Prevalência de Comorbidades em Uma População de Alcoolistas Atendidos Pelo Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Álcool e Drogas (caps-ad) no Município de Parnaíba – Piauí.

Abstract

Intoxicating substances are disseminated in contemporary society in an encompassing way. Alcohol is the oldest and most known in addition to being widely used by human beings. Estimates indicate that excessive intake of this substance contributes to 3 million deaths each year across the planet, as well as to the development of disabilities and health problems for millions of people. In view of this situation, epidemiological research such as the one carried out in this study provides reliable support to assess the health status of a population, establish social risk factors, implications for the health system, as well as its future care needs. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of comorbidities in a population of alcoholics treated at the Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Álcool e Drogas (CAPS-ad) in the city of Parnaíba - Piauí. The present research is a cross-sectional study of a qualitative and quantitative nature with the application of a form, investigations of medical information and statistical analyzes carried out between September 2020 and November 2021. In this context, the alcoholic patients who participated in the present study (n=154) reported a range of diseases, conditions that they had beyond to dependence, about 49.4% (n=76) of the interviewees claimed to have at least one pathology, exempting existing psychiatric conditions. The most prevalent pathological conditions were gastritis (n=33), liver diseases (n=19). The most diagnosed were cirrhosis in 89.5% and steatosis in 10.5% of the reported liver diseases. In the background are the diagnoses of hypertension (n=10), osteoporosis (n=9) and diabetes (n=6). Psychoactive substances that potentially constitute pathways of dependence are extremely relevant for studies, analyzes and need strategic viability for the elaboration of effective public measures. Thus, a diverse population of alcoholics was observed, with notable sociodemographic characteristics and a considerable rate of patients with comorbidity. From the observations, direct contact with patients undergoing treatment, and analysis of medical records, it became evident that the consequences of abusive alcohol use over the years directly affect socioeconomic progress, interpersonal relationships and health impairment. Even with limitations, alarming patterns of intake were evidenced, and an early consumption of alcoholic beverages in the five groups prevalent.