Acessibilidade / Reportar erro

Women Crack Users, Pregnancy and Motherhood: Potential Periods for Health Care

Mulheres Usuárias de Crack, Gravidez e Maternidade: Períodos Potenciais para Cuidados em Saúde

Abstract

This study aimed to understand how women report their behaviors concerning drug use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This is a qualitative study, conducted in the metropolitan area of Santos. Twelve women who have used crack were interviewed through a semistructured interview. The interviews were analyzed from the perspective of content analysis. Our data indicate that pregnancy is a critical time to sensitize these women and try to lessen the damage and the risks associated with the use of crack among them.

Keywords
crack cocaine; women; pregnancy; motherhood

Instituto de Psicologia, Universidade de Brasília Instituto de Psicologia, Universidade de Brasília, 70910-900 - Brasília - DF - Brazil, Tel./Fax: (061) 274-6455 - Brasília - DF - Brazil
E-mail: revistaptp@gmail.com