência no sistema familiar: Estudo Domiciliar Em Um Bairro De Baixa Renda
Visando identificar associações entre tipos de violência na família, realizou-se um levantamento domiciliar por amostragem probabilística com 480 mulheres, entre 18 e 60 anos (M=39,1; DP=12,2), num bairro de baixa renda em Juiz de Fora/MG. Utilizou-se a Escala de Táticas de Conflito Revisada e a Escala de Táticas de Conflito entre Pais-Crianças. A violência psicológica variou de 77% a 89% nas relações estudadas. A violência física foi maior ou ig…
Intergenerational patterns of family violence related to alcohol abuse: A Genogram-Based Study
The objective of this study was to analyze intergenerational patterns of alcohol related violence (ARV). An intentional sample comprising 42 family members was selected according to a set of criteria, including history of ARV. A genogram based on anonymous semi-structured taped interviews was created. The Content Analysis pointed to different patterns of repetition of intergenerational ARV. The most recurrent ones were those of lineal consanguini…
Heavy episodic drinking and soccer practice among high school students in Brazil: The contextual aspects of this relationship
The relationship between soccer and HED appears to be particularly stronger than in other team sports among adolescents in Brazil. Induced sociability of team sports practice cannot be assumed as the main reason for HED among soccer players. Possibly these results reflect the importance of a strong cultural association between soccer and beer in Brazil and these findings should be integrated to future prevention or intervention programs
Nonprescribed use of tranquilizers or sedatives by adolescents: A Brazilian national survey
A substantial proportion of Brazilian adolescents use nonprescribed tranquilizers/sedatives. Easy access to these substances seems to play an important role in this use and should be tackled by preventive and treatment interventions
Drogas e saúde na imprensa brasileira: Uma Análise De Artigos Publicados Em Jornais E Revistas
O presente estudo analisa as informações que a imprensa escrita vem divulgando atualmente no Brasil sobre as implicações do uso de drogas para a saúde. Por meio de análise de conteúdo, foi pesquisada uma amostra de 502 artigos divulgados ao longo do ano de 1998 em jornais e revistas. Entre os psicotrópicos mais evidenciados nas manchetes, destacaram-se o cigarro comum (18,1%), derivados da coca (9,2%), maconha (9,2%), bebidas alcoólicas (8,6%) e …
Fatores associados ao uso pesado de álcool entre estudantes das capitais brasileiras
OBJETIVO: Analisar a associação entre o uso pesado de álcool entre estudantes e os fatores familiares, pessoais e sociais. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal realizado com estudantes de dez a 18 anos de escolas públicas de 27 capitais brasileiras, em 2004. Os dados foram coletados por meio de questionário anônimo, de autopreenchimento, adaptado de instrumento desenvolvido pela Organização Mundial da Saúde. A amostra representativa, composta por 48.155 e…
Padrões de violência domiciliar associada ao uso de álcool no Brasil
OBJETIVO: Analisar as situações de violência domiciliar ocorridas com o agressor sob efeito do álcool. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado um levantamento domiciliar que incluiu as 108 cidades brasileiras com mais de 200 mil habitantes em 2005. A amostragem foi por conglomerados, estratificada, probabilística e autoponderada, obtida em três estágios de seleção: setores censitários, domicílios e respondentes (população entre 12-65 anos de idade). O instrumento…
God Forbids or Mom Disapproves? Religious Beliefs That Prevent Drug Use Among Youth
Researches have emphasized religiosity as a protective factor against drug use although the mechanism through which it occurs is still unknown. This article aims to explore religious beliefs that could prevent drug use among youth. Three sources of qualitative data were used: participant observation in 21 religious institutions, semistructured interviews of 37 religious leaders, and 6 focus groups comprised of 55 religious drug-naïve youths. The …
A mensuração do estigma internalizado: Revisão Sistemática Da Literatura
