Saúde pública, redução de danos e a prevenção das infecções de transmissão sexual e sanguínea: revisão dos principais conceitos e sua implementação no Brasil

Elias, Lucília de Almeida; Bastos, Francisco Inácio

doi:10.1590/s1413-81232011001300021

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“…The need to face drug addiction as a distinct reality that needs monitoring -and not only as a matter of moral or character of the individual -highlights the importance of discussing actions of health promotion and drug abuse prevention in order to reduce this phenomenon in the society (1,3,7) .…”

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“…Psychoactive substance abuse has been considered a major public health problem given the fact that it causes undesirable damage that has a social, cultural and economic impact and affects the health of individuals (2) . Given that, Brazil's government, in line with the social movement, is striving to raise awareness of the importance of health actions and measures to minimize the adverse consequences of the harmful use of alcohol and drugs (3) . An approach by a multidisciplinary team composed of professionals from various fields gives rise to multiple intervention strategies in an attempt to neutralize the harmful effects of chemical dependency, increasing the success in the treatment of this population (4) .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Because of the increasing number of substance-abusing people, Dentistry needed to expand its field in order to treat such patients (8) . This was made possible by knowing the clinical oral health profile of these people in order to avoid complications such as prescribing and administering systemic medication that may cause undesirable drug interactions, even when the patient does not report substance abuse during anamnesis (3) . Other indicators are breath odors, increased volume of the parotid glands, high blood pressure, tachycardia and cancerous lesions.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In addition, oral health promotion is part of a broad concept of health that must transcend the purely technical dimension of the dental industry, integrating it to other public health practices (10) . Moreover, it should be noted that Dentistry can relieve pain and also contribute to the psychosocial rehabilitation of substance-abusing individuals, helping in the development of self-esteem and in the improvement of social interaction, since recovery involves redemption of the human being in all aspects (3) . Besides, the individual who is in a recovery process must be fully treated by integrating medical and psychiatric care to an educational approach -in order to improve oral health -and to a rehabilitative care to maintain the integrity of oral structures (7) .…”

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Drug addiction: self-perception of oral health

Santos¹,

Da-Ré²,

Silva³

et al. 2015

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Objective: To report the self-perception of substance-abusing individuals who were in a recovery process regarding sociodemographic conditions and general and oral health. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in a recovery center for drug addiction in Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil, in 2015, with 39 men aged over 18 years old. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire that addressed: socioeconomic status, selfperception of general and oral health, access to dental care, relationship with the dentist, and other issues. In order to assess the self-perception of oral health, the variable was dichotomized into "satisfactory" and "unsatisfactory", which refer to what the individual acknowledges as a good or poor condition of oral health, using Fisher's exact test with 5% significance level. Results: Most frequent diseases were depression, 35.90% (n=14), insomnia, 35.9%, (n=14) and recurring headache (23.1%; n=9); however, 61.50% (n=24) of the participants reported not getting sick easily, which contrasts with their self-perception. Regarding oral health, only 30.50% (n=12) of the participants reported brushing their teeth three times a day; 53.80% (n=21) had dentinal hypersensitivity; 41.00% (n=16) had dry mouth and bad breath; 30.80% (n=12) claimed to have bruxism and reported having one or more loose teeth; 28.20% (n=11) reported clenching the teeth in an exaggerated way, and 33.30% (n=13) reported feeling tooth pain. Conclusion: The self-perception of individuals -under 30 years old, single, white or mulattos -regarding their general health was contradictory, as they rated it as good but have reported depression, insomnia and weight loss; additionally, oral health was considered poor with unsatisfactory conditions, which highlights the harmful effects of substance abuse. Descriptors

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Drug addiction: self-perception of oral health

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Da-Ré²,

Silva³

et al. 2015

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“…69 Although NSPs were not originally meant for interrupting HCV transmission, and despite the obstacles imposed by law enforcement authorities, the surprising success of NSPs in other countries and in the Brazilian city created a demand for a more functional and integrated national plan for prevention and control of blood-borne pathogens. 70 …”

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12 Years of Universal Access to Hepatitis C Treatment

Naveira¹,

Barbosa

Sereno

et al. 2014

J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care

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Hepatitis C is considered one of the most neglected diseases in world. Worldwide about 150 million people are chronically infected by hepatitis C virus (HCV), and 60% to 70% of them will develop severe liver disease. This article describes Brazil's response to hepatitis C, from the first steps in 1993 to a national program in 2002. We reviewed the available literature, most of it in Brazilian Portuguese, and compiled them in order to share this experience with those seeking some pragmatic solutions. After 12 years, the national program has achieved universal coverage of treatment, resulting in saved lives and resources for the health system. There is abundant evidence that the HCV epidemic deserves attention. The overall consequence of long-term HCV infection is a negative impact on the health care economy. The Brazilian experience can be adapted to many countries in the world, in compliance with the 2010 World Health Organization World Health Assembly Resolution.

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