Women living in a drug (and violence) context: the maternal role

Authors

  • Sueli Aparecida Frari Galera University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing
  • María Carmen Bernal Roldán University Nacional of Colombia; Faculty of Nursing
  • Beverley O'Brien University of Alberta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000800007

Keywords:

substance-related disorders, maternal behavior, violence

Abstract

Although the drug problem is more present among men, women are an increasing group and a vulnerable subgroup, since many of them are involved in motherhood. In this paper, the partial results of an ethnographic study on maternal role-related perceptions, beliefs and attitudes are presented, as well as the context in which women with small children and are undergoing or underwent treatment for alcohol or drug addiction live. Mothers undergoing treatment participated in interviews about their maternal role and how it developed in a family context marked by violence, affective experiences and drug use.

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Published

2005-12-01

Issue

Vol. 13 (2005): Número Especial 2

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Women living in a drug (and violence) context: the maternal role. (2005). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 13(spe2), 1142-1147. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000800007