O estigma internalizado é um fenômeno processual que se estabelece à medida que o indivíduo torna-se consciente de sua condição de estigmatizado, concorda e aplica a si próprio os estereótipos negativos sobre seu transtorno. Com o objetivo de conhecer os instrumentos de mensuração desse fenômeno, realizou-se, em janeiro de 2011, uma revisão sistemática da literatura nas bases de dados Web of Science, Pubmed, Psycinfo, Lilacs e Scielo, utilizando-…
Diversity of Contexts in Drug Use Among Street Adolescents
In this study we aimed to investigate through ethnographic methods the different contexts of drug use by street adolescents in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Participant observations and semistructured interviews were performed at 11 major points of adolescent concentration in the streets of the city and in 10 care institutions. The sample was composed of 17 adolescents between 12 and 17 years of age. Data showed diverse patterns of drug use distributed by g…
Newsmaking on Drugs: A Qualitative Study with Journalism Professionals
Drugs are a frequent subject in the news media. Despite the existence of an important dynamic interplay between the print media, public opinion, and public policies, studies on these relationships are still scarce regarding the drug issue. The objective of this study is to understand the newsmaking process regarding drugs from the vantage point of Brazilian journalism professionals. Using qualitative research, semistructured interviews were condu…
Drug use among street children and adolescents: What Helps
The aim of this study was to investigate factors associated to frequent and heavy drug use among street children and adolescents aged 10 to 18 years. A sample of 2,807 street children and adolescents from the 27 Brazilian state capital cities was analyzed. A World Health Organization questionnaire for non-students was adapted for use in Brazil. Data analysis was performed using logistic regression and decision tree models. Factors inversely assoc…
Estilos parentais como fator de proteção ao consumo de tabaco entre adolescentes brasileiros
O objetivo foi analisar a associação entre o uso de tabaco (no mês e frequente) com os estilos parentais e o comportamento de fumar dos pais, em uma amostra de estudantes do Ensino Médio. Foram avaliados 17.246 estudantes do Ensino Médio de escolas públicas e privadas das 27 capitais brasileiras. A prevalência do uso de tabaco na vida foi de 25,2%, 15,3% no ano, 8,6% no mês, e 3,2% para uso frequente. Em relação aos estilos parentais, 39,2% dos p…
Inter-relações da violência no sistema familiar: Estudo Domiciliar Em Um Bairro De Baixa Renda
Visando identificar associações entre tipos de violência na família, realizou-se um levantamento domiciliar por amostragem probabilística com 480 mulheres, entre 18 e 60 anos (M=39,1; DP=12,2), num bairro de baixa renda em Juiz de Fora/MG. Utilizou-se a Escala de Táticas de Conflito Revisada e a Escala de Táticas de Conflito entre Pais-Crianças. A violência psicológica variou de 77% a 89% nas relações estudadas. A violência física foi maior ou ig…
Propagandas de medicamentos psicoativos: Análise das informações científicas
OBJECTIVE: According to the World Health Organization, medicinal drug promotion should be reliable, accurate, truthful, informative, balanced, up-to-date and capable of substantiation. The objective of the present study was to review psychoactive drug advertisements to physicians as for information consistency with the related references and accessibility of the cited references. METHODS: Data was collected in the city of Araraquara, Southeastern…
Álcool E Violência Nas Relações Conjugais: Um Estudo Qualitativo Com Casais
Este estudo qualitativo descritivo objetivou compreender a relação entre o consumo de álcool e a expressão da violência no relacionamento de casais compostos por pelo menos um cônjuge dependente do álcool. Foram realizadas entrevistas com uso de roteiro semiestruturado com dez casais, posteriormente transcritas e submetidas à análise de conteúdo. Todos os casais relataram violência conjugal, atrelada ao uso de álcool. A violência, principalmente …
Intergenerational patterns of family violence related to alcohol abuse: A Genogram-Based Study
The objective of this study was to analyze intergenerational patterns of alcohol related violence (ARV). An intentional sample comprising 42 family members was selected according to a set of criteria, including history of ARV. A genogram based on anonymous semi-structured taped interviews was created. The Content Analysis pointed to different patterns of repetition of intergenerational ARV. The most recurrent ones were those of lineal consanguini…
