Internalizing and externalizing symptoms of crack-cocaine users

Authors

  • Margareth da Silva Oliveira School of Humanities, Programme of Post- graduation in Psychology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul.
  • Fernanda Cerutti School of Humanities, Programme of Post- graduation in Psychology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul.
  • Fernanda de Almeida Ribeiro School of Humanities, Programme of Post- graduation in Psychology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul.
  • Irani Iracema de Lima Argimon School of Humanities, Programme of Post- graduation in Psychology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/1647-8606_59-1_3

Keywords:

crack-cocaine, internalizing symptoms, externalizing symptoms

Abstract

The present study aimed to analyse the psychopathological functioning of crack-cocaine users compared to the general population. It is a quantitative cross-sectional study. A sample of 971 adults, aged from 18 to 59 years, was divided in two groups: crack-cocaine users and general population, selected by convenience sampling. Results: Statistical analysis, using Pearson’s chi-square test, showed a significant association between crack-cocaine users and a greater severity in internalizing and externalizing symptoms. Binary logistic regression analysis using the conditional stepwise backward method showed a severity model for the use of crack-cocaine adjusted to the gender, age, schooling, and anxiety/depression symptoms variables. Conclusions: Based on the results, the comorbidities associated with crack-cocaine use should be investigated to ensure an appropriate treatment for these users.

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Published

2017-01-02

How to Cite

Oliveira, M. da S., Cerutti, F., Ribeiro, F. de A., & Argimon, I. I. de L. (2017). Internalizing and externalizing symptoms of crack-cocaine users. Psychologica, 59(1), 43-53. https://doi.org/10.14195/1647-8606_59-1_3

Issue

Vol. 59 No. 1 (2016)

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