2012
DOI: 10.1590/s0103-21002012000400003
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Abstract: Objectives: To verify the factor structure of the Geriatric Depression Scale of 15 items (GDS 15) in a sample of elderly people assisted by the Family Health Strategy, to describe their social profile, and to analyze the responses to items on the Scale. Methods: A cross-sectional study interviewing 503 elderly assisted by the Family Health Strategy, in Dourados, MS (Brazil). To analyze the responses of the GDS 15, we used the Mantel-Haenzsel chi-square test (p <0.05) was used. A factor analysis, internal consi… Show more

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“…In studies aimed at this population group, samples formed only of women are common, and when samples are mixed, the number of women frequently exceeds the number of men 4,7,11,13 . These findings reinforce the fact that on average women live longer than men and that more women attend specific programs specifically aimed at the elderly 2,[11][12][13][14][15]24 .…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 73%
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“…In studies aimed at this population group, samples formed only of women are common, and when samples are mixed, the number of women frequently exceeds the number of men 4,7,11,13 . These findings reinforce the fact that on average women live longer than men and that more women attend specific programs specifically aimed at the elderly 2,[11][12][13][14][15]24 .…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 73%
“…Factors associated with depressive symptoms in the elderly include the female gender 7,[11][12][13][14][15] , advanced age 7,[12][13][14][15] and living alone 7,13,14 . Among sociodemographic characteristics, factors associated with a greater occurrence of depression are the use of medication 14,15 , commorbidities 7,15 , functional disability 7 , a negative perception of health 12 and physical inactivity 12,15 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Such processes of stress can influence the emergence of diseases and difficulties in performing activities of daily living (ADLS) 11 . The careful observation of depressive symptoms is also of paramount importance, as such symptoms reflect both positive and negative emotions and feelings, and provide highly relevant information for the mental health care of the elderly 12 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Além de sobrecarregar os sistemas assistenciais, aumentam os custos da assistência de média e alta complexidade [9,10]. Várias situações associadas às quedas estão sendo estudadas, como envelhecimento, vertigens, desânimo, uso de psicotrópicos e sintomas depressivos [7,9,11].…”
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