Alcohol and Domestic Violence: A Cross-Over Study in Residences of Individuals in Brazil
Análise do conteúdo de propagandas de medicamentos psicoativos
O objetivo do estudo foi descrever as figuras humanas retratadas nas propagandas de medicamentos psicoativos quanto ao gênero, a idade, a etnia e o contexto social. Foi realizada análise de conteúdo de 86 impressos publicitários inéditos divulgados em Araraquara (SP) no ano de 2005. A associação entre as categorias foi analisada usando o teste exato de Fisher. Houve predomínio de mulheres (62,8%), sendo quatro vezes mais freqüentes que os homens …
Use of Drugs Among Street Children in Brazil
The purpose of this study has been to assess drug consumption among children in five Brazilian state capitals during 1993. The sample was composed of street children who were given assistance in institutions, and data was collected by means of anonymous individual interviews. Five hundred sixty five boys and girls were interviewed: 74.3% reported having used drugs (not including alcohol and tobacco) at least once in their life. Solvents, followed…
O uso de drogas psicotrópicas e a prevenção no Brasil
Embora o contexto relacionado ao consumo de drogas psicotrópicas no Brasil ainda seja pouco conhecido, os estudos disponíveis apontam que o álcool, o tabaco e alguns medicamentos psicotrópicos são as drogas mais consumidas e responsáveis pelos maiores índices de problemas para a nossa população. No entanto, é inegável o crescente consumo de cocaína ao longo dos últimos anos, bem como o aumento de uma série de problemas daí decorrentes, incluindo …
Concepts of Dependence Among Brazilian Alcohol- and Drug-Dependent Patients
Studies suggest that the concepts that drug dependent persons have about their problems could influence adherence to treatment and outcome. The objective of this study was to compare these concepts in different groups of patients. Three groups of drug-dependent patients (diagnosed according to DSM-III-R criteria) were compared: 64 dependent on alcohol only, 56 dependent only on other drugs and 39 dependent on both alcohol and drugs. They were ask…
Drogas e saúde na imprensa brasileira: Uma Análise De Artigos Publicados Em Jornais E Revistas
O presente estudo analisa as informações que a imprensa escrita vem divulgando atualmente no Brasil sobre as implicações do uso de drogas para a saúde. Por meio de análise de conteúdo, foi pesquisada uma amostra de 502 artigos divulgados ao longo do ano de 1998 em jornais e revistas. Entre os psicotrópicos mais evidenciados nas manchetes, destacaram-se o cigarro comum (18,1%), derivados da coca (9,2%), maconha (9,2%), bebidas alcoólicas (8,6%) e …
A Profile of Ecstasy (MDMA) Use in Sāo Paulo, Brazil: An Ethnographic Study
The use of Ecstasy in Brazil has gained visibility in recent years. Nevertheless, scientific data on this issue remain scarce. The present study focused on clarifying this phenomenon by means of qualitative and ethnographic research. Observational studies (N = 8), information obtained from key informants (N = 14) and interviews with Ecstasy users (N = 32) from the city of São Paulo were part of this study. The results pointed to night clubs and r…
Death by Drug Overdose: Impact on Families
Death by overdose is loaded with social/moral stigmas, in addition to strong feelings of anger, helplessness, guilt and shame in the families. The objective of this study was to analyze the impact of these feelings on families facing death by overdose. Qualitative methodology was used to study six families with a history of death by overdose of one of their members. The interview was open, and guided by the question "What did you feel with the de…
Análise do conteúdo de propagandas de medicamentos psicoativos
O objetivo do estudo foi descrever as figuras humanas retratadas nas propagandas de medicamentos psicoativos quanto ao gênero, a idade, a etnia e o contexto social. Foi realizada análise de conteúdo de 86 impressos publicitários inéditos divulgados em Araraquara (SP) no ano de 2005. A associação entre as categorias foi analisada usando o teste exato de Fisher. Houve predomínio de mulheres (62,8%), sendo quatro vezes mais freqüentes que os homens …
Propagandas de medicamentos psicoativos: Análise das informações científicas
