Citation

David HMSL, Caufield C. Rev. Lat. Am. Enfermagem 2005; 13(Spec No 2): 1148-1154.

Vernacular Title

Mudando o foco: um estudo exploratorio sobre uso de drogas e violencia no

Affiliation

Faculdade de Enfermagem, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirao Preto, Universidade de Sao Paulo)

DOI

/S0104-11692005000800008

PMID

16501785

Abstract

This exploratory study aimed to investigate factors related to the use of illicit and licit drugs and workplace violence in a group of women from popular classes in the city of Rio de Janeiro. We used a descriptive and analytic quantitative approach was used, as well as a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews with women who suffered or were suffering workplace violence, using the collective subject discourse analysis methodology. The results showed sociodemographic and work situations that can be considered as possible risk factors for drug consumption and workplace violence. The qualitative analysis shows how this group perceives the phenomena of drug use and workplace violence, expanding the comprehension about these issues and providing conceptual and methodological elements for additional studies on this subject.