Avaliação psicossocial e disfunção temporomandibular em graduandos em Odontologia / Evaluación psicosocial y disfunción temporomandibular en estudiantes de pregrado en Odontología / Psychosocial evaluation and temporomandibular dysfunction in undergraduate Dentistry students

O presente estudo objetivou analisar a ocorrência de fatores psicossociais e disfunção temporomandibular (DTM) em graduandos em Odontologia. Realizou-se um estudo transversal, quantitativo, descritivo e analítico. Para a coleta de dados foram utilizados 3 questionários validados, a fim de avaliar o senso de coerência (SOC), ansiedade, depressão e DTM dos discentes, além de perguntas relacionadas ao desenvolvimento acadêmico. Houve adesão de 108 estudantes, 75% do sexo feminino e 49,1% se autoavaliaram com sintomas de DTM. Aproximadamente 36% obtiveram níveis baixos de ansiedade, sendo maior nas mulheres. A maioria encontra-se satisfeito com o desempenho acadêmico, apesar da dificuldade de aprendizado, insatisfação com a rotina e medo de falar em público. A glossofobia foi estatisticamente mais frequente entre as mulheres. Ainda, nos períodos intermediários identificou-se maior insatisfação com a rotina. O SOC médio dos participantes foi de 56,67±8,27 e mostrou-se mais baixo naqueles com elevados níveisde depressão. A ansiedade em níveis altos foi associada com os sintomas de DTM. Portanto, conclui-se que cerca de metade dos discentes de Odontologia apresenta algum sinal de DTM, ansiedade e depressão em níveis baixos, SOC mediano e satisfação com o desempenho acadêmico, apesar das adversidades curriculares (AU).

El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar la aparición de factores psicosociales y Disfunción de Articulación Temporomandibular (DTM) en estudiantes de Odontología. Se realizó un estudio transversal, cuantitativo, descriptivo y analítico. Para la recolección de datos se utilizaron 3 cuestionarios validados, con el fin de evaluar el sentido de coherencia (SC), ansiedad, depresión y DTM de los estudiantes, además de preguntas relacionadas con el desarrollo académico. Participaron 108 estudiantes, 75% mujeres y 49,1% autoevaluados con síntomas de DTM. Aproximadamente el 36% tenía niveles bajos de ansiedad, siendo mayores en las mujeres. La mayoría está satisfecha con su rendimiento académico, a pesar de las dificultades de aprendizaje, la insatisfacción con su rutina y el miedo a hablar en público. La glosofobia fue estadísticamente más común entre las mujeres. Además, en los periodos intermedios se identificó mayor insatisfacción con la rutina. El SC promedio de los participantes fue 56,67 ± 8,27 y fue menor en aquellos con altos niveles de depresión. Un alto nivel de ansiedad se asoció con síntomas de DTM. Por lo tanto, se concluye que aproximadamente la mitad de los estudiantes de Odontología presentan algún signo de DTM, ansiedad y depresión en niveles bajos, SC promedio y satisfacción con el rendimiento académico, a pesar de las adversidades curriculares (AU).

The present study aimed to analyze the occurrence of psychosocial factors and temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) in undergraduate Dentistry students. A cross-sectional, quantitative, descriptive and analytical study was accomplished. For data collection, 3 validated questionnaires were used, in order to evaluate the students' sense of coherence (SOC), anxiety, depression and TMD, in addition to questions Avaliação psicossocial e disfunção temporomandibular em graduandos em Odontologia related to academic development. 108 students participated, 75% female and 49.1% self-assessed as having TMD symptoms. Approximately 36% had low levels of anxiety, being higher in women. The majority are satisfied with their academic performance, despite learning difficulties, dissatisfaction with their routine and fear to speak in public. The glossophobia was statistically more frequent in women. Also, in intermediate periods it was identified a higher level of dissatisfaction with routine. The sense of coherence was 56,67± 8,27 and it demonstrated lower in those with high levels of depression. The anxiety in high levels was associated with DTM symptoms. Therefore, it is concluded that nearly half of Dentistry students present any of DTM symptoms, anxiety and depression in lower levels, median SOC and satisfaction with academic performance, despite curricular adversities (AU).

Mucosite oral quimioinduzida: aspectos clínicos, laboratoriais, qualidade de vida, ansiedade e depressão / Chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis: clinical and laboratory aspects, quality of life, anxiety, and depression

O presente estudo é fundamentado em três objetivos: 1. sintetizar informações sobre ansiedade/depressão de indivíduos em regimes antineoplásicos que desenvolveram mucosite oral por meio de uma revisão sistemática da literatura; 2. avaliar o perfil de citocinas inflamatórias e a formação de redes extracelulares de neutrófilos em amostras de saliva de pacientes em quimioterapia e suas associações com mucosite oral; e 3. investigar ansiedade/depressão e qualidade de vida e associações com mucosite oral quimioinduzida. No primeiro estudo, buscas eletrônicas foram realizadas em cinco bases de dados, complementadas por escrutínio manual e pesquisas na literatura cinzenta. Oito estudos observacionais foram incluídos e a amostra analisada foi de 954 indivíduos. Sete instrumentos diferentes foram aplicados para mensurar ansiedade e/ou depressão. Associações de ansiedade e/ou depressão com a gravidade da mucosite oral foram observadas em 75,0% dos estudos. Os outros dois estudos foram análises longitudinais prospectivas com indivíduos adultos com diagnóstico de doenças hematolinfóides e em tratamento quimioterápico e/ou condicionamento para transplante de células-tronco hematopoiéticas no Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Os níveis de citocinas inflamatórias (IL-1, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α e TGF-ß1) e a formação de redes extracelulares de neutrófilos foram analisados por ELISA e identificação do complexo mieloperoxidase-DNA, respectivamente. As coletas de saliva foram realizadas em quatro momentos: dias D0, D3, D10 e D15. Dos 60 pacientes avaliados, 26 (43,3%) desenvolveram algum grau de mucosite oral. Os níveis de concentração de citocinas revelaram diferenças entre indivíduos com e sem mucosite oral. Concentrações significativamente maiores de IL-6 e TNF-α e menores concentrações de TGF-ß1 foram identificadas naqueles que desenvolveram mucosite oral. Houve uma diminuição na formação das redes extracelulares de neutrófilos entre aqueles que tiveram mucosite oral. Entretanto, não foram identificadas diferenças estatísticas entre as concentrações de citocinas e a formação de redes extracelulares de neutrófilos com variáveis clínicas e gravidade da mucosite oral. No terceiro estudo, os instrumentos Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF e Oral Health Impact Profile (versão abreviada ­ OHIP-14) foram aplicados a 37 pacientes nos dias D0 e D15. Aproximadamente 38% (n=14) dos indivíduos desenvolveram mucosite oral e obtiveram escores mais altos de ansiedade/depressão no início da análise. A mucosite oral teve um impacto negativo na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal, particularmente nas dimensões limitação funcional, dor física e incapacidade física. Em conjunto, os dados deste estudo contribuem para medidas preventivas e redução de comorbidades em pacientes com mucosite oral induzida por esquemas quimioterápicos. As citocinas inflamatórias participam do desenvolvimento da mucosite oral e podem ser úteis como biomarcadores na predição e monitoramento. Ademais, sintomas de ansiedade e depressão estão associados à mucosite oral que, por sua vez, afetam a saúde geral e a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal.

