Objetivo: analisar a relação entre percepção de apoio social e sintomas emocionais e físicos associados a quadros psiquiátricos entre mulheres. Método: estudo transversal, quantitativo, realizado com uma amostra aleatória randomizada de 141 mulheres atendidas numa Unidade de Saúde da Família do munícipio de Ribeirão Preto/SP. Foram utilizados questionário sociodemográfico, Questionário de Suporte Social e Self Report Questionaire. Resultados: não houve associação entre as características sociodemográficas e o transtorno mental, mas entre aspectos como baixa renda e escolaridade. O exercício de profissões culturalmente consideradas de baixo prestígio suscitou algumas reflexões relacionadas à desigualdade de gênero. Houve diferença significativa nos escores de satisfação entre as mulheres que referiram ou não os sintomas de cansaço e tristeza e do número de apoiadores entre as que referiram ou não o sintoma de cansaço. Cônjuges e filhos foram os apoiadores mais mencionados e ter transtorno mental foi significativamente associado a não ter amigos na rede de apoio. Conclusão: questões relacionadas à equidade de gênero e à satisfação com o apoio social são aspectos importantes para a assistência. Para a promoção da saúde mental deve-se empreender esforços para que as mulheres se sintam mais conectadas e amparadas pelos apoiadores disponíveis em seu entorno social.

The aims of this study were: to identify the therapeutic activities of a psychosocial care center specifically for family members, and to consider whether the care offered provided benefits to the relationship between the family and alcohol users. This was a qualitative research study, and included 15 families of alcohol users from Minas Gerais. The data collection occurred during January and March of 2012. Thematic analysis was used. The analysis identified three themes: 1) relationship: before and after the initiation of treatment in the service; 2) assistance for the family; 3) treatment suggestions. The results showed that the care in the service contributed to improving the family relationship, but families provided some suggestions to improve this care. We concluded that the service was an important provider of social support for improving the family relationship.

Objective: to analyze the perceptions of student leaders of the undergraduate course in Nursing about the motivations and/or risk factors for substance use in the university environment. Method: qualitative, transversal, descriptive study developed in a university campus in the state of São Paulo. Thirty members of associations affiliated with the course in Nursing participated. A questionnaire and a semi-structured interview were used, and the information was subjected to content analysis. Results: the influence of the social environment was the central element in the results. The circumstances of the context, some conditions that favor the use of substances and the students’ expectations regarding their use were perceived as risk factors, among which the influence of friends (96%), curiosity and search for fun (93%) stood out. Final considerations: alternatives in the university context, in conjunction with student leaders, aimed at reducing the exposure to physical and psychological suffering, constitute important resources to prevent substance abuse.

Vulnerable women are considered a priority in public policies and research agendas. It is necessary to understand better the specificities of their daily lives and the meanings they attribute to their experiences, as this undoubtedly contributes to more grounded and culturally appropriate practices. Additionally, innovative techniques in qualitative research are demanded in academia. This narrative research study was carried out with fourteen women from a Brazilian socioeconomically vulnerable neighborhood. We used the body-mapping technique to investigate the experiences of women with mental health disorders or psychosocial distress. The aim was to analyze the self-perception about daily stressors and discuss the feasibility of this technique to facilitate this group’s storytelling. Data collection was performed through focus groups, guided by the body-mapping technique steps, and supplemented with individual interviews. Interpersonal conflicts and violence were the main stressors. These strongly impacted the well-being of these women and their children. Some important personal qualities and resilience were identified. Body-mapping played a fundamental role in facilitating storytelling. It amplified the linguistic possibilities for participants to express their feelings and promoted reflections about the present, past, and glimpses into the future.

