Base teórica: A qualidade de vida é uma variável amplamente estudada nas ciências da saúde e tem se tornado, cada vez mais, um indicativo importante na avaliação dos estados e desfechos de saúde. As doenças crônicas se caracterizam por curso prolongado, por vezes acompanhando o portador por toda sua vida, o que pode influenciar a percepção que o indivíduo tem de si mesmo e de sua vida. A Neurofibromatose tipo 1 (NF1) é uma doença crônica, genética, que atinge cerca de 1:3500 nascimentos. Além de ser uma doença que acarreta uma maior predisposição ao desenvolvimento de tumores, a NF1 possui sintomas físicos de fácil identificação. Objetivo: O presente estudo visa estudar a qualidade de vida e algumas variáveis emocionais de pessoas com neurofibromatose tipo 1. Método: Trata-se de um estudo transversal. Foram avaliadas as variáveis de qualidade de vida genérica (WHOQOL-bref e SF-36), qualidade de vida específica para pessoas com problemas de pele (DLQI-bra), sintomas depressivos (BDI), sintomas de ansiedade(BAI), percepção de suporte familiar (IPSF) e estratégias de enfrentamento (Inventário de Estratégias de Coping de Folkman e Lazarus). Os participantes deste estudo também foram avaliados quanto à gravidade (Escala de Riccardi) e visibilidade dos sintomas da doença (Ablon). Resultados: Foram coletados dados de 71 pacientes adultos com NF1. Do total 60,0% da amostra foram pessoas do sexo feminino, a média de idade foi de ± 40,36 anos. Dos 52 pacientes avaliados pela escala de Riccardi, 11,3% apresentou gravidade leve, 40,4% gravidade moderada, 42% sintomas graves de gravidade e 6,5% sintomas muito graves da doença. Com relação a visibilidade dos sintomas medidos pela escala de Ablon, 36,5% apresentam visibilidade leve de sintomas, 30,8% visibilidade moderada e 32.7% visibilidade severa dos sintomas. Conclusão: Os resultados da avaliação de qualidade de vida de pessoas com NF1, ao serem comparados com os dados normativos para amostra, não apresentou diferença estatisticamente significativa. A análise dos sintomas depressivos indicou que grande parte dos entrevistados apresentam sintomas leves de depressão e os dados da escala BAI referente aos sintomas de ansiedade constatou que a média dos entrevistados apresentam sintomas graves de ansiedade, podendo sugerir que a ansiedade seja uma característica importante dessa população. As estratégias de enfrentamento mais utilizadas por esta população foram a reavaliação e o suporte social. Com relação aos resultados da percepção de suporte familiar, podemos perceber que os dados da amostra não apresentaram diferença significativa ao serem comparados com os dados normativos da escala. / Theoretical basis: Quality of life is an important studied variable in health sciences and has become an important indicator in assessing states and health outcome. Chronic diseases are characterized by a prolonged course, sometimes accompanying the carrier all his life, which can influence the perception that the individual has of himself and of his life. The neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a chronic and genetics condition that affects about 1: 3500 births. Besides being a disease that leads to a greater predisposition to develop tumors, NF1 has physical symptoms of easy identification. Objective: This project aims to study the quality of life and emotional variables of people with neurofibromatosis type 1. Method: This is an observational study. The overall quality of life variables were evaluated (WHOQOL-bref and SF-36), specific quality of life for people with skin problems (DLQI-bra), depressive symptoms (BDI), anxiety symptoms (BAI), perception of family supports (IPSF) and coping strategies (coping strategies Inventory of Folkman and Lazarus). The participants were also evaluated for the severity (Riccardi Scale) and visibility of disease symptoms (Ablon). Results: Were collected data from 71 adults patients with NF1. From all sample 60% were female. The mean age was ± 40.36 years . Of the 52 patients evaluated for Riccardi scale , 11.3 % had mild severity , 40.4 % moderate severity , 42% Severity of symptoms and 6.5 % symptoms very severe. The data of the visibility of the symptoms were measure by Ablon scale , 36.5 % have mild symptoms visibility , 30.8 % moderate and 32.7 % severe visibility of symptoms. Conclusion: The results of the quality of life of people with NF1, when compared with the normative data for sample, indicate no statistically significant difference. The analysis of depressive symptoms indicated that the majority of respondents have mild symptoms of depression and the BAI scale data related to symptoms of anxiety found that the average of respondents have severe anxiety symptoms and may suggest that anxiety can be an important feature of this population. Coping strategies most used by this population were the re-evaluation and social support. Regarding the results of the perception of family support, we can see that the sample data showed no significant difference when compared with the normative data range.

