Enfermería Global
ISSN 1695-6141
DEODATO, Sérgio et al. Risk behaviors to psychoactive substances use in children and young people in Lisbon. []. , 16, 47, pp.98-127. 01--2017. ISSN 1695-6141. https://dx.doi.org/10.6018/eglobal.16.3.253011.
Objective
To characterize the risk behavior of the psychoactive substances use in a youth population of Lisbon.
Method
An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study. Participants were 113 children and young people who responded to the Portuguese version of the Risk and Health Behavior questionnaire - Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
Results
Participants with regard to age were between 9-13, most attending the 5th grade, living with parents, had good school performance, good relationship with colleagues while ¼ refer problems. When concerned, recourse to the mother, but it is significant the attention of peers. As for the trial of psychoactive substances was found: 9.7% tobacco, 19.5% alcohol, other substances 5.3%.
Conclusion
With regard to risk behavior stands primarily to early alcohol testing. Emerged as protective factors: family relationship and relationship with the school space. This age group may constitute the ideal time for prevention.
: Children; school; prevention; psychoactive Drugs.