ABSTRACT
Objective:
Identify the prevalence of psychotropic drug use among Primary Health Care professionals and associated factors.
Methods:
This is an epidemiological, population-based, cross-sectional and analytical study, carried out with 290 professionals working in Primary Care in the Health Region of Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Data collection was carried out through a questionnaire containing sociodemographic and economic information, life habits, use of medication and working conditions. Multiple logistic regression was used to obtain estimates of the effect of variables on the use of psychotropic drugs.
Results:
A prevalence of psychotropic drug use was observed in 10.7% (CI95%: 7-14) of respondents. Among primary health care professionals, the variables associated with the use of psychotropic drugs were age > 31 years (adjusted odds ratio [ORA] = 2.33; 95%CI = 1.06-5.09; p = 0.034) and having performed overtime (ORA = 2.28; 95%CI = 1.06-4.89; p = 0.034).
Conclusion:
Working conditions, such as excessive workload, are conditions that can contribute to illness and, consequently, the need for the use of psychotropic drugs by health professionals. It is important to address the issue, from health care to the development of human resources policies in the Health System that meet the working conditions.
KEYWORDS
Mental disorders; worker’s health; epidemiological surveillance; psychopharmaceuticals; Primary Health Care
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