Depression, anxiety and stress in primary health care users

Authors

  • João Luís Alves Apóstolo Unidade de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde; Domínio de Enfermagem
  • Maria Henriqueta Figueiredo Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto; Unidade de Investigação
  • Aida Cruz Mendes Unidade de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde; Domínio de Enfermagem
  • Manuel Alves Rodrigues Unidade de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde; Domínio de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000200017

Keywords:

Depression, Anxiety, Primary Health Care

Abstract

Aim: Describe levels of depression, anxiety and stress among users of an urban/rural health centre, analyse sex differences and comorbidity between depression, anxiety and stress. Method: Descriptive co-relational study with a Portuguese version of DASS-21; consecutive sample (n=343). Results: 40.52%, 43.48% and 45.06% of individuals present some degree of depression, anxiety and of stress, respectively. Severe or very severe levels of disturbance were found in 20.87% (anxiety), 22.38% (stress) and 12.24% (depression) of individuals. Women present higher levels of depression, anxiety and stress. Depression, Anxiety and Stress are strongly and positively associated. Conclusion: These results show high point prevalence - higher than in other countries - and reveal differences in sex as well as comorbidity. They may allow for the development of a local and community intervention strategy for mental health promotion and disease prevention, particularly for women.

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Published

2011-04-01

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 2 (2011)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Depression, anxiety and stress in primary health care users . (2011). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 19(2), 348-353. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000200017