RESUMEN:Fue realizado estudio multicéntrico en pacientes bajo tratamento por dependencia de alcohol y substancias ilícitas, en ocho países (Brasil, Chile, Guatemala, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Uruguay). El objetivo fue investigar la frecuencia de distrés psicológico, diagnóstico actual de comorbilidades, y disfuncionalidad familiar percibida. Fueron incluídos 1.073 voluntarios adultos, que diligenciaron un cuestionario o fueron entrevistados. El distrés psicológico y la disfuncionalidad familiar fueron evaluados por escalas (Kessler K-10 y APGAR-family). Hombres predominaron en todos los lugares (edades entre 18 y 86). En la mayoría de los sitios, el diagnóstico actual de ansiedad varió entre 30% y 40% y el de depresión entre 20% y 35%. Niveles altos u muy altos de distrés psícológico fueron reportados por más de 70% en Uruguay, Nicaragua, Guatemala y Brasil. La disfuncionalidad familiar severa fue mayor en Panamá 34.7% seguida de los sitios de Nicaragua 20-25%. La prevalencia de distrés psicológico sugiere niveles altos de comorbilidad. DESCRIPTORES:Comorbilidad. Distrés psicológico. Trastornos relacionados con sustancias. Atención en salud mental. COMORBIDITY OF DRUG ABUSE/DEPENDENCE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS IN SEVEN COUNTRIES OF LATIN AMERICA AND ONE OF THE CARIBBEANABSTRACT: A multicenter study among patients in treatment for alcohol and illicit drugs abuse were conducted in eight countries (Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Uruguay). Our objective was to ascertain the frequency of psychological distress, current diagnosis of comorbidities and perceived familiar dysfunction. It was recruited 1,073 adult volunteers and they filled out a questionnaire or were interviewed. Psychological distress was evaluated through the Kessler's K-10 scale and family dysfunction by the APGAR-family scale. Male individuals predominated at all study sites (age range: 18-86). Current diagnosis of anxiety ranged from 30.0% to 40.0% in most sites. Current diagnosis of depression ranged from 20% to 35% in most sites. High and very high levels of psychological stress were higher than 70% in Uruguay, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Brazil. Severe family dysfunction was higher in Panamá 34.7% followed by Nicaraguan cities 20-25%. The prevalence of psychological distress suggests higher rates of comorbidity. DESCRIPTORS:Comorbidity. Psychological distress. Substance use-related disorders. Mental health assistance. COMORBIDADE ENTRE ABUSO/DEPENDÊNCIA DE DROGAS E O SOFRIMENTO PSÍQUICO EM SETE PAÍSES DA AMÉRICA LATINA E UM DO CARIBERESUMO: Foi realizado um estudo multicéntrico em pacientes sob tratamento para dependência de álcool e substâncias ilícitas em oito países (Brasil, Chile, Guatemala, Jamaica, Nicarágua, Panamá, Paraguai, Uruguai
RESUMEN:El objetivo del estudio fue investigar la prevalencia de distrés psicológico en pacientes atendidos en centros especializados en alcohol y drogas en la Ciudad de Guatemala. Es un estudio transversal con 91 pacientes mayores de 18 años atendidos en el Centro de Tratamiento de la Secretaria Ejecutiva de la Comisión contra las Adicciones y el Trafico Ilícito de Drogas, y en Casa Hogar Jireh. Se aplicó un cuestionario adaptado del formulario de la EULAC-CICAD para caracterizar a los participantes. La escala de Kessler-10 se aplico para detención de distrés psicológico. Los resultados muestran que 68% de la muestra total tenían entre 18 y 39 años, la edad promedio es 44. El 95.6% eran hombres. Refieren diagnostico previo (32.9%), relacionado con ansiedad en 2.4%, depresión en 3.3%, esquizofrenia en 4.4%, y trastorno bipolar en 4.4%. Presentan diagnostico actual de salud mental 17.58%. Conclui-se que El K-10 indica que 31.87% tienen niveles severos el 39.56% muy severo de distrés psicológico (71.43%). Datos sensibles a ansiedad y depresión, son similares a los reportados en otros estudios internacionales. DESCRIPTORES:Comorbilidad. Distrés psicológico. Trastornos mentales. Trastornos por uso de sustancias. COMORBIDITY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS AND ABUSE/ DEPENDENCE OF DRUGS, GUATEMALA CITY -GUATEMALAABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of psychological distress in patients treated at centers specialized in alcohol and drugs in Guatemala City. Cross-sectional study with 91 patients older than 18 years treated at the Treatment Center Executive Secretary of the Commission against Addictions and Illicit Drug Trafficking, and Casa Hogar Jireh. A questionnaire was adapted from form EULAC-CICAD to characterize the participants. The Kessler-10 scale was applied for detention of psychological distress. The results show that 68% of the total sample were between 18 and 39 years, the average age is 44. 95.6% were men. 32.9% referred previous diagnosis, related to anxiety (2.4%), depression (3.3%), schizophrenia (4.4%), and bipolar disorder (4.4%). The current mental health diagnosis is 17.58%. Conclusion: The K-10 indicates that 31.87% had severe and 39.56% very severe levels of psychological distress. This study shows that 71.43% is sensitive data with anxiety and depression and are similar to those reported in other international studies. DESCRIPTORS:Comorbidity. Substance use-related disorders. Psychological distress. Mental health assistance. COMORBIDADE ENTRE SOFRIMENTO PSÍQUICO E ABUSO/ DEPENDÊNCIA DE DROGAS, CIDADE DE GUATEMALA -GUATEMALARESUMO: O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a prevalência de sofrimento psíquico em pacientes tratados em centros de álcool e drogas na Cidade da Guatemala. Estudo transversal com 91 pacientes acima de 18 anos atendidos no Centro de Tratamento de Secretário Executivo da Comissão contra Vícios e Tráfico Ilícito de Drogas, Jireh e Casa Hogar. Um questionário foi adaptado de forma EULAC-CICAD para caracterizar os participantes. A escala de Kessler-10 fo...
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