Submitted by Cristiane Chim (cristiane.chim@ucpel.edu.br) on 2018-10-23T12:03:01Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Gessyka Wnaglon Veleda.pdf: 1641786 bytes, checksum: fcc4d51b17c8f41056d82f3ec8d5cec9 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-10-23T12:03:01Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Gessyka Wnaglon Veleda.pdf: 1641786 bytes, checksum: fcc4d51b17c8f41056d82f3ec8d5cec9 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-08-09 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / Behavioral Cognitive Therapy (CBT) has been indicated as first-line treatments for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), due to its effectiveness and effectiveness. However, little is known about the maintenance of these results in the medium and long term. These findings are of particular importance in view of the high rates of relapse and recurrence of depressive episodes throughout the subjects' lives. . The objective of this study is to investigate the efficacy and effectiveness of psychotherapeutic treatment from CBT for the response of post-follow-up depressive symptoms, indicating related clinical and social aspects. From a quasi-experimental study nested to a randomized clinical study, 94 patients were evaluated through the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), 6 and 12 months post intervention of 16 sessions with CBT. There were significant differences between the median depressive symptoms of the baseline with the scores of all other follow-up moments (p <0.001). There were no differences in the scores of depressive symptoms at the end of treatment when compared to 6 (p <0.486) and 12 months (p <0.098). Only the initial BDI score was associated with a decrease in depressive symptoms (p <0.001). The findings indicate that CBT significantly reduces depressive symptoms by maintaining this condition for up to 12 months after the intervention. The intensity of depressive symptoms at the beginning of the therapeutic process is associated with a decrease in post-intervention depressive symptoms. / A Terapia Cognitiva - Comportamental (TCC) tem sido indicada como tratamento de primeira linha para o Transtorno Depressivo Maior (TDM), devido sua eficácia e efetividade. Contudo, pouco se sabe sobre a manutenção desses resultados a médio e longo prazo. Esses achados têm especial importância, tendo em vista, as altas taxas de recidivas e recorrência de episódios depressivos ao longo da vida dos sujeitos. O objetivo deste estudo é pesquisar a eficácia e efetividade do tratamento psicoterápico a partir da TCC para a resposta dos sintomas depressivos um ano pós-acompanhamento, indicando aspectos clínicos e sociais relacionados. A partir de um estudo quase experimental aninhado a um clínico randomizado, 94 pacientes foram avaliados, através do Inventário Beck de Depressão (BDI- II), 6 e 12 meses pós intervenção de 16 sessões com TCC. Houve diferenças significativas entre as medianas de sintomas depressivos do baseline com os escores de todos os momentos de acompanhamento (p < 0,001). Não houve diferenças em relação aos escores de sintomas depressivos do final do tratamento quando comparados com aos 6 (p < 0,486) e 12 meses (p < 0,098). Apenas o escore de BDI inicial estava associado à diminuição dos sintomas depressivos (p < 0,001). Os achados indicam que a TCC reduz significativamente os sintomas depressivos mantendo essa condição até 12 meses após a intervenção. A intensidade dos sintomas depressivos no início do processo terapêutico está associada a uma diminuição dos sintomas depressivos pós intervenção.

