Guimarães LDA, Brito TA, Pithon KR, Jesus CSD, Souto CS, Souza SJN, Santos TSD. Depressive symptoms and associated factors in elderly long-term care residents.
CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA 2019;
24:3275-3282. [PMID:
31508748 DOI:
10.1590/1413-81232018249.30942017]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2017] [Accepted: 01/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To determine the prevalence and factors associated with depressive symptoms in institutionalized elderly.
METHODS
This is an epidemiological cross-sectional study with 42 elderly in a Long-Term Care Institution for the Elderly (LTCIE). Data was collected from April to December 2014 through a questionnaire with information on demographic and socioeconomic aspects, the Geriatric Depression Scale short version (GDS-15) and the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE).
RESULTS
Of the elderly studied, 54.8% had depressive symptoms and were predominantly females (64.7%). There was a significant association between depressive symptoms and variables retired (p = 0.043); urinary incontinence (p = 0.028); self-perceived health (p-value = 0.042) and sleep quality (p-value = 0.000).
CONCLUSION
The study found a high prevalence of depressive symptoms in institutionalized elderly, associated with the presence of urinary incontinence, (negative) self-perceived health, (poor) quality of sleep and retirement (yes). Following the study and in the face of the needs of this population, it is necessary to seek measures that act directly on the modifiable variables, preventing and treating them.
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