The present study is based on three purposes: 1. to synthesize by means of a systematic literature review information about anxiety/depression in individuals undergoing antineoplastic therapy who developed oral mucositis; 2. to evaluate the profile of inflammatory cytokines and neutrophil extracellular trap formation in salivary samples from patients undergoing chemotherapy and its associations with oral mucositis; and 3. to investigate anxiety/depression and quality of life and their associations with chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis. In the first study, electronic searches were conducted on five databases, complemented by manual scrutiny and grey literature searches in three other databases. Eight observational studies conducted on 954 individuals were included. Seven different instruments were applied to measure anxiety and/or depression. Associations of anxiety and/or depression with the severity of oral mucositis were observed in 75.0% of the studies. The other two studies were prospective longitudinal analyses of adult individuals diagnosed with hematolymphoid diseases and undergoing chemotherapy treatment and/or conditioning for hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation at the Hospital das Clínicas of Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. The levels of inflammatory cytokines (IL-1, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, and TGF-ß1) and neutrophil extracellular trap formation were analyzed by ELISA and by the identification of the myeloperoxidase-DNA complex, respectively. Saliva sampling was performed at four time-points, i.e. days D0, D3, D10, and D15. Of the 60 patients evaluated, 26 (43.3%) developed some degree of oral mucositis. Cytokine concentration levels revealed differences between individuals with and without oral mucositis. Significantly higher concentrations of IL-6 and TNF-α and lower concentrations of TGF-ß1 were identified in those who developed oral mucositis. There was a decrease in neutrophil extracellular trap formation among those who experienced oral mucositis. However, no statistical differences were identified between cytokine concentrations or neutrophil extracellular trap formation and clinical variables or severity of oral mucositis. In the third study, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF and Oral Health Impact Profile (short-form ­ OHIP-14) were the instruments applied to 37 patients on days D0 and D15. Nearly 38% (n=14) of individuals developed oral mucositis and had higher anxiety/depression scores at baseline. Oral mucositis had a negative impact on quality of life related to oral health, particularly functional limitation, physical pain, and physical disability. Taken together, the data from this study contribute to the application of preventive measures and the reduction of comorbidities in patients with chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis. Inflammatory cytokines participate in the development of oral mucositis and may be useful as biomarkers in prediction and monitoring. Moreover, anxiety and depressive symptoms are associated with oral mucositis, affecting, in turn, overall health and oral health-related quality of life

Temporomandibular disorders and associated comorbidities among brazilian dental students during COVID-19

Aim: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and psychosocial comorbidities in undergraduate dental students in a southern Brazilian university, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, it aimed to verify the association between psychosocial factors and TMD. Methods: Fonseca Anamnestic Index, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21), a socioeconomic questionnaire, and questions about academic performance and social distancing were applied. Poisson regression analysis was used to assess the association of predictive variables with TMD. Results: The prevalence of TMD was found to be 82.4%, and more than half of the students had some degree of stress, anxiety, and depression. Students who had symptoms of stress (RR 1.11; 95% CI 1.04-1.19), anxiety (RR 1.19; 95% CI 1.12-1.27) and reported academic performance worsening (RR 1.12; 95% CI 1.07-1.19) had higher TMD scores. Conclusion: The findings suggest that TMD was highly prevalent among dental students at a federal university in southern Brazil during the pandemic, being associated with high levels of stress, anxiety, poor academic performance, and greater social distancing

Prevalence of depressive symptoms among dental students is influenced by sex, academic performance, smoking exposure, and sexual orientation: cross-sectional study

Aim: To estimate the prevalence and associated factors of self-reported depressive symptoms in undergraduate and graduate dental students. Methods: The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) was applied, and only the depression domain was verified. A structured questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic, behavioral, and COVID-19 pandemic-related fear variables. Academic performance was assessed based on academic records, ranging from 0 (worst possible grade) to 10 (best possible grade). Respondents included 408 regularly enrolled dental students. Bi- and multivariate analyses were performed using Poisson regression with robust variance to verify the association between at least moderate depressive symptoms and independent variables. Results: The prevalence of at least moderate depression was 40.5% among undergraduate students and 26% among graduate students. The prevalence of fear and anxiety due to the COVID-19 pandemic was 96.1% among undergraduate students and 93.5% among graduate students. In the final multivariate analysis, being female (prevalence ratio [PR]:2.01; 95% confidence interval [95%CI]:1.36­2.96) was associated with a higher PR for depression. Conversely, no exposure to smoking (PR:0.54; 95%CI:0.36­0.82) and a final academic performance average ≥7.0 (PR:0.56; 95%CI:0.41­0.76) was associated with a lower PR for depression. Finally, among graduate students, a non-heterosexual orientation was associated with a higher PR for depression (PR:6.70; 95%CI:2.21­20.29). Conclusion: Higher rates of depression symptoms were observed in female undergraduates, students with lower academic performance and smoking exposure, and graduate dental students with a non-heterosexual orientation

Academic perspectives and psychosocial aspects of final-year dental students during COVID-19 pandemic

Aim: This cross-sectional observational study aimed to evaluate the influence of the Universities lockdown measures on academic perspectives and psychosocial aspects of Brazilian finalyear dental students. Methods: 268 undergraduate students regularly enrolled in a Dentistry course at public universities were asked about anxiety, depression, stress sensitivity, and their academic perspectives by using an online survey. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was used to measure anxiety and depression, while the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) evaluated stress levels. The academic perspective was evaluated by five affirmatives regarding possible difficulties that will be faced when school reopens and after graduation. The possible association between fear of having COVID-19 with psychosocial outcomes and COVID-19 association with academic perspectives were analyzed by ANOVA and chisquare tests, respectively, considering a significance level of 5%. Results: Considering possible associations between the fear of having COVID-19 and psychosocial aspects, significant values were found for anxiety (P = 0.018) and stress sensitivity (P = 0.002). Regarding students' academic perspectives, COVID-19 had significant impact on less opportunity to perform procedures (P = 0.023), additional expenses with personal protective equipment (P = 0.007), and concerns of consulting elderly people (P = 0.012). Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased psychological impairments and enlarged concerns with learning and biosecurity, which might impact academic perspectives. Thus, being aware of these apprehensions, university professors and staff can improve the clinical training of final-year dental students in an empathetic way

