In:
Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria, FapUNIFESP (SciELO), Vol. 59, No. 1 ( 2010), p. 10-16
Kurzfassung:
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of depression among the homeless population. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with adult men in the streets of Belo Horizonte. To collect data we used the Beck Depression Inventory and analysis was performed using descriptive statistics. Results: Shows a high prevalence of depression and severity of depressive symptoms related to age, full-time dwelling on the street, where he sleeps, reported health problems and medication use in the adult male population in the streets. Conclusion: This study emphasizes the importance of building health policies for the homeless.
Materialart:
Online-Ressource
ISSN:
0047-2085
DOI:
10.1590/S0047-20852010000100002
Sprache:
Unbekannt
Verlag:
FapUNIFESP (SciELO)
Publikationsdatum:
2010
ZDB Id:
2556293-9