OBJECTIVE: According to the World Health Organization, medicinal drug promotion should be reliable, accurate, truthful, informative, balanced, up-to-date and capable of substantiation. The objective of the present study was to review psychoactive drug advertisements to physicians as for information consistency with the related references and accessibility of the cited references. METHODS: Data was collected in the city of Araraquara, Southeastern…
Newsmaking on Drugs: A Qualitative Study with Journalism Professionals
Drugs are a frequent subject in the news media. Despite the existence of an important dynamic interplay between the print media, public opinion, and public policies, studies on these relationships are still scarce regarding the drug issue. The objective of this study is to understand the newsmaking process regarding drugs from the vantage point of Brazilian journalism professionals. Using qualitative research, semistructured interviews were condu…
Padrões de violência domiciliar associada ao uso de álcool no Brasil
OBJETIVO: Analisar as situações de violência domiciliar ocorridas com o agressor sob efeito do álcool. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado um levantamento domiciliar que incluiu as 108 cidades brasileiras com mais de 200 mil habitantes em 2005. A amostragem foi por conglomerados, estratificada, probabilística e autoponderada, obtida em três estágios de seleção: setores censitários, domicílios e respondentes (população entre 12-65 anos de idade). O instrumento…
Adolescent gender differences in the determinants of tobacco smoking: A cross sectional survey among high school students in São Paulo
Although older age, living with smokers at home and lack of religion were common contributing factors to cigarette smoking among all adolescents, girls were influenced to a greater degree by family relationships and religiosity than boys. The study results may be materially important to the development of prevention programs that influence determinants connected to gender and the implementation of single-core models of prevention; gender differen…
Tabaco na mídia: Análise de matérias jornalísticas no ano de 2006
Visando compreender a relação entre saúde, imprensa e políticas públicas sobre tabaco no Brasil, foram analisadas matérias sobre tabaco divulgadas na imprensa brasileira no ano de 2006. Através de clipping jornalístico de oito principais jornais e revistas do país, as matérias sobre tabaco foram identificadas e posteriormente submetidas à análise de conteúdo, que permitiu categorização e classificação dos textos. A frequência de matérias de 2006 …
Comparison between two household surveys on psychotropic drug use in Brazil: 2001 And 2004
CEBRID (Brazilian Center of Information on Psychotropic Drugs) conducted two household surveys on drug use in Brazil, the first in 2001 and the second in 2005, making it possible for researchers, for the first time ever, to have a timeline comparison using this type of methodology. The universe studied corresponded to the Brazilian population living in 107 Brazilian cities with more than 200.00 inhabitants. 8,589 people were interviewed in the fi…
Fatores associados ao uso pesado de álcool entre estudantes das capitais brasileiras
OBJETIVO: Analisar a associação entre o uso pesado de álcool entre estudantes e os fatores familiares, pessoais e sociais. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal realizado com estudantes de dez a 18 anos de escolas públicas de 27 capitais brasileiras, em 2004. Os dados foram coletados por meio de questionário anônimo, de autopreenchimento, adaptado de instrumento desenvolvido pela Organização Mundial da Saúde. A amostra representativa, composta por 48.155 e…
Diversity of Contexts in Drug Use Among Street Adolescents
In this study we aimed to investigate through ethnographic methods the different contexts of drug use by street adolescents in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Participant observations and semistructured interviews were performed at 11 major points of adolescent concentration in the streets of the city and in 10 care institutions. The sample was composed of 17 adolescents between 12 and 17 years of age. Data showed diverse patterns of drug use distributed by g…
Social factors associated to binge drinking: A cross-sectional survey among Brazilian students in private high schools
