Perfil de consumo de álcool entre estudantes de uma escola pública no interior da Paraíba.

Abstract

The use and abuse of alcohol has represented major public health problem in Brazilian youth. Thus, the situational diagnosis of patterns of alcohol consumption among students is essential for the planning of actions to help prevent the use and abuse, guiding young people on the need to adopt healthy behaviors that ensure the achievement of individual and collective well- being. Thus, the study aimed to characterize the profile of alcohol consumption among students of a public school within the Paraíba. Quantitative research approach, descriptive and exploratory cross, held in a state school in the municipality of reference Cajazeiras-PB during the month of April 2013. The sample consisted of 301 high school students in the morning shift. Data collection was performed by applying the questionnaire Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) adapted by study Cerqueira. The data were organized and tabulated in SPSS, version 17.0. The research conformed to the ethical rules governed by Resolution 196/96, with the application of Statement of Consent (IC) and submission to the Ethics Committee (CEP). The results obtained yielded a percentage of that consumed 45.8% of any drugs, including alcohol. Most students (35.6%) reported experiencing some type of drug for the first time in the age group 13-15 years. Of these, 19.9% said that the most common place of consumption are the bars and clubs. Most students (33%) consume for fun, Beer was the most consumed beverage (33.6%). Most participants reported that the first experiment of alcohol occurred after entering the school. As for the family profile, it was found that 70.8% of young people living with their parents and 78.1% stated that maintains a dialogue with them. Thus, it was noticed that the rate of alcohol consumption among students is high, indicating the need for preparation and execution of policies aimed at the youth in context of psychosocial vulnerability. Thus, we see the importance of the participation of several professionals and institutions in the creation of strategies to prevent the abusive use of drugs, especially in the school setting.