Avaliação do comportamento suicida em estudantes de Medicina / Assessment of suicidal behavior in medical students

OBJETIVO: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a prevalência de comportamento suicida (ideação, plano e tentativa) nos últimos 12 meses e ao longo da vida e fatores associados entre alunos de Medicina da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). MÉTODOS: Um estudo seccional foi desenvolvido em uma amostra representativa e aleatória (n = 324) de 1.217 estudantes de Medicina da UFRJ entre abril e novembro de 2019. Os dados foram coletados por cinco pesquisadores em uma entrevista presencial com 296 alunos (taxa de participação de 91,4%), usando um questionário do Estudo Multicêntrico de Intervenção no Comportamento Suicida para avaliar o comportamento suicida, o PHQ-9 (Questionário de Saúde do Paciente-9) para avaliar o episódio depressivo maior e o ASSIST (Teste de Triagem do Envolvimento com Substâncias) para aferir o uso e abuso de substâncias. Para a avaliação das associações, utilizou-se o modelo de regressão logística. RESULTADOS: As prevalências nos últimos 12 meses foram de 18,9% (IC de 95%: 14,9-23,8) para ideação, 6,1% (IC de 95%: 3,9-9,4) para plano e 1,7% (IC de 95%: 0,7- 4,1) para tentativa de suicídio. As prevalências ao longo da vida foram de 27,7% (IC de 95%: 22,9-33,0) para ideação, 12,5% (IC de 95%: 9,2-16,7) para plano e 5,7% (IC de 95%: 3,6-9,0) para tentativa de suicídio. Os resultados encontrados foram maiores que os achados dos estudos nacionais. O episódio depressivo maior e o tratamento psicológico atual foram associados ao comportamento suicida na análise final. CONCLUSÕES: A associação com tratamento em saúde mental e episódio depressivo maior sugere que as universidades deveriam implementar programas para a prevenção do comportamento suicida.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this paper is to analyze the lifetime and past 12-month prevalence rates of suicidal behavior (suicidal ideation, suicide plans and suicidal attempt) and associated factors among medical students at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. METHODS: Sectional study was applied to a representative and random set (n = 324) of 1,217 medical students between April and November of 2019. The data were collected by five researchers through in-person interviews with 296 of 324 volunteers (participation rate of 91.4%), using the Multisite Intervention Study on Suicidal Behavior interview to assess suicidal behavior, the PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) to assess major depressive episode, and ASSIST (Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test) to assess substance use and abuse. A logistic regression model was used to calculate associations. RESULTS: The rates of past-12 month were found to be 18.9% (CI 95%: 14.9-23.8) for ideation, 6.1% (CI 95%: 3.9-9.4) for suicide plans and 1.7% (CI 95%: 0.7-4.1) for suicidal attempts. The lifetime prevalence rates were 27.7% (CI 95%: 22,9-33,0) for suicidal ideation, 12.5% (CI 95%: 9.2-16.7) for plans and 5.7% (CI 95%: 3.6-9.0) for suicidal attempts. These rates are higher than the measured results among medical students in Brazil. The factors associated in the final analysis were the major depressive episode and current psychological treatment. CONCLUSIONS: The association between mental health treatment and major depressive episode suggest that the universities should implement suicidal behavior prevention programs.

[Virtual Paths and Autism: access to health services from the perspective of Social Network Analysis]. / Caminhos Virtuais e Autismo: acesso aos serviços de saúde na perspectiva da Análise de Redes Sociais.

The prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the world population and in Brazil is increasing. The Internet has become an important source of information regarding access to health services, including mental health. It remains to be seen if the virtual paths in search of information are related to the outcomes of the line of care for mental disorders advocated by the SUS, such as Autism. Therefore, this article sets out to analyze the virtual network of access to information about care for Autism in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro in 2017 through the perspective of Social Network Analysis. In this regard, virtual data were collected, such as: virtual information sources; care services cited by the virtual sources and type of service (Public, Private or NGOs). Through the use of Gephi software, a sociogram was generated and analyzed. The results point to a predominance of NGO services in the network, greater centrality of degree and power of intermediation in NGO services, in addition to the isolation of public health services. The result implies that the information system about access to public health services for the treatment of ASD is expanded to the general population by contributing to improved access to these services.

