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Contextual risk factors of depression and suicidal thoughts in Brazilian adults: a multilevel analysis

Objective: To evaluate the association between social and health contextual variables, and between major depressive episodes (MDE) and suicidal thoughts in Brazilian adults. Methods: This population-based cross-sectional study used data from the 2013 National Health Survey (Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde)....

Female crack cocaine users under treatment at therapeutic communities in southern Brazil: characteristics, pattern of consumption, and psychiatric comorbidities

Abstract Objective To explore and describe sociodemographic characteristics, crack consumption patterns, and psychiatric comorbidities of female crack users receiving treatment at therapeutic communities. Methods This was a cross-sectional, descriptive, quantitative study. Forty-six women who abstain...

Prevalence of depression among patients with presumptive pulmonary tuberculosis in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of major depressive episode (MDE) in patients with presumptive pulmonary tuberculosis (pre-PTB, defined by cough lasting ≥ 3 weeks) and compare it between patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and without PTB. Methods: Patients with pre-PTB (n=260) were s...

Fatores de risco para o desenvolvimento de doença cardiovascular em pacientes com depressão em um hospital do sul do Brasil

Clin. biomed. res; 39 (4), 2019
Introdução: A associação entre depressão e fatores de risco cardiovascular é recorrente. O aumento de risco em deprimidos está relacionado à fatores como obesidade, sedentarismo, dislipidemia, alcoolismo e tabagismo. O objetivo deste trabalho foi identificar a presença de fatores de risco para o...

Transtorno depressivo maior em idosos não institucionalizados atendi-dos em um centro de referência

Introdução: A depressão exerce um impacto importante na qualidade de vida dos idosos, sendo imprescindível a compreensão dos fatores de risco para o desenvolvimento da doença, para que profissionais de saúde atuem no planejamento e impl...

Accuracy of the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) in a community-dwelling oldest-old sample: the Pietà Study

Abstract Introduction Late-life depression (LLD) is common, but remains underdiagnosed. Validated screening tools for use with the oldest-old in clinical practice are still lacking, particularly in developing countries. Objectives To evaluate the accuracy of a screening tool for LLD in a community-dwel...

Association between dietary patterns and mental disorders in pregnant women in Southern Brazil

Objective: To evaluate the association between dietary patterns and mental disorders among pregnant women in southern Brazil. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 712 pregnant women recruited from the Study of Food Intake and Eating Behaviors in Pregnancy (ECCAGe). Food intake assessment was performed us...

Câncer e suicídio em idosos: determinantes psicossociais do risco, psicopatologia e oportunidades para prevenção

Resumo O suicídio é um sério problema de saúde pública em todo o mundo. O avanço da idade está diretamente associado ao aumento da incidência de câncer e as limitações físicas e funcionais decorrentes da doença são fatores associados ao comportamento suicida em idosos. Este estudo teve por ...

Sexual dysfunction in females with depression: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Introduction Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in depression albeit common is strikingly understudied. The condition, if addressed properly, can be readily cured, improving the quality of life of the patient. Methods A consecutive sample of drug-naïve married female patients with depression was...

Características clínicas del trastorno depresivo mayor en tratamiento en el nivel secundario de atención

Rev. méd. Chile; 145 (3), 2017
Background: Depression is considered the second leading cause of disability worldwide. Aim: To describe the clinical characteristics and the evolution of major depressive disorder (MDD) in secondary care. To evaluate the association between socio-demographic and clinic variables with the first or recurre...