Helena Maria Tannhauser Barros
Biographic Data
| ID | 1785791 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Helena Maria Tannhauser Barros |
| GIVEN NAMES | Helena Maria Tannhauser |
| FAMILY NAME | Barros |
| SIGNATURE | BARROS H M T |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0779-7732 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 12 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1998 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
The Translated and Adapted Brazilian Version of the Behavioral Enabling Scale for Family Members of Psychoactive Substance Users
The Brazilian version of the Behavioral Enabling Scale is a valid tool that measures the frequency of the enabling behaviors of family members of psychoactive substance users. The measurement instrument enables further investigations into the behavior of family members regarding the use of psychoactive substances by their relatives
How do machine learning models perform in the detection of depression, anxiety, and stress among undergraduate students? A systematic review
Undergraduate students are often impacted by depression, anxiety, and stress. In this context, machine learning may support mental health assessment. Based on the following research question: “How do machine learning models perform in the detection of depression, anxiety, and stress among undergraduate students?”, we aimed to evaluate the performance of these models. PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, and Web of Science databases were searched, aiming at …
Investigation of factors associated with low adherence to treatment of codependency in family members of psychoactive substance users
The aim of this study was to investigate possible factors that prevent adherence to the treatment of codependent family members of problem drug use individuals. A quasi-experimental study was carried out with 133 relatives of psychoactive substances users who called the Brazilian drug hotline (Ligue 132) between 2013 and 2015, from the five regions of Brazil. The following instruments were used: General service protocol; Family assistance protoco…
Role of Parenting Styles in Adolescent Substance Use Cessation
The study found that parent-child relationships were associated with a lack of change in the adolescent regarding substance use behavior, particularly the consumption of alcohol and cocaine/crack
Family functioning and health issues associated with codependency in families of drug users
Substance abuse affects both the user and the family system as a whole, yet substance abuse treatment is centered on the user, leaving the family in the background. Objective: To identify the symptoms of codependency and health issues in the codependent family members of drug users who called a toll-free telephone counseling service. In total, 505 family members participated in this cross-sectional study. Drug users’ mothers and wives who had les…
Quality of life of users of psychoactive substances, relatives, and non-users assessed using the WHOQOL-BREF
Quality of life is related to one of the basic human desires, which is to live well and feel good. The scope of this study was to evaluate the quality of life of psychoactive substance users and relatives, compared to non-users, analyzed by socioeconomic strata. A cross-sectional study with users of psychoactive substances, relatives, and other individuals who called the Information and Orientation Service regarding drug abuse. Data collection to…
Internal consistency and factor structure of the adherence scale for alcoholics anonymous
The objective of the article was to estimate the internal consistency and factor structure of the Adherence Scale for Alcoholics Anonymous Groups. The scale was applied to 257 alcoholic patients who had been admitted for treatment in 3 hospitals in Porto Alegre, about 6 months earlier. The scale was produced based on an adaptation of the Drug Attitude Inventory Scale. Internal consistency was measured using Cronbach alpha. Data were subjected to …
Alcohol and Domestic Violence
SP3-90 Hospitalisation trends in public psychiatry hospital (2005–2010)
Introduction The study describes and analyzes the hospitalisations due to mental disorders during 2005–2010 in public psychiatric hospital in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Methods We conducted a retrospective study of hospitalisation data using the EPI-INFO. Length of hospital stay, main psychiatric diagnoses (ICD-10, WHO) and sociodemographic characteristics were analysed. Results The predominant hospitalisations group were from men with 20 to 50 year…
Estratégia de recrutamento de fumantes no metrô do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, para ampliar o acesso a linhas telefônicas de apoio à cessação
Criatividade e inovação das estratégias de recrutamento de fumantes são fundamentais para aprimorar as ações de controle do tabagismo. Atualmente, no Brasil, por meio das imagens de advertência presentes nos maços de cigarros, há uma divulgação permanente e intensa de mensagens que provocam sentimentos de perda associados ao tabagismo, os quais são importantes para estimular o acesso a linhas telefônicas de apoio à cessação. Comparou-se a taxa de…
Measuring Inhalant Abuse Among Homeless Youth in Southern Brazil
In order to measure urinary level of hippuric acid among Brazilian homeless youth suspected of having inhaled toluene in previous hours, urine samples were voluntarily collected from the youth around two hours after they arrived at an "open-school" in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Hippuric acid levels were determined by gas chromatography in urine specimens of 50 homeless children and adolescents. In 86% of the urine specimens, hippuric acid levels were …
Êxtase
Neste estudo fez-se uma revisão bibliográfica sobre a 3,4- metilenodioximetan-fetamina (MDMA), mais conhecida como "êxtase", uma droga em expansão de abuso entre os jovens. Descreve-se o histórico, desde sua síntese até seu uso inicial como auxiliar em psicoterapia e, mais recentemente, como droga de abuso. Apresenta-se o perfil de uso em outros países, tentando prever o possível padrão de uso no Brasil, onde já se iniciou o abuso. O detalhamento…
