Grupo focal como estratégia para a prevenção da recaída no alcoolismo [Focus group as a strategy for the prevention of alcoholism relapse]
Keywords:
Alcoolismo, recidiva, grupo focal, saúde coletiva [Alcoholism, relapse, focus group, collective health] [Alcoholismo, recaída, salud pública]Abstract
O objeto deste estudo foram os agravos à saúde identificados pelo grupo focal como motivo para a prevenção da recaída no alcoolismo. Os objetivos foram analisar as sequelas ou agravos à saúde que levam à prevenção da recaída no alcoolismo. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, com uso de grupo focal. Os sujeitos foram 31 clientes, entre 18 e 65 anos, atendidos pela Secretaria Municipal de Saúde e Defesa Civil-RJ e Centro de Estudos, Pesquisa e Referência em Alcoologia e Adictologia, entre julho a setembro de 2009. Um total de 38% respondeu que os motivos que levam o alcoolista à prevenção da recaída foram: tuberculose, hipertensão arterial, Diabetes Mellitus, problemas cardiovasculares e psiquiátricos. A partir dos resultados, conclui-se que são necessárias a aplicação da redução de danos e agravos à saúde e o incentivo à realização de tratamento especializado.
ABSTRACT
This study is concerned with health problems identified by the focus group as causes for the prevention of alcoholism relapse. It aimed at analyzing sequels or health problems leading to the prevention of alcoholism relapse. This is a descriptive study, using focus group. Subjects were 31 clients aged from 18 to 65, assisted by the City Department of Health and Civil Defense-RJ and Center for Studies, Research and Reference on Alcoholism and Addiction, from July to September, 2009. Thirty-eight per cent (38%) of respondents identified the following reasons why alcoholics seek relapse prevention: tuberculosis, hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, cardiovascular, and psychiatric problems. Results indicate reduction of health harm and health problems levels as well as the fostering of specialized treatment are required.
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El objeto de este estudio fueron los problemas de salud identificados por el grupo focal como razón para la prevención de recaídas en el alcoholismo. Los objetivos fueron analizar las consecuencias o problemas de salud que conducen a la prevención de recaídas en el alcoholismo. Se trata de un estudio descriptivo, mediante grupo focal. Los sujetos fueron 31 personas de 18 a 65 años, atendidas por la Secretaría Municipal de Salud y Defensa Civil-RJ – Brasil y el Centro de Estudios, Investigación y Referencia sobre Alcoholismo y Adictologia, entre julio y septiembre de 2009. Un total de 38% respondió que las razones que llevan los alcohólicos para la prevención de recaídas fueron: tuberculosis, hipertensión, Diabetes Mellitus, problemas cardiovasculares y psiquiátricos. De los resultados, se concluye que son necesarios la aplicación de la reducción de daños y problemas de salud y el fomento de un tratamiento especializado.
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