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[Knowledge derived from studies on crack: an incursion into Brazilian dissertations and theses].
Diego Schaurich Rodrigues1, Dirce Stein Backes, Hilda Maria Barbosa de Freitas
1Departamento de Enfermagem, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Imperatriz, MA, Brazil. eu_diegosch@hotmail.com
Ciencia & Saude Coletiva
|May 29, 2012
Summary
This review of Brazilian graduate studies on crack cocaine reveals limited, yet promising, research. Key themes include health impacts and treatment strategies for this growing epidemic.
Area of Science:
- Systematic review utilizing the integrative review method.
- Focus on knowledge production in Brazilian Master's and Doctoral programs.
Background:
- Analysis of studies concerning the crack cocaine epidemic in Brazil.
- Identified 33 relevant dissertations and theses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the characteristics of knowledge produced on crack cocaine.
- Investigate Brazilian graduate-level research on the topic.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review using the integrative review method.
- Comprised 33 Brazilian Master's and Doctoral studies.
- Data extracted on study origin, themes, and focus.
Main Results:
- 51.5% of studies originated from Health Sciences, particularly Psychiatry.
- Major research hubs identified at Universidade Federal de São Paulo and Universidade de São Paulo.
- Concentration of 81.8% of studies in Brazil's Southeast region.
- Predominant themes: organic alterations, drug trafficking, crack use, HIV/AIDS, and treatment strategies.
Conclusions:
- Brazilian academic knowledge on crack cocaine is currently incipient and ineffectual.
- The epidemic's societal demands present a promising avenue for future research.
- Further investigation is needed to address the complexities of the crack cocaine epidemic.
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