Projeto de intervenção: redução do uso indiscriminado de medicamentos psicotrópicos e melhoria da auto gestão em saúde na comunidade COHAB 3, Belo Jardim, Pernambuco

Abstract

The municipality of Belo Jardim, Pernambuco, faces significant challenges in relation to the abuse of psychotropic drugs in the community served by the COHAB 3 Manoel Luiz Pereira Basic Health Unit (UBS). The community lives in a context of urban violence, low educational attainment, and lack of public infrastructure, which contributes to an increase in mental disorders such as insomnia, anxiety, and depression, leading to the indiscriminate use of psychotropic drugs without adequate medical supervision. Thus, this project aims to promote the safe and responsible use of psychotropic drugs through educational actions, clinical monitoring, and psychological support. This intervention project will be based on Situational Strategic Planning (SSP), and the intervention will be structured based on the situational assessment of micro-areas, using data from the Primary Care Health Information System (SISAB) and the Citizen's Electronic Medical Records (PEC). Literature research will be conducted in databases such as SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), LILACS (Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature), PubMed, and BVS (Virtual Health Library). Based on the selected critical nodes—insomnia, anxiety, and depressive episodes—educational campaigns will be developed and implemented, support groups will be formed, patients will be continuously monitored, and referrals to secondary care will be made. The UBS health team, in partnership with local institutions, will work in an integrated manner. The implementation of support groups and continuous monitoring will be fundamental strategies to prevent the abuse and dependence on these medications, as well as promoting safer and more effective treatment. The proposed intervention aims to improve the quality of life of the population, promoting the responsible use of psychotropic drugs and strengthening mental health in the community. The intervention hopes to reduce the use of psychotropic drugs without medical guidance and improve the mental health of patients. The expectation is that the project can be expanded to other UBSs in the municipality, contributing to a more sustainable and safer approach to Primary Health Care.