Prevalence of psychological and mental health symptoms among nursing professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Americas: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

To assess the prevalence of mental health symptoms in nursing professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic on the American continent. A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies that estimated the prevalence of mental health symptoms in nursing professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic was performed through bibliographic database searches. A three-level meta-analysis model was used with the inverse variance method, tau was estimated via restricted maximum likelihood and logistic transformation, and heterogeneity was presented as tau2 and I2 . Of the 7467 studies obtained, 62 were included in the meta-analysis, which involved 52 270 nursing professionals. The overall prevalence for at least one mental health symptom was 56.3% (50.4%, 62.1%; I2 = 98.6%, p < 0.001). Eight mental health symptoms were found; among them, the most prevalent were burnout (52.1%, 37.1%, 88.8%; I2 = 98.5%, p < 0.001) and fear (52.1%, 30.1%, 73.3%; I2 = 98.1%, p < 0.001). The prevalence of mental health symptoms in nursing professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic on the American continent was high, and strategies should be developed and implemented by managers and government agencies to promote the well-being, physical and mental health of nursing professionals. Studies like this one are necessary to highlight the need for efforts in the implementation of promotion and prevention actions to be developed by health organisations, managers and leaders with a view to improving the quality of life of nursing workers.

Teleenfermería en salud mental: efecto sobre los síntomas de ansiedad y el consumo de alcohol durante la pandemia de COVID-19 / Telenursing in mental health: effect on anxiety symptoms and alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic / Telenfermagem em saúde mental: efeito em sintomas de ansiedade e consumo de álcool durante a pandemia COVID-19

Objetivo: investigar el efecto de una intervención a distancia sobre los síntomas de ansiedad y el consumo de alcohol en usuarios del servicio de Atención Primaria de Salud. Método: estudio cuasiexperimental, realizado con 1270 participantes que respondieron al Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test y al State-Trait Anxiety Inventory 6. De estos, 1033 encuestados obtuvieron puntajes de síntomas de ansiedad moderada/grave (STAI-6 > 3) y consumo de alcohol de riesgo moderado/grave (AUDIT-C>3), y recibieron las intervenciones mediante llamada telefónica con un seguimiento de siete y 180 días. Para analizar los datos se utilizó un modelo de regresión de efectos mixtos. Resultados: el efecto de la intervención realizada fue positivo para reducir los síntomas de ansiedad entre T0 y T1 (µ=1,6 p<0,001) y para reducir el patrón de consumo de alcohol entre t1 y t3 (µ=1,57 p< 0,001). Conclusión: los resultados del seguimiento sugieren que la intervención tuvo un efecto positivo en la reducción de la ansiedad y el patrón de consumo de alcohol que tiende a mantenerse en el tiempo. Existe evidencia de que la intervención propuesta puede ser una alternativa para la atención preventiva en salud mental, en situaciones donde se comprometa la accesibilidad del usuario o del profesional.

Objective: to investigate the effect of a remote intervention on anxiety symptoms and alcohol use in users of the Primary Health Care service. Method: a quasi-experimental study conducted with 1,270 participants who answered the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-6. Of these, 1,033 interviewees scored for moderate/severe anxiety symptoms (STAI-6 > 3) and moderate/severe risk alcohol use (AUDIT-C > 3), and received the interventions via telephone calls with follow-up periods lasting seven and 180 days. For data analysis, a mixed-effects regression model was used. Results: the effect of the intervention performed was positive in reducing anxiety symptoms between T0 and T1 (µ=1.6, p<0.001) and in reducing the alcohol use pattern between T1 and T3 (µ=1.57, p<0.001) Conclusion: the follow-up results suggest a positive effect of the intervention in reducing anxiety and the alcohol use pattern, which tends to be maintained over time. There is diverse evidence that the intervention proposed can be an alternative for preventive care in mental health, in situations where accessibility of the user or the professional is compromised.

Objetivo: investigar o efeito de uma intervenção remota nos sintomas de ansiedade e no uso de álcool em usuários do serviço de Atenção Primária à Saúde. Método: estudo quase experimental, realizado com 1270 participantes que responderam o Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test e a State-Trait Anxiety Inventory 6. Desses, 1033 entrevistados pontuaram para sintomas de ansiedade moderada/severa (STAI-6>3) e uso de risco de álcool moderado/severo (AUDIT-C>3), e receberam as intervenções via chamada telefônica com follow-up de sete e 180 dias. Para análise dos dados utilizou-se um modelo de regressão de efeitos mistos. Resultados: o efeito da intervenção realizada foi positivo na redução dos sintomas de ansiedade entre T0 e T1 (µ=1,6 p<0.001) e na redução do padrão de uso de álcool entre t1 e t3 (µ=1,57 p<0.001). Conclusão: os resultados do follow-up sugerem efeito positivo da intervenção na redução da ansiedade e no padrão de uso de álcool, o qual tende a se manter ao longo do tempo. Há evidências de que a intervenção proposta pode ser uma alternativa para o cuidado preventivo em saúde mental, em situações nas quais a acessibilidade do usuário ou do profissional encontram-se comprometidas.

Is the Clinical Practicum in Addiction Treatment Facilities an Effective Educational Intervention to Improve Nursing Students' Attitudes Toward Alcohol Use Disorders?

