Perfil dos usuários de psicofármacos atendidos pela estratégia saúde da família da zona urbana no município de Presidente Juscelino

Abstract

This study investigates the meaning and function attributed to the use of psychotropic drugs for people enrolled in the Family Health Strategy Renascer, the urban area of President Juscelino, Minas Gerais. Search search the main reasons people started the use of medication, the predominant sex, occupation, marital status, family income, schooling, most frequently used medications, purchase location and time of use. In order to meet the objectives proposed, was conducted between November and December 2009. For data collection a questionnaire was elaborated, whose completion was achieved by Community Health Agents, during the visit carried out monthly to individuals enrolled in the Family Health Strategy. The study data were presented by the table and graphs. The discussion was based on literature and reflection on findings. Study participants were 2330 people enrolled in the Family Health Strategy Renaissance (Urban area) and users of psychoactive drugs 95 individuals. We can conclude that users are mostly female, the most widely used drugs are benzodiazepines, the predominant age is over 61 years, retirees are most the prevalent marital status is married too poor education is highlighted and biggest reason for the use of psychotropic drugs is agitation and anxiety.