Labor in early life, vulnerability for health in Brazilian schoolchildren: National Adolescent School-based Health Survey (PeNSE 2012)

Abstract

The prevalence of labor among students is high. Socioeconomical disadvantages increase the chances of early working. Early working is also associated to health damaging behavior, violent situations, sleeping problems, and social isolation. Adolescents who study and work experiment expositions that may affect distinct health dimensions and perpetuate disadvantages over lifetime.

Prevalência de violência sexual e fatores associados entre estudantes do ensino fundamental – Brasil, 2015

“…Adolescents that work are more vulnerable to risk factors such as using alcohol and other drugs, having sexual relations 19 , as well as suffering sexual violence, as indicated in this study. The greater the intensity of the work, the more time young people spend in activities considered at risk for sexual violence 19 .…”

Prevalência e condições associadas ao uso de drogas ilícitas na vida: Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde do Escolar 2015

“…The use of illicit drugs at some point in life was reported by 101,760 students. The prevalence of use of these substances at least once among Brazilian schoolchildren was 9.0% (1) A drug containing ethyl chloride, plus a scent, that gives users an euphoric, short-lived rush.…”

“…The dichotomous variable obtained by the yes/no responses to the following question was investigated: "Have you ever tried any drugs, including: marijuana, cocaine, crack cocaine, cola, 'loló' or 'lança-perfume' (1) , ecstasy, oxy? "…”

“…Childhood and adolescence are critical phases when it comes to one's development 1 . Numerous changes and challenges faced in this period make individuals vulnerable to environmental influences, which partly explaines the greater exposure to risky behaviors such as the use of psychoactive substances 2 .…”

Perfil demográfico, socioeconômico e de saúde de crianças e adolescentes trabalhadores e não trabalhadores, Brasil: análise das desigualdades

“…Obter informações de crianças e familiares sobre trabalho infantil e conhecer seus efeitos sobre a saúde é um desafio, mas algumas evidências já apontam que tais impactos podem ser mais prejudiciais quanto menor a idade da criança, maior interferência em atividades escolares, maior jornada de trabalho e maior a exposição a riscos ocupacionais 38 . Estudos nacionais encontraram a associação entre trabalho infantil e dores musculoesqueléticas 39 ; problemas comportamentais (que poderiam envolver agressividade, ansiedade e depressão) 40 e maior chance de sofrer agressão física e ferimentos; sentir-se só 41 e ter problemas de sono 41,42 .…”