Constata-se o aumento da prevalência do Transtorno do Espectro Autista na população mundial e no Brasil. A internet tem se constituído importante fonte de informação ao acesso aos serviços de saúde, incluindo a saúde mental. Cabe sabermos se os caminhos virtuais em busca de informação se relacionam aos desfechos da linha de cuidado para transtornos mentais preconizada pelo SUS, como para o Autismo. Portanto, o presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar a rede virtual de acesso a informações sobre atendimento para Autismo no município do Rio de Janeiro em 2017, através da perspectiva da Análise de Rede Sociais. Para isso, foram coletados dados virtuais como: fontes virtuais de informação, serviços de atendimento citados pelas fontes virtuais e tipo de serviço (Público, privado ou ONGs). Através do uso do software Gephi, foi gerado e analisado um sociograma. Os resultados apontam para uma predominância de serviços de ONGs na rede, maior centralidade de grau e poder de intermediação desses serviços, além do isolamento dos serviços públicos de saúde. O resultado pressupõe que o sistema de informações acerca do acesso aos serviços de saúde pública para o tratamento do TEA seja expandido para a população em geral, contribuindo com a melhoria do acesso a esses serviços.

Avaliação das limitações do comportamento social dos moradores dos serviços residências terapêuticos de um pequeno município do estado do Rio de Janeiro / Assessment of social disablement among individuals living in therapeutic residential services in a small municipality of Rio de Janeiro state

Resumo Introdução Conhecer a dimensão das limitações do comportamento social em pessoas com transtornos mentais graves habitantes de serviços residenciais terapêuticos (SRT) é crucial para gestores e profissionais de saúde mental envolvidos na prestação de cuidados baseados na comunidade. Assim, realizou-se um estudo transversal em indivíduos que residem nesses serviços em uma pequena cidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Carmo). Objetivo Avaliar limitações do comportamento social dos entrevistados através da Escala de Comportamento Social (SBS). Método Os dados foram coletados em Janeiro/Fevereiro, 2017, utilizando a SBS. Resultados A amostra foi composta majoritariamente de homens, com idade média de 60,4 anos, analfabetos, com esquizofrenia e outros transtornos psicóticos, provenientes do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, sem contato com suas famílias, com um longo período de hospitalização prévia e recebendo benefícios. Aproximadamente 96% dos residentes mostraram, pelo menos, um problema de comportamento social, frequentemente relacionados à aparência pessoal/higiene, comunicação: tomando a iniciativa (a pessoas inicia as conversações?), lentidão, rir e falar sozinho, comportamento não especificado (qualquer outro comportamento ou atitude não previamente especificado, que parece estar atrasando o progresso da pessoa). Conclusão A população estudada apresentou alta frequência de limitação de problema social, podendo impedir sua reintegração, tornando-se necessário implementar programas de reabilitação social para este grupo.

Abstract Background Knowledge about the extent of social disablement among people with severe mental disorders living in therapeutic residential services is crucial for policy makers and mental health professionals involved in the delivery of community-base care. A cross-sectional study was conducted with people living in therapeutic residential services in the municipality of Carmo, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. Objective Evaluate limitations of the social behavior of the interviewees through the Social Behavior Scale (SBS). Method Data were collected between January and February 2017 using the SBS. Results The sample was composed mostly of men from Rio de Janeiro state, with mean age of 60.4 years, illiterate, benefit recipients, with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders and a long period of previous hospitalization with no contact with their families. Approximately 96% of them showed at least one social behavior problem, often related to poor self-care, little spontaneous communication (Does the person start a conversation?), slowness, laughing and talking to self, and other problems (any other behavior or attitude not previously specified that seem to be delaying the progress of the person). Conclusion This population presented high frequency of social disablement that may prevent their social reintegration, evidencing the need for implementing social rehabilitation programs.

