Funcionalidad familiar y su influencia en el consumo de substancias psicoactivas en adolescentes de la parroquia Quisapincha

Abstract

The consumption of substances at the level of the population of Latin America has undergone changes, over the years the percentage of consumption has increased now, the consumption of psychoactive substances by women being greater, the consumption of marijuana increased notably, mainly in countries Like Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador, in adolescents, as they are modifying their behavior, the consumption of these substances achieves an addictive effect 10 times more. In Quisapincha there is great consumption of alcohol by the adolescent population, in addition there is great migration of the economically productive population, leaving families broken and dysfunctional. It is of interest to relate family functionality to the consumption of psychoactive substances in adolescents of the Quisapincha parish. Carrying out a descriptive, cross-sectional observational study. (1) Applying the FF SIL test to determine family functionality and the ASSIST test to determine the risk of consumption of psychoactive substances. In a sample of 105 adolescents, it was determined that family dysfunction is not related to the incidence of consumption {x2 (1, N = 105) = 1.414, p <0.234}, but functionality is a protective factor for substance use OR: 0.579. Conclusions: the consumption of psychoactive substances in the adolescent population is constantly growing, it was not possible to determine whether family functionality has a statistical relationship with substance use, but family functionality was a protective factor for substance use. equal incidence in both mestizo and indigenous populations. Recommendations An adequate intervention in the health system can improve the use and quality of preventive clinical services, it is important to control each priority population.