The COVID-19 pandemic's risk factors for depression among postgraduate healthcare students / Los factores de riesgo de la pandemia de COVID-19 para la depresión entre los estudiantes de posgrado en salud

Abstract Introduction The pandemic has generated challenges which impact the mental health of the population, including postgraduate healthcare students. Objective To evaluate the factors associated with depression in postgraduate healthcare students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method This is a cross-sectional study with postgraduate healthcare students, with a sample of 117 participants. The data were collected through an online form, between September and November 2021, using semi-structured questionnaires with sociodemographic information and information regarding participants' mental health, as defined by the DSM-5 Scale, where the depression domain was considered a variable for this study. The variables were tested using the Poisson multiple regression model with robust variance in the bivariate analysis between the dependent and independent variables (95% CI). Results In the bivariate analysis, there was an association between depression and not having a partner, also a low monthly income, studying for a master's or professional doctorate and having an employment relationship parallel to the postgraduate course. Regarding the mental health of the participants, the following factors were associated with depression: anger, mania, anxiety, somatic symptoms, suicidal ideation, mental disorder, memory, repetitive thinking, dissociation, personality functioning, and substance use (p < .05). In the multiple analysis, it was found that mania, anxiety, and dissociation remained statistically associated with depression (p < .05). Discussion and conclusion Factors associated with depression in this population raise the importance of mental health promotion interventions for postgraduate healthcare students, who seek help both through mental health services and through their universities.

Resumen Introducción La pandemia ha generado desafíos que impactan en la salud mental de la población, incluidos los estudiantes de posgrado en salud. Objetivo Evaluar los factores asociados a la depresión en estudiantes de posgrado en salud durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Método Se trata de un estudio transversal con estudiantes de posgrado en salud, con una muestra de 117 participantes. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de un formulario en línea, entre septiembre y noviembre de 2021, utilizando cuestionarios semiestructurados con información sociodemográfica e información sobre la salud mental de los participantes, según lo definido por la Escala DSM-5, donde el dominio depresión fue considerado una variable para este estudiar. Las variables se probaron mediante el modelo de regresión múltiple de Poisson con varianza robusta en el análisis bivariado entre las variables dependientes e independientes (IC 95%). Resultados En el análisis bivariado, hubo asociación entre la depresión y no tener pareja, también una baja renta mensual, estudiar maestría o doctorado profesional y tener una relación laboral paralela al posgrado. En cuanto a la salud mental de los participantes, los siguientes factores se asociaron a la depresión: ira, manía, ansiedad, síntomas