Key result
The prevalence of psychoactive drug use was 31.0%, with female gender (OR 2.06), age ≥60 years (OR 1.77), and psychologist follow-up (OR 4.12) being positively associated with their use.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to estimate the prevalence and characterize the use of psychoactive drugs among drug users in a Brazilian municipality, and to identify factors associated with their consumption.
What is the prevalence of and factors associated with psychoactive drug use among patients in a Brazilian public health system?
Cross-Sectional (n=1,355)
What is the prevalence of and factors associated with psychoactive drug use among patients in a Brazilian public health system?
Odds Ratio: 2.06 (95% CI 1.44–2.95)
Approximately one-third of community pharmacy users in a Brazilian municipality use psychoactive drugs, with higher use among older females, smokers, and those lacking physical activity.
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Identifies higher-risk subgroups for psychoactive drug use; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change cardiovascular practice.
Siani-Morello et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Drug users in public health system community pharmacies (n=1,355). Sociodemographic and health-related factors (e.g., female gender) vs. Reference groups (e.g., male gender) was evaluated on Use of psychoactive drugs within the last month (OR 2.06, 95% CI 1.44-2.95). The prevalence of psychoactive drug use was 31.0%, with female gender (OR 2.06), age ≥60 years (OR 1.77), and psychologist follow-up (OR 4.12) being positively associated with their use.
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