Depressão em idosos que vivem na comunidade: incidência, fatores preditivos e análise de sobrevivência / Depression in community-dwelling elderly: incidence, predictive factors and survival analysis

Introdução: Idosos com depressão e sintomas depressivos apresentam repercussões na funcionalidade, fragilidade e interações sociais, o que se reflete em uma pior qualidade de vida. Na perspectiva da saúde física, a depressão tem associação com multimorbidades, adoecimento cardiovascular e à mortalidade por todas as causas. Com o aumento da prevalência da depressão/sintomas depressivos (DSD) relacionado à mudança demográfica e ao envelhecimento da população global, a demanda de conhecimento aumenta, em especial quanto aos fatores preditivos da DSD, bem como à análise da associação entre esta variável e a mortalidade. Dois objetivos nortearam a presente pesquisa: Primeiro, sintetizar informações obtidas a partir da literatura científica mundial acerca da incidência e fatores preditivos da DSD na população de idosos que vivem na comunidade; segundo, analisar sintomas depressivos (SD) como preditivo de mortalidade em idosos domiciliares em uma cidade de médio porte no Nordeste brasileiro decorridos 138 meses. Método: Diferentes métodos foram utilizados para cada objetivo: Elaboração de Protocolo de Revisão Sistemática e Metanálise acerca dos fatores preditivos do espectro depressivo, registrado na PROSPERO. Estabeleceram-se 6 bases de dados para a aquisição do material a ser avaliado: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Lilacs, Scielo e Cochrane. Todas as etapas foram executadas de maneira pareada. Para o segundo objetivo, realizou-se um uma análise de sobrevivência após 138 meses da participação de uma amostra de idosos com 65 anos e mais, vinculada à Rede FIBRA na cidade de Campina GrandePB, entre os anos de 2008 e 2009. Os dados de mortalidade foram coletados a partir do Sistema de Informação sobre Mortalidade do Município até fevereiro de 2020. A técnica de KaplanMeier (KM) e teste de hipótese com Log Rank foram utilizados na análise bivariada, seguido de Regressão de Cox para o gênero feminino. Resultados: Ao direcionar para obtenção da incidência de DSD na Revisão Sistemática, observaram-se 17.336 documentos encontrados nas bases de dados. Após processo de seleção, foram incluídos 46 artigos. A incidência acumulada (IA) foi sintetizada de acordo com os instrumentos utilizados para avaliação da DSD. Em ordem crescente observou-se que a IA para ferramentas diagnósticas foi 5,24% (IC 95% 4,75-5,77), seguida pela utilização de ferramentas de rastreio: Escala de Depressão do Centro de Estudos Epidemiológicos 10,92% (IC 95% 10,52-11,33), Escala de Depressão Geriátrica 13,24% (IC 95% 13,03-13,45) e outras escalas e 14,35% (IC 95% 14,04-14,67). Na análise de sobrevida, SD em idosos na linha de base não apresentaram um menor tempo de sobrevida decorridos 138 meses, seja por todas as causas de mortalidade (p=0.746), seja por causas cardiovasculares (p=0.3). Conclusão: A despeito da variação de IA anual, observa-se uma frequente ocorrência de DSD no contexto comunitário por parte dos idosos, o que deflagra a necessidade de ações preventivas e de cuidados precoces mais bem direcionados na Atenção Primária a Saúde. Na análise de sobrevivência, a falta de associação pode revelar que outros fatores podem exercer papel mediador na relação encontrada na literatura científica entre a DSD e mortalidade, o que não quer dizer que SD não tenham associação com a mortalidade, visto que alteram comportamentos, estilo de vida e adesão ao tratamento de outras doenças (AU).

Introduction: Older adults with depression and depressive symptoms exhibit impairment in functionality, frailty, and social interactions, which is reflected in a worse quality of life. From a physical health perspective, depression is associated with multimorbidities, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality. With the increasing prevalence of depression/depressive symptoms (DDS) related to demographic change and the aging of the global population, the demand for knowledge increases, especially regarding predictive factors of DDS, as well as the analysis of the association between this variable and mortality. Two objectives guided the present research: First, to synthesize information obtained from the world scientific literature about the incidence and predictive factors of DDS in the community-dwelling older adults' population; second, to analyze depressive symptoms (DS) as a predictor of mortality in homebased older adults living in a medium-sized city in the Northeast of Brazil after 138 months. Method: Different methods were used for each objective: Development of a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol about predictive factors of the depressive spectrum, registered in PROSPERO. Six databases were established for the acquisition of the material to be evaluated: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Lilacs, Scielo and Cochrane. All steps were performed in a paired manner. For the second objective, we carried out a survival analysis after 138 months of participation of a sample of older adults aged 65 years and over, linked to the FIBRA Network in the city of Campina Grande-PB, between the years 2008 and 2009. Mortality data were collected from the Municipality Mortality Information System until February 2020. The Kaplan-Meier (KM) technique and hypothesis test with Log Rank were used in the bivariate analysis, followed by Cox Regression for female gender. Results: By directing to only retrieving incidence from the Systematic Review, 17,336 documents found in the databases were observed. After selection process, 46 articles were included. The cumulative incidence (CI) was synthesized according to the instruments used to evaluate DDS. In an increasing order we observed that the CI for diagnostic tools was 5.24% (95% CI 4.75-5.77), followed by the use of screening tools: Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale 10.92% (95% CI 10.52-11.33), Geriatric Depression Scale 13.24% (95% CI 13.03-13.45) and other scales and 14.35% (95% CI 14.04-14.67). In survival analysis, DS in older adults at baseline did not have a shorter survival time after 138 months, either from all-cause mortality (p=0.746) or from cardiovascular causes (p=0.3). Conclusion: Despite the variation in CI observed, it is evident a frequent occurrence of DDS in the community-dwelling older adults' context, which triggers the necessity of preventive actions and better-targeted early care in Primary Health Care. In survival analysis, the lack of association may reveal that other factors may play a mediating role in the relationship found in the scientific literature between DDS and mortality, which does not mean that DS have no association with mortality, since they alter behaviors, lifestyle, and adherence to treatment of other diseases (AU).

