Abstract
Epidemiological studies on drugs use point towards this phenomenon as a public health problem. Nowadays, the Family Health Program (FHP) is presented by the Health Ministry as a model to restructure primary health care and aims to offer family-centered care, permeated by integrality, problem solving and community bonds. This article aims to discuss action possibilities of Family Health Care professionals involving drugs patients. It is evident that, as opposed to other actions already developed by FHP professionals in other health care areas, which has appeared clearly and objectively. This fact is observed in the daily activities of FHP professionals, which give little attention to drugs-related problems. However, research emphasizes that there exists a broad range of action possibilities for FHP professionals. Although other studies evidence this team’s fragilities in terms of care for drugs users, these can be overcome by investing in the training and valuation of these professionals. KEY WORDS: Family Health Program; Street drugs; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice.
Highlights
(FHP) is presented by the Health Ministry as a model to restructure primary health care and aims to offer family-centered care, permeated by integrality, problem solving and community bonds
As opposed to other actions already developed by Family Health Program (FHP) professionals in other health care areas, which has appeared clearly and objectively
Research emphasizes that there exists a broad range of action possibilities for FHP professionals
Summary
RESUMO: Os estudos epidemiológicos sobre o consumo de drogas apontam que este fenômeno tem ganhado um problema dimensional na saúde pública. RESUMEN: Los estudios epidemiológicos sobre el consumo de drogas indican que este fenómeno se volvió un problema dimensional en la salud pública. Tiene como objetivo ofrecer una atención centrada en la familia y es permeada por la integralidad, resolutividad y vínculos comunitarios. La finalidad de este artículo es discutir las posibilidades de actuación de los profesionales de salud del PSF ante los pacientes usuarios de drogas. Al contrario de otras acciones desarrolladas por los profesionales del PSF en otras áreas de atención a la salud, viene mostrándose de manera clara y objetiva. Aunque otros estudios evidencien las fragilidades de eso equipo ante la atención a los usuarios de drogas, estas pueden ser superadas mediante una inversión en la capacitación y valorización del equipo. PALABRAS CLAVES: Programa Salud de la Familia; Drogas ilícitas; Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud
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