ABSTRACT: The paucity of education and training on alcohol use disorders (AUDs) in nursing curricula is the main predictor of negative attitudes and results in limited knowledge access and delivery of health care for persons experiencing these problems. Although experts advocate increasing the time devoted to alcohol-related content in a crowded curriculum, didactic strategies for teaching about addiction in prequalifying nursing education have been discussed. This study aimed to verify the effectiveness of an educational experience that integrated clinical practicum experience in addiction treatment facilities for nursing students' attitudes. A quasi-experimental one-group study with pre-and-post 3-month follow-ups was carried out with 108 nursing students who answered the Attitudes Scale toward Alcohol, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Patients with Alcohol Use Disorders. The effect of the clinical practicum was apparent, with statistically significant changes to more positive global attitude scores in all measures. Previous educational intervention for AUDs during nursing education was a predictor of positive attitudes (OR = 7.21, p < .04). Students' self-perceived skills and professional preparation to deliver and direct care for patients with AUDs improved after the intervention, suggesting that clinical practice influenced students' skills for AUD identification across nursing practice. Previous contact with this population with lack of training in substance use disorder seems to favor negative attitude development. Clinical practicum experience in addiction treatment facilities improved nursing students' attitudes toward AUDs and patients with AUDs, and its effects were sustained 3 months later.

Intervenção Breve para uso de Substâncias Psicoativas no Brasil: revisão sistemática / Brief Intervention for Psychoactive Substance use in Brazil: a systematic review

RESUMO As Intervenções Breves têm sido preconizadas há mais de 20 anos pela Organização Mundial da Saúde como uma estratégia de prevenção aos problemas relacionados ao uso de Substâncias Psicoativas, tendo como prioridade a aplicação nos serviços de atenção primária à saúde visando a diminuição dos riscos relacionados a esse fenômeno. Diante disso, o objetivo do presente estudo foi mapear e descrever as evidências científicas existentes na literatura sobre o uso de Intervenção Breve para o uso de Substâncias Psicoativas desenvolvidas no Brasil. Trata-se de revisão sistemática. As buscas foram realizadas em sete fontes de informações, em agosto de 2021. Todos os estudos foram desenvolvidos com abordagem quantitativa. O álcool esteve presente na maioria dos estudos, seguido da maconha e nicotina. O cenário predominante foi a unidade básica de saúde, com público de adultos de ambos os sexos e universitários. A maioria apresentou como proposta a Intervenção Breve grupal presencial e somente dez indicaram o referencial norteador da Intervenção Breve utilizada. No Brasil, as Intervenções Breves são incipientes e os estudos apresentados não destacam com exatidão o referencial norteador da intervenção utilizada.

ABSTRACT Brief Interventions have been recommended for more than 20 years by the World Health Organization as a strategy to prevent problems related to the use of Psychoactive Substances, with priority being applied in primary health care services in order to reduce the risks related to this substance. phenomenon. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to map and describe the existing scientific evidence in the literature on the use of Brief Intervention for the use of Psychoactive Substances developed in Brazil. This is a systematic review. Searches were carried out in seven sources of information in August 2021. All studies were developed with a quantitative approach. Alcohol was present in most studies, followed by marijuana and nicotine. The predominant scenario was the basic health unit, with a public of adults of both sexes and university students. The majority presented a brief face-to-face group intervention as a proposal and only ten indicated the guiding reference of the Brief Intervention used. In Brazil, Brief Interventions are incipient and the studies presented do not accurately highlight the guiding reference for the intervention used.

Telenursing in mental health: effect on anxiety symptoms and alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic. / Teleenfermería en salud mental: efecto sobre los síntomas de ansiedad y el consumo de alcohol durante la pandemia de COVID-19.

OBJECTIVE: (1) A remote intervention with a positive impact on reducing anxiety and alcohol use. (2) Nursing as a protagonist of preventive care in mental health (3) A low-cost intervention that covers several population groups. (4) Telenursing in mental health as a care strategy during COVID-19. to investigate the effect of a remote intervention on anxiety symptoms and alcohol use in users of the Primary Health Care service. METHOD: a quasi-experimental study conducted with 1,270 participants who answered the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-6. Of these, 1,033 interviewees scored for moderate/severe anxiety symptoms (STAI-6 > 3) and moderate/severe risk alcohol use (AUDIT-C > 3), and received the interventions via telephone calls with follow-up periods lasting seven and 180 days. For data analysis, a mixed-effects regression model was used. RESULTS: the effect of the intervention performed was positive in reducing anxiety symptoms between T0 and T1 (µ=1.6, p<0.001) and in reducing the alcohol use pattern between T1 and T3 (µ=1.57, p<0.001). CONCLUSION: the follow-up results suggest a positive effect of the intervention in reducing anxiety and the alcohol use pattern, which tends to be maintained over time. There is diverse evidence that the intervention proposed can be an alternative for preventive care in mental health, in situations where accessibility of the user or the professional is compromised.

An anxiety management intervention for people with substance use disorders (ITASUD): An intervention mapping approach based on Peplau's theory.