Evaluation of Knowledge Levels of Dentistry Students on the COVID-19 and its Effects on Depression

ABSTRACT Objective To determine the level of knowledge of dentistry students regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and to evaluate whether the risk factors of the outbreak cause depression. Material and Methods This study was conducted with 516 dentistry students (3rd, 4th and 5th grades) who started clinical practice in their education. The first part of the questionnaires applied to the students includes questions about demographic information, while the second part contains questions to determine their knowledge levels on the COVID-19 pandemic and protection against it. In the third section, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was used to examine depression symptoms. The data were analyzed by frequency analyses and Chi-squared tests via the IBM SPSS 22.0 software. Results Of the 516 students, 150 (29%) participants were in the 3rd, 212 (41%) were in the 4th and 154 (30%) were in the 5th grade. 355 (69%) students stated that their knowledge level about COVID-19 was high. 30.9% were conscious of the importance of using masks. 29.6% were aware of the importance of using gloves, 30.3% of not shaking hands. According to BDI scores, 37.1% of the participants seemed to experience moderate to severe and very severe depression. Conclusion It was observed that the students didn't have a sufficient level of knowledge about the factors affecting the spread of the pandemic. New stress factors such as COVID-19 may increase the incidence of depression.

Qualidade de vida, sintomas de depressão e adesão ao tratamento em pacientes com trantorno depressivo maior / Quality of life, depression symptoms and adherence to treatment in patients with major depressive disorder / Calidad de vida, síntomas depresión y adhesión al tratamiento en pacientes con trastorno depresivo mayor

Introdução:Pacientes com depressão maior geralmente respondem ao tratamento com medicamentos antidepressivos, no entanto em 10% a 30% dos casos há apenas uma resposta parcial ou nenhuma resposta, entre os fatores que podem influenciar encontra-se o perfil das enzimas hepáticas metabolizadoras dos antidepressivos, tal como a CYP2C19.Objetivo:Caracterizar os indivíduos quanto ao perfil genético dospolimorfismos CYP2C19*2 ou CYP2C19*17 em pacientes com transtorno depressivo maior (TDM) tratados com citalopram ou escitalopram e compará-los em relação a adesão ao tratamento, sintomas de depressão e qualidade de vida.Metodologia:Trata-se de um estudo transversal realizado com 29 pacientes com TDM. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas para genotipagem de CYP2C19 por discriminação alélica TaqMan®. Após caracterização do perfil genético, os indivíduos foram comparados quanto aos dados demográfico e socioeconômico, adesão ao tratamento (TestedeMorisky-Green),sintomas de depressão (escala de Hamilton) e qualidade de vida (WHOQoL-BREF).Resultados:Quatro pacientes (13.8%) apresentaram polimorfismo para CYP2C19*2 e 10 pacientes (34.4%) para CYP2C19*17, com maior prevalência de CYP2C19*17 (p>0.05). Nenhuma associação significativa de características socioeconômicas, demográficas e clínicas entre os genótipos do CYP2C19.No TestedeMorisky-Green, aadesão moderada ao tratamento foi predominante nos pacientes CYP2C19*2 e CYP2C19*17 (p>0.05). Não foi observada associação entre sintomas de depressão e polimorfismos genéticos (p>0.05). Uma associação significativa entre o genótipo polimórfico CC do CYP2C19*17 com a satisfação com a saúde, enquanto o genótipo CT foi associado ao estado "nem satisfeito/nem insatisfeito" (p<0.05). A maioria dos indivíduos CYP2C19*2 e CYP2C19*17 relatou "necessidade de melhorar" em relação aos domínios de qualidade de vida físico, psicológico, social e ambiental (p>0.05).Conclusões:Os pacientes apresentaram maior prevalência do polimorfismo CYP2C19*17, com moderada adesão ao tratamento. Alguns pacientes, mesmo sob efeito da medicação, apresentaram sintomas de depressão moderado a intenso e relataram uma indefinição na satisfação da sua qualidade de vida (AU).

Introduction:Patients with major depression usually respond to treatment with antidepressant drugs, however in 10% to 30% of cases there is only a partial response or no response, among the factors that can influence is the profile of liver enzymes metabolizing antidepressants, such as CYP2C19.Objective:To characterize the individuals regarding the genetic profile ofCYP2C19*2or CYP2C19*17 polymorphisms in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) treated with citalopram or escitalopram, and to compare themaccording to treatment adherence, symptoms of depression and quality of life.Methodology:This is cross-sectionalstudy carried out with 29 patients with MDD. Blood samples were collected for CYP2C19 genotyping by TaqMan® allelic discrimination. After characterization of the genetic profile, the individuals were compared regarding the demographic and socioeconomic data, treatment adherence (Morisky-GreenTest), symptoms of depression (Hamilton scale) and quality of life (WHOQoL-BREF).Results:Four patients showed (13.8%) CYP219*2 and 10 patients (34.4%) CYP219*17 polymorphisms.,withhigher prevalence of CYP219*17 (p>0.05). No association between socioeconomic, demographic, and clinical features with CYP2C19 genotypes was observed. In Morisky-GreenTest, moderate adherence to treatment was predominant for CYP2C19*2 and CYP219*17 patients (p>0.05). No statistically significant association was observed between symptoms of depression and genetic polymorphisms (p>0.05). A significant association between polymorphic CC genotype of CYP219*17 with health satisfaction, while the CT genotype was associated with "neither satisfied/nor dissatisfied" status (p<0.05). Most of the CYP2C19*2 and CYP2C19*17 subjects reported "need to improve" or "regular" regarding physical, psychological, social, and environmental domainsof quality of life(p>0.05).Conclusions:The patients showed a higher prevalence of CYP219*17 polymorphism, with moderate treatment adherence. Some subjects, even under the effect of the medication, presented moderate to intense symptoms of depression, and reported a lack of definition in the satisfaction of their quality of life (AU).

