Department of Experimental Psychology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Subst Use Misuse. 2009;44(14):2014-27. doi: 10.3109/10826080902848566.
The aim of this study was to gather information about ecstasy users in Brazil, particularly on issues related to risks associated to the use of the drug, so as to offer a basis to prevention projects. A total of 1,140 Brazilian ecstasy users answered an online questionnaire from August 2004 to February 2005. Participants were predominantly young single heterosexual well-educated males from upper economical classes. A categorical regression with optimal scaling (CATREG) was performed to identify the risks associated with ecstasy use. "Pills taken in life" had a significant correlation with every investigated risk, particularly ecstasy dependence, unsafe sex, and polydrug use. "Gender," "sexual orientation," and "socioeconomic class" were not predictive of risk behavior. The Internet proved to be a useful tool for data collection. Given the recent increase in ecstasy availability in Brazil, a first prevention campaign directed toward the drug is urgent. At least in a preliminary Brazilian intervention, the campaign must be conducted at night leisure places, mainly frequented by youngsters from upper socioeconomic classes. The results do not call for information material with specific targets, such as gender or sexual orientation. The study's limitations have been noted.
本研究旨在收集巴西摇头丸使用者的信息，特别是与该药物使用相关风险的问题，为预防项目提供依据。共有 1140 名巴西摇头丸使用者于 2004 年 8 月至 2005 年 2 月期间在线回答了问卷。参与者主要是来自上层经济阶层的年轻单身异性恋受过良好教育的男性。采用最佳标度分类回归（CATREG）来确定与摇头丸使用相关的风险。“一生中服用过的药丸”与每一个调查风险都有显著相关性，特别是摇头丸依赖、不安全的性行为和多药使用。“性别”、“性取向”和“社会经济阶层”与风险行为无关。互联网被证明是收集数据的有用工具。鉴于巴西摇头丸供应的增加，急需开展第一轮针对该药物的预防运动。至少在巴西的初步干预中，运动必须在夜间休闲场所进行，这些场所主要由来自上层社会经济阶层的年轻人光顾。研究结果不需要有特定目标的信息材料，如性别或性取向。研究的局限性已被指出。
