Employment of an evaluation tool about depression degree on graduate nursing university students in the infkirts of São Paulo state - DOI: 10.4025/actascihealthsci.v25i2.2228

Authors

  • Telma Marques dos Santos UNESP Author
  • Angélica Olivetto de Almeida UNESP Author
  • Haviley Oliveira Martins UNESP Author
  • Vânia Moreno UNESP - Botucatu Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4025/actascihealthsci.v25i2.2228

Keywords:

estudantes, depressão, Inventário Beck, Enfermagem

Abstract

The undergraduates in Nursing have been subject of studies on psychic problems, as alterations in behavior interfere in their learning. The aim of this research was to identify and measure the most frequent depression symptoms among the students using Beck's Depression Inventory. Socio-demographic information about the interviewees was also collected. Ninety-nine (99) students (81.82%) participated. The socio-demographic data show women's predominance (96.97%) in average with 20 years of age; 95.96% not originally from Botucatu and family monthly income of 5 to 10 minimum wages. In the total of the sampling, 41.41% presented a certain degree of depression varying from mild to severe. The most frequent symptoms were self-accusation, irritability and fatigue. The investigation shows the need of programs that follow the students during their academic formation.

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Author Biography

  • Vânia Moreno, UNESP - Botucatu
    Possui graduação em Enfermagem pela Universidade do Sagrado Coração (1979), mestrado em Enfermagem Psiquiátrica pela Universidade de São Paulo (1995) e doutorado em Enfermagem pela Universidade de São Paulo (2000). Atualmente é docente de enfermagem psiquiatrica do Departamento de Enfermagem da Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu da Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho. Tem experiência na área de Enfermagem, com ênfase em Enfermagem Psiquiátrica, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: familia, serviço de saude mental, portador de sofrimento psiquico e saude mental na atenção basica Currículo Lattes

Published

2008-04-17

Issue

Section

Health Sciences

How to Cite

Santos, T. M. dos, Almeida, A. O. de, Martins, H. O., & Moreno, V. (2008). Employment of an evaluation tool about depression degree on graduate nursing university students in the infkirts of São Paulo state - DOI: 10.4025/actascihealthsci.v25i2.2228. Acta Scientiarum. Health Sciences, 25(2), 171-176. https://doi.org/10.4025/actascihealthsci.v25i2.2228

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