Introducción:Los pacientes con depresión mayor responder al tratamiento con antidepresivos, en 10% al 30% de los casos existe una respuesta parcial o nula, entre los factores que pueden influir se encuentra el perfil de enzimas hepáticas metabolizadoras de antidepresivos, como CYP2C19.Objetivo: Caracterizar a los individuos en cuanto al perfil genético depolimorfismos CYP2C19 *2 o CYP2C19 * 17 en pacientes con trastorno depresivo mayor (TDM) tratados con citalopram o escitalopram y compararlos en relaciónpara la adherencia al tratamiento, síntomas de depresión y la calidad de vida.Metodología: Estudio transversalcon 29 pacientes con TDM. Se recogieron muestras de sangre para la determinación del genotipo CYP2C19 mediante discriminación alélica TaqMan®, los individuos fueron comparados en cuanto a los datosdemográficosy socioeconómicos, adherencia (Prueba de Morisky-Green), síntomas de depresión (escala de Hamilton) y calidad de vida (WHOQoL-BREF).Resultados: Cuatro pacientes (13,8%) con polimorfismo CYP2C19*2 y 10 (34,4%) con CYP2C19 * 17,(p> 0,05). No existe una asociación significativa de las características socioeconómicas, demográficas y clínicas con los genotipos CYP2C19. La adherencia moderada al tratamiento fue predominante en los pacientes con CYP2C19*2 y CYP2C19*17 (p> 0,05). No hubo asociación entre síntomas de depresión y polimorfismos genéticos (p> 0.05). Una asociación significativa entre el genotipo polimórfico CYP2C19 * 17 CC con la satisfacción con la salud, mientras que el genotipo CT se asoció con el estado "ni satisfecho / no insatisfecho" (p <0.05). La mayoría de CYP2C19 * 2 y CYP2C19 * 17 individuos informaron "necesidad de mejorar" en relación con los dominios físico, psicológico, social y ambientalde calidad de vida(p> 0,05).Conclusiones: Los pacients mostraron una mayor prevalencia del CYP2C19 * 17, con adherencia moderada al tratamiento, síntomas de depresión moderada a intensay informaron una falta de definición en la satisfacción de su calidad de vida (AU).

Pain intensity and depression level in chronic temporomandibular disorders patients / Intensidade da dor e nível de depressão em pacientes com disfunção temporomandibular crônica

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the correlation between pain intensity and the level of depression in pa-tients with chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Materials and methods: Fifty-five volunteers diagnosed by the Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC/TMD) were assessed for pain intensity and level of depression. Pain intensity and level of depression were assessed using a visual analysis scale and Beck depression inventory, respectively. Data analysis was conducted using confi-dence intervals and Pearson's chi-square test (p< 0.05). Results: The results demonstrated that non-depressed individuals (43.6%) showed a mean pain intensity of 28.27mm, those with mild depression (38.2%) 34.24mm, and those moderate depression (18.2%) 50.7mm. Statistical analysis showed that there was a positive and significant correlation between pain intensity and level of depres-sion (p=0.004). Discussion: This study found a positive correlation between painintensity and depression level in chronic TMD patients. However, it has not been elu-cidated yet how TMD are correlated to depression and in which way depression can influence its onset and perpetuation. Conclusion: The levelof depression may play an important role in the intensity of chronic pain, therefore, a multidisciplinary intervention seems to be important for the treatment success.

Objetivo: Este estudo objetivou avaliar a correlação entre a intensidade da dor e o nível de depressão em pacientes com disfunção temporomandibular (DTM) crônica. Materiais e métodos: Cinquenta e cinco voluntários diagnosticados pelos Critérios de diagnóstico para pesquisa das disfunções temporomandibulares (RDC / DTM) foram avaliados quanto à intensidade da dor e nível de depressão. A intensidade da dor e o nível de depressão foram avaliados por meio da escala analógica visual e do inventário de depressão de Beck, respectivamente. A análise dos dados foi realizada usando intervalos de confiança e teste do qui-quadrado de Pearson (p <0,05). Resultados: Os resultados demonstraram que os não deprimidos (43,6%) registraram média de intensidade de dor de 28,27mm, os com depressão leve (38,2%), 34,24mm, e os com depressão moderada (18,2%), 50,7mm. A análise estatística mostrou que houve correlação positiva e significativa entre a intensidade da dor e o nível de depressão (p=0,004). Discussão: Este estudo encontrou uma correlação positiva entre a intensidade da dor e o nível de depressão em pacientes com DTM crônica. No entanto, ainda não foi elucidado como a DTM está relacionada à depressão e de que forma a depressão pode influenciar seu aparecimento e perpetuação. Conclusão: O nível de depressão pode desempenhar um papel importante na intensidade da dor crônica, portanto, uma intervenção multidisciplinar parece ser importante para o sucesso do tratamento.

Fatores associados ao desenvolvimento de ansiedade e depressão em estudantes de Odontologia / Factors associated with the development of anxiety and depression in dental students

Oobjetivo desta pesquisafoi avaliar os estudantes de uma faculdade pública de Odontologia localizada no Brasil, no que diz respeito à ansiedade e depressão, relacionando os escores de cada transtorno com as características pessoais, acadêmicas, e socioeconômicas dos discentes. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, no qual participaram 423 estudantes de Odontologia. Foram entregues três instrumentos de avaliação a serem preenchidos, sendo eles o Inventário de Ansiedade de Beck (BAI), Inventário de Depressão de Beck (BDI), e um questionário para registro do perfil de cada estudante.Os testes de Mann Whitney e Kruskal Wallis foram utilizados para comparação dos escores entre os grupos.Ovalor médio dos escores de ansiedade e depressão foram, respectivamente,15,21±10,78 e 12,08±8,38. Ser calouro, não praticar atividades físicas, ser ateu ou agnóstico, utilizar redes sociais por mais de três horas diárias, vontade de desistir da Odontologia em algum momento do curso, ter procurado ajuda psicológicaprofissionaldurante o curso e ter baixa renda foram considerados fatores que resultaram em escores mais elevados de ansiedade e depressão nos universitários.Asintomatologia de depressão e ansiedade foi verificada nos discentes, sendo que características pessoais e acadêmicas podeminfluenciar em sua saúde mental (AU).

The aim of this study was to evaluate the students of a public dental school located in Brazil, regarding anxiety and depression, relating the scores of each disorder withthe students' personal, academic, and socioeconomic characteristics. This is a cross-sectional study in which 423 dental students participated. Three assessment instruments were submitted to be completed, namely the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and a questionnaire to record the profile of each student. Mann Whitney and Kruskal Wallis tests were used to compare scores between groups. The average value of anxiety and depression scores were, respectively, 15.21± 10.78 and 12.08± 8.38. Being freshman, not practicing physical activities, being atheist or agnostic, using social networks for more than three hours a day, willingness to give up dentistry at some point of the course, having sought psychological help from professionals during the course, and having low income, were factors that resulted in higher scores for anxiety and depression in college students. The symptoms of depression and anxiety were verified in the students, and personal and academic characteristics can influence their mental health (AU).