Êxtase
Neste estudo fez-se uma revisão bibliográfica sobre a 3,4- metilenodioximetan-fetamina (MDMA), mais conhecida como "êxtase", uma droga em expansão de abuso entre os jovens. Descreve-se o histórico, desde sua síntese até seu uso inicial como auxiliar em psicoterapia e, mais recentemente, como droga de abuso. Apresenta-se o perfil de uso em outros países, tentando prever o possível padrão de uso no Brasil, onde já se iniciou o abuso. O detalhamento…
Measuring Inhalant Abuse Among Homeless Youth in Southern Brazil
In order to measure urinary level of hippuric acid among Brazilian homeless youth suspected of having inhaled toluene in previous hours, urine samples were voluntarily collected from the youth around two hours after they arrived at an "open-school" in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Hippuric acid levels were determined by gas chromatography in urine specimens of 50 homeless children and adolescents. In 86% of the urine specimens, hippuric acid levels were …
Estratégia de recrutamento de fumantes no metrô do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, para ampliar o acesso a linhas telefônicas de apoio à cessação
Criatividade e inovação das estratégias de recrutamento de fumantes são fundamentais para aprimorar as ações de controle do tabagismo. Atualmente, no Brasil, por meio das imagens de advertência presentes nos maços de cigarros, há uma divulgação permanente e intensa de mensagens que provocam sentimentos de perda associados ao tabagismo, os quais são importantes para estimular o acesso a linhas telefônicas de apoio à cessação. Comparou-se a taxa de…
Internal consistency and factor structure of the adherence scale for alcoholics anonymous
The objective of the article was to estimate the internal consistency and factor structure of the Adherence Scale for Alcoholics Anonymous Groups. The scale was applied to 257 alcoholic patients who had been admitted for treatment in 3 hospitals in Porto Alegre, about 6 months earlier. The scale was produced based on an adaptation of the Drug Attitude Inventory Scale. Internal consistency was measured using Cronbach alpha. Data were subjected to …
Alcohol and Domestic Violence
SP3-90 Hospitalisation trends in public psychiatry hospital (2005–2010)
Introduction The study describes and analyzes the hospitalisations due to mental disorders during 2005–2010 in public psychiatric hospital in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Methods We conducted a retrospective study of hospitalisation data using the EPI-INFO. Length of hospital stay, main psychiatric diagnoses (ICD-10, WHO) and sociodemographic characteristics were analysed. Results The predominant hospitalisations group were from men with 20 to 50 year…
Quality of life of users of psychoactive substances, relatives, and non-users assessed using the WHOQOL-BREF
Quality of life is related to one of the basic human desires, which is to live well and feel good. The scope of this study was to evaluate the quality of life of psychoactive substance users and relatives, compared to non-users, analyzed by socioeconomic strata. A cross-sectional study with users of psychoactive substances, relatives, and other individuals who called the Information and Orientation Service regarding drug abuse. Data collection to…
Family functioning and health issues associated with codependency in families of drug users
Substance abuse affects both the user and the family system as a whole, yet substance abuse treatment is centered on the user, leaving the family in the background. Objective: To identify the symptoms of codependency and health issues in the codependent family members of drug users who called a toll-free telephone counseling service. In total, 505 family members participated in this cross-sectional study. Drug users’ mothers and wives who had les…
Role of Parenting Styles in Adolescent Substance Use Cessation
The study found that parent-child relationships were associated with a lack of change in the adolescent regarding substance use behavior, particularly the consumption of alcohol and cocaine/crack
Investigation of factors associated with low adherence to treatment of codependency in family members of psychoactive substance users
The aim of this study was to investigate possible factors that prevent adherence to the treatment of codependent family members of problem drug use individuals. A quasi-experimental study was carried out with 133 relatives of psychoactive substances users who called the Brazilian drug hotline (Ligue 132) between 2013 and 2015, from the five regions of Brazil. The following instruments were used: General service protocol; Family assistance protoco…
The Translated and Adapted Brazilian Version of the Behavioral Enabling Scale for Family Members of Psychoactive Substance Users
The Brazilian version of the Behavioral Enabling Scale is a valid tool that measures the frequency of the enabling behaviors of family members of psychoactive substance users. The measurement instrument enables further investigations into the behavior of family members regarding the use of psychoactive substances by their relatives
How do machine learning models perform in the detection of depression, anxiety, and stress among undergraduate students? A systematic review
Undergraduate students are often impacted by depression, anxiety, and stress. In this context, machine learning may support mental health assessment. Based on the following research question: “How do machine learning models perform in the detection of depression, anxiety, and stress among undergraduate students?”, we aimed to evaluate the performance of these models. PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, and Web of Science databases were searched, aiming at …
Medicine (10 works) · Psychiatry (8 works) · Psychology (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Youth, Drugs, and Violence (5 works) · Substance abuse (4 works) · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (4 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Psychoactive substance (3 works) · Alcohol (2 works)