Sônia Regina Marangoni

Family ties of crack cocaine users cared for in a psychiatric emergency department

This study characterizes the family ties of crack cocaine users cared for in a psychiatric emergency department in southern Brazil. It is a qualitative study with a series of cases carried out in the city of Maringá, PR, Brazil from April to June 2010. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, analyzed using content analysis, and organized into two categories: family ties as facilitators in the use of crack cocaine and other drugs; and fragmented family ties of crack users. Loss of relational bonds with family and social milieu was observed among the ten studied users in addition to the presence of drugs and violence in the family sphere. Further studies addressing the use of crack and its interface with the family are encouraged, taking into consideration that families have an essential role in the initiation and continuity of drug use.

Fatores desencadeantes do uso de drogas de abuso em mulheres

The purpose of this study was to identify and discuss the triggering factors for drug abuse in women. This descriptive qualitative study was developed with 12 women from three municipalities in the state of Parana, referred to a toxicological care center, between 2008 and 2010. Data were collected from the toxicological occurrence forms of the medical records, and from the script of the semi-structured interviews applied during home visits, and submitted to thematic content analysis. Most women had pardo race/ skin color, were aged between 17 and 33 years, and lived in common-law marriage. The triggering factors for drug abuse were related with the individual characteristics of the women and sociocultural factors. The factors that stood out were younger groups, low level of education, low participation in the labor market, family conflicts, and drug dealing and use by spouses and relatives. A weak emotional bond was identified, with inadequate family dynamics. Friends, relatives, and spouses have favored the addictive behavior. DESCRIPTORS: Causality. Addictive behavior. Illicit drugs. Substance-related disorders. Womens health.The purpose of this study was to identify and discuss the triggering factors for drug abuse in women. This descriptive qualitative study was developed with 12 women from three municipalities in the state of Parana, referred to a toxicological care center, between 2008 and 2010. Data were collected from the toxicological occurrence forms of the medical records, and from the script of the semi-structured interviews applied during home visits, and submitted to thematic content analysis. Most women had pardo race/ skin color, were aged between 17 and 33 years, and lived in common-law marriage. The triggering factors for drug abuse were related with the individual characteristics of the women and sociocultural factors. The factors that stood out were younger groups, low level of education, low participation in the labor market, family conflicts, and drug dealing and use by spouses and relatives. A weak emotional bond was identified, with inadequate family dynamics. Friends, relatives, and spouses have favored the addictive behavior. DESCRIPTORS: Causality. Addictive, behavior. Illicit drugs. Substance-related disorders. Womens health.

GRAVIDADE DE INTOXICAÇÕES POR SANEANTES CLANDESTINOS

The present study aimed to analyze poisonings through illegally marketed sanitary products that were reported in the Poison Control Center of the Regional University Hospital in Maringa, Parana, Brazil. This is a quantitative study using retrospective analysis of epidemiological records of people intoxicated by these agents from January, 2005, to December, 2009. Of the 118 cases reported, 75 (63.5%) occurred in males, 105 (88.9%) required assistance in care units and highly complex emergency room admissions. In 14 (11.8%) cases there was the need for intensive care unit hospitalization, with five deaths registered – all caused by intentional poisoning. The data found demonstrates the severity and lethality of this type of poisoning. We also indicate actions for urgent supervisory, fiscal, and control measures for Brazilian Health Surveillance, as well as measures for consumer education which emphasize the educational role of nursing. DESCRIPTORS: Sanitizing products. Chemical compounds. Health surveillance. LA GRAVEDAD DE LAS INTOXICACIONES POR SANEATES CLANDESTINOS RESUMEN: El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar las intoxicaciones por saneantes comercializados clandestinamente, reportadas en el Centro de Control de Intoxicaciones del Hospital Universitario Regional de Maringa. Es un estudio cuantitativo, con analisis retrospectivo de registros epidemiologicos de personas intoxicadas por estos agentes, en el periodo de enero de 2005 a diciembre de 2009. De los 118 casos reportados, la mayoria (74-62,7%) se produjeron en varones, 105 (88,9%) necesitaron de asistencia en unidades de atencion de emergencia y hospitalizacion de alta complejidad, en 14 casos (11,8%) requirieron de Cuidados Intensivos, y se reportaron cinco obitos, todos por intoxicacion intencional. Los resultados demuestran la gravedad y la letalidad de este tipo de intoxicacion, sugieren la necesidad de medidas urgentes de fiscalizacion y control de la Vigilancia Sanitaria, asi como de medidas para la educacion de los consumidores, haciendo hincapie en el papel educativo de la Enfermeria. DESCRIPTORES: Saneantes. Compuestos quimicos. Vigilancia sanitaria.The present study aimed to analyze poisonings through illegally marketed sanitary products that were reported in the Poison Control Center of the Regional University Hospital in Maringa, Parana, Brazil. This is a quantitative study using retrospective analysis of epidemiological records of people intoxicated by these agents from January, 2005, to December, 2009. Of the 118 cases reported, 75 (63.5%) occurred in males, 105 (88.9%) required assistance in care units and highly complex emergency room admissions. In 14 (11.8%) cases there was the need for intensive care unit hospitalization, with five deaths registered - all caused by intentional poisoning. The data found demonstrates the severity and lethality of this type of poisoning. We also indicate actions for urgent supervisory, fiscal, and control measures for Brazilian Health Surveillance, as well as measures for consumer education which emphasize the educational role of nursing. DESCRIPTORS: Sanitizing products. Chemical compounds. Health surveillance.