Caminhos Virtuais e Autismo: acesso aos serviços de saúde na perspectiva da Análise de Redes Sociais / Virtual Paths and Autism: access to health services from the perspective of Social Network Analysis

Resumo Constata-se o aumento da prevalência do Transtorno do Espectro Autista na população mundial e no Brasil. A internet tem se constituído importante fonte de informação ao acesso aos serviços de saúde, incluindo a saúde mental. Cabe sabermos se os caminhos virtuais em busca de informação se relacionam aos desfechos da linha de cuidado para transtornos mentais preconizada pelo SUS, como para o Autismo. Portanto, o presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar a rede virtual de acesso a informações sobre atendimento para Autismo no município do Rio de Janeiro em 2017, através da perspectiva da Análise de Rede Sociais. Para isso, foram coletados dados virtuais como: fontes virtuais de informação, serviços de atendimento citados pelas fontes virtuais e tipo de serviço (Público, privado ou ONGs). Através do uso do software Gephi, foi gerado e analisado um sociograma. Os resultados apontam para uma predominância de serviços de ONGs na rede, maior centralidade de grau e poder de intermediação desses serviços, além do isolamento dos serviços públicos de saúde. O resultado pressupõe que o sistema de informações acerca do acesso aos serviços de saúde pública para o tratamento do TEA seja expandido para a população em geral, contribuindo com a melhoria do acesso a esses serviços.

Abstract The prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the world population and in Brazil is increasing. The Internet has become an important source of information regarding access to health services, including mental health. It remains to be seen if the virtual paths in search of information are related to the outcomes of the line of care for mental disorders advocated by the SUS, such as Autism. Therefore, this article sets out to analyze the virtual network of access to information about care for Autism in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro in 2017 through the perspective of Social Network Analysis. In this regard, virtual data were collected, such as: virtual information sources; care services cited by the virtual sources and type of service (Public, Private or NGOs). Through the use of Gephi software, a sociogram was generated and analyzed. The results point to a predominance of NGO services in the network, greater centrality of degree and power of intermediation in NGO services, in addition to the isolation of public health services. The result implies that the information system about access to public health services for the treatment of ASD is expanded to the general population by contributing to improved access to these services.

Analysis of psychometric properties of the brazilian portuguese version of the community attitudes towards the mentally ill (CAMI-BR).

OBJECTIVES: To perform an analysis of the psychometric properties of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the COMMUNITY ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE MENTALLY ILL (CAMI-BR), a 40-item scale divided into four sub-scales. METHODS: The study was conducted in a non-probability sample of 230 households located close to therapeutic residences in the west area of Rio de Janeiro. Reliability was assessed by test-retest and the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was used to test the internal structure of the questionnaire. RESULTS: Most participants were women, married, with children aged 18 years or over. The overall score was 27.72 (SD = 3.31), showing attitudes ranging from neutral to positive stereotypes. The scale showed a high internal consistency (? = 0.842), consistent with other international studies. In the factor analysis, the sample was adequate (KMO = 0.800). The strength of the correlations among subscales and the factors of factor analysis were highly satisfactory. The version in Brazilian Portuguese suggests a better distinction among sub-scales through the lower correlation among them (between 0.336 and 0.441) as compared to higher values (between 0.630 and 0.770) found in the original scale. The community mental health ideology sub-scale showed a strong relation to factor 1 (? = 0.910). Benevolence had a strong relationship with factor 2 (? = 0.847); Authoritarianism and Social Restrictiveness had the highest correlation with factor 3 (? = 0.631 and 0.577 respectively). CONCLUSIONS: The scale psychometric properties were maintained after adjustment. Having registered a lower correlation between the scales the factor analysis further suggests that the Brazilian Portuguese version conveys more clearly the differences between the sub-scales.

