scholarly journals La depresión: una realidad masculina

Enfoques ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Nubia Álvarez Vargas ◽  
Ángela Paola Ochoa Gaitán
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Adult Men ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

 Currently Depression is a serious mental health problem, which significantly affects the individuals; thus requires an appropriate psychological management. Numerous studies have been conducted around this problem which repeatedly shows the presence of depression in women more than in men. However, considering that in the male population has increased the risk of the disease, especially if you consider that has not produced a specific etiology of depression in the male population; making it difficult for mental health professionals make diagnoses and treatments. Thus, the present study aims to determine the existence of depression in male employees of an institution of higher education. The research corresponds to a non-experimental cross-sectional design, quantitative and descriptive approach. The non-random sample of intentional or convenience way consisted of 45 men. The instrument of data collection is known as CDH (Questionnaire depression for men) through which to assess depressive symptoms in adolescent and adult men. Partial results helped identify 44% no depression, 40% mild depression, 11% with moderate depression and 5% severe depression. The discussion and analysis of the results will be finalized on completion of the implementation phase. 

scholarly journals Prevalence of depression among three cohorts of medical students

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Georgieva ◽  
M Vatansever ◽  
A Velkova ◽  
N Hristov ◽  
P Pesheva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Depression Prevalence ◽  
Health Studies ◽  
Medical University

Abstract Background Medical education is often related to serious distress for students, that affects negatively their mental well-being. Depression, poor academic performance, increased alcohol consumption, suicidal thoughts, are some of the detrimental effects of diminished mental health. Studies on depression in medical students reveal a higher prevalence (1.4-73.5%) than in the general population. This study aimed to assess and compare depression prevalence and severity in three cohorts of medical students in Bulgaria and Turkey. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional online survey with 257 Bulgarian and 288 foreign medical students from Medical University-Sofia, Bulgaria, and with 270 Turkish medical students from Ankara in the winter semester of 2019-2020 academic year. We used the Beck depression inventory (BDI) as valid and reliable instrument to assess depression. The students were categorised according to BDI scores in three groups: with mild depression (10- 18 points); moderate depression (19-29); severe depression (30- 63). Data were analysed with program product Python 3 (v3.6.9) with Pandas v0.25.3 and Scipy v1.4.1. Results Depressive symptoms reported 71.5% of Turkish students, 47.1% of Bulgarian and 48.7% of foreign medical students. The depression frequency among Turkish and Bulgarian medical students was significantly different (chi2 = 35.31; p = 0,001). Mean BDI scores were similar for Bulgarian medical students (11.0) and foreign medical students, studying in Bulgaria (11.6). Turkish medical students scored highest on BDI (15.3). Severe depression was detected in 5.6% of foreign, 4.3% of Bulgarian and 6.3% of Turkish students. Conclusions Depression prevalence was high in all studied medical students cohorts, with Turkish cohort affected most, probably because of cultural and curriculum differences. Key messages Support of student’s mental health should be an integral part of the educational policies of all Medical Universities worldwide. Depression among medical students has to be prevented by comprehensive approach.

scholarly journals DEPRESI PADA IBU-IBU YANG MEMPUNYAI ANAK CACAT YANG BERSEKOLAH DI YAYASAN PEMBINAAN ANAK CACAT (YPAC) MANADO

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Herdy Munayang ◽  
L. F.J. Kandou ◽  
Novie Rampengan ◽  
Melisa E. Sumarauw
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Disabled Children ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Human Function ◽  
Accompanying Symptoms

