Influence of social determinants in the life of Black women in the Psychosocial Care Center for Alcohol and other Drugs in Caucaia, Ceará, Brazil

Abstract

The objective of this article is to analyze the social determinants of health that affect the lives of Black women undergoing biopsychosocial follow-up at Psychosocial Care Center (CAPS), of the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AD) type, in Caucaia, Ceará. This is a qualitative study, with data collection performed with semi-structured interviews and analysis performed with Bardin’s content analysis. Bibliographic, documentary and field research were used. We sought to identify how this population accesses the right to health and analyze possible implications of being a Black woman and using alcohol and/or other drugs. As a result, it was possible to perceive that this population group has greater difficulties in carrying out specialized treatment, due to institutional racism, since they suffer strong social pressure to avoid follow-up and also since most are responsible for maternal-family care - household chores, caring for children and their partner.

Keywords:
Women; Health of the Black Population; Psychoactive Substances; Mental Health