Prevalência de sintomas depressivos e sinais de demência em idosos na comunidade
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2015-09-30
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Marcelo Medeiros
Resumo
A cross-sectional study that analyzed the prevalence of depressive symptoms, signs of dementia and associated factors
in seniors residing in a city located in the south of Brazil. A house survey was conducted in a sample of 359 seniors
registered in the Basic Health Units, using the questionnaire Brazil Old Age Schedule. To analyze associated factors, Chi-
Square test and Prevalence Ratio were calculated. The prevalence of depressive symptoms was 65,2%, higher for
women (PR = 1,2; p=0,029) and for elders living alone (PR=1,3; p=0,009). Dementia signs were present in 37,69%, they
were more frequent in women (PR=1,8; p<0,001), elders of 70 to 79 years (PR=1,4; p=0,014), of 80 or more years
(PR=1,6; p=0,015), widowed (PR=1,7; p<0,001) and illiterate (RP=2,8; p<0,001). It is essential to comprehend the
associated factors to depressive symptoms and signs of dementia to improve mental health actions for the elderly in
the community, especially for women, widowed, those aged more than 70 years, illiterate and those living alone.
Descrição
v. 17, n. 3, p. 1-9, jul./set. 2015.
Palavras-chave
Idoso, Enfermagem geriátrica, Depressão, Demência, Prevalência, Aged, Geriatric nursing, Depression, Dementia, Prevalence
Citação
LENTSCK, Maicon Henrique; PILGER, Calíope; SCHOEREDER, Elismara Prates; PREZOTTO, Kelly Holanda; MATHIAS, Thais Aidar de Freitas. Prevalência de sintomas depressivos e sinais de demência em idosos na comunidade. Revista Eletrônica de Enfermagem, Goiânia, v. 17, n. 3, p. 1-9, jul./set. 2015. Disponível em: < http://revistas.ufg.emnuvens.com.br/fen/article/view/34261/20752>.