Meanings regarding the use of alcohol in families of a venezuelan poor community

Authors

  • Carlos Onorio Castillo University of Carabobo; School of Health Sciences; School of Nursing Dr. Gladys Román de Cisneros
  • Maria Cristina Silva Costa WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000700006

Keywords:

alcoholism, family, public health, anthropology, cultural, nursing

Abstract

This study is the result of an ethnographic research based on interpretative anthropology. It aims to interpret the meanings of alcohol misuse in families from a poor Venezuelan community. Twenty members from six families participated in the study. The results show differences between meanings children and parents held regarding alcohol consumption. Children held a more positive view, whereas mothers presented the lowest acceptation of alcohol consumption. Meanings were more convergent than divergent, which allowed the identification of the following units: excessive consumption, intoxication, and joy. The association of alcohol with parties and joy is the main motivation to drink and the main barrier to change drinking habits. Two units of meaning were identified: a continuum between normal and pathologic drinking; and concept of joy subordinated to alcohol consumption.

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Published

2008-08-01

Issue

Vol. 16 (2008): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Meanings regarding the use of alcohol in families of a venezuelan poor community. (2008). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 16(spe), 535-542. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000700006