Given increases in depressive symptoms among Swedish adolescents, we investigated theassociation between physical activity and depressive symptoms, and the role of emotionalregulation plays in these associations. In a longitudinal study, the sample was gathered fromthree mid-sized cities in Sweden. The participants were adolescents aged 13 to 19 years with atotal sample size of 2973 participants. Our research questions were: Is physical activityrelated to depressive symptoms? What is the direction of this association? Does emotiondysregulation mediate the association between physical activity and depressive symptoms?We analyzed the data using hierarchical regressions, testing indirect effects. The resultsshowed that there was an association between emotion dysregulation and depressivesymptoms. However, there was no association between physical activity and depressivesymptoms nor a mediating effect in either direction. / Då depressiva symptom ökar bland ungdomar i Sverige väljer vi i denna studie att undersökaassociationen mellan fysisk aktivitet och depressiva symptom, samt rollenemotionsregleringen spelar. Urvalet till denna studien var ifrån en tidigare longitudinell studiemed ungdomar från tre städer i Mellansverige. Deltagarna i denna studie är ungdomar iåldrarna 13 till 19. Det totala urvalet till studien var 2973. Vår forskningsfråga var: Är fysiskaktivitet relaterad till depressiva symptom? I vilken riktning var de relaterade till varandra?Kan känsloreglering mediera ett samband mellan fysisk aktivitet och depressiva symptom?För att besvara vår forskningsfråga gjorde vi en hierarkisk regressionsanalys för att testaindirekta effekter. Resultatet visade att det fanns en association mellan depressiva symptomoch dysfunktionell emotionsreglering. Däremot fanns det ingen association mellan fysiskaktivitet och depressiva symptom eller en medierande effekt oavsett riktning.

O Brasil é um país em que o número de idosos tem crescido vertiginosamente e com isso ocorrem mudanças no perfil demográfico, socioeconômico e epidemiológico. As doenças crônicas assumem posição de destaque, dentre elas o Acidente Vascular Cerebral - AVC. O objetivo foi determinar a incidência de sintomas depressivos em idosos que foram hospitalizados por AVC, após a alta hospitalar. Trata-se de um estudo observacional e prospectivo com abordagem quantitativa. Foram entrevistados 48 idosos (60 anos ou mais) residentes na comunidade de cidades do interior paulista, que sofreram AVC e foram internados em um hospital terciário. A coleta dos dados foi realizada através de visitas domiciliares em duas etapas (após três e seis meses do AVC), no período de maio de 2010 a março de 2011. O instrumento de coleta de dados foi composto por dados demográficos e socioeconômicos, Mini-Exame do Estado Mental (MEEM), Atividades Instrumentais da Vida Diária (AIVD), Medida de Independência Funcional (MIF), presença de comorbidades e Escala de Depressão Geriátrica (GDS). A média de idade foi de 72,4 (±7,5) anos, com predominância do sexo masculino (56,2%). A maioria era composta por idosos casados, com média de 3,4 anos de estudo, 75% tinham renda familiar maior que um salário mínimo, 89,6% moravam acompanhados e 56,3% possuíam cinco ou mais morbidades. O tipo de AVC mais prevalente foi o isquêmico (81,2%), com maior comprometimento do lado esquerdo do cérebro. Com relação à Capacidade Funcional (CF), houve um aumento da média da MIF do terceiro para o sexto mês, ou seja, os idosos se tornaram mais independentes nesse quesito. Com as AIVD ocorre o contrário, os idosos se tornam mais dependentes na segunda avaliação. Os idosos do sexo masculino se tornaram menos depressivos, enquanto as idosas sofreram mais desses sintomas após seis meses do AVC. Embora o AVC seja a primeira causa de morte no país e também o grande responsável pelas incapacidades (físicas e emocionais) e internações hospitalares, estudos sobre a morbidade ainda é escasso. O intuito desse trabalho é o de apresentar essas consequências e os sintomas depressivos, os quais podem ser prevenidos com avaliação e intervenção de equipe interdisciplinar. / Brazil is a country in which the number of elderly people has displayed a steep growth, entailing changes in the demographic, socioeconomic and epidemiological profile. Chronic conditions stand out, including Cerebrovascular Accident - CVA. The aim was to determine the incidence of depressive symptoms in elderly people hospitalized due to CVA, after discharge from hospital. An observational and prospective study with a quantitative approach was carried out. Forty-eight elderly people (aged 60 years or older) were interviewed who lived in the community in interior cities in São Paulo State, had been victims of a CVA and were hospitalized at a tertiary-care hospital. Data were collected through home visits in two phases (three and six months after the CVA), between May 2010 and March 2011. The data collection instrument comprises demographic and socioeconomic data, the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), Functional Independent Measure (FIM), presence of co-morbidities and the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). The mean age was 72.4 (±7.5) years and the male gender predominated (56.2%). Most elderly were married, the mean education time was 3.4 years, 75% gained a family income of more than one minimum wage, 89.6% lived with another person and 56.3% suffered from five or more co-morbidities. The most prevalent type of CVA was ischemic (81,2%), which more strongly affects the left side of the brain. Regarding Functional Capacity (FC), the mean FIM score increased between the third and sixth month, that is, the elderly became more independent in this regard. The opposite occurred with the IADL, as the elderly become increasingly dependent on the second assessment. Male elderly became less depressed, while these symptoms were more present among female elderly six months after the CVA. Although CVA is the first cause of death in the country and also the main responsible for (physical and emotional) disabilities and hospitalizations, studies on this morbidity remain scarce. This research aims to present these consequences and depressive symptoms, which can be prevented through multidisciplinary team assessment and intervention.