Objective: Identify the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of a sample of chemically dependent people undergoing treatment at a daytime ambulatory care center specialized in treating chemical dependency in Lima, Peru, and describe their dropout rates. Method: Quantitative, descriptive, and exploratory study based on secondary data. The instrument used was the individual notifi cation record from the information system for the treatment demand. Results:The demand was composed mostly of young, single men who were unemployed or underemployed. The most common diagnosis was dependency on cocaine-based drugs and the age of the onset of use was between 15 and 19 years. The dropout rate was 85%, and 48% remained in treatment for only one day. Conclusion:The results highlight important factors to be considered in the evaluation of public policies on prevention, treatment, and supply control. We recommend more inclusive and participatory public policies. Keywords: Substance-related disorders. Drug users. Treatment centers for substance abuse. RESUMO Objetivo:Identifi car as características sóciodemográfi cas e clínicas de uma amostra de dependentes atendidos num Centro de Atenção Ambulatorial Diurno, em Lima (Peru), especializado no tratamento de dependentes, assim como descrever suas taxas de abandono. Método: Estudo quantitativo, descritivo e exploratório baseado em dados secundários. O instrumento utilizado foi a fi cha de notificação individual do sistema de informação da demanda de tratamento. Resultados: A demanda foi majoritariamente de homens, jovens, solteiros e desempregados ou em situação de subemprego. O diagnóstico mais empregado foi o de dependência de drogas à base de cocaína, e a idade de início de consumo situou-se entre 15 e 19 anos. A taxa de abandono foi de 85%, 48% permaneceram no tratamento apenas um dia. Conclusão: Os resultados destacam importantes fatores na avaliação das políticas públicas referentes à prevenção, ao tratamento e ao controle da oferta. Recomendam-se políticas públicas que sejam mais inclusivas e participativas. Palavras-chave: Transtornos relacionados ao uso de substâncias. Usuários de drogas. Centros de tratamento de abuso de substâncias. RESUMEN Objetivo:Identifi car las características sociodemográfi cas y clínicas de una muestra de dependientes atendidos en un Centro de Atención Ambulatoria y de Día en Lima-Perú, especializado en tratamiento de personas dependientes y describir sus tasas de abandono. Método: El estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, exploratorio, basado en datos secundarios. El instrumento utilizado fue la fi cha de notifi cación individual del sistema de información de demanda de tratamiento. Resultados: Se encontró que la demanda era en su mayoría varones, jóvenes, solteros y sin empleo o subempleados. El diagnóstico más utilizado fue la adicción a las drogas cocaínicas y la edad de inicio del consumo fue entre 15 y 19 años. La tasa de abandonos fue del 85%, 48% permaneció en tratamiento un día. Conclusión: Los resultados destacan factores im...

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Objective: To describe the results of a group of women's mental health promotion conducted by nurses. Method: This is a quantitative study of the pre-and post-test type. The participants were women aged between 20 and 64 years old attending a Primary Care Unit. We used the Sarason Social Support Questionnaire, the World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment questionnaire, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Data were collected before, immediately after and three months after the intervention. Results: improvement in the physical and environmental quality of life was identified. However, there was no measurable change in the other indicators adopted. Conclusion: the ludic activities and the Body Mapping technique were promising for improving the physical and environmental domain of quality of life, constituting important tools for nursing care and interventions related to mental health in basic care. Descriptors: Mental Health; Women; Health Centers; Primary Health Care; Quality of Life. RESUMOObjetivo: descrever os resultados de um grupo de promoção à saúde mental de mulheres, conduzido por enfermeiras. Método: trata-se de um estudo quantitativo do tipo pré e pósteste. As participantes foram mulheres entre 20 e 64 anos atendidas numa foram coletados antes, imediatamente depois e três meses após a intervenção. Resultados: foi identificada melhoria no domínio físico e do meio ambiente da qualidade de vida, contudo não houve alteração mensurável nos demais indicadores adotados. Conclusão: as atividades lúdicas e a técnica de Body Mapping se mostraram promissoras para melhoria do domínio físico e do meio ambiente da qualidade de vida, constituindo importantes ferramentas para o cuidado de enfermagem e intervenções relacionadas à saúde mental na atenção básica.

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