Factors associated with depressive symptoms in the elderly of a family health unit in Vitória, Espírito Santo

Abstract

Objective: To verify the prevalence and factors associated with a disability unit for assisted elderly (USF) in Vitória-ES. Method: Cross-sectional study carried out with a probability sample of 241 elderly people enrolled in a USF. Information was collected regarding sociodemographic profile, life habits and health conditions (independent variables). The rapid version of the Geriatric Depression Scale-15 was used to identify depressive GDS. Pearson's Chi-Square test and Logistic Regression were performed, with Odds Ratio calculation, the dependent variable was unusual symptoms. Results: The prevalence of 75 black years old was 2 years old, most elderly women (64.4%), up to 75 years old (72.2%), and self-declared brown or (74.7%). After the multivariate analysis of negative health, factors associated with depressive symptoms were white disease, inability to leave home alone, and risk of falling. Conclusion: The results point to the need to promote adequate conditions for this health, aiming at functional independence, better prevention measures in the development of individual and decompensated actions. For this, education in health groups is suggested, which address topics such as prevention of encouraging falls and the practice of physical activities, educational practices oriented towards knowledge/facing barriers and independence education.