Abstract: According to data from the WHO, depression is still a serious public health problem. Depression is a disorder of human function related to feelings of sadness and its accompanying symptoms including alterations of sleep, appetite, psychomotor, concentration, anhedonia, and fatigue patterns. This study aimed to obtain degrees of depression by using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) among mothers of disabled children who were studying at the Center for Disabled Children (YPAC) Manado. This was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. There were 35 samples meeting the inclusion criteria. The results showed that by using the HDRS there were seven respondents (20%) showing normal personality and 28 respondents (80%) suffering from depression, mostly between the ages of 29-45 years (62.85%). From samples suffering from depression, there were 20 respondents (71.4%) with mild depression, seven (25%) with moderate depression, and one with severe depression (3.6%). Conclusion: A high number of  mothers, especially at the ages of 29-45 years, of disabled children who were studying at YPAC Manado showed several degrees of depression. Among the depressed mothers, most suffered from mild depression. Keywords: mother, depression, disabled children, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS).     Abstrak: Menurut data WHO, depresi masih merupakan masalah kesehatan dunia yang serius. Depresi adalah terganggunya fungsi manusia yang berkaitan dengan alam perasaan sedih dan gejala penyertanya, termasuk perubahan pola tidur, nafsu makan, psikomotor, konsentrasi, anhedonia, dan kelelahan. Penelitian ini bertujuan  untuk mendapatkan angka kejadian dan tingkat depresi dengan menggunakan Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) pada para ibu yang memiliki anak cacat yang bersekolah di Yayasan Pembinaan Anak Cacat (YPAC) Manado. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif dengan menggunakan metode potong lintang. Sampel yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi berjumlah 35 orang. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa dengan menggunakan Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) terdapat tujuh responden berkepribadian normal dan 28 responden dengan depresi berbagai tingkat, terutama pada usia 29-45 tahun. Depresi ringan ditemukan sebesar 71,4%, depresi sedang 25%, dan depresi berat 3,6%. Simpulan: Sebagian besar ibu yang memiliki anak cacat yang bersekolah di YPAC Manado mengalami depresi, terutama depresi ringan. Kata kunci: ibu, depresi, anak cacat, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS).

scholarly journals Correlation of psychosocial support concerns and depression in Deaf adults at Nairobi and Kajiado Counties, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joyce Wangari Ngugi ◽  
Dana Basnight-Brown ◽  
Josephine N. Arasa
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Mental Health Providers ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Deaf Adults ◽  
Significant Depression

The Deaf are considered persons with disabilities owing to societal stigma resulting in inequality and discrimination. The sequential mixed methodology utilized a cross-sectional approach, with interviews translated and administered in Kenyan Sign Language. The MMSE screened for mental status, while PHQ-9 assessed for depression and WSAS for Psychosocial Support Concerns (PSS) concerns. Researcher-designed in-depth interviews explored qualitative themes. In addition, Focus Group Discussions, ethnographic observation checklist, and mental health providers’ key informant interviews corroborated data. Deaf adults (N=100, 83% response rate) reported inadequate counseling access (62%) while 55% reported no depression. However, 45% depicted clinically significant depression levels, with a notable 28% of Deaf adults also indicating suicidality. Content analyses revealed family, socioeconomic welfare and stigma as the topmost PSS concerns. The study found a significant positive correlation between depression and overall PSS concerns at 0.225 (p=0.024), and home management PSS concern with depression at 0.253 (p=0.011). ANOVA analyses revealed statistically significant differences between the depression categories’ effects on PSS concerns, F = 3.22, p =.026. T-tests analyses indicated that means for None and Mild Depression (M=8.93, SD=8.80) were significantly lower than for Severe depression, t (13) = -3.16, p = .007, 95% CI [-15.15, -2.85]; and Moderately Severe (M=12.64, SD=7.40) were significantly lower than for Severe depression, t (13) -2.67, p = .019, 95% CI [-9.57, -1.00]. The study implications are to design Deaf-friendly assessments. The study recommends Deaf-centric interventions and for further study, national census on Deaf mental health and development of instruments normed for Kenyan Deaf populations.

scholarly journals PREVALENSI DEPRESI PADA PASIEN STROKE YANG DI RAWAT INAP DI IRINA F RSUP PROF. Dr. R. D. KANDOU MANADO PERIODE NOVEMBER – DESEMBER 2012

e-CliniC ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffking Dudung ◽  
Theresia M. D. Kaunang ◽  
Anita E. Dundu
Keyword(s):  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Early Management ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Post Stroke Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Depressive Patients

