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Solidão e depressão numa freguesia do norte de Portugal
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Objetivos: Este trabalho de projeto tem como objetivo avaliar a presença de sintomatologia
depressiva numa população idosa residente na comunidade, tendo em consideração a perceção
individual de solidão e elaborar um plano de intervenção adequado às necessidades dos idosos.
Método: Trata-se de uma investigação quantitativa, com recurso à aplicação de inquéritos a
uma amostra não probabilística por quotas, segundo o género (M, F) e o escalão etário (65-74
anos e 75 ou mais anos). Participaram 82 idosos da freguesia de Balasar. A recolha de dados
foi realizada com recurso a um inquérito por questionário, de aplicação indireta (face-a-face),
onde constavam as variáveis sociodemográficas (Sexo; Idade; Estado Civil; Nível
Escolaridade; Fonte de Rendimento; Profissão; Número de Filhos e Composição do Agregado
Familiar). As variáveis utilizadas na caracterização da dimensão Emocional, são as que
respeitam à perceção da Solidão (ULS-6) e da Depressão (GDS-15).
Resultados: De acordo com os resultados obtidos conclui-se que os idosos apresentam baixa
prevalência de sentimentos individuais de solidão. No entanto, verificou-se que as mulheres
apresentam um grau de solidão mais elevado, comparativamente com os homens. A maioria
destes idosos não apresenta sintomatologia depressiva. Assinala-se, no entanto, que os pouco
idosos com sintomatologia depressiva são maioritariamente mulheres, idosos solteiros, viúvos
e divorciados.
Discussão: Este estudo demonstra a importância de uma efetiva valorização das redes de
suporte emocionais (familiares, de vizinhança), como fator de prevenção da solidão e da
depressão.
Objectives: This project work aims to evaluate the presence of depressive symptomatology in an elderly population residing in the community, taking into consideration the individual's perception of loneliness and develop an intervention plan suited to the needs of the elderly. Method: This is a quantitative investigation, using the application of surveys to a nonprobabilistic sample by quotas, according to gender (M, F) and age group (65-74 years and 75 years and over). The sample consists of 82 elderly people from the parish of Balasar. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire survey, indirect application (face-to-face), which included the sociodemographic variables (Gender; Age; Marital Status; Education Level; Income Source; Job; Number of Children and Household Composition). The variables used in the characterization of the Emotional dimension, are those that concern the perception of Loneliness (ULS-6) and Depression (GDS-15). Results: According to the results obtained, it is concluded that the elderly have low prevalence of individual feelings of loneliness. However, it was found that the women have a higher degree of loneliness, compared to men. Most of these elderly people do not have depressive symptoms. It is noted, however, that the few elderly people with depressive symptoms are mostly women, single elderly, widowed and divorced. Discussion: This study demonstrates the importance of an effective valuation of networks emotional support (family, neighborhood), as a factor to prevent loneliness and of depression.
Objectives: This project work aims to evaluate the presence of depressive symptomatology in an elderly population residing in the community, taking into consideration the individual's perception of loneliness and develop an intervention plan suited to the needs of the elderly. Method: This is a quantitative investigation, using the application of surveys to a nonprobabilistic sample by quotas, according to gender (M, F) and age group (65-74 years and 75 years and over). The sample consists of 82 elderly people from the parish of Balasar. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire survey, indirect application (face-to-face), which included the sociodemographic variables (Gender; Age; Marital Status; Education Level; Income Source; Job; Number of Children and Household Composition). The variables used in the characterization of the Emotional dimension, are those that concern the perception of Loneliness (ULS-6) and Depression (GDS-15). Results: According to the results obtained, it is concluded that the elderly have low prevalence of individual feelings of loneliness. However, it was found that the women have a higher degree of loneliness, compared to men. Most of these elderly people do not have depressive symptoms. It is noted, however, that the few elderly people with depressive symptoms are mostly women, single elderly, widowed and divorced. Discussion: This study demonstrates the importance of an effective valuation of networks emotional support (family, neighborhood), as a factor to prevent loneliness and of depression.
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Envelhecimento Solidão Depressão