Factors associated with the symptoms of depression in people with heart failure
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https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v30i0.95102Keywords:
Heart Failure, Cardiovascular Diseases, Depression, Adult Health, Health of the ElderlyAbstract
Objective: Identify the factors associated with the symptoms of depression in people with heart failure.
Method: Cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, conducted with individuals diagnosed with heart failure in follow-up at the cardiology outpatient clinic of a university hospital in the municipality of João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil. The data was collected from December 2021 to May 2022 using a sociodemographic and clinical characterization instrument and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9. Analysis by descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: Of the 89 participants, 32.6% reported symptoms of depression. In the association between the variables, symptoms of depression were associated with sex (p=0.004), self-assessment of health (p=0.042), functional class (p<0.001), and hospitalization for heart failure (p=0.044).
Conclusion: Such findings can support new research and nursing interventions to provide comprehensive and quality care.
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