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0086/2009 - The role of information as a preventive mesure against drug use amog at risk youth
O papel da informação como medida preventiva ao uso de drogas entre jovens em situação de risco (reapresentação do artigo 466/2008)

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• Zila van der Meer Sanchez - Sanchez, ZVDM - São Paulo, SP - Centro Brasileiro de Informações sobre Drogas Psicotrópicas / UNIFESP - <zila@psicobio.epm.br>

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Introduction: Illicit drug consumption among youngsters is a public health concern that requires attention. However, little research has highlighted the importance of “drug information availability” among protection factors. Aim: To identify, from the point of view of youngsters at risk, what factors could prevent them to try illicit drugs, focusing on the importance of “drug information availability”. Methods: An intentional sample was selected, composed by 62 youngsters divided into two groups: (NU) non illicit users N=32 and (U) users N=30. The sample was recruited through key-informants and snowball and each participant was submitted to an in-depth semi-structured interview. Results and Discussion: According to NU “drug information availability” was reported as the main protector factor. Family-based information was the main source of knowledge followed by observation of the drug negative consequences on lives of friends who have already consumed illicit drugs in a regular-basis. Among users, was reported a lack of drug knowledge or availability of partial information. Conclusions: Among youngsters at risk, drug information availability is the main protection factor against experimental and regular drug consumption. Family based information was reported as its main source. Keywords: information; drugs; prevention; qualitative research.

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Sanchez, ZVDM. The role of information as a preventive mesure against drug use amog at risk youth. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2009/Mar). [Citado em 27/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/the-role-of-information-as-a-preventive-mesure-against-drug-use-amog-at-risk-youth/3358



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