CARING OF PREGNANT CRACK USERS: LITERATURE REVIEW

Introduction: Primary Health Care, as the primary responsible for pre natal care in Brazil, have been facing the high prevalence of crack users (besides other drugs) among pregnant patients, and therefore, it is essential to develop strategies for caring for this specific population. Objective: This study sought to know the literature contributions to the healthcare of these patients. Methods: Bibliographic exploratory research, with the following keywords: Harm Reduction, Cocaine, Crack and Pregnancy, using as exploratory basis the Scientific Electronic Library Online, within the limits of publication between 2005 and 2015. Results: Five studies were selected for the study sample. Conclusions: The five selected studies prioritized the epidemiological analysis of the phenomenon and the consequences of the drug using on the outcome of pregnancy. However, the mental healthcare of these women has been little studied, and consequently, there are no specific recommendations for this population. It has been observed several practical approaches on such cases: the realization of the prenatal care at the basic health unit, ensuring longitudinal care and bond; continual family and community approach; coordination of care, and sharing diverse health approaches with multiple professionals, of different specialties and also with local Psychosocial Care services. To confront this problem it is necessary special attention from the academic and scientific communities for this specific population.