The habit of BD in adolescents enrolled in private high schools in Brazil is strongly linked to the frequency with which they go out with friends at night. Factors such as religiosity, expressed by trust in God and participation in worship, and being enrolled in a school with cheaper tuition fees were associated with avoidance of BD in this population
Alcohol and Domestic Violence: A Cross-Over Study in Residences of Individuals in Brazil
God Forbids or Mom Disapproves? Religious Beliefs That Prevent Drug Use Among Youth
Researches have emphasized religiosity as a protective factor against drug use although the mechanism through which it occurs is still unknown. This article aims to explore religious beliefs that could prevent drug use among youth. Three sources of qualitative data were used: participant observation in 21 religious institutions, semistructured interviews of 37 religious leaders, and 6 focus groups comprised of 55 religious drug-naïve youths. The …
A mensuração do estigma internalizado: Revisão Sistemática Da Literatura
O estigma internalizado é um fenômeno processual que se estabelece à medida que o indivíduo torna-se consciente de sua condição de estigmatizado, concorda e aplica a si próprio os estereótipos negativos sobre seu transtorno. Com o objetivo de conhecer os instrumentos de mensuração desse fenômeno, realizou-se, em janeiro de 2011, uma revisão sistemática da literatura nas bases de dados Web of Science, Pubmed, Psycinfo, Lilacs e Scielo, utilizando-…
Reasons for not using ecstasy: A qualitative study of non-users, ex-light users and ex-moderate users
Potential effects and undesirable consequences appear to guide the decisions within the different groups. Prevention might target these motivations. Individuals who have used ecstasy indicate that social and environmental factors are the most important factors
Drug use among street children and adolescents: What Helps
The aim of this study was to investigate factors associated to frequent and heavy drug use among street children and adolescents aged 10 to 18 years. A sample of 2,807 street children and adolescents from the 27 Brazilian state capital cities was analyzed. A World Health Organization questionnaire for non-students was adapted for use in Brazil. Data analysis was performed using logistic regression and decision tree models. Factors inversely assoc…
Heavy episodic drinking and soccer practice among high school students in Brazil: The contextual aspects of this relationship
The relationship between soccer and HED appears to be particularly stronger than in other team sports among adolescents in Brazil. Induced sociability of team sports practice cannot be assumed as the main reason for HED among soccer players. Possibly these results reflect the importance of a strong cultural association between soccer and beer in Brazil and these findings should be integrated to future prevention or intervention programs
Nonprescribed use of tranquilizers or sedatives by adolescents: A Brazilian national survey
A substantial proportion of Brazilian adolescents use nonprescribed tranquilizers/sedatives. Easy access to these substances seems to play an important role in this use and should be tackled by preventive and treatment interventions
Contextos e padrões do uso indevido de benzodiazepínicos entre mulheres
O uso indevido de benzodiazepínicos, especialmente entre mulheres, tem despertado preocupação na área de saúde pública. Este estudo objetivou compreender qualitativamente crenças e valores associados ao consumo indevido dessa substância por mulheres. Foram entrevistadas trinta e três mulheres (18-60 anos) com histórico de uso indevido de benzodiazepínicos no último ano, selecionadas intencionalmente e por critérios. Os discursos foram transcritos…
Inter-relações da violência no sistema familiar: Estudo Domiciliar Em Um Bairro De Baixa Renda
Visando identificar associações entre tipos de violência na família, realizou-se um levantamento domiciliar por amostragem probabilística com 480 mulheres, entre 18 e 60 anos (M=39,1; DP=12,2), num bairro de baixa renda em Juiz de Fora/MG. Utilizou-se a Escala de Táticas de Conflito Revisada e a Escala de Táticas de Conflito entre Pais-Crianças. A violência psicológica variou de 77% a 89% nas relações estudadas. A violência física foi maior ou ig…
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