Uso de substâncias psicoativas entre trabalhadores da enfermagem

Abstract

RESUMOCONTEXTO: O ambiente laboral da enfermagem pode predispor os trabalhadores ao uso de substâncias psicoativas, interferindo em sua saúde e na qualidade da assistência prestada. OBJETIVO: Identificar o uso de substâncias psicoativas entre trabalhadores da enfermagem. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal realizado com 49 trabalhadores de enfermagem das áreas hospitalar e atenção primária de um município da Região Sul do Brasil. Os dados de caracterização dos profissionais e do Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test foram analisados por estatística descritiva, odds ratio e teste de qui-quadrado de Pearson. RESULTADOS: O álcool foi a substância lícita mais consumida, e entre as ilícitas destacou-se a Cannabis. Não houve relação significativa entre o uso de álcool e as variáveis analisadas. Relacionaram-se ao tabagismo fatores ocupacionais e ligados à dependência da substância. Às substâncias psicoativas ilícitas vincularam-se apenas os fatores ligados ao seu consumo. CONCLUSÃO: Os gestores precisam ser sensibilizados quanto ao uso de substâncias psicoativas pelos trabalhadores, rompendo com a concepção de punição e preconceito, bem como elaborar estratégias individuais e coletivas que ajudem os trabalhadores a interromper com uso nocivo e, assim, possam melhorar sua saúde e qualidade de vida. BACKGROUND:The nursing work environment may predispose workers to the use of psychoactive substances, interfering with their health and the quality of care provided. AIM: To identify the use of psychoactive substances among nursing workers. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out with 49 nursing workers from the hospital and primary care areas of a municipality in the Southern Region of Brazil. Data from the characterization of professionals and the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test were analyzed by descriptive statistics, odds ratio and Pearson's chi-square test. RESULTS: Alcohol was the most widely used licit substance, and among the illicit drugs marijuana was highlighted. There was no significant relationship between alcohol use and the analyzed variables. Occupational factors related to substance dependence were related to smoking. Illicit psychoactive substances were linked only to the factors related to their consumption. CONCLUSION: Managers need to be sensitized to the use of psychoactive substances by workers, breaking with the conception of punishment and prejudice, and workers need to seek strategies that help them stop using harmful drugs and thus improve their health and quality of life.

Association between job satisfaction and workers' quality of life in a public maternity hospital in the far north of Brazil

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“…19 However, the average income of this study was lower than that observed among nurses of a public hospital in the state of Paraná, with an average of 7.5 minimum wages. 10 Work relates to various aspects of people's lives. The interaction between the worker, his work and the context in which it operates results in a subjective and individual humanization process, which influences job satisfaction and can be understood as an indicator of worker health and well-being.…”

Prevalence and factors associated with the consumption of psychoactive substances by health care workers

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Perfil Sociodemográfico E Clínico De Pessoas Em Uso Abusivo De Substâncias Psicoativas

“…As substâncias psicoativas (SPA) atuam causando alterações no comportamento corporal e cerebral, provocando sensações de calma ou excitação, além de variações de humor e alterações de percepção sobre a realidade, e podem ser apresentadas como álcool, tabaco, cocaína, cannabis, opioides, estimulantes, sedativos, inalantes, alucinógenos e opiáceos (SCHOLZE et al, 2017).…”