Abstract:Objetivo: delinear a terapêutica de enfermagem para militares internados em tratamento para transtorno relacionado ao uso de substâncias psicoativas à luz da Teoria das Transições. Método: estudo qualitativo, realizado em 2019, com 11 militares internados em uma unidade psiquiátrica, que responderam a uma entrevista aberta utilizando a técnica Narrativa de Vida. Foram tratados com emprego da técnica de análise de conteúdo. A pesquisa foi submetida e aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética. Resultados: Foram identificado… Show more
“…The rigors imposed on discipline, respect for hierarchy and physical conditioning are the aF's institutional bases, guiding individual and collective conducts within the organization and acting as a principle of social division of task, roles/status, and command and obedience relation structures (2,4). These requirements appear as main stressors and triggers of health problems for the military and can become predictive for the consumption of psychoactive substances (psas) (5). In a global scenario, the consumption of illicit drugs (all natural or artificial chemical substances or chemical compounds with a psychoactive effect that are prohibited by law) by the military is strictly prohibited, liable to be classified as a military crime, being subject to disciplinary measures, including restriction of freedom (6).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, studying the prevalence of consumption, identifying the substance being used, and knowing the pattern and variables associated with consumption will allow the implementation of preventive and protective actions against alcohol and drug consumption in this population and this work organization. With that in mind, the direction and deployment of health actions will become effective, thanks to a global understanding of the phenomena and not only of the biological aspects of human health, but also of the psychological and social aspects (5). Nursing is present in the military scenario and, therefore, could outline actions and strategies for individual and contextual interventions such as the implementation of measures to promote mental health, prevent the abusive/harmful use of psychoactive substances, and contribute to the discussions on the work process by the military and its related illness factors and problems (8).…”
Objective: To identify the pattern of use of alcohol and other drugs and its related sociodemographic variables in a sample of Brazilian Army soldiers.
Materials and method: Cross-sectional study conducted with 229 soldiers from an infantry battalion at the Brazilian Army. Data were collected in 2019 with the application of a sociodemographic and employment instrument, the Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST), and the Pearson correlation test.
Results: The prevalence of alcohol use was present in more than half of the studied sample, followed by tobacco and cannabis sativa. Regarding the pattern of use, alcohol (22.2%), tobacco (31%), and cannabis sativa (9.7%) reported significant results. The sociodemographic variables of the individuals in the sample, their educational level (years of schooling), and economic-related issues were the main variables associated to alcohol and drug use.
Conclusions: The consumption of alcohol and other drugs by the military is lower than that identified for the general population in the Brazilian territory. The use of psychoactive substances in the military context is often part of an attempt to deal with stress. Therefore, it is necessary to implement strategies aimed at preventing alcohol and drug use and promoting mental health among this population.
“…The rigors imposed on discipline, respect for hierarchy and physical conditioning are the aF's institutional bases, guiding individual and collective conducts within the organization and acting as a principle of social division of task, roles/status, and command and obedience relation structures (2,4). These requirements appear as main stressors and triggers of health problems for the military and can become predictive for the consumption of psychoactive substances (psas) (5). In a global scenario, the consumption of illicit drugs (all natural or artificial chemical substances or chemical compounds with a psychoactive effect that are prohibited by law) by the military is strictly prohibited, liable to be classified as a military crime, being subject to disciplinary measures, including restriction of freedom (6).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, studying the prevalence of consumption, identifying the substance being used, and knowing the pattern and variables associated with consumption will allow the implementation of preventive and protective actions against alcohol and drug consumption in this population and this work organization. With that in mind, the direction and deployment of health actions will become effective, thanks to a global understanding of the phenomena and not only of the biological aspects of human health, but also of the psychological and social aspects (5). Nursing is present in the military scenario and, therefore, could outline actions and strategies for individual and contextual interventions such as the implementation of measures to promote mental health, prevent the abusive/harmful use of psychoactive substances, and contribute to the discussions on the work process by the military and its related illness factors and problems (8).…”
Objective: To identify the pattern of use of alcohol and other drugs and its related sociodemographic variables in a sample of Brazilian Army soldiers.
Materials and method: Cross-sectional study conducted with 229 soldiers from an infantry battalion at the Brazilian Army. Data were collected in 2019 with the application of a sociodemographic and employment instrument, the Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST), and the Pearson correlation test.
Results: The prevalence of alcohol use was present in more than half of the studied sample, followed by tobacco and cannabis sativa. Regarding the pattern of use, alcohol (22.2%), tobacco (31%), and cannabis sativa (9.7%) reported significant results. The sociodemographic variables of the individuals in the sample, their educational level (years of schooling), and economic-related issues were the main variables associated to alcohol and drug use.
Conclusions: The consumption of alcohol and other drugs by the military is lower than that identified for the general population in the Brazilian territory. The use of psychoactive substances in the military context is often part of an attempt to deal with stress. Therefore, it is necessary to implement strategies aimed at preventing alcohol and drug use and promoting mental health among this population.
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