Harm reduction in the context of psychoactive substances: nursing discourses in primary health care^*

Reducción de daños en el contexto de las sustancias psicoactivas: discursos de enfermería de la atención primaria de salud

ABSTRACT

Objective:

To analyze the production of meanings on interventions considered as Harm Reduction in the discourses of nursing professionals working in Primary Health Care.

Method:

Qualitative study based on the theoretical-methodological framework of French Discourse Analysis. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 nursing professionals working in Primary Health Care, from February to October 2019.

Results:

Most Harm Reduction practices performed by nursing professionals aim to minimize risks and physical damage. Harm Reduction actions that require welcoming, non-judgment and qualified listening were observed. Some nursing professionals perform Harm Reduction actions, but do not recognize them as such.

Conclusion:

The production of meanings in the discourses of nursing professionals presented evidence of biomedical and/or disease discursive formations, health prevention, interpersonal relationships and health promotion.

DESCRIPTORS
Address; Nursing; Harm Reduction; Primary Health Care; Substance-Related Disorders