Tracing intoxications in the families of pregnant women who use alcohol and other drugs in a metropolitan region of Paraná

Marcia Regina Jupi Guedes, Maycon Hoffmann Cheffer, Magda Lucia Felix de Oliveira, Gabrieli Patricio Rissi, Luana Patricia Weizemann, Ieda Harumi Higarashi

Abstract

Most intoxications occur at home and family preventive behavior requires knowledge of environmental risks and measures to avoid them. In this context, knowing the history of previous intoxications in the family based on the report of pregnant women who use alcohol and other drugs, contributing to the definition of preventive care for the unborn child and providing “clues” for the elaboration of educational processes for vulnerable families. The study aimed to understand the contexts of vulnerability for the occurrence of poisoning in pregnant women who use alcohol and other drugs. This is a quantitative, cross-sectional, cross-sectional study with retrospective analysis of secondary data, originating from the research project “Tracking of tobacco, alcohol and other drug use by pregnant women and associated factors in a metropolitan region of Brazil”. A semi-structured instrument was used with sociodemographic variables of the pregnant women and the occurrence of family intoxication. Data were treated by descriptive statistics.

Understanding toxic substances and their consequences is essential, informing interventions and preventive education, which begins with medical screening and requires accurate screening methods for proper treatment. A comprehensive approach to awareness, education and regulation is critical to addressing the challenges of alcohol and drug addiction.