Critical perspective of the family and acquaintances on family and community risk factors in illicit drug use in São Jose, Costa Rica

Authors

  • Mabell Granados Hernández Universidad de Costa Rica; Escuela de Enfermería
  • Bruna Brands University of Toronto; Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
  • Edward Adlaf University of Toronto; Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
  • Norman Giesbrecht University of Toronto; Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
  • Laura Simich University of Toronto; Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
  • Maria da Gloria Miotto Wright Organization of American States,; Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000700003

Keywords:

street drugs, family, risk factors

Abstract

This article presents the results of a quantitative study. The purpose was to describe the perspective of family members and acquaintances of illicit drug users about family and community risk factors that can contribute to addiction to illicit drugs. A questionnaire was used for data collection. The population consisted of 100 individuals, 18 years of age or older, who reported being affected by their relationship with an illicit drug user (relative or acquaintance). Most users (82%) were men, with an average age of 27.3 years. Family risk factors included: family rejection (99%), not feeling loved (98%), lack of communication (95%), family conflicts and violence (95%). Social or community factors included: 99% having friends who use drugs, 99% peer pressure, 93% living in an unsafe area, and 99% experienced a stressful event. The critical perspective proposes to use more prevention strategies to avoid risk factors in the family and community.

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Published

2009-01-01

Issue

Vol. 17 (2009): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Critical perspective of the family and acquaintances on family and community risk factors in illicit drug use in São Jose, Costa Rica. (2009). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 17(spe), 770-775. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000700003