Suicide is a major public health issue in the United States. Some studies show decreased suicide rates in religious populations, but it is unclear how religiosity might be linked to suicidal behavior of adolescents emerging into adulthood. To this point few studies have examined the relationship between adolescent suicidal ideation and several risk factors at once and the role of religiosity in these relationships. Drawing from Waves I-III of the National Longitudinal Survey of Adolescent Health data from 1994 to 2002, I sought to explore the relationship between religiosity (i.e. religious affiliation, service attendance, prayer, perceived importance of religion) and suicidal ideation of adolescents over time. Additionally, associations between risk factors (i.e. poor parental relationship, low self-esteem, depressive symptoms, suicidal behavior of friends and family, drug use, alcohol use, aggressive behavior) and risk of suicidal ideation were assessed by simple logistic regression analyses. Multivariate analyses were then used to examine the relationships among the risk factors and suicidal ideation. In a second step of the multivariate analyses, religiosity was added to the model to test if there would be a change in the odds ratios. Results of the simple logistic regression indicated adolescents’ religiosity was negatively correlated with suicidal ideation, while the selected risk factors were positively correlated with suicidal ideation among adolescent participants. However, as participants became young adults, one religiosity measure (i.e. prayer) and one aggressive behavior measure (i.e. access to weapons) were no longer significantly related to their suicidal ideation. Also, females and Whites were more likely to report suicidal ideation than males or African Americans, respectively. In the multivariate models all the selected suicide risk factors were positively correlated with suicidal ideation. When religiosity was added to the model, it had a positive impact on aggressive behavior among older adolescents in Wave II (35% reduced risk) and drug use among younger adolescents in Wave I (14% reduced risk). Religiosity had marginal impact on the rest of the risk factors: 0.1% – 2.4% reduced risk in some and 0.2% – 1.6% increased risk in others in all 3 waves.

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In the present study, we examined ethnic variables (viz., multigroup ethnic identity and other group orientation) along with negative life events as predictors of depressive symptoms and suicidal behaviors in a sample of 156 (38 male and 118 female) Latino college students. Results of conducting hierarchical regression analyses indicated that the set of ethnic variables accounted for significant variance in both depressive symptoms and suicidal behaviors. The inclusion of negative life events was found to account for significant additional variance in both outcomes, beyond what was accounted for by ethnic variables. Interestingly, beyond main effects, results indicated a significant Other Group Orientation × Negative Life Events interaction effect to account for additional variance in depressive symptoms and suicidal behaviors. Some implications of the present findings are discussed, including the potential value for Latinos to broaden their attitudes and interactions with other ethnic groups.

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Contingent self-esteem, or self-worth hinged upon successfully meeting standards or attaining goals, requires continual maintenance and validation. Despite the inherent instability that accompanies contingent self-esteem, relatively little is known about how it relates to markers of mental health. A sample of 371 college students completed measures of self-esteem, contingent self-esteem, suicidal behaviors, and depression. Individuals with fragile low self-esteem, described as highly contingent, reported greater depressive symptoms and suicidal behavior. Among those with secure high self-esteem, or high yet noncontingent, depression and suicide risk were markedly lower. Therapeutically promoting positive but noncontingent self-worth may reduce poor mental health outcomes.

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