Sociodemographic, economic and health profile of the rural elderly, according to depression indicators

Authors

  • Leiner Resende Rodrigues Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro image/svg+xml
  • Ana Teresa de Melo e Silva
  • Flavia Aparecida Dias Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro image/svg+xml
  • Pollyana Cristina dos Santos Ferreira Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro image/svg+xml
  • Lilane Maria Alves Silva Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro image/svg+xml
  • Dayane Aparecida Viana Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro image/svg+xml
  • Darlene Mara Tavares dos Santos Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro image/svg+xml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/ree.v16i2.20782

Keywords:

Depression, Rural Population, Geriatric Nursing.

Abstract

The goal of the present study is to compare sociodemographic, economic and health perception variables among 374 elderly individuals inhabitants of a rural area, divided in two groups: 187 displaying depression indicators and 187 without. The study used: Mini Mental State Exam, part of the Older Americans Resources and Services, and the Abbreviated Geriatric Depression Scale. Analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics. Both groups displayed a prevalence of: female sex, 60?70 years of age, married, 4?8 years of schooling and income of one monthly minimum wage. The present study can contribute towards knowledge of the peculiarities of the health of the elderly in rural areas, assisting with public policy, especially with regards to depression.

 

doi: 10.5216/ree.v16i2.20782.

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Author Biographies

  • Leiner Resende Rodrigues, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro
    Enfermeira, Doutora em Enfermagem. Professora adjunta da Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM). Uberaba, MG, Brasil. E-mail: leinerrr@bol.com.br.
  • Ana Teresa de Melo e Silva
    Enfermeira. Uberaba, MG, Brasil. E-mail: melo.anateresa@yahoo.com.br.
  • Flavia Aparecida Dias, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro
    Enfermeira, Mestre em Atenção à Saúde. Professora substituta da UFTM. Uberaba, MG, Brasil. E-mail: flaviadias_ura@yahoo.com.br.
  • Pollyana Cristina dos Santos Ferreira, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro
    Enfermeira, Mestre em Atenção à Saúde. Professora substituta da UFTM. Uberaba, MG, Brasil. E-mail: pollycris21@bol.com.br.
  • Lilane Maria Alves Silva, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro
    Fisioterapeuta, Mestre em Atenção à Saúde. Uberaba, MG, Brasil. E-mail: lilanealves@yahoo.com.br.
  • Dayane Aparecida Viana, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro
    Fisioterapeuta, Mestre em Atenção à Saúde. Uberaba, MG, Brasil. E-mail: dayane.viana@hotmail.com.
  • Darlene Mara Tavares dos Santos, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro
    Enfermagem, Doutora em Enfermagem. Professora associada da UFTM. Uberaba, MG, Brasil. E-mail: darlenetavares@enfermagem.uftm.edu.br.

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Published

2014-06-30

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2014)

Section

Original Article