Depression in women infected with HIV

Mello, Valéria Antakly de; Malbergier, André

doi:10.1590/s1516-44462006000100004

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“…According to several studies, this difference can often be attributed to the population studied, surveyed period, and tools used to identify cases of depression. 5,7 In this study, there was no statistically significant association between the presence of depressive symptoms and gender.…”

Section: Discussioncontrasting

confidence: 63%

Depressive Symptoms and Associated Factors among People Living with HIV/AIDS

Dal-Bó

Manoel

Filho

et al. 2013

J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of depressive symptoms and associated variables among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in a specialized treatment center in a city located in southern Brazil. A cross-sectional study was conducted using the Beck Depression Inventory to assess the presence of depressive symptoms. The prevalence of depressive symptoms was 53.5% among the surveyed population, which supports the idea that depressive symptoms are more common among PLWHA, mainly if compared with the general population. It was observed that 57.7% of the study participants were with depressive symptoms and did not take any psychiatric medication and 100% did not undergo psychotherapy, which indicates undertreatment. There was no statistically significant difference in the mean CD4 count between patients with depressive symptoms (484.1 ± 353) and patients without depressive symptoms (528.4 ± 263). Further actions should be taken to improve the care for PLWHA. The interface between psychology, psychiatry, and internal medicine is of utmost importance to provide a more humanized care, in which the psychosocial, psychological, and psychiatric aspects are not neglected.

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Section: Discussioncontrasting

confidence: 63%

Depressive Symptoms and Associated Factors among People Living with HIV/AIDS

Dal-Bó

Manoel

Filho

et al. 2013

J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care

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“…Studies conducted in Brazil addressing PLWHA report that the prevalence of depressive symptoms may range from 25.8% to 53.5% (Dal-Bó, Manoel, Beltram Filho, Silva, Cardoso & Cortez, 2015;Mello & Malbergier, 2006;Reis et al, 2011;Schimitt & Silva, 2009;Silveira et al, 2012). In this study, 42.3% of the individuals living with HIV/AIDS had depressive symptoms (BDI > 11).…”

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confidence: 49%

Prevalence and factors associated with depressive symptoms in individuals living with HIV/AIDS

Reis

Melo

Castrighini

et al. 2017

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Introduction. Symptoms of depression are highly prevalent among people living with HIV/AIDS in Brazil and in other countries. This situation points to the need for proper diagnosis and timely treatment by the health team. Objective. To identify the prevalence of depressive symptoms and its association with sociodemographic, clinical and behavioral disorders among PLWHA. Method. This cross-sectional study analyzed 331 people living with HIV/AIDS in the city of São Paulo, Southeast Brazil. The Beck Depression Inventory was used to assess depressive symptoms. To identify predictors of depression, a multiple regression model was used, with a 95% confidence interval. Results. Of the participants, 167 (50.5%) were men, with an average age of 40. Depressive symptoms were prevalent in 42.3% and the factors associated with depression were being employed, age, and immunological status. Being employed was 1.8 times more likely (95% CI [1.0, 2.8]) to develop depressive symptoms than those who were not employed. The odds ratio of individuals under the age of 40 indicates they were 1.8 times more likely (95% CI [1.1, 2.8]) to have depressive symptoms than those over 40 years old. In regard to clinical aspects, individuals with 200 CD4 cells per mm 3 are 2.1 times (95% CI [1.1, 3.9]) more likely to develop depression. Discussion and conclusion. We conclude that the prevalence of depressive symptoms among people living with HIV/AIDS was 42.3% and it was associated with being employed, age and CD4 + cell count.

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“…Another study in Brazil also indicated a high prevalence of 25.8% of symptoms of depression among women infected by HIV/AIDS, much higher values when compared with the general female population (9) . These results indicate the necessity of comprehending the factors that increase the risk of depression among women, considering that rates of depression in the world vary from 4% to 10%…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 93%

“…Among the various psychiatric disorders frequently identified in people living with HIV/AIDS, depression is the most prevalent. Apart from depression, it has been observed that stressful life events are associated with increased progression of the HIV/AIDS infection (8) , which in turn, increase from three to five times the risk of developing depression (9) . It has been well established that HIV/AIDS infection compromises the quality of life of the sufferer (10) .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%