Depression prevalence in Intensive Care Unit nursing workers: a study at hospitals in a northwestern city of São Paulo State

Authors

  • Divane de Vargas Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Ana Paula Vieira Dias Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000500008

Keywords:

Depression, Prevalence, Nurse, Nursing, Intensive Care Units

Abstract

This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of depression in nursing staff working in Intensive Care Units of hospitals from a city in Northwestern São Paulo State - Brazil, examining its association with participants' socio-demographic characteristics. The Beck Depression Inventory was applied to a sample of 67 nursing workers from three general hospitals, showing an 28.4% prevalence of depression. The analysis based on the multiple model showed a significant association between depression and marital status (OR=1.52), night work (OR=1.46) and double shifts (OR=2.11). Also, there were significant percentages of workers who reported discouragement, sadness and hopelessness. In conclusion, the prevalence of depression is significant and more attention should be paid to this problem workers at these units face. Further studies are needed in the attempt to broaden knowledge on the subject, which can support strategies to guarantee attention to ICU nursing workers' physical and mental health needs.

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Published

2011-10-01

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 5 (2011)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Depression prevalence in Intensive Care Unit nursing workers: a study at hospitals in a northwestern city of São Paulo State . (2011). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 19(5), 1114-1121. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000500008