Background: The comorbidity of anxiety and drug use disorders complicates treatment prognosis, and one of the greatest challenges is to address the environmental and behavioral factors involved. The aim of this study was to describe the uses of intervention mapping in the design of a theory and evidence-based complex intervention to develop skills around the management of anxiety for cocaine users in outpatient addiction treatment. Methods: The six steps of the intervention mapping approach, which are needs assessment, creation of matrices of performance objectives, selection of methods and practical strategies, program development, adoption and implementation, and evaluation were applied to develop the Interpersonal Theory of nursing to Anxiety management in people with Substance Use Disorders (ITASUD) intervention. The theory used for the conceptual model was interpersonal relations theory. All theory-based methods and practical applications were developed at the individual level, acting in behavioral, interpersonal, organizational and community environments. Results: The intervention mapping provided a broad overview of the problem and outcome expectations. The ITASUD intervention consists of five consecutive sessions of 110-min targeting individual determinants of anxiety (knowledge, triggers, relief behaviors, self-efficacy and relations), delivered by a trained nurse using Peplau's concepts of interpersonal relations. Intervention Mapping is a multi-step process that incorporates theory, evidence, and stakeholder perspectives to ensure that implementation strategies effectively address key determinants of change. Conclusions: The intervention mapping approach increases the effectiveness of the intervention since the matrices provide a broad view of all factors that affect the problem and facilitate replication through transparency of the determinants, methods, and applications used. ITASUD addresses all factors that play an important role in substance use disorders based on a theoretical basis, which provides the translation of evidence from research into effective practice, policy, and public health improvements.

Internal validity evidence of a knowledge questionnaire on alcohol use, abuse and dependence and associated questions.

OBJECTIVES: to perform content validity and verify the psychometric properties of the adapted version of an alcohol knowledge questionnaire and associated questions. METHODS: a methodological study, in which a committee of judges analyzed the questionnaire item representativeness, clarity and relevance. Item response theory was used to assess the instrument psychometric properties applied to a sample of 240 health professionals. RESULTS: the questions were adjusted according to judges' assessment, obtaining a satisfactory Content Validity Index (0.98). High discrimination ability and adequate difficulty levels were observed in 75% of multiple-choice questions and in 25% of statements. CONCLUSIONS: the instrument presented content validity with satisfactory indices. However, it is recommended that the questionnaire adapted in this study be used in different samples of health professionals from other parts of Brazil, in order to provide greater robustness to its reliability.

Alcohol use patterns and associated variables among the Karipuna indigenous people in the extreme Northern Brazilian Amazon.

The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence and patterns of alcohol consumption and associated factors in the Karipuna indigenous people. A cross-sectional population-based study was conducted with 230 Karipunan respondents aged 15 or over from 12 villages in the state of Amapá, in the extreme northern Brazilian Amazon. The participants completed the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). The prevalence of alcohol use among the Karipuna was 70%. Of these, 59.6% had low-risk use, 38.3% had hazardous or harmful alcohol use, and 2.2% met criteria for probable alcohol dependence. Overall, 40.5% of the respondents had hazardous or harmful alcohol use; 66.6% were men, and 33.4% were women. In the regression analysis, age, sex, religion, not having an occupation, being a student, low educational attainment, suicidal ideation and having sexual intercourse after alcohol consumption were associated with hazardous or harmful alcohol use. Sex and Catholic religion were risk factors for this alcohol use pattern among the Karipuna. The prevalence of problematic alcohol use among the Karipuna is higher than that observed among the general Brazilian population, and preventive screenings should be widely implemented. Efforts to address and minimize the consequences of harmful and hazardous alcohol use among Brazilian Amazonian indigenous populations could be developed.

Attitudes Scale on Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Persons With Alcohol Use Disorders.

BACKGROUND: The Attitudes Scale on Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Persons with alcohol use disorders ("Escala de Atitudes Frente ao Álcool, ao Alcoolismo e ao Persons with alcohol use disorders" [EAFAA]) is an instrument designed to measure attitudes toward alcohol, alcoholism, and persons with alcohol use disorders. It has been validated in Portuguese and Spanish. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties and factor structure of the American English version of the EAFAA (EAFAA-AEV). METHODS: One hundred eighty-seven participants (nurses = 101 and nursing students = 86) completed the EAFAA-AEV. RESULTS: Confirmatory factor analysis resulted in a four-factor solution, supporting the original factor structure of the EAFAA. The scale has shown good internal consistency and reliability for the four factors. The total scale had a Cronbach's alpha of .85 and a McDonald's omega of .87. CONCLUSION: The EAFAA-AEV has similarly strong psychometric properties as the original version, suggesting that it is a reliable tool to identify attitudes toward alcohol and related issues among American-English-speaking nurses and nursing students.

Estratégias preventivas ao suicídio para equipe de enfermagem na COVID-19: uma revisão de escopo / Estrategias preventivas al suicidio para un equipo de enfermería durante el COVID-19: una revisión de alcance / Suicide preventive strategies for the nursing team in the COVID-19: a scoping review

Resumo Objetivo Identificar as estratégias de prevenção da ideação suicida e do suicídio durante a pandemia de COVID-19 para a equipe de enfermagem. Métodos Revisão de escopo realizada nas bases de dados PubMed, BVS, SCOPUS, Web of Science, LILACS, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO e na literatura cinzenta como Google Acadêmico. Resultados Compõem esta revisão 11 artigos, todos publicados em inglês, a maioria publicada no ano de 2021, nos Estados Unidos da América. As estratégias identificadas perpassam a psicoeducação; espaços para acolhimento das demandas dos profissionais, escuta, apoio e promoção de bem-estar; avaliação e rastreio da saúde mental; encaminhamento para serviços de apoio especializados; intervenção psicológica e aconselhamento; estratégias para reconhecer e lidar com gatilhos, emoções e pensamentos negativos; ações de autocuidado; escuta; apoio e promoção de bem-estar; dentre outras. Conclusão As estratégias que resultaram em impacto positivo na saúde mental das equipes de enfermagem foram a criação de espaços para acolhimento das demandas dos profissionais, escuta, apoio e promoção de bem-estar, além da avaliação e do rastreio da saúde mental como formas de prevenção às ações e às ideações suicidas. Destaca-se a importância de estudos que avaliem o efeito das estratégias na saúde mental das equipes de enfermagem para que protocolos possam ser criados na mitigação do problema.