Abstract: Depression is one of the most common mental disorders associated in chronic diseases such as stroke. Symptoms of post-stroke depression often unnoticed by clinicians, whereas early management, accurate and integrated, will be more effective. Post-stroke depressive patients who receive good treatment will have better quality of life. This was a descriptive quantitative study with a cross sectional design by using the HDRS instrument. The data were processed by using a univariat analysis. The results showed that 45.8% respondents had mild depression, 25% had medium depression, 4,2% had severe depression, and 25% not had depression.Keywords: depression, stroke, HDRSAbstrak: Depresi merupakan gangguan mood yang sering dikaitkan dengan penyakit kronis seperti stroke.Gejala depresi pasca stroke sering luput dari perhatian para klinisi, padahal penanganan yang lebih awal, tepat dan terpadu akan berhasil lebih efektif. Pasien depresi pasca stroke yang mendapatkan penanganan dengan baik mengalami peningkatan kualitas hidup. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif kuantitatif dengan pendekatan potong lintang dan menggunakan instrumen HDRS. Data penelitian diolah dengan analisis univariat. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan sebanyak 45,8% responden mengalami depresi ringan, 25% responden mengalami depresi sedang, 4,2% responden mengalami depresi berat, dan 25% responden tidak mengalami depresi.Kata kunci: depresi, stroke, HDRS

scholarly journals TINGKAT DEPRESI PADA IBU YANG MEMILIKI ANAK LEUKEMIA LIMFOBLASTIK AKUT DI RUANG RAWAT ESTELLA RSUP PROF. Dr. R. D. KANDOU MANADO

e-CliniC ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rizky Maulyda ◽  
Christofel Elim ◽  
Lisbeth F. J. Kandou ◽  
Neni Ekawardani
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale ◽  
Diagnosis Of Cancer ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Abstract: Depression is a mental disorder characterized by sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt, sleep disturbed or appetite, feelings of fatigue, and lack of concentration. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) becomes the most frequent cancer suffered by children. The diagnosis of cancer results in sense of fear and despair among the patients as well as their families, especially the mothers. Levels of depression among mothers of children with cancer were higher than mothers of children with other chronic diseases or healthy children. This study aimed to determine the level of depression that occured among mothers of children with ALL in Estella RSUP Prof. Dr R. D. Kandou Manado. This was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. There were 30 respondents who met the inclusion criteria, filled the demographic data questionnaires and the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS). The results showed that there were 56.7% mild depression, 26.7% moderate depression, and 10.0% severe depression meanwhile 6.7% have no depression. Conclusion: There was depression among mothers of children with ALL and the highest level of depression was mild depression.Keywords: depression, mother, children, ALL, HDRSAbstrak: Depresi adalah gangguan mental yang ditandai dengan kesedihan, kehilangan minat atau kesenangan, perasaan bersalah, gangguan tidur atau nafsu makan, perasaan kelelahan, dan kurang konsentrasi. Leukemia Limfoblastik Akut (LLA) menjadi kanker terbanyak yang diderita oleh anak-anak. Diagnosis kanker membuat perasaan takut dan putus asa, baik oleh anak dan juga keluarga mereka terutama ibu. Tingkat depresi pada ibu dengan anak kanker lebih tinggi dibandingkan anak-anak dengan penyakit kronis lain dan anak-anak yang sehat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat depresi yang terjadi pada ibu yang memiliki anak LLA di Ruang Rawat Estella RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado. Penelitian yang dilakukan bersifat deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang. Responden berjumlah 30 orang ibu yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi kemudian melakukan pengisian kuesioner data demografik dan Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 56,7% mengalami depresi ringan, 26,7% depresi sedang, dan 10,0% depresi berat, sedangkan 6,7% tidak mengalami depresi. Simpulan: Terdapat depresi pada ibu yang memiliki anak LLA dengan tingkat depresi terbanyak ialah depresi ringan.Kata kunci: depresi, ibu, anak, LLA, HDRS

