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. 2011 Mar-Apr;19(2):348-53.
doi: 10.1590/s0104-11692011000200017.

Depression, anxiety and stress in primary health care users

[Article in English, Portuguese, Spanish]
João Luís Alves Apóstolo  1 , Maria Henriqueta Figueiredo, Aida Cruz Mendes, Manuel Alves Rodrigues
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Depression, anxiety and stress in primary health care users

[Article in English, Portuguese, Spanish]
João Luís Alves Apóstolo et al. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem. 2011 Mar-Apr.
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Abstract

Aim: Describe levels of depression, anxiety and stress among users of an urban/rural health centre, analyse sex differences and comorbidity between depression, anxiety and stress.

Method: Descriptive co-relational study with a Portuguese version of DASS-21; consecutive sample (n=343).

Results: 40.52%, 43.48% and 45.06% of individuals present some degree of depression, anxiety and of stress, respectively. Severe or very severe levels of disturbance were found in 20.87% (anxiety), 22.38% (stress) and 12.24% (depression) of individuals. Women present higher levels of depression, anxiety and stress. Depression, Anxiety and Stress are strongly and positively associated.

Conclusion: These results show high point prevalence--higher than in other countries--and reveal differences in sex as well as comorbidity. They may allow for the development of a local and community intervention strategy for mental health promotion and disease prevention, particularly for women.

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