Use of Psychotropic Drugs in an Adult Population Covered by the Family Health Strategy

Elise de Assis Vieira Guimarães, Mariana Martins Gonzaga do Nascimento, Antônio Ignácio de Loyola Filho, Érika Ramos de Alvarenga, Juliana Vaz de Melo Mambrini, Cristiane de Paula Rezende, Edna Afonso Reis

Abstract

Objective: to investigate the use of psychotropic drugs in an adult population assigned to the Family Health Strategy of Ribeirão das Neves (MG). Methods: population-based cross-sectional study of people aged 20 years or older. The prevalence of antidepressant and/or benzodiazepine use was determined - dependent variable and associated factors through univariate and multivariate analyzes (Pearson's chi-square and logistic regression). Results: The prevalence of psychotropic drug use was 8.6%. The following were independently associated with the use of psychotropic drugs: female gender (OR=3.0; 95%CI=1.7-5.3), poor/very poor health self-assessment (OR=2.6; 95%CI=1,4-4.7), dependence for instrumental activities of daily living (IADL - OR=1.9; 95%CI=1.0-3.6), dependence for basic activities of daily living (BADL) and IADL (OR= 3.4; 95%CI=1.7-7.1), number of chronic diseases (OR=1.3; 95%CI=1.1-1.6); interaction between age and schooling. Conclusion: The high prevalence of psychotropic drug use highlighted the demand, generally characterized by underdiagnosis and undertreatment. Associated factors allow outlining local policies for access to psychotropics.

Published
2025-09-12