Resumen Objetivo Identificar las estrategias de prevención de la ideación suicida y del suicidio durante la pandemia de COVID-19 para el equipo de enfermería. Métodos Revisión de alcance realizada en las bases de datos PubMed, BVS, SCOPUS, Web of Science, LILACS, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO y en la literatura gris, como Google Académico. Resultados Integran esta revisión 11 artículos, todos publicados en inglés, la mayoría publicada en el año 2021, en Estados Unidos de América. Las estrategias identificadas abarcan la psicoeducación; espacios para la acogida de las demandas de los profesionales, escucha, apoyo y promoción del bienestar; evaluación y rastreo de la salud mental; derivación para servicios de apoyo especializados; intervención psicológica y orientación; estrategias para reconocer y lidiar con disparadores, emociones y pensamientos negativos; acciones de autocuidado; escucha; apoyo y promoción del bienestar; entre otras. Conclusión Las estrategias que tuvieron un impacto positivo en la salud mental de los equipos de enfermería fueron la creación de espacios para acoger las demandas de los profesionales, escucha, apoyo y para la promoción del bienestar, además de la evaluación y el rastreo de la salud mental como formas de prevención de las acciones y de las ideaciones suicidas. Se destaca la importancia de estudios que evalúen el efecto de las estrategias en la salud mental de los equipos de enfermería para que se puedan crear protocolos para mitigar el problema.

Abstract Objective To identify strategies for the prevention of suicidal ideation and suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic for the nursing team. Methods Scoping review performed in PubMed, VHL, SCOPUS, Web of Science, LILACS, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO databases and in the gray literature, such as Google Scholar. Results This review comprises 11 articles, all published in English, mostly in year 2021 in the United States of America. The identified strategies include psychoeducation; spaces for embracement of professionals' demands, listening, support and promotion of wellbeing; mental health assessment and screening; referral to specialized support services; psychological intervention and counseling; strategies for recognizing and dealing with triggers, emotions and negative thoughts; self-care actions, among others. Conclusion Strategies that had a positive impact on the mental health of nursing teams were the creation of spaces for embracement of professionals' demands, listening, support and promotion of wellbeing, and the assessment and screening of mental health as ways of preventing suicidal actions and ideations. The importance of studies that evaluate the effect of strategies on the mental health of nursing teams stands out, so that protocols can be created to mitigate the problem.

Internal validity evidence of a knowledge questionnaire on alcohol use, abuse and dependence and associated questions / Evidencia de validez interna de un cuestionario de conocimientos sobre uso, abuso y dependencia de alcohol y preguntas asociadas / Evidências de validade interna de um questionário de conhecimento sobre o uso, abuso e dependência de álcool e questões associadas

ABSTRACT Objectives: to perform content validity and verify the psychometric properties of the adapted version of an alcohol knowledge questionnaire and associated questions. Methods: a methodological study, in which a committee of judges analyzed the questionnaire item representativeness, clarity and relevance. Item response theory was used to assess the instrument psychometric properties applied to a sample of 240 health professionals. Results: the questions were adjusted according to judges' assessment, obtaining a satisfactory Content Validity Index (0.98). High discrimination ability and adequate difficulty levels were observed in 75% of multiple-choice questions and in 25% of statements. Conclusions: the instrument presented content validity with satisfactory indices. However, it is recommended that the questionnaire adapted in this study be used in different samples of health professionals from other parts of Brazil, in order to provide greater robustness to its reliability.

RESUMEN Objetivos: realizar la validación de contenido y verificar las cualidades psicométricas de la versión adaptada del cuestionario de conocimientos sobre alcohol y preguntas asociadas. Métodos: estudio metodológico, en el que un comité de jueces analizó la representatividad, claridad y pertinencia de los ítems del cuestionario. Se utilizó la teoría de respuesta al ítem para evaluar las cualidades psicométricas del instrumento aplicado a una muestra de 240 profesionales de la salud. Resultados: las preguntas fueron ajustadas de acuerdo a la evaluación de los jueces, obteniendo un Índice de Validez de Contenido satisfactorio (0,98). Se observó una alta capacidad de discriminación y niveles de dificultad adecuados en el 75% de las preguntas de opción múltiple y en el 25% de las afirmativas. Conclusiones: el instrumento presentó validez de contenido con índices satisfactorios. Sin embargo, se recomienda que el cuestionario adaptado en este estudio sea utilizado en diferentes muestras de profesionales de la salud de otras partes del país, con el fin de darle mayor robustez a su confiabilidad.