Evaluation of Depression among Medical Students of Gujarat during COVID-19 Pandemic

Healthline ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-79
Author(s):  
Saumya Joshi ◽  
Heer Patel ◽  
Nirmika Patel
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Depression Score ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Early Evaluation ◽  
Moderate Depression ◽  
Severity Of Depression

Introduction: The Covid-19 pandemic is a public health emergency with both physical and mental health risks. During this pandemic general medical complications have received the most attention, whereas only few studies address the potential direct effect on mental health of SARS-CoV-2 and the neurotropic potential. Objectives: To evaluate the depression score of an individual based on PHQ-9 scoring scale and to further classify the severity of depression among medical students. Method: It was a cross-sectional observational study, where primary quantitative data was collected using the PHQ-9 scale to assess the level of depression among the medical students of Gujarat through Google forms. Results: Most of the participants were from 1st year MBBS (>50%) and 2nd year MBBS (37%) and rest were from 3rd year. Around 29.4% students suffered from minimal depression, 34% has mild depression, 19% had moderate depression, 12% had moderately severe depression and 5.6% students suffered from severe depression. Conclusion: COVOD-19 pandemic is having impact on mental health of the medical students. Early evaluation of depression may help to decide intervention to reduce further depression among the students.

scholarly journals PREVALENSI GANGGUAN FUNGSI KOGNITIF DAN DEPRESI PADA PASIEN STROKE DI IRINA F BLU RSUP PROF. DR. R. D. KANDOU MANADO

e-CliniC ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Indha Wardhani P. L. Hasra ◽  
Herdy Munayang ◽  
Joice Kandou
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Clinical Syndrome ◽  
Neurological Deficits ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nerve Paralysis ◽  
Depression Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Brain

Abstrak: Stroke is a clinical syndrome caused by blood circulatory disorders from one part of the brain that creates a functional disorder of the brain like neurological deficits and nerve paralysis. Depression and cognitive impairment is a results of the occurence of stroke. This study aimed to reveal the prevalence of cognitive impairment and depression in stroke patients in the neurology inpatient room F Prof. DR. R. D. Kandou Hospital Manado. This was a descriptive study with a cross-sectional design. The sample is all stroke patient in neurology inpatient room F Prof. DR. R. D. Kandou Hospital Manado who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The results showed that 32.4 % respondents are without cognitive impairment and 67.5 % with cognitive impairment. Of the cognitive impairment group there were 27% mild cognitive impairment, 40.5% moderate cognitive impairment and there was no patient with severe cognitive impairment. The results of depression status examination showed  24.3 %  without depression and 75.7 % with depression. Of the depression group there were 59.5% mild depression, 10.8% moderate depression, and  5.4 % severe depression. The study showed that 18 participants had cognitive impairment and depression. Conclusion: From 37 respondents, there were 7 respondents (19%) had only cognitive impaiment, 10 respondents (27%) had only depression and 18 respondents (49%)  with cognitive impaiment and depression.Keywords: cognitive impairment, depression, stroke   Abstrak: Stroke adalah suatu sindrom yang disebabkan oleh adanya gangguan aliran darah pada salah satu bagian otak yang menimbulkan gangguan fungsional otak berupa defisit neurologik atau kelumpuhan saraf. Depresi dan gangguan kognitif adalah salah satu akibat dari terjadinya stroke. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui prevalensi gangguan fungsi kognitif dan depresi pada pasien stroke di Irina F Neuro BLU RSUP Prof. DR. R. D. Kandou Manado Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian “observasional” dengan desain “studi cross sectional”. Sampel penelitian adalah seluruh pasien stroke di Irina F Neuro BLU RSUP Prof. DR. R. D. Kandou Manado yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Hasil pemeriksaan fungsi kognitif didapatkan 32,4 % normal, sedangkan yang mengalami gangguan fungsi kognitif 67,5 % dimana gangguan kognitif ringan 27 %, gangguan kognitif sedang 40,5 % dan tidak ada gangguan kognitif berat. Hasil pemeriksaan status depresi didapatkan 24,3 % normal, sedangkan yang mengalami depresi 75,7 % dimana depresi ringan 59,5 %, depresi sedang 10,8 %, dan depresi berat 5,4 %. Dari hasil pemeriksaan didapatkan 18 orang dengan gangguan fungsi kognitif yang disertai dengan depresi. Kesimpulan: Dari 37 responden, didapatkan 7 orang (19%) yang hanya mengalami gangguan fungsi kognitif, 10 orang (27%) yang hanya mengalami depresi dan 18 orang (49%) dengan gangguan fungsi kognitif dan depresi.Kata kunci: gangguan fungsi kognitif, depresi, stroke

