2007
DOI: 10.1590/s1516-44462006005000066
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Abstract: OBJECTIVES: This study aims to detect the prevalence of common mental disorders among patients seen by doctors at family health program units in Petrópolis-RJ, and to establish their nosological profile. METHOD: The population of the study included all 18 to 65-year-old patient who attended any family health program units included in the study during a 30-day period, between August and December 2002 (n = 714). The prevalence of common mental disorders was assessed using the General Health Questionnaire, 12 ite… Show more

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“…23 Similar to our results, a study conducted in a population from the Family Health Program using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) detected a median of three psychiatric diagnoses per patient; 56% had common mental disorders (anxiety, 40%, depressive disorders 45%) and 11% had mental disorders due to alcohol use. 24 In the present study, the odds of alcohol and/or psychoactive substance abuse/dependence were higher among individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Several studies have found that the most frequent mental disorders in HIV-positive individuals are mood disorders, 4 alcohol and psychoactive abuse and/or dependence, 5 anxiety, and psychotic spectrum disorders.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 41%
“…23 Similar to our results, a study conducted in a population from the Family Health Program using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) detected a median of three psychiatric diagnoses per patient; 56% had common mental disorders (anxiety, 40%, depressive disorders 45%) and 11% had mental disorders due to alcohol use. 24 In the present study, the odds of alcohol and/or psychoactive substance abuse/dependence were higher among individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Several studies have found that the most frequent mental disorders in HIV-positive individuals are mood disorders, 4 alcohol and psychoactive abuse and/or dependence, 5 anxiety, and psychotic spectrum disorders.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 41%
“…In 2002, a survey on CMD in primary care 6 was conducted in five urban centers of the FHP in the Municipality of Petropolis. These centers were selected because they received undergraduate nursing and medical students for training.…”
Section: Design and Study Populationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…2 Studies conducted by Mari, Busnello and Iacopponi in traditional primary care centers in Brazil during the 1980s showed that approximately 50% of patients attending these centers presented common mental disorders (CMD). [3][4][5] The results from a study conducted in Petrópolis in the State of Rio de Janeiro in 2004, 6 demonstrated a prevalence of 56% of CMD at the centers of the Family Health Program (FHP). In addition, studies conducted in communities covered by FHP teams in different parts of Brazil found a CMD prevalence ranging from 21.7% to 35%, depending on the region.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[26][27][28][29] Medical students learn from their professors the importance of physical activities and leisure in the prevention of diseases, particularly those related to mental health. However, excessive program loads and the resulting lack of time is the most common excuse for not taking the advice themselves.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%