RESUMO Objetivos: realizar a validação de conteúdo e verificar as qualidades psicométricas da versão adaptada do questionário de conhecimentos frente ao álcool e questões associadas. Métodos: estudo do tipo metodológico, em que um comitê de juízes analisou a representatividade, clareza e pertinência dos itens do questionário. Utilizou-se a teoria da resposta ao item para avaliar as qualidades psicométricas do instrumento aplicado em uma amostra de 240 profissionais de saúde. Resultados: as questões foram ajustadas conforme avaliação dos juízes, obtendo um Índice de Validade de Conteúdo satisfatório (0,98). Observou-se alta capacidade de discriminação e níveis de dificuldade adequados em 75% das questões de múltipla escolha e em 25% das afirmativas. Conclusões: o instrumento apresentou validade de conteúdo com índices satisfatórios. Entretanto, recomenda-se que o questionário adaptado neste estudo seja utilizado em amostras diversas de profissionais de saúde, de outros locais do país, com o intuito de oferecer maior robustez à sua confiabilidade.

Intervenções para ansiedade que podem ser utilizadas por enfermeiros: revisão de escopo / Intervenciones para la ansiedad que pueden ser utilizadas por enfermeros: revisión de alcance / Interventions for anxiety that can be used by nurses: a scoping review

Resumo Objetivo Mapear as intervenções que podem ser realizadas por enfermeiros nos diversos serviços de atenção à saúde para o manejo dos sintomas de ansiedade em adultos durante a COVID-19. Métodos A revisão de escopo foi conduzida conforme o manual do Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). A pergunta de revisão foi "Qual o conhecimento disponível na literatura sobre as intervenções de manejo dos sintomas de ansiedade que podem ser utilizadas por enfermeiros nos diversos serviços de atenção à saúde, na população adulta, durante a COVID-19?". As fontes de dados pesquisadas foram: Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), EMBASE, PUBMED, CINAHL, PsycINFo, SCOPUS e Web of Science. Não houve limitação de ano ou idioma de publicação. Resultados Foram analisados 85 artigos. Os estudos mostraram que, em geral, toda a população adulta apresentou mudanças nos níveis de ansiedade durante a pandemia. Entre as intervenções identificadas, que podem ser realizadas por enfermeiros para o manejo dos sintomas de ansiedade, houve singular destaque para as variadas formas de intervenções online , com frequência de 21,4% nos estudos, seguida pelas atividades físicas, com frequência de 13,3%. Conclusão Foi possível mapear as intervenções que podem reduzir os sintomas de ansiedade na população adulta, assim como delimitar as que podem ser aplicadas por enfermeiros, aumentando a visibilidade dessa categoria como protagonista do cuidado nos diversos setores de serviço de saúde. Dentre as intervenções sintetizadas, destacaram-se o teleatendimento, atividade física, exercícios cognitivos e intervenções não farmacológicas.Protocolo de registro do Artigo de Revisão: o protocolo de revisão está registrado no Open Science Framework (OSF), sob o número: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/3Q2VT.

Resumen Objetivo Mapear las intervenciones que pueden ser realizadas por enfermeros en los diferentes servicios de atención a la salud para el manejo de los síntomas de ansiedad en adultos durante el COVID-19. Métodos La revisión de alcance fue realizada de acuerdo con el manual del Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). La pregunta de revisión fue "¿Cuál es el conocimiento disponible en la literatura sobre las intervenciones de manejo de los síntomas de ansiedad que pueden ser utilizadas por enfermeros en los diferentes centros de atención a la salud, en la población adulta, durante el COVID-19?". Las fuentes de datos investigadas fueron: Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), EMBASE, PUBMED, CINAHL, PsycINFo, SCOPUS y Web of Science. No hubo restricción de año ni idioma de publicación. Resultados Se analizaron 85 artículos. Los estudios mostraron que, en general, toda la población adulta presentó cambios en los niveles de ansiedad durante la pandemia. Entre las intervenciones identificadas para el manejo de los síntomas de ansiedad, que pueden ser realizadas por enfermeros, se observó un singular énfasis en las diversas formas de intervenciones en línea, con frecuencia de 21,4 % en los estudios, seguida por actividades físicas, con frecuencia de 13,3 %. Conclusión Fue posible mapear las intervenciones que pueden reducir los síntomas de ansiedad de la población adulta, así como determinar las que pueden ser aplicadas por enfermeros, y así aumentar la visibilidad de esta categoría como protagonista del cuidado en los diferentes sectores de servicios de salud. Entre las intervenciones sintetizadas, se destaca la teleatención, la actividad física, los ejercicios cognitivos y las intervenciones no farmacológicas.

Abstract Objective To map the interventions that can be performed by nurses in the various health care services for the management of anxiety symptoms in adults during COVID-19. Methods The scoping review was conducted according to the JBI manual. The review question was: What is the knowledge available in the literature on interventions to manage anxiety symptoms that can be used by nurses in the various health care services, in the adult population, during COVID-19? The data sources searched were: Virtual Health Library (VHL), EMBASE, PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFo, Scopus and Web of Science. There was no limitation of year or language of publication. Results Were analyzed 85 articles. Studies have shown that, in general, the entire adult population has experienced changes in anxiety levels during the pandemic. Among the identified interventions, which can be carried out by nurses to manage anxiety symptoms, there was singular emphasis on the various forms of online interventions, with a frequency of 21.4% in the studies, followed by physical activities, with a frequency of 13.3%. Conclusion It was possible to map interventions that can reduce anxiety symptoms in the adult population as well as delimit those that can be applied by nurses, increasing the visibility of this category as protagonist of care in the various sectors of health services. Among the synthesized interventions, teleassistance, physical activity, cognitive exercises and non-pharmacological interventions stood out.