Triggering factors for drug abuse in women

The purpose of this study was to identify and discuss the triggering factors for drug abuse in women. This descriptive qualitative study was developed with 12 women from three municipalities in the state of Parana, referred to a toxicological care center, between 2008 and 2010. Data were collected from the toxicological occurrence forms of the medical records, and from the script of the semi-structured interviews applied during home visits, and submitted to thematic content analysis. Most women had pardo race/ skin color, were aged between 17 and 33 years, and lived in common-law marriage. The triggering factors for drug abuse were related with the individual characteristics of the women and sociocultural factors. The factors that stood out were younger groups, low level of education, low participation in the labor market, family conflicts, and drug dealing and use by spouses and relatives. A weak emotional bond was identified, with inadequate family dynamics. Friends, relatives, and spouses have favored the addictive behavior. DESCRIPTORS: Causality. Addictive behavior. Illicit drugs. Substance-related disorders. Womens health.The purpose of this study was to identify and discuss the triggering factors for drug abuse in women. This descriptive qualitative study was developed with 12 women from three municipalities in the state of Parana, referred to a toxicological care center, between 2008 and 2010. Data were collected from the toxicological occurrence forms of the medical records, and from the script of the semi-structured interviews applied during home visits, and submitted to thematic content analysis. Most women had pardo race/ skin color, were aged between 17 and 33 years, and lived in common-law marriage. The triggering factors for drug abuse were related with the individual characteristics of the women and sociocultural factors. The factors that stood out were younger groups, low level of education, low participation in the labor market, family conflicts, and drug dealing and use by spouses and relatives. A weak emotional bond was identified, with inadequate family dynamics. Friends, relatives, and spouses have favored the addictive behavior. DESCRIPTORS: Causality. Addictive, behavior. Illicit drugs. Substance-related disorders. Womens health.

Factores desencadenantes del uso de drogas en mujeres

The purpose of this study was to identify and discuss the triggering factors for drug abuse in women. This descriptive qualitative study was developed with 12 women from three municipalities in the state of Parana, referred to a toxicological care center, between 2008 and 2010. Data were collected from the toxicological occurrence forms of the medical records, and from the script of the semi-structured interviews applied during home visits, and submitted to thematic content analysis. Most women had pardo race/ skin color, were aged between 17 and 33 years, and lived in common-law marriage. The triggering factors for drug abuse were related with the individual characteristics of the women and sociocultural factors. The factors that stood out were younger groups, low level of education, low participation in the labor market, family conflicts, and drug dealing and use by spouses and relatives. A weak emotional bond was identified, with inadequate family dynamics. Friends, relatives, and spouses have favored the addictive behavior. DESCRIPTORS: Causality. Addictive behavior. Illicit drugs. Substance-related disorders. Womens health.The purpose of this study was to identify and discuss the triggering factors for drug abuse in women. This descriptive qualitative study was developed with 12 women from three municipalities in the state of Parana, referred to a toxicological care center, between 2008 and 2010. Data were collected from the toxicological occurrence forms of the medical records, and from the script of the semi-structured interviews applied during home visits, and submitted to thematic content analysis. Most women had pardo race/ skin color, were aged between 17 and 33 years, and lived in common-law marriage. The triggering factors for drug abuse were related with the individual characteristics of the women and sociocultural factors. The factors that stood out were younger groups, low level of education, low participation in the labor market, family conflicts, and drug dealing and use by spouses and relatives. A weak emotional bond was identified, with inadequate family dynamics. Friends, relatives, and spouses have favored the addictive behavior. DESCRIPTORS: Causality. Addictive, behavior. Illicit drugs. Substance-related disorders. Womens health.

