Noninjecting illicit drug users (NIDUs) present high risk for HIV infection, due especially to transactional sex. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors for transactional sex among NIDUs in the Southwest region of Goiás State, Central Brazil. The prevalence of self-reported transactional sex was 22.8%. Prevalence in women and men was 52.7% and 16.8%, respectively, a significant difference (p < 0.001). Crack use and history of sexually transmitted infections (STI) were risk factors for transactional sex in men. Homelessness, crack use, sex under the influence of drugs, and history of sexual violence were risk factors for transactional sex in women. A high prevalence of transactional sex was observed among NIDUs. This risk behavior may contribute to the high rates of HIV among this population and their social networks and in the general population.

Objective: to estimate the prevalence of the probability of common mental disorders among abusers of alcohol and other drugs.Method: a cross-sectional study. The sample was made up of 234 individuals undergoing treatment and rehabilitation for chemical dependence in private clinics and in a Psychosocial Care Center in the Southeast area of the state of Goiás, Brazil. Instruments on sociodemographic profile, use of licit and/or illicit drugs, and a questionnaire that tracks common mental suffering were applied.Results: the outcome variable was the probability of common mental disorder, with 37.2% of the total of the sample. Association between the probability of common mental disorders and the female gender (odds ratio=4.06; 95% CI 1.56-10.56), age ≤25 years old (odds ratio=3.00; 95% CCI 1.41-6.38), and use of marijuana in life (odds ratio=2.83; 95% CI 1.38-5.78) were found. Conclusion: the study showed an association between the use and abuse of drugs and risk for common mental disorders. DESCRIPTORS:Substance-related disorders. Psychiatric nursing. Prevalence. Mental disorders. TRANSTORNO MENTAL COMUM ENTRE INDIVÍDUOS QUE ABUSAM DE ÁLCOOL E DROGAS: ESTUDO TRANSVERSAL RESUMOObjetivo: estimar a prevalência da probabilidade de transtorno mental comum entre indivíduos que abusam de álcool e outras drogas.Método: estudo transversal. A amostra constituiu-se de 234 indivíduos em tratamento e reabilitação de dependência química em clínicas e em um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial na região sudeste do Estado de Goiás. Foram aplicados instrumentos sobre perfil sociodemográfico, consumo de drogas lícitas e/ou ilícitas, e o questionário que rastreia sofrimento mental comum.Resultados: a variável desfecho foi a probabilidade de transtorno mental comum, com 37,2% do total da amostra. Houve associação da probabilidade para transtorno mental comum com sexo feminino (odds ratio=4,06; IC95% 1,56-10,56), idade ≤25 anos (odds ratio=3,00; IC95% 1,41-6,38) e uso de maconha na vida (odds ratio=2,83; IC95% 1,38-5,78).Conclusão: o estudo revelou a associação entre uso e abuso de drogas com o risco para transtorno mental comum. DESCRITORES:Transtornos relacionados ao uso de substâncias. Enfermagem psiquiátrica. Prevalência. Transtornos mentais.http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0104-07072017004480015Texto Contexto Enferm, 2017; 26(1):e4480015Lucchese R, Silva PCD, Denardi TC, Felipe RL, Vera I, Castro PA, et al. 2/7 TRASTORNO MENTAL COMÚN ENTRE PERSONAS QUE ABUSAN DE ALCOHOL Y DROGAS: ESTUDIO TRASVERSAL RESUMENObjetivo: estimar la prevalencia de probabilidad de trastorno mental común entre sujetos que abusan de alcohol y otras substancias.Metodo: estudio trasversal. La muestra se constituyó de 234 sujetos en tratamiento y rehabilitación por la dependencia química en clínicas y en un Centro de Atención Psicosocial en la región sudeste del Estado de Goiás, en Brasil. Fueron aplicados instrumentos sobre el perfil sociodemográfico, el consumo de drogas lícitas y/o ilícitas y el cuestionario que rastrea el sufrimiento mental común.Resultados: l...

Factors associated with the probability of common mental disorders in pregnant women: a cross-sectional study AbstrActObjective: To estimate the prevalence of probability of common mental disorders in pregnant women and associated factors. Methods:A cross-sectional study with a quantitative and descriptive approach was performed with 330 pregnant women enrolled in a Women's Health Service located in Mid-West Brazil. Data were obtained through a questionnaire about socio-demographic characteristics and family or personal history. The Self-Reporting Questionnaire and Poisson regression were applied to screen for common mental disorders, aiming to identify factors associated with it. Results: The prevalence of probability of common mental disorders among pregnant women was 57.1% and it was associated with marital status, gestational age, unplanned pregnancy and bleeding. Conclusion: The prevalence of pregnant women likely to have common mental disorders and the average Self-Reporting Questionnaire score estimated in this study were higher than those found in other studies with samples from the general population.

The results show high rates of criminal behavior among drug users, demonstrating associations between socio-demographic and behavioral characteristics, illicit drug use, and practices of illegal activities. These variables must be considered when planning programs and policies to reduce harm related to drug use and abuse.

OBJECTIVE Investigate patterns and factors associated with tobacco consumption among residents of a rural settlement.METHODS A cross-sectional study conducted between September and November 2014, with 172 residents of a rural settlement in the Midwest region of Brazil. We analyzed as dependent variables tobacco consumption at some point in life; current tobacco consumption; tobacco abuse; and the high risk of nicotine dependence, with sociodemographic variables associated with tobacco use, and we applied the Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) and Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20).RESULTS The prevalence of tobacco use in life, current use, tobacco abuse, and high risk of nicotine dependence were 62.2%, 20.9%, 59.8%, and 10.3%, respectively. Advanced age, low education level, evangelical religion, marijuana use, hypnotic or sedative consumption, and male gender were factors associated with smoking patterns in the settlers.CONCLUSIONS There was a high prevalence of smoking patterns, evidencing the need for public policies on tobacco prevention and control in this population.