Effectiveness of a Brief Group Intervention for Harmful Alcohol Use in Men at a Primary Health Care Facility in Brazil: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

To evaluate the effectiveness of a brief group intervention (BGI) in reducing the use of alcohol and increasing the readiness to change in men with risky and harmful alcohol use. A randomized clinical trial with follow-ups at 30 and 90 days that was conducted in a primary health care (PHC) facility in the central region of São Paulo (Brazil). A total of 112 men were randomized to the experimental group (EG) (n = 55) or the control group (CG) (n = 57). To identify the pattern of alcohol use and the readiness to change, the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and the readiness to change (RTC) rule were used. The EG received a BGI session applied by nurses using the Feedback, Responsibility, Advice, Menu of options, Empathy, Self-efficacy (FRAMES) model. The CG was instructed to continue with the standard service of the unit after an initial interview. Intergroup analyses using the generalized equation estimation (GEE) method were performed. A significant difference in the pattern of use was observed between the EG and CG at follow-up evaluated (EG T1 (7.73 ± 5.14), CG T1 (12, 48 ± 5.62)) and EG T2 (6.65 ± 4.83), CG T2 (11.68 ± 6.65)). When compared the baseline (T0) measures (13.04) with the last time (T2) (6.65) at EG, it was identified a reduction of 6.39 in the AUDIT score. Differences between groups were found for readiness to change at follow-up ((EG T1 (8.50 ± 2.44) and CG T1 (5.67 ± 3.10) and (EG T2 (8.80 ± 1.73) and CG T2 (5.36 ± 3.33)), when contrasting with the baseline. The data suggest that the BGI was effective when compared to the control condition, as there was a reduction in risky and harmful use of alcohol for low-risk use, according to the alcohol use scores, and an increase in the stages of readiness to change.

Consumo de alcohol y otras drogas en una muestra de soldados del Ejército Brasileño / Consumo de álcool e outras drogas em uma amostra de militares do Exército brasileiro / Alcohol and drug use in a sample of Brazilian Army soldiers

Objective: To identify the pattern of use of alcohol and other drugs and its related sociodemographic variables in a sample of Brazilian Army soldiers. Materials and method: Cross-sectional study conducted with 229 soldiers from an infantry battalion at the Brazilian Army. Data were collected in 2019 with the application of a sociodemographic and employment instrument, the Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST), and the Pearson correlation test. Results: The prevalence of alcohol use was present in more than half of the studied sample, followed by tobacco and cannabis sativa. Regarding the pattern of use, alcohol (22.2%), tobacco (31%), and cannabis sativa (9.7%) reported significant results. The sociodemographic variables of the individuals in the sample, their educational level (years of schooling), and economic-related issues were the main variables associated to alcohol and drug use. Conclusions: The consumption of alcohol and other drugs by the military is lower than that identified for the general population in the Brazilian territory. The use of psychoactive substances in the military context is often part of an attempt to deal with stress. Therefore, it is necessary to implement strategies aimed at preventing alcohol and drug use and promoting mental health among this population.

Objetivo: identificar el patrón de consumo de alcohol y otras drogas, y sus variables sociodemográficas relacionadas, dentro de una muestra de soldados del Ejército Brasileño. Materiales y método: estudio transversal realizado con 229 soldados de un batallón de infantería. Los datos fueron recolectados en 2019 mediante la aplicación de un instrumento sociodemográfico y laboral, el Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) y el test de correlación de Pearson. Resultados: la prevalencia del consumo de alcohol estuvo presente en más de la mitad de la muestra estudiada, seguido del consumo de tabaco y de cannabis sativa. En cuanto al patrón de consumo, destacan el alcohol (22,2%), el tabaco (31%) y el cannabis sativa (9,7%). Las variables sociodemográficas de los individuos de la muestra, su nivel de educación (años de estudio) y determinados aspectos económicos fueron las principales variables asociadas al uso de alcohol y otras drogas. Conclusiones: el consumo de alcohol y otras drogas por parte de militares es menor que el reportado para la población general en Brasil. El uso de sustancias psicoactivas en el contexto de la milicia es generalmente un mecanismo para lidiar con el estrés. Por lo tanto, es necesario implementar estrategias para prevenir el uso de alcohol y otras drogas, así como promover la salud mental en esta población.

Objetivo: identificar o padrão de consumo de álcool e outras drogas e as variáveis sociodemográficas relacionadas em uma amostra de militares do Exército brasileiro. Materiais e método: estudo transversal realizado com 229 militares de um batalhão de infantaria. Os dados foram coletados em 2019 com a aplicação de um instrumento sociodemográfico e laboral, o Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involment Screening Test (ASSIST) e o teste de correlação de Pearson. Resultado: a prevalência do uso de álcool mostrou-se presente em mais da metade da amostra estudada, seguido do tabaco e do uso de cannabis sativa. Com relação ao padrão do uso, foi significativo para as substâncias álcool (22,2%), tabaco (31%) e cannabis sativa (9,7%). As variáveis sociodemográficas, o nível educacional (anos de estudos) e as questões econômicas foram as que apresentaram maior relação com o uso de álcool e outras drogas. Conclusões: o consumo de álcool e outras drogas por militares é menor do que o encontrado na população geral em território brasileiro. O uso de substâncias psicoativas no contexto militar, por vezes, faz parte da tentativa de lidar com o estresse vivenciado. Assim, faz-se implementar estratégias de prevenção do uso de álcool e outras drogas, bem como promover a saúde mental dessa população.