Are stress and symptoms of depression associated with halitosis? A cross-sectional study

Mood disorders such as stress and depression can promote alterations of several hormones Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate if symptoms of depression and stress are associated with halitosis. The hypothesis is that halitosis is associated with stress and depression symptoms. Methods: All university students' entrants in the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) were invited to participate. Self-reported halitosis was measured using a visual analog scale. Students were also asked about the presence of halitosis perceived by close individuals. The stress level was measured using a modified version of the Perceived Stress Scale and symptoms of depression were screened by Patient Health Questionnaire-2. Poisson Regression Models were performed. Results: Of a total of 2,058 students who participated in the study, only 16% of them have reported not having any degree of halitosis and 17.6% were informed of closed individuals having halitosis. After adjustments, stress and depression symptoms remained associated with halitosis selfreported. Individuals from the higher stressed quartile presented higher scores of halitosis (RR 1.37 CI95% [1.24­1.53]). Students who presented depressive symptoms showed higher scores of self-perceived halitosis (RR 1.20 CI95% [1.10­1.32]). When the association of stress and halitosis reported by close individuals was tested, symptoms of depression lost the association in the adjusted model, while individuals from the highest quartile from stress remained associated (PR 1.36 CI95% [1.02­1.81]). Conclusion: Halitosis was associated with stress even after control for oral health and socioeconomic variables

Avaliação de tratamentos conservadores da disfunção temporomandibular na dor, qualidade de vida, sintomas depressivos e ansiedade: ensaio clínico randomizado / Evaluation of conservative treatments for temporomandibular disorder on pain, quality of life, depressive symptoms and anxiety: randomized clinical trial

Introdução: a disfunção temporomandibular (DTM) é entendida como um conjunto de problemas clínicos que envolvem os músculos mastigatórios, a articulação temporomandibular (ATM) e estruturas associadas, possuindo diversas formas de tratamentos conservadores. Objetivo: avaliar a influência dos tratamentos conservadores craniopuntura, laserpuntura, placa oclusal, aconselhamento e fisioterapia na sintomatologia dolorosa, nos sintomas de ansiedade e de depressão e na qualidade de vida em pacientes com DTM. Material e métodos: diagnosticados por meio do Critério de Diagnóstico para DTM (DC/TMD), setenta e oito (78) pacientes com DTM foram distribuídos em cinco grupos de tratamentos: laserpuntura (LA) (n=13), craniopuntura (CR) (n=13), placa oclusal (PO) (n=17), aconselhamento (AC) (n=15) e fisioterapia (FT) (n=20). Assim, foram avaliados antes de iniciar a terapia, após um mês e três meses do tratamento por meio do DC/TMD e quanto à ansiedade, depressão, qualidade de vida e dor, pelos questionários Inventário da Ansiedade de Beck (BAI), Inventário da Depressão de Beck (BDI), Questionário de Qualidade de Vida da Organização Mundial de Saúde (WHOQOL), Impacto da Saúde Bucal na Qualidade de Vida (OHIP-14) e Escala Visual Analógica (EVA). Os dados obtidos foram analisados pelo SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Science) 22.0 com o teste de Friedman entre tempos e pós-teste de Wilcoxon, bem como o teste de Kruskal Wallis entre grupos com o pós-teste de Mann Whitney. Resultados: observou-se diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos na avaliação da sintomatologia dolorosa pela EVA com um mês (p=0,005) e três meses de tratamento (p=0,002), na avaliação dos sintomas de ansiedade pelo BAI com um mês após a terapia (p=0,000), no impacto da saúde bucal na qualidade de vida pelo OHIP-14 com três meses de tratamento (p=0,001) com resultados mais favoráveis aos grupos tratados com PO e com FT. Percebeu-se também melhora significativa ao longo do tempo na dor pela EVA para PO (p=0,003), AC (p=0,007), CR (p=0,043) e FT (p=0,000); nos sintomas de ansiedade pelo BAI para PO (p=0,000); nos sintomas depressivos pelo BDI para PO (p=0,014), AC (p=0,046) e FT (p=0,006); na qualidade de vida pelo WHOQOLgeral para PO (p=0,035) e FT (p=0,004) e no impacto da saúde bucal na qualidade de vida pelo OHIP-14 para PO (p=0,000), AC (p=0,031) e FT (p=0,001). Conclusão: de forma geral, a PO e a FT se sobressaíram em relação aos outros grupos na maioria dos parâmetros analisados, mas a maioria dos grupos apresentou alguma melhora ao longo do tempo em alguma variável estudada. Portanto, recomenda-se o uso das terapias conservadoras avaliadas no tratamento da DTM (AU).

Introduction: temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is understood as a set of clinical problems involving the masticatory muscles, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated structures, with several forms of conservative treatments. Objective: to evaluate the influence of conservative treatments craniopuncture, laser acupuncture therapy, occlusal plaque, counseling and physiotherapy on pain, anxiety and depression symptoms and quality of life in patients with TMD. Material and methods: diagnosed through the Diagnostic Criteria for TMD (DC/TMD), seventy eight (78) patients with TMD were divided into five treatment groups: laser acupuncture therapy (LA) (n=13), craniopuncture (CR) (n=13), occlusal plaque (PO) (n=17), counseling (AC) (n=15) and physiotherapy (FT) (n=20). Thus, they were evaluated before starting therapy, after one month and three months of treatment using the DC/TMD and regarding anxiety, depression, quality of life and pain, using the questionnaires, Beck's Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI), World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL), Impact of Oral Health on Quality of Life (OHIP-14) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The data obtained were analyzed by SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Science) 22.0 with the Friedman test between times and Wilcoxon post-test, as well as the Kruskal Wallis test between groups with Mann Whitney post-test. Results: It has been observed a statistically significant difference between the groups in the assessment of pain by the VAS at one month (p=0,005) and three months of treatment (p=0,002), in the assessment of anxiety symptoms by the BAI one month after the therapy (p=0,000), on the impact of oral health on quality of life by OHIP-14 with three months of treatment (p=0,001), with more favorable results for the groups treated with PO and FT. It has been noticed a significant improvement over time in pain by VAS for PO (p=0,003), AC (p=0,007), CR (p=0,043) and FT (p=0,000); in anxiety symptoms by BAI for PO (p=0,000); in the depressive symptoms by BDI for PO (p=0,014), AC (p=0,046) and FT (p=0,006); on quality of life by WHOQOL-general for PO (p=0,035) and FT (p=0,004) and on the impact of oral health on quality of life by OHIP-14 for PO (p=0,000), AC (p=0,031) and FT (p=0,001). Conclusion: in general, PO and FT stood out in relation to the other groups in most parameters, but most groups improved over time in some parameter evaluated. Therefore, the use of the evaluated conservative therapies is recommended in the treatment of TMD (AU).