Quality of life assessment of patients with schizophrenic spectrum disorders from Psychosocial Care Centers / Avaliação da qualidade de vida dos pacientes com transtorno do espectro esquizofrênico atendidos nos Centros de Atenção Psicossocial na cidade do Rio de Janeiro

OBJECTIVE: Assessing the quality of life and the clinical and social-demographic factors associated in schizophrenic spectrum patients (ICD-10 F20-F29) attending CAPS at the programmatic area 3.0. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out in a sample of schizophrenic spectrum patients who have been enrolled in 2008 in CAPS in programmatic area (AP) 3 at Rio de Janeiro city, using MINIPLUS to assess schizophrenia spectrum disorder and use of psychoactive substances, Positive and Negative Symptoms Scale (PANSS) to assess psychiatric symptoms and Quality of Life Scale (QLS-BR) to assess the quality of life. RESULTS: Seventy nine patients were included, of whom 74 (93.7 percent) presented some impairment in quality of life. The most frequently affected area was occupational performance. Variables that showed a significant association with severe impairment of quality of life were: marital status, race, occupation, who patients lived with, homelessness, having children, previous psychiatric hospitalization, negative symptoms and symptoms designated as not applicable (being characterized by a lack of typical positive and negative symptoms). CONCLUSION: The knowledge of these factors should be crucial to implement health policies and psychosocial rehabilitation programs focused on improving the quality of life of these patients.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a qualidade de vida e as características sociodemográficas e clínicas associadas em amostra de pacientes com transtorno do espectro esquizofrênico (CID-10 F20-F29) atendidos nos CAPS da área programática 3.0 da cidade do Rio de Janeiro. MÉTODOS: Realizou-se estudo transversal em amostra de pacientes com diagnóstico pertencente ao espectro esquizofrênico, matriculados em 2008 nos CAPS da AP 3 da cidade do Rio de Janeiro. Foram utilizados instrumentos semiestruturados na avaliação da esquizofrenia e uso de álcool e drogas (MINIPLUS), sintomas psiquiátricos (PANSS) e qualidade de vida (QLS-BR). RESULTADOS: Foram entrevistados 79 pacientes, dos quais 74 (93,7 por cento) tinham algum prejuízo na qualidade de vida. A área mais afetada foi o nível ocupacional. As variáveis que se mostraram significativamente associadas ao grave comprometimento da qualidade de vida foram: estado civil, raça, ocupação, com quem reside, situação de rua, ter filhos, internação psiquiátrica prévia, tipo sintomatológico negativo e não aplicável (sendo este caracterizado pela escassez dos típicos sintomas positivos e negativos). CONCLUSÃO: O conhecimento desses fatores é importante para a formulação de políticas de saúde e programas de reabilitação psicossocial voltados para a otimização da qualidade de vida dessa clientela.

Avaliação do ajustamento social em pacientes portadores de esquizofrenia atendidos em um ambulatório de hospital geral no Rio de Janeiro. / Assessment of social adjustment in schizophrenic patients seen in an outpatient clinic in Rio de Janeiro.

Os cuidados psiquiátricos atualmente em prática nos serviços existentes na comunidade provocaram uma ampliação na concepção do tratamento, que era limitado ao diagnóstico psiquiátrico e à redução de sintomas. Assim, a avaliação do ajustamento social tornou-se de grande importância para o desenvolvimento de programas de reabilitação psicossocial para portadores de transtorno mental. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o ajustamento social e as características sociodemográficas e clínicas associadas nos portadores de esquizofrenia atendidos no ambulatório de psiquiatria de um hospital geral. Realizou-se estudo seccional em um hospital geral, incluindo-se todos aqueles com diagnóstico de esquizofrenia que receberam atendimento ambulatorial no período de outubro de 2008 a setembro de 2009. Foram utilizados instrumentos semi-estruturados de coleta de dados para avaliação da esquizofrenia (checklist da CID-10), sintomas psiquiátricos (PANSS) e ajustamento social (WHO/DAS). Foram sujeitos do estudo 127 portadores de esquizofrenia, dos quais 94 (74%) tinham algum prejuízo no ajustamento social. As áreas mais afetadas foram os papéis ocupacionais (62,3%) e sexuais (30,8%). Ser solteiro(a), divorciado(a), viúvo(a), ter baixa escolaridade e estar desempregado(a) foram associados significativamente com o ajustamento social comprometido. O conhecimento desses fatores é importante para a formulação de políticas de saúde e programas de reabilitação psicossocial, voltados para a otimização do ajustamento na sociedade e inserção dessa clientela em serviços de saúde comunitários.