Interpersonal Theory of Nursing for Anxiety Management in People with Substance Use Disorder (ITASUD): A Feasibility Study.

This study aim to evaluate the feasibility, based on six feasibility study criteria, of using a one-week intervention of interpersonal theory of nursing for anxiety management in people who are taking part in a substance use disorders (ITASUD). The study adopted a feasibility mixed methods approach. The ITASUD was implemented with 39 male users of cocaine/crack as their principal drug with high levels of anxiety. The outcome (anxiety) was assessed by the Beck anxiety inventory. To address the feasibility criteria, data were gathered during appointments. Additionally, qualitative open-ended interviews were conducted in the final appointment. The assessment of the six feasibility criteria indicated the following: (1) demand: there was high demand among eligible participants; (2) acceptability: the ITASUD had better acceptability until the 3rd appointment; (3) implementation: the ITASUD's complexity and design was acceptable for participants; (4) practicality: 61.54% of participants used strategies from the ITASUD to manage their anxiety; (5) adaptation: there was no contamination and cointervention; and (6) safety: the ITASUD was safe. The exploratory analysis showed a relation between the level of anxiety and ITASUD (p < 0.0001). The ITASUD appears to be feasible. The participants reported positive experiences with the implementation of the ITASUD. The findings support the design of a powered larger trial to evaluate the effectiveness of the ITASUD.

Implications of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Use in COVID-19: Scoping Review.

OBJECTIVE: to identify and synthesize studies on the effects of cannabis use and its relation with SARS-CoV-2, as well as the therapeutic possibilities of using cannabinoids in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. METHODS: scoping review, in the BVS, PubMed, SCIELO, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Web of Science, MedNar, CAPES and ProQuest databases, with no language restriction and year limitation. Narrative synthesis was performed. RESULTS: cannabis use causes changes in the respiratory and vascular system, it reduces the production of cytokines, which affects the users' immune system, increasing the susceptibility to infection and progression of COVID-19. However, studies have suggested the use of cannabinoids in the prophylaxis and treatment of COVID-19, due to their anti-inflammatory effect. CONCLUSIONS: the use of inhaled cannabis increases the progression and severity of the infection. On the other hand, the benefits of cannabinoids seem promising to modulate the immune system, but it needs further studies.

Alcohol Use and Anxiety in Primary Health Care Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Phone-Based Study.

In March 2020, physical distancing and quarantine measures were implemented in Brazil, which may have affected the physical and mental health of the population. This cross-sectional study used a convenience sample and telephone-based interviews to identify anxiety symptoms and alcohol use patterns among 1,264 Brazilian primary health care (PHC) patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-State 6 and Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-C) questionnaires were used to assess anxiety symptoms and alcohol use patterns, respectively. According to the AUDIT-C results, the prevalence of harmful drinking was 38.5%. Those who reported that their alcohol consumption decreased during the pandemic had high scores on the AUDIT-C, indicating a moderate/severe risk of drinking. Moderate or severe anxiety was observed in 60.1% of participants. These results highlight the needs to assess the pandemic's consequences on the mental health of the population and to encourage the implementation of preventive approaches in PHC settings to address anxiety and harmful alcohol consumption.

Intervenções de enfermagem em saúde mental na Atenção Primária à Saúde: revisão de escopo / Intervenciones de enfermería en salud mental en la Atención Primaria de Salud: revisión de alcance / Mental health Nursing interventions in Primary Health Care: scoping review

Resumo Objetivo Mapear e sintetizar as intervenções em saúde mental realizadas pelos enfermeiros que atuam na Atenção Primária à Saúde no Brasil. Métodos Trata-se de uma revisão de escopo, realizada nas seguintes fontes de informações: BVS, PUBMED, CINAHL, EMBASE, SCOPUS, Web of Science, PsycINFo, EBSCO, BMC Psychology, BMC Nursing, BMC Psychiatry, PEPsic, Google Acadêmico, Banco de Teses e Dissertações CAPES. Os dados foram analisados e sintetizados de forma narrativa. Resultados Foram incluídos 60 estudos na revisão. O maior número de estudos foi publicado em periódicos brasileiros. O mapeamento das intervenções dos enfermeiros em saúde mental na Atenção Primária à Saúde sugere que essas são predominantemente de acolhimento e encaminhamento do usuário ao profissional médico ou aos serviços especializados em saúde mental. Conclusão Há amplo escopo de intervenções que competem aos enfermeiros na Atenção Primária à Saúde, mas a carência de conhecimento técnico-científico restringe o cuidado ao modelo biomédico.

Resumen Objetivo Mapear y sintetizar las intervenciones en salud mental realizadas por enfermeros que trabajan en la Atención Primaria de Salud en Brasil. Métodos Se trata de una revisión de alcance, realizada en las siguientes fuentes de información: BVS, PUBMED, CINAHL, EMBASE, SCOPUS, Web of Science, PsycINFo, EBSCO, BMC Psychology, BMC Nursing, BMC Psychiatry, PEPsic, Google Académico, Banco de Tesis de Doctorado y Maestría CAPES. Los datos fueron analizados y sintetizados de forma narrativa. Resultados Se incluyeron 60 estudios en la revisión. El mayor número de estudios fue publicado en revistas especializadas brasileñas. El mapeo de las intervenciones de los enfermeros en salud mental en la Atención Primaria de Salud sugiere que estas son predominantemente de contención y derivación del usuario a un profesional médico o a servicios especializados en salud mental. Conclusión Hay un amplio alcance de intervenciones que competen a los enfermeros en la Atención Primaria de Salud, pero la falta de conocimiento técnico-científico restringe el cuidado al modelo biomédico.

