Internalizing and externalizing symptoms of crack-cocaine users

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, select...

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Published inPsychologica Vol. 59; no. 1; pp. 43 - 53
Main Authors Oliveira, Margareth Da Silva, Cerutti, Fernanda, Ribeiro, Fernanda De Almeida, Argimon, Irani Iracema de Lima
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Coimbra University Press 02.01.2017
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crack-cocaine
externalizing symptoms
internalizing symptoms
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0871-4657
1647-8606
DOI:10.14195/1647-8606_59-1_3