The psychiatric care currently in practice in community services led to an expansion in the design of the treatment, which was previously limited to psychiatric diagnosis and reduction of symptoms. Thus, the assessment of social adjustment has become of great importance to develop psychosocial rehabilitation programs for these patients. This study aimed to assess the social adjustment and the associated clinical social and demographic factors associated in schizophrenic patients attending an outpatient service in a general hospital. A cross-sectional study was carried out in a general hospital. Eligible subjects were all schizophrenic patients who have been treated at this service between October 2008 and September 2009. Semi-structured instruments of data gathering were used to assess schizophrenia (ICD-10 Checklist), psychiatric symptoms (PANSS) and social adjustment (WHO/DAS). Impaired social adjustment was observed in 94 (74%) of 127 subjects. The most frequently affected areas were occupational (62.3%) and sexual roles (30.8%). Being single, divorced, widower, with low educational level and unemployed showed statistically significant associations with impairment in social adjustment. The knowledge of these factors is crucial to implement health policies and psychosocial rehabilitation programs focused on improving the social adjustment of these patients and integrating them in the community health services.

[Epidemiological analysis of suicide in Brazil from 1980 to 2006]. / Análise epidemiológica do suicídio no Brasil entre 1980 e 2006.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to carry out an epidemiological analysis of the suicide rates found in Brazilian regions and state capitals between 1980 and 2006. METHOD: Data on mortality rates due to suicide were collected from the Departamento de Informática do Sistema Unico de Saúde (Information Technology Department of the Brazilian Public Health System--DATASUS). RESULTS: A total of 158,952 suicide cases were registered between 1980 and 2006, excluding those cases in which the individual was less than 10 years old (n = 68). In the period under study, the total suicide rate in Brazil increased from 4.4 to 5.7 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants (29.5%). Higher average rates were found in the South (9.3) and Central-West (6.1) regions. Men were more likely to commit suicide. The highest suicide rates were found in the 70-years or above age range while the highest increases were found in the 20 to 59 year age bracket. The most dominant social-demographic characteristics of the persons who committed suicide in the period under study were low educational level and singlehood. The most common methods of suicide were hanging, fire arms and poisoning. CONCLUSION: Although in Brazil the rate increased 29.5% in 26 years, the national rate is still considered to be low when compared to worldwide suicide rates (average of 4.9 per 100,000 inhabitants). Suicide rates in Brazilian regions vary broadly, ranging from 2.7 to 9.3.

Depression during pregnancy: prevalence and risk factors among women attending a public health clinic in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Depressão durante a gravidez: prevalência e fatores de risco em mulheres atendidas em uma unidade básica de saúde na cidade do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

Depression is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder during pregnancy and is associated with psychosocial and clinical obstetric factors. Despite being an important public health issue, there are few studies about this issue in Brazil. A cross-sectional study was carried out, involving 331 pregnant women attending a public primary health service over a one-year period in Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil. Participants were interviewed about their socio-demographic status, obstetric/medical conditions, life events and violence during pregnancy. Depression was assessed using the Composite International Development Interview. The prevalence of depression during pregnancy was 14.2 percent (95 percentCI: 10.7-18.5) and associated factors included: previous history of depression and any psychiatric treatment, unplanned pregnancy, serious physical illness and casual jobs. These data emphasize the need for screening for depression and its risk factors during pregnancy in settings where care is available. Psychosocial interventions and social policies need to be devised for this population.

A depressão é o transtorno mental de maior prevalência durante a gravidez e está associada a fatores psicossociais e clínicos/obstétricos. Apesar de ser uma importante questão de Saúde Pública, há poucos estudos sobre o tema no Brasil. Trata-se de um estudo seccional com 331 gestantes atendidas durante o período de um ano na cidade do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. As participantes foram entrevistadas sobre características sócio-demográficas, condições médicas/obstétricas, eventos estressantes e violência durante a gravidez. A depressão foi avaliada através do Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI). A prevalência da depressão na gravidez foi 14,2 por cento (IC95 por cento: 10,7-18,5), sendo os fatores associados: história anterior de depressão e de tratamento psiquiátrico, gravidez não-planejada, problema físico grave e trabalho informal. Os resultados reforçam a necessidade de rastreamento da depressão e dos fatores de risco durante o cuidado pré-natal. Além disso, intervenções psicossociais e políticas sociais necessitam ser implementadas nesta população.

