Alcohol use pattern among homeless adult men in Belo Horizonte

Authors

  • Nadja Cristiane Lappann Botti Universidade Federal São João Del-Rei
  • Carolina Guimarães de Castro Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais image/svg+xml
  • Ana Karla Silva Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais image/svg+xml
  • Monica Ferreira da Silva Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais image/svg+xml
  • Ludmila Cristina de Oliveira Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais image/svg+xml
  • Ana Carolina Henriques Oliveira Amaral de Castro Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais image/svg+xml
  • Leonardo Leão Kahey Fonseca Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais image/svg+xml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v6ispep536-555

Keywords:

Escales, Alcohol, Homelessness

Abstract

This descriptive, epidemiologic study aimed at identifying the prevalence of alcohol use among the homeless population. Data collection was performed using AUDIT with 245 men living on the streets of Belo Horizonte. It was found there is a high frequency of harmful alcohol use pattern with probable dependence in mature adults and a high rate of risk pattern for those living on the streets for over 6 years and among those sleeping in public areas. This study highlights the importance of building health policies that are aimed at the homeless population.

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Published

2010-11-01

Issue

Vol. 6 (2010): Número Especial

Section

Original Article

How to Cite

Botti, N. C. L., Castro, C. G. de, Silva, A. K., Silva, M. F. da, Oliveira, L. C. de, Castro, A. C. H. O. A. de, & Fonseca, L. L. K. (2010). Alcohol use pattern among homeless adult men in Belo Horizonte. SMAD Revista Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool E Drogas (Edição Em Português), 6(spe), 536-555. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v6ispep536-555