Beliefs about depression among the elderly in an Open University for Seniors

Authors

  • Fábia Helena Muniz
  • Samila Sathler Tavares Batistoni
  • Priscila Pascarelli Pedrico do Nascimento Escola de Artes, Ciências e Humanidades da Universidade de São Paulo (EACH-USP)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial14p195-213

Keywords:

Depression, Beliefs, Elderly

Abstract

Concepts and attribution of cause of depression and its relationship withsociodemographics variables and physical and mental health were investigated among 35elderly (M = 66.9 years, SD = 5.73, 65.7% female) participating in an Open University toSeniors. Data were collected by questionnaire about sociodemographics variables, perceivedhealth, depressive symptoms, concepts, causes and search for treatment for depression.Depression was defined as "behavioral symptoms" (37.7%), "Psychological status" (35.9%),"Physical illness" (18.9%) and "Moral/psychological weakness" (7.5%) and its causes assignedto the "Events psychosocial" (30.1%), "Personality" (25.4%), "Frustration" (20.6%) and"Losses" (23.9%). The term "Behavioral Symptoms" was more prevalent among more youngerpeople and the attribution to "losses" among the worst health. Prevention and treatment musttake into account the beliefs of the elderly and include patient education.

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Published

2013-05-27

How to Cite

Muniz, F. H., Batistoni, S. S. T., & Pascarelli Pedrico do Nascimento, P. (2013). Beliefs about depression among the elderly in an Open University for Seniors. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 15(Especial14), 195–213. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial14p195-213

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Vol. 15 (2012): Número Especial 14 - Universidade Aberta à Terceira Idade e Velhice

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