Análise epidemiológica do suicídio no Brasil entre 1980 e 2006 / Epidemiological analysis of suicide in Brazil from 1980 to 2006

OBJETIVO: O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar uma análise epidemiológica dos índices de suicídio registrados entre 1980 e 2006 nas regiões e capitais estaduais. MÉTODO: Dados referentes à taxa de mortalidade devido ao suicídio foram coletados do Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde. RESULTADOS: Entre 1980 e 2006, foi registrado um total de 158.952 casos de suicídio, excluindo-se os casos nos quais os indivíduos tinham menos de 10 anos de idade (n = 68). No período estudado, o índice total de suicídio cresceu de 4,4 para 5,7 mortes por 100.000 habitantes (29,5 por cento). Os índices médios mais altos foram registrados nas regiões Sul (9,3) e Centro-Oeste (6,1). Os homens são os que têm a maior probabilidade de cometer suicídio. Os índices mais altos de suicídio foram registrados na faixa etária de 70 anos ou mais, enquanto que os maiores aumentos aconteceram na faixa etária dos 20 aos 59 anos. As principais características sociodemográficas das pessoas que cometeram suicídio durante o período estudado foram baixo nível educacional e estado civil solteiro. Os métodos mais comuns de suicídio foram por enforcamento, armas de fogo e envenenamento. CONCLUSÃO: Embora o índice brasileiro tenha crescido 29,5 por cento em 26 anos, o índice nacional ainda é considerado baixo se comparado aos índices de suicídio mundiais (média de 4,9 por 100.000 habitantes). Os índices de suicídio nas regiões brasileiras variam muito, ou seja, estão entre 2,7 e 9,3.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to carry out an epidemiological analysis of the suicide rates found in Brazilian regions and state capitals between 1980 and 2006. METHOD: Data on mortality rates due to suicide were collected from the Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (Information Technology Department of the Brazilian Public Health System - DATASUS). RESULTS: A total of 158,952 suicide cases were registered between 1980 and 2006, excluding those cases in which the individual was less than 10 years old (n = 68). In the period under study, the total suicide rate in Brazil increased from 4.4 to 5.7 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants (29.5 percent). Higher average rates were found in the South (9.3) and Central-West (6.1) regions. Men were more likely to commit suicide. The highest suicide rates were found in the 70-years or above age range while the highest increases were found in the 20 to 59 year age bracket. The most dominant social-demographic characteristics of the persons who committed suicide in the period under study were low educational level and singlehood. The most common methods of suicide were hanging, fire arms and poisoning. CONCLUSION: Although in Brazil the rate increased 29.5 percent in 26 years, the national rate is still considered to be low when compared to worldwide suicide rates (average of 4.9 per 100,000 inhabitants). Suicide rates in Brazilian regions vary broadly, ranging from 2.7 to 9.3.

Depression during pregnancy: prevalence and risk factors among women attending a public health clinic in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Depression is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder during pregnancy and is associated with psychosocial and clinical obstetric factors. Despite being an important public health issue, there are few studies about this issue in Brazil. A cross-sectional study was carried out, involving 331 pregnant women attending a public primary health service over a one-year period in Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil. Participants were interviewed about their socio-demographic status, obstetric/medical conditions, life events and violence during pregnancy. Depression was assessed using the Composite International Development Interview. The prevalence of depression during pregnancy was 14.2% (95%CI: 10.7-18.5) and associated factors included: previous history of depression and any psychiatric treatment, unplanned pregnancy, serious physical illness and casual jobs. These data emphasize the need for screening for depression and its risk factors during pregnancy in settings where care is available. Psychosocial interventions and social policies need to be devised for this population.

The measurement of social disablement and assessment of psychometric properties of the Social Behaviour Schedule (SBS-BR) in 881 Brazilian long-stay psychiatric patients.

