Alcohol, alcoholism and alcohol addicts: conceptions and attitudes of nurses from district basic health centers

Authors

  • Divane de Vargas University of São Paulo; School of Nursing
  • Margarita Antônia Villar Luis WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000700007

Keywords:

health centers, nurses, male, alcoholism, attitudes

Abstract

This qualitative study aimed to learn the conceptions and attitude tendencies of nurses from public district basic health units towards alcohol, alcoholism and alcohol addicts. The sample consisted of ten nurses from three institutions in a city located in São Paulo. Data were recorded and submitted to content thematic analysis. Subjects evidenced that these nurses are permissive towards moderate alcohol use, but reject alcoholism, conceiving it as a potentially fatal disease, and tend to associate it to personal will, indicating the influence of the moral concept on their conceptions and attitudes. The participating nurses' knowledge about the topics alcohol and alcoholism was also evidenced. Based on the results, the authors suggest training this group and preparing these professionals for the care, recognition and prevention of disorders related to alcohol use/abuse at these health centers.

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Published

2008-08-01

Issue

Vol. 16 (2008): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Alcohol, alcoholism and alcohol addicts: conceptions and attitudes of nurses from district basic health centers. (2008). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 16(spe), 543-550. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000700007