Severity of poisoning by illegal sanitizing

The present study aimed to analyze poisonings through illegally marketed sanitary products that were reported in the Poison Control Center of the Regional University Hospital in Maringa, Parana, Brazil. This is a quantitative study using retrospective analysis of epidemiological records of people intoxicated by these agents from January, 2005, to December, 2009. Of the 118 cases reported, 75 (63.5%) occurred in males, 105 (88.9%) required assistance in care units and highly complex emergency room admissions. In 14 (11.8%) cases there was the need for intensive care unit hospitalization, with five deaths registered – all caused by intentional poisoning. The data found demonstrates the severity and lethality of this type of poisoning. We also indicate actions for urgent supervisory, fiscal, and control measures for Brazilian Health Surveillance, as well as measures for consumer education which emphasize the educational role of nursing. DESCRIPTORS: Sanitizing products. Chemical compounds. Health surveillance. LA GRAVEDAD DE LAS INTOXICACIONES POR SANEATES CLANDESTINOS RESUMEN: El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar las intoxicaciones por saneantes comercializados clandestinamente, reportadas en el Centro de Control de Intoxicaciones del Hospital Universitario Regional de Maringa. Es un estudio cuantitativo, con analisis retrospectivo de registros epidemiologicos de personas intoxicadas por estos agentes, en el periodo de enero de 2005 a diciembre de 2009. De los 118 casos reportados, la mayoria (74-62,7%) se produjeron en varones, 105 (88,9%) necesitaron de asistencia en unidades de atencion de emergencia y hospitalizacion de alta complejidad, en 14 casos (11,8%) requirieron de Cuidados Intensivos, y se reportaron cinco obitos, todos por intoxicacion intencional. Los resultados demuestran la gravedad y la letalidad de este tipo de intoxicacion, sugieren la necesidad de medidas urgentes de fiscalizacion y control de la Vigilancia Sanitaria, asi como de medidas para la educacion de los consumidores, haciendo hincapie en el papel educativo de la Enfermeria. DESCRIPTORES: Saneantes. Compuestos quimicos. Vigilancia sanitaria.The present study aimed to analyze poisonings through illegally marketed sanitary products that were reported in the Poison Control Center of the Regional University Hospital in Maringa, Parana, Brazil. This is a quantitative study using retrospective analysis of epidemiological records of people intoxicated by these agents from January, 2005, to December, 2009. Of the 118 cases reported, 75 (63.5%) occurred in males, 105 (88.9%) required assistance in care units and highly complex emergency room admissions. In 14 (11.8%) cases there was the need for intensive care unit hospitalization, with five deaths registered - all caused by intentional poisoning. The data found demonstrates the severity and lethality of this type of poisoning. We also indicate actions for urgent supervisory, fiscal, and control measures for Brazilian Health Surveillance, as well as measures for consumer education which emphasize the educational role of nursing. DESCRIPTORS: Sanitizing products. Chemical compounds. Health surveillance.

La gravedad de las intoxicaciones por saneates clandestinos

The present study aimed to analyze poisonings through illegally marketed sanitary products that were reported in the Poison Control Center of the Regional University Hospital in Maringa, Parana, Brazil. This is a quantitative study using retrospective analysis of epidemiological records of people intoxicated by these agents from January, 2005, to December, 2009. Of the 118 cases reported, 75 (63.5%) occurred in males, 105 (88.9%) required assistance in care units and highly complex emergency room admissions. In 14 (11.8%) cases there was the need for intensive care unit hospitalization, with five deaths registered – all caused by intentional poisoning. The data found demonstrates the severity and lethality of this type of poisoning. We also indicate actions for urgent supervisory, fiscal, and control measures for Brazilian Health Surveillance, as well as measures for consumer education which emphasize the educational role of nursing. DESCRIPTORS: Sanitizing products. Chemical compounds. Health surveillance. LA GRAVEDAD DE LAS INTOXICACIONES POR SANEATES CLANDESTINOS RESUMEN: El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar las intoxicaciones por saneantes comercializados clandestinamente, reportadas en el Centro de Control de Intoxicaciones del Hospital Universitario Regional de Maringa. Es un estudio cuantitativo, con analisis retrospectivo de registros epidemiologicos de personas intoxicadas por estos agentes, en el periodo de enero de 2005 a diciembre de 2009. De los 118 casos reportados, la mayoria (74-62,7%) se produjeron en varones, 105 (88,9%) necesitaron de asistencia en unidades de atencion de emergencia y hospitalizacion de alta complejidad, en 14 casos (11,8%) requirieron de Cuidados Intensivos, y se reportaron cinco obitos, todos por intoxicacion intencional. Los resultados demuestran la gravedad y la letalidad de este tipo de intoxicacion, sugieren la necesidad de medidas urgentes de fiscalizacion y control de la Vigilancia Sanitaria, asi como de medidas para la educacion de los consumidores, haciendo hincapie en el papel educativo de la Enfermeria. DESCRIPTORES: Saneantes. Compuestos quimicos. Vigilancia sanitaria.The present study aimed to analyze poisonings through illegally marketed sanitary products that were reported in the Poison Control Center of the Regional University Hospital in Maringa, Parana, Brazil. This is a quantitative study using retrospective analysis of epidemiological records of people intoxicated by these agents from January, 2005, to December, 2009. Of the 118 cases reported, 75 (63.5%) occurred in males, 105 (88.9%) required assistance in care units and highly complex emergency room admissions. In 14 (11.8%) cases there was the need for intensive care unit hospitalization, with five deaths registered - all caused by intentional poisoning. The data found demonstrates the severity and lethality of this type of poisoning. We also indicate actions for urgent supervisory, fiscal, and control measures for Brazilian Health Surveillance, as well as measures for consumer education which emphasize the educational role of nursing. DESCRIPTORS: Sanitizing products. Chemical compounds. Health surveillance.