The importance of family in drug use prevention among children and adolescents

mothering role

Authors

  • Elias Barbosa de Oliveira Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Leilane Porto Bittencourt Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro; Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto (HUPE)
  • Aila Coelho do Carmo Instituto Brasileiro de Pesquisa e Extensão

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v4i2p01-16

Keywords:

Family Relations, Street Drugs, Adolescent Behavior, Substance-Related Disorders

Abstract

Descriptive, qualitative study that aimed to describe risk and protection factors for drugs consumption referred by the family. The interview technique was used. Twenty-two mothers from a community located in Rio de Janeiro participated in the study in 2006. Results: mothers reported the environment, peer influence and drugs use by the family. Protection factors included dialogue, structured family and social and educative activities. It was concluded that risk and protection factors should be considered in the development of drug prevention programs targeting low-income families.

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Published

2008-08-01

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2008)

Section

Original Article

How to Cite

Oliveira, E. B. de, Bittencourt, L. P., & Carmo, A. C. do. (2008). The importance of family in drug use prevention among children and adolescents: mothering role. SMAD Revista Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool E Drogas (Edição Em Português), 4(2), 01-16. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v4i2p01-16