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Depressive symptoms as an independent risk factor for mortality

Objective: To evaluate the relationship between presence of depressive symptoms and risk of death in older adults residing in a municipality in Southern Brazil. Methods: Between 2009 and 2014, 1,391 people participated in the EpiFloripa Aging Cohort Study, a population-based longitudinal study. Depressi...

Prevalence and risk factors for post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and depression in sepsis survivors after ICU discharge

Objective: Sepsis survivors present a wide range of sequelae; few studies have evaluated psychiatric disorders after sepsis. The objective of this study was to define the prevalence of and risk factors for anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in sepsis survivors. Method...

Depresión, ansiedad y estrés en estudiantes de enfermería

Los estudiantes universitarios, pueden presentar cambios de salud mental compatibles con estrés, ansiedad o depresión, causadas por la evolución propia de la edad y las exigencias académicas, especialmente en carreras de salud, como enfermería. La última Encuesta Nacional de Salud, indicó q...

COVID-19 pandemic in São Paulo: a quantitative study on clinical practice and mental health among medical residency specialties

Säo Paulo med. j; 139 (5), 2021
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: 2020 was a challenging year for all healthcare professionals worldwide. In São Paulo, Brazil, the virus SARS-CoV-2 took 47,222 lives up to December 29, 2020. The front line of medical professionals in São Paulo was composed of many residents, who were transferred from their rotati...

Estado emocional de pacientes oncológicos: evaluación de la ansiedad y la depresión en función de variables clínicas y sociodemográficas

Rev. méd. Chile; 149 (5), 2021
Background: Patients with life threatening diseases may experience anxiety and depression. Aim: To analyze anxiety and depression in Chilean patients with cancer. Material and Methods: The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was applied to 623 ambulatory and hospitalized patients with cancer (70...

Prevalencia de estrés, síndrome de desgaste profesional, ansiedad y depresión en médicos de un hospital universitario durante la pandemia de COVID-19

Arch. argent. pediatr; 119 (5), 2021
Introducción. Los trabajadores de la salud se encuentran sometidos a una gran tensión en el desarrollo de sus actividades, lo que genera alta frecuencia de estrés, desgaste laboral e impacto psicopatológico. La pandemia de COVID-19 podría provocar un incremento de estas entidades en los médicos. El...

Determinantes socioeconómicos y brechas de género de la sintomatología depresiva en Chile

Rev. méd. Chile; 149 (4), 2021
Background: There are marked differences associated with socio-economic factors in the prevalence of depressive symptoms (DS) in men and women. Aim: To estimate the association between socioeconomic status and DS in Chile and to estimate the gender gaps in this association. Material and Methods: The Pati...

Prevalência, severidade e fatores associados à depressão em estudantes universitários

OBJETIVO: identificar a prevalência, a severidade e os fatores associados à depressão entre estudantes universitários no Distrito Federal. MÉTODO: estudo transversal realizado com 521 estudantes universitários, com idade entre 18 e 60 anos. Os sintomas depressivos foram avaliados através da escala...

Efectos del confinamiento por COVID-19 en la salud mental de estudiantes de educación superior en Chile

Rev. méd. Chile; 149 (3), 2021
Background: Chilean higher education students have faced highly stressful events in 2020, including confinement and remote education. This population is particularly susceptible to mental health problems, such as high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Aim: To evaluate possible negative impacts o...