Abstract Objective To map and synthesize the mental health interventions performed by nurses working in Primary Health Care in Brazil. Method This is a scoping review, carried out in the following databases: VHL, PUBMED, CINAHL, EMBASE, SCOPUS, Web of Science, PsycINFo, EBSCO, BMC Psychology, BMC Nursing, BMC Psychiatry, PEPsic, Google Scholar, CAPES Theses and Dissertations Database. Data were analyzed and synthesized in a narrative form. Results A total of 60 studies were included in the review. Most studies were published in Brazilian journals. The mapping of mental health nurses' interventions in Primary Health Care suggests that the most common actions are assisting the users and referring them to the medical doctor or to specialized mental health services. Conclusion There is a wide scope of interventions within the competence of Primary Health Care nurses, but the lack of technical-scientific knowledge restricts care to the biomedical model.

Implications of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Use in COVID-19: Scoping Review / Implicaciones del uso de Cannabis y cannabinoides en el COVID-19: revisión de alcance / Implicações do uso da Cannabis e canabinoides na COVID-19: revisão de escopo

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify and synthesize studies on the effects of cannabis use and its relation with SARS-CoV-2, as well as the therapeutic possibilities of using cannabinoids in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. Methods: scoping review, in the BVS, PubMed, SCIELO, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Web of Science, MedNar, CAPES and ProQuest databases, with no language restriction and year limitation. Narrative synthesis was performed. Results: cannabis use causes changes in the respiratory and vascular system, it reduces the production of cytokines, which affects the users' immune system, increasing the susceptibility to infection and progression of COVID-19. However, studies have suggested the use of cannabinoids in the prophylaxis and treatment of COVID-19, due to their anti-inflammatory effect. Conclusions: the use of inhaled cannabis increases the progression and severity of the infection. On the other hand, the benefits of cannabinoids seem promising to modulate the immune system, but it needs further studies.

RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar y sintetizar los estudios sobre los efectos del uso de cannabis y su relación con el SARS-CoV-2, así como las posibilidades terapéuticas de los cannabinoides para la prevención y el tratamiento del COVID-19. Métodos: revisión de alcance, sin límite de lenguaje y año, planteada en las bases BVS, PubMed, SCIELO, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Web of Science, MedNar, CAPES y ProQuest y desarrollada como síntesis narrativa. Resultados: el consumo de cannabis provoca alteraciones en los sistemas respiratorio y cardiovascular; reduce la producción de citosinas, lo que afecta el sistema inmunológico de los usuarios, aumentando la susceptibilidad a la infección y a la progresión del COVID-19. Sin embargo, algunos estudios sugieren el uso de cannabinoides en la profilaxis y en el tratamiento del COVID-19, debido a su efecto antiinflamatorio. Conclusiones: el uso de cannabis inhalado aumenta la progresión y la gravedad de la infección. Por otra parte, los beneficios de los cannabinoides parecen prometedores para modular el sistema inmunitario, aunque se necesitan más estudios sobre el tema.

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar e sintetizar os estudos sobre os efeitos do uso da cannabis e sua relação com o SARS-CoV-2, bem como as possibilidades terapêuticas da utilização de canabinoides na prevenção e no tratamento da COVID-19. Métodos: revisão de escopo, sem limitação de linguagem e ano, nas bases BVS, PubMed, SCIELO, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Web of Science, MedNar, CAPES e ProQuest. Foi realizada síntese narrativa. Resultados: o consumo de cannabis provoca alterações no sistema respiratório e vascular; reduz a produção de citocinas, o que afeta o sistema imunológico dos usuários, aumentando a susceptibilidade à infecção e a progressão da COVID-19. No entanto, estudos sugeriram o uso de canabinoides na profilaxia e no tratamento da COVID-19, devido ao seu efeito anti-inflamatório. Conclusões: o uso de cannabis inalada aumenta a progressão e a severidade da infecção. Por outro lado, os benefícios dos canabinoides parecem promissores para modular o sistema imunológico, mas necessita de mais estudos.

Strategies Adopted by Addiction Facilities during the Coronavirus Pandemic to Support Treatment for Individuals in Recovery or Struggling with a Substance Use Disorder: A Scoping Review.

This review aimed to identify and synthesize strategies and actions adopted by addiction facilities to support and maintain treatment during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. A scoping review was conducted using the following information sources: Virtual Health Library, SCOPUS, Web of Science, PubMed, CINAHL, and Latin American and Caribbean Health Science Literature. From a total of 971 articles, 28 studies were included. The strategies to maintain the care offer were telehealth/telemedicine, counselling/screening, 24-h telephone, webinars, conducting group therapy and support among users, adaptation for electronic health records, increased methadone/naloxone dispensing, restriction in the number of medication dispensing/day, and electronic prescription and home delivery medications. These strategies can be used to support health professionals in addressing the impact of the pandemic on the treatment of those in recovery or struggling with a substance use disorder when in-person treatment is not possible.