Resumen

FANEITE, Pedro et al. Frecuencia en el consumo de tabaco, alcohol, café y colas en embarazadas. Rev Obstet Ginecol Venez [online]. 2004, vol.64, n.2, pp.61-67. ISSN 0048-7732.

Objective: To know the frequency of consumption of risk substances for pregnancy like tobacco, alcohol, coffee and sodas. Method: prospective, descriptive, epidemiological, transversal and analytical study, based in a interview- survey to 1 004 pregnant women from May to October 2003. Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. "Dr. Adolfo Prince Lara" Hospital, Puerto Cabello, Carabobo State. Results: The frequency of alcohol consumption during the first half of pregnancy was 4.68 % (47/1 004) and in the second half 4.18 % (42/1 004). In all groups predominated the consumption of 6 to 10 cigarettes a day. Alcohol customary consumption in the first half of pregnancy was 7.97 % (80/1 004) and during the second half 7.47 % (75/1 004). Beer ingestion predominated all time. Coffee customary consumption in the first half of gestation was 55.28 % (555/1 004) and in the second half 54.78 (550/1 004). The ingestion of sodas during the first and second half of pregnancy was 61.65 % (619/1 004). Conclusion: There is a high indice of consumption of substances considered as a social drugs in pregnancy, that require education and orientation in order to avoid this behavior.

Palabras clave : Pregnancy; Consumption de tobacco; Alcohol; Coffee; Colas.