Depression in the elderly of a rural region in Southern Brazil

The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of depression and its associated factors in elderly residents of the rural area of Rio Grande/RS. In this cross-sectional population-based study performed with 994 elderly (≥ 60 years), whose sampling was based on the 2010 Demographic Census, the P...

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Published in:Ciência & saude coletiva 2020-06, Vol.25 (6), p.2083-2092
Main Authors: Mariana Lima Correa, Carpena, Marina Xavier, Rodrigo Dalke Meucci, Neiva-Lucas Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bivariate analysis
Body size
Mental depression
Older people
Questionnaires
Regression analysis
Rural areas
Screening
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Summary:The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of depression and its associated factors in elderly residents of the rural area of Rio Grande/RS. In this cross-sectional population-based study performed with 994 elderly (≥ 60 years), whose sampling was based on the 2010 Demographic Census, the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) was used for Major Depressive Episode (EDM) screening. Descriptive, bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed using logistic regression. The overall prevalence for Major Depressive Episode screening was 8.1%. The variables independently associated with depression were: female gender, continuous use of medications, chronic diseases, body mass index and worse health perception. The creation of programs target at the elderly in the rural area, aimed at screening, early diagnosis of depression and maintenance of treatment, encompassing several factors related to health, are important actions that must be fostered by the health system.
ISSN:1413-8123
1678-4561
DOI:10.1590/1413-81232020256.18392018