Rorschach-CS Scores of Six Groups of Patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caspar C. Berghout ◽  
Jolien Zevalkink ◽  
Abraham N. J. Pieters ◽  
Gregory J. Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Organizations ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Treatment Type ◽  
Psychotherapy Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

In this study we used a quasiexperimental, cross-sectional design with six cohorts differing in phase of treatment (pretreatment, posttreatment, 2-year posttreatment) and treatment type (psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy) and investigated scores on 39 Rorschach-CS variables. The total sample consisted of 176 participants from four mental health care organizations in The Netherlands. We first examined pretreatment differences between patients entering psychoanalysis and patients entering psychoanalytic psychotherapy. The two treatment groups did not seem to differ substantially before treatment, with the exception of the level of ideational problems. Next, we studied the outcome of psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy by comparing the Rorschach-CS scores of the six groups of patients. In general, we found significant differences between pretreatment and posttreatment on a relatively small number of Rorschach-CS variables. More pre/post differences were found between the psychoanalytic psychotherapy groups than between the psychoanalysis groups. More research is needed to examine whether analyzing clusters of variables might reveal other results.

scholarly journals AB1192 THE UNDERWORLD OF DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS IN RHEUMATIC DISEASES: OVERLOOKED, UNRECOGNIZED OR UNPERCEIVED?

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1886.2-1887
Author(s):  
F. Ingegnoli ◽  
T. Schioppo ◽  
T. Ubiali ◽  
V. Bollati ◽  
S. Ostuzzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Rheumatic Diseases ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Online Study ◽  
Social Burden ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
The University