BACKGROUND: Data on the prevalence of social disablement in long-stay psychiatric patients, and the assessment of the psychometric properties of the instruments that evaluate social behaviour in this population are scarce in Brazil. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aimed to estimate the prevalence rates of social disablement in a population of long-stay psychiatric patients from the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area, and assessed the psychometric properties of the Social Behaviour Schedule (SBS). METHOD: Data were collected from a population of 881 psychiatric patients housed in the Municipal Mental Health Institute using the 21-item SBS. RESULTS: Most of the patients were women (59%), the mean age was 65.8 years (SD = 11) and the mean length of stay was 37.3 years (SD = 11.5). Of the population, 50.6% were scored as having poor self-care, 46% with little spontaneous communication, 41.1% with poor attention span, and 37.1% with underactivity. Comparing our data with international studies that used the same instrument, we found that our population was more disabled than the others, especially on the social withdrawal factor. Regarding psychometric properties, the inter-rater kappa was 0.709, the inter-informant kappa was 0.500, and the Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.766. The groups of patients in the six settings of the institute presented significant statistical differences in the total score (F = 11.447, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates the high rates of social disablement in this population. The precarious conditions of the institution where the patients have been living for decades and unmet individual care may have exacerbated their social disablement. Furthermore, the SBS-BR had satisfactory psychometric properties, particularly reliability, showing it to be an adequate instrument for measuring social disablement in Brazil.

Poverty, violence and depression during pregnancy: a survey of mothers attending a public hospital in Brazil.

BACKGROUND: Depression in women is associated with social deprivation and violence. We describe the prevalence and risk factors for depression during pregnancy, in particular the association with poverty and violence, in a Brazilian setting. METHOD: A cross-sectional survey of women in the third trimester of pregnancy attending a public hospital maternity clinic from August 2003 to July 2004 in Rio de Janeiro. Participants were interviewed about their sociodemographic status, obstetric and medical conditions, substance use, stressful life events, and social support. Depression was diagnosed through the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI). RESULTS: A total of 230 of 240 eligible women consented to participate. The 12-month prevalence of depression was 19.1% (95% CI 14.4-24.9). On multivariate analyses, having been educated beyond primary school was protective (OR 0.5, 95% CI 0.2-0.9). Risk factors were: being divorced or widowed (OR 4.9, 95% CI 1.3-18.3); a history of depression before pregnancy (OR 7.9, 95% CI 3.1-20.5); loss of an intimate relationship (OR 8.4, 95% CI 3.3-21.4), experienced financial difficulties (OR 6.6, 95% CI 2.5-17.2) and having been exposed to violence in the previous year (OR 4.2, 95% CI 1.5-11.8). CONCLUSIONS: Depression is common during pregnancy and is associated with indicators of socio-economic deprivation, violence and the loss of an intimate relationship, and with a previous history of depression. Psychosocial interventions and appropriate social policies need to be implemented in this population to reduce the burden of maternal depression.

Avaliaçäo das limitaçöes no comportamento social em pacientes psiquiátricos de longa permanência / The assessment of social role functioning impairments in long-stay psychiatric patients

Trata de uma avaliaçäo do comportamento social de pacientes psiquiátricos de longa permanência. Estudos recentes concentram-se nesse tema, considerando-o relevante na transferência do eixo da atençäo do hospital para a comunidade. Para avaliar dificuldades e limitaçöes de uma populaçäo com longo período de institucionalizaçäo, utiliza-se a Social Behavioural Schedule (SBS), que cobre áreas do comportamento referentes às principais dificuldades de pacientes crônicos. Selecionou-se uma amostra de 46 pacientes de uma populaçäo de 200 mulheres, com longa história de internaçäo psiquiátrica, residentes em duas moradias protegidas e quatro pavilhöes do Núcleo Franco da Rocha (NFR), do Instituto Municipal Juliano Moreira, no Rio de Janeiro. Os resultados obtidos foram comparados aos dados de uma amostra de moradores em um albergue de sem tetos e aos de pacientes de um hospital psiquiátrico, ambos situados em Londres. Os resultados sugerem que significativo percentual dos pacientes que vivem longo tempo em hospitais teriam condiçöes de viver em residências na comunidade.