Investigação dos níveis de ansiedade e depressão em acadêmicos de odontologia de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior / Investigation of anxiety and depression levels in dentistry academics of a Higher Education Institution

A pesquisa teve como objetivo determinar os níveis de ansiedade e depressão dos estudantes de graduação de odontologia em uma instituição de ensino superior. O estudo é de caráter transversal, realizado em 2018 com 263 estudantes de graduação em odontologia utilizando a Escala Hospitalar de Ansiedade e Depressão (EHAD) em forma de questionário com variáveis sociodemográficas para avaliação dos níveis de ansiedade e depressão apresentados por esses discentes. Um total de 74,52% da amostra apresentou sintomas sugestivos de ansiedade e depressão, sendo 53,62% representada por mulheres e apenas 20,09% representado por homens. Apenas 25,48% dos participantes não apresentaram sintomas de ansiedade e depressão. As implicações que os transtornos emocionais causam no desempenho acadêmico precisam de medidas de diagnóstico precoce para evitar a evolução da doença, trabalhando também na difusão de informações visando a busca de meios que garantam uma melhora na saúde mental dos participantes da pesquisa... (AU)

The research aimed to determine the anxiety and depression levels of undergraduate dentistry students at a higher education institution. The cross-sectional study was carried out in 2018 with 263 undergraduate dentistry students using a Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (EHAD) in the form of a questionnaire with sociodemographic variables to assess the levels of anxiety and depression due to these students. A total of 74.52% of the sample presented symptoms suggestive of anxiety and depression, with 53.62% represented by women and only 20.09% represented by men. Only 25.48% of participants were not dependent on anxiety and depression. As a result that emotional disorders cause academic performance, early diagnosis measures are needed to prevent the disease from developing, also working on the dissemination of integrated information and the search for ways to guarantee an improvement in the mental health of the research participants... (AU)

Self-Report Measurement of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Caused by COVID-19 Pandemic in Senior Undergraduate Dental Students

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on senior undergraduate dental students' psychological health by measuring depression, anxiety, and stress levels. Material and Methods: 259 fifth-year dental students participated in this study, including 156 females (60.2%) and 103 males (39.8%), aged 20-25. An online-based questionnaire was created, including a few questions about learning, post-graduation challenges, and fear of the virus exposure. Students were asked to define their acute anxiety state by visual facial anxiety scale (VFAS) and depression, anxiety, and stress levels by The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-42). All data were analyzed statistically. Results: Participants stated online learning platforms were insufficient for clinical competence (91.5%), the COVID-19 pandemic changed post-graduation career perspectives (29.3%), and they feared exposure to COVID-19 while performing their profession (82.6%). Acute anxiety levels of the students were recorded as 95.4% mild to highest. Mild to extremely severe depression, anxiety, and stress scores of the participants were 82.1%, 79.6%, and 72.9%, respectively. Higher mean values for all depression, anxiety, and stress parameters were obtained in females than males (p<0.05). Conclusion: Data showed that the psychological health of senior undergraduate dental students had been affected adversely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Individuals requiring orthognathic surgery have more depression and pain than controls

Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate if individuals with dentofacial deformities (DFD) who require orthognathic surgery are affected more by depression and pain. A case-control study was performed with 195 individuals. In the DFD group, 145 individuals with Class II and III malocclusion requiring orthognathic surgery were selected. The control group was composed of 50 individuals with no DFD. All patients were diagnosed according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD). Data were analyzed with a significance level of 0.05. The DFD group more often presented severe depression (p = 0.020) and chronic pain (p = 0.017). They also presented higher prevalence of Nonspecific Physical Symptoms Including Pain (P = 0.002) and Nonspecific Physical Symptoms Excluding Pain (p = 0.002). Concerning TMD symptoms, the DFD group had more myofascial (p = 0.002) and articular pain (p = 0.041). Therefore, the results of this study suggest that depression and pain are more common in individuals with DFD requiring orthognathic surgery compared with individuals without DFD.

Factors associated with depression, anxiety and stress among dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the relationship between factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS) in dentists. Factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic were evaluated using a questionnaire and scores of the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales-21 were measured. The differences between the DAS scores based on the factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic were tested through the successive application of multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA, α = 0.05). After a sample size calculation, 998 participants with a mean age of 39.39 (± 11.69) years were included. The effect size indicated that changes in sleep quality (η2 = 0.161), eating habits (η2 = 0.057), and physical health (η2 = 0.051) were the ones that most negatively affected DAS scores. The highest DAS scores were observed in professionals who lived with someone at high-risk for COVID-19 (p < 0.001) and in those who did not engage in leisure activities during the pandemic (p < 0.001). Dentists who worked on the frontline against COVID-19 had higher scores of anxiety and stress (p = 0.029). The highest scores for anxiety, depression, and/or stress were seen in dentists living with someone at high-risk for COVID-19, who acts on the frontline, who does not practice in leisure activities during the pandemic, who completely changed eating habits, quality of sleep and physical health during the pandemic. In general, DAS levels of dentists were associated with factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Factors associated with stress, anxiety, and depression during social distancing in Brazil

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of clinical signs and symptoms of severe/extreme stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as their associated factors, among Brazilians during social distancing. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study conducted in April/May 2020 with 3,200 Brazilians over 18 years old. Respondents' sociodemographic and clinical data were collected using an online questionnaire, which also included the 21-item Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) to assess emotional symptoms. Unadjusted and adjusted prevalence ratios and their respective 95% confidence intervals were estimated using Poisson regression models with robust variance. RESULTS Our results show the prevalence of severe/extreme stress was 21.5%, anxiety 19.4%, and depression 21.5%. In the final model, sociodemographic, clinical, and Covid-19-related factors were associated with severe/extreme stress, anxiety, and depression in Brazilians during social distancing due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We found the main factors associated with severe/extreme depression to be young women, brown, single, not religious, sedentary, presenting reduced leisure activities, history of anxiety and depression, increased medication use, and Covid-19 symptoms. CONCLUSION This study may help develop and systematically plan measures aimed to prevent, early identify, and properly manage clinical signs and symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sociodemographic Profile of Elderly People with Temporomandibular Disorder and Depression in Combination with Parkinson's Disease

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the sociodemographic profile of elderly people with temporomandibular disorder and depression in Parkinson's disease cases. Material and Methods: It is a cross-sectional cohort cut study, which used secondary data from 124 elderly people with Parkinson's disease (PD). To diagnose temporomandibular disorder (TMD), the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) questionnaire was used, and the variables studied were: age, sex, race, education, marital status, family income, stage of the disease, and depression. The statistical analysis performed was descriptive and used absolute numbers and a frequency count. Results: After the application of the eligibility criteria, the patient records of 81 elderly people with Parkinson's disease were selected; 15 presented associated TMD and depression. The average age was 69 years old; 66.67% were male; 46.67% had more than 9 years of schooling; 60% were married or had a partner; 53.33% received between 1 and 2 minimum wages; 33.33% stated they were brown; 80% were in the moderate stage of the disease; 46.66% were in group II according to the RDC/TMD, presenting disk displacement; and 53.33% presented severe depression. Conclusion: It was verified that the elderly people with Parkinson's and associated TMD and depression were male, married or with a partner, on a low income, with nine or more years of schooling, and were in the moderate stage of the disease.