Background:The concomitant presence of depressive symptoms and rheumatic diseases (RDs) impose a considerable economic and social burden on the communities as they are associated with numerous deleterious outcomes such as increased mortality, work disability, higher disease activity and worsening physical function, higher pain levels and fatigue. Despite growing interest on depressive symptoms burden in RDs, current patient perception on this topic is unknown.Objectives:Italian patients with RDs were invited to participate in an online study gauging the presence and the perception of depressive symptoms using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9).Methods:This was a cross-sectional no-profit online study to screen the presence and the perception of depressive symptoms in RDs patients. All participants gave their consent to complete the PHQ-9 and they were not remunerated. Completion was voluntary and anonymous. The PHQ-9 rates the frequency of symptoms over the past 2 weeks on a 0-3 Likert-type scale. It contains the following items: anhedonia, depressed mood, trouble sleeping, feeling tired, change inappetite, guilt or worthlessness, trouble concentrating, feeling slowed down or restless, and suicidal thoughts. Patients were stratified as: <4 not depressed, 5-9 sub-clinical or mild depression, 10-14 moderate depression, 15-19 moderately severe depression and 20-27 severe depression. The survey was disseminated by ALOMAR (Lombard Association for Rheumatic Diseases) between June and October 2019.Results:192 patients took part in the study: 170 female with median age 50 years. Among respondents only 35 (18.2%) were not depressed. Depression was sub-clinical or mild in 68 (35.4%), moderate in 42 (21.9%), moderately severe in 30 (15.6%), and severe in 17 (8.9%). 16 (8.3%) of respondents declared to have depressive symptoms and 7 of 16 were under psychiatric therapy.Moreover, patients were grouped according to diagnosis.124 respondents had inflammatory arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis). 23 (18.5%) were not depressed. Depression was sub-clinical or mild in 41 (33%), moderate in 26 (21%), moderately severe in 21 (17%), and severe in 13 (10.5%). Among them, 8 (6.5%) declared to have depressive symptoms depressed and 3 of 8 were under psychiatric therapy.49 respondents had a connective tissue disease or vasculitis. 11 (22.5%) were not depressed. Depression was sub-clinical or mild in 19 (38.8%), moderate in 13 (26.5%), moderately severe in 2 (4%), and severe in 4 (8.2%). Among them, 3 (6%) declared to have depressive symptoms and 1 of 6 were under psychiatric therapy.19 respondents had other rheumatic diseases. 1 (5.3%) was not depressed. Depression was sub-clinical or mild in 8 (42.1%), moderate in 3 (15.8%), moderately severe in 7 (36.8%). Among them, 5 (26.3%) declared to be depressed and 3 of 5 were under psychiatric therapy.Conclusion:Our study confirmed that the overall real-life burden of depressive symptoms is relevant in all RDs. At the same time, these results highlighted that depressive symptoms are overlook by physicians and unperceived by patients since fewer that half of respondents (46.4%) had a clinical depression (PHQ-9>10). These results suggested that screening for depression should form part of the routine clinical assessment of RD patients.Acknowledgments:We thank the Lombard Association of Rheumatic Diseases (ALOMAR) for its contribution to design and disseminate the survey, the group that sustain systemic sclerosis (GILS), and the IT service of the University of Milan.Disclosure of Interests:Francesca Ingegnoli: None declared, Tommaso Schioppo: None declared, Tania Ubiali: None declared, Valentina Bollati: None declared, Silvia Ostuzzi: None declared, Massimiliano Buoli: None declared, Roberto Caporali Consultant of: AbbVie; Gilead Sciences, Inc.; Lilly; Merck Sharp & Dohme; Celgene; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Pfizer; UCB, Speakers bureau: Abbvie; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Celgene; Lilly; Gilead Sciences, Inc; MSD; Pfizer; Roche; UCB

Relationship Between Sexual Satisfaction and Mental Health in Married Older Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-27
Author(s):  
Elahe Abdollahi ◽  
◽  
Somayyeh Shokrgozar ◽  
Mahboobe Sheerojan ◽  
Mahboobe Golshahi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Mental Problems ◽  
Rural Health Centers ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Background: The aging population is increasing rapidly; therefore, paying attention to the needs of older people is necessary. Sexual satisfaction, which is needed to feel happy, is often neglected in older women. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the relationship between sexual satisfaction and mental health in older women. Materials and Methods: In this analytical study with a cross-sectional design, 195 married women aged ≥60 years covered by urban and rural health centers of Guilan, Iran were recruited using a cluster sampling method. A demographic form, the 28-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) and a Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire were completed by participants and collected data were analyzed in SPSS v. 22 software using descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, standard deviation, median), and Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis and Spearman correlation tests. Results: There was a significant relationship between sexual satisfaction and mental health in older women (P<0.0001). 51.2%, 27.7% and 21.08% of participants had low, moderate and high sexual satisfaction, respectively. Sexual satisfaction was directly related to monthly income (P<0.0001) and women’s and their husbands’ education (P<0.0001 and 0.006) while it was inversely related to physical illness (P=0.030), medication use (P=0.009), age (P<0.0001), number of children (P=0.022), and duration of marriage (P<0.0001). The median score of mental health in participants was 38 (ranging 24-53) and the percentage of participants with mental problems (79.4%) was higher than those without mental problems (20.6%). Conclusion: Mental health and sexual satisfaction in older women are directly related to each other; therefore, providing effective and appropriate sexual care programs is recommended for them.

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