Risk factors related to the use of illegal drugs the critical perspective of drug users relatives and acquaintances at a public health center in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
This article presents quantitative data from a multicenter, cross-sectional study, which was performed at a public health center in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, using multiple methods. The objective of the study was to describe the critical perspective of people who reported being affected by their relationship with an illicit drug user (relative or acquaintance) in terms of risk factors. Data collection was performed using 100 questionnaires. Most participants were women with low education levels. Drug users were mostly men, with an average age of 23.3 years. The most consumed drug was marijuana (78%), followed by crackcocaine (72%), glueinhalants (27%), hallucinogens (ecstasyLSD) (3%), amphetaminesstimulants (1%), and heroin (1%). The identified risk factors include previous experience with alcoholtobacco, having friends who use drugs, lack of information, low self-esteem, age, and other personal, family and social factors. In conclusion, prevention and protection should be reinforced.