Influence of Depression and Use of Alcohol and / or Tobacco by Parents in the Oral Health of Children with Disabilities

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the influence of parental depression and substance use in the oral health care of children with disabilities. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 151 children with disabilities and their parents/caregivers. To detect the presence of depression and alcohol or tobacco use, the parents/caregivers answered three questionnaires: two versions of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ), AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test), and the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND). Then, the children with disabilities underwent oral examination to evaluate biofilm control, gingival condition and the dental carie index (decayed, missing, and filled teeth - dmft ̸ DMFT). Results: There was a statistically significant association between tobacco use and dental caries in deciduous teeth (p=0.046). The children of smokers had six times greater need for dental treatment than that of non-smokers (OR= 6.36; CI= 1.3-30.5). There was no statistically significant association between the oral health of the children with disabilities and parental alcohol consumption and depression (p>0.05). Children with medical condition had a higher need for dental treatment than children with intellectual disability (p=0.003). Conclusion: Parental smoking habits increase dental caries in the deciduous teeth of children with disabilities, but parental depression and alcohol use do not influence the oral health of children with disabilities. Children with medical condition have more treatment needs than children with intellectual disability.

Sex, pain, alcoholism and anxiety symptoms are predictive for systemic cortisol levels in oral cancer patients / Sexo, dor, etilismo e sintomas de ansiedade são preditivos para níveis sistêmicos de cortisol em paciente com câncer de boca

Pacientes com câncer podem apresentar uma desregulação do eixo hipotálamohipófise-adrenal (HPA) e secreção aumentada do hormônio cortisol. Níveis elevados de cortisol têm sido associados a pior prognóstico de diferentes tipos de câncer. Embora alterações psicológicas como ansiedade e depressão possam deflagrar uma secreção anormal de cortisol, pouco se sabe sobre a influência destas desordens emocionais na desregulação do eixo HPA em pacientes com câncer quando avaliadas em conjunto com variáveis demográficas, clinicopatológicas e biocomportamentais. Este estudo transversal avaliou os níveis plasmáticos de cortisol em 133 pacientes com carcinoma espinocelular (CEC) de boca e sua associação com variáveis demográficas, clínicopatológicas, biocomportamentais e psicológicas. Os níveis plasmáticos de cortisol foram mensurados por eletroquimioluminescência, e os níveis de ansiedade e depressão foram avaliados pelo Inventário de Ansiedade (BAI) e de Depressão (BDI) de Beck, respectivamente. Os dados demográficos, clinicopatológicos e biocomportamentais foram coletados dos prontuários dos pacientes. Os resultados da análise multivariada mostraram que homens com CEC de boca apresentaram 4,5 vezes mais chances de terem níveis elevados de cortisol plasmático do que as mulheres com a doença (OR=4,472; p=0,018). A presença de dor relacionada ao tumor primário também foi preditivo para maiores níveis de cortisol (OR=5,388; p=0,003). A ausência de histórico de consumo crônico de álcool foi um fator protetor para concentrações muito elevadas do hormônio nos pacientes com CEC de boca (OR=0,104; p= 0,004). Sintomas de ansiedade mensurados pelo BAI como "mãos trêmulas" (OR=0,192; p= 0,016) e estar "nervoso" (OR=0,207; p= 0,0004) foram associados a menores níveis de cortisol. Por outro lado, o sentimento de "medo de perder o controle" foi um fator de risco para níveis muito elevados de cortisol plasmático (OR=6,508; p= 0,0004). O score global e os sintomas específicos de depressão mensurados pelo BDI não foram preditivos para os níveis plasmáticos hormonais (p< 0,05). Juntos, os resultados mostram que sexo, dor, consumo de álcool e sintomas de ansiedade são variáveis independentes para os níveis sistêmicos de cortisol nos pacientes com câncer de boca. Portanto, intervenção psicológica, bem como o controle da dor e do alcoolismo devem ser considerados para a prevenção dos efeitos negativos da desregulação da secreção de cortisol nos pacientes diagnosticados com câncer de boca(AU)

Cancer patients may have a dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and abnormal secretion of cortisol. Increased cortisol levels have been associated with worse prognosis in different types of cancer. Although anxiety and depression can trigger an abnormal cortisol secretion, little is known regarding the influence of these emotional disorders on HPA axis dysregulation in cancer patients when evaluating together with demographic, clinicopathological and biobehavioral variables. This crosssectional study analyzed the plasma cortisol levels of 133 patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and its association with demographic, clinicopathological, biobehavioral and psychological variables. Plasma cortisol levels were measured by electrochemiluminescence, and anxiety and depression symptoms were assessed using Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and Depression (BDI), respectively. Demographic, clinicopathological and biobehavioral data were collected from patients' medicalrecords. Results from multivariate analysis showed that men with OSCC were 4.5 times more likely to have higher plasma cortisol levels than women (OR = 4.472, p = 0.018). The presence of cancer-induced pain was predictive for higher cortisol levels (OR = 5.388, p = 0.003). The absence of chronic alcohol consumption history was a protective factor for highest hormonal concentrations in oral cancer patients (OR = 0.104, p = 0.004). Anxiety symptoms measured by BAI as "hands trembling" (OR = 0.192, p = 0.016) and being "nervous" (OR = 0.207, p = 0.0004) were associated with lower cortisol levels. In contrast, the feeling of "fear of losing control" was a risk factor for highest systemic levels cortisol (OR = 6.508, p = 0.0004). The global score and specific symptoms of depression measured by the BDI were not predictive for plasma hormone levels (p < 0.05). Together, our results show that sex, pain, alcohol consumption and anxiety symptoms are independent variables for systemic cortisol levels in patients with oral cancer. Therefore, psychological intervention, as well as control of pain and alcohol consumption, should be considered to prevent the negative effects of cortisol secretion dysregulation in patients with oral câncer(AU)