Profile of Pregnant Using Alcohol/Drugs and Their Effects on Children’s Health and Development

Authors

  • Kaynara Maria Chenini Motta
  • Maria Beatriz Martins Linhares Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto USP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v19i1.35877

Keywords:

pregnancy, alcohol abuse, drugs, child development

Abstract

The aim of the study was to review empirical studies about the prevalence of using alcohol and illicit drugs in pregnants, the profiles of them, and the effects of their using on the children’s health and development. The studies were selected through the Scielo database using specific keywords and inclusion and exclusion criteria. Fourteen studies were found. The findings showed prevalence ranging from 2.1 to 67.1% for alcohol and 0.6 a 53.8% for illicit drugs in pregnants. This prevalence was dependent of socio-economical and clinical factors. The abusive using of alcohol and illicit drugs during the pregnancy presented negative effects on children’s health and development. The present review showed the relevance of the implementation of public health policies for drugs abuse prevention in pregnants, especially adolescents.

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Published

2016-08-29

How to Cite

Motta, K. M. C., & Linhares, M. B. M. (2016). Profile of Pregnant Using Alcohol/Drugs and Their Effects on Children’s Health and Development. Interação Em Psicologia, 19(1). https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v19i1.35877

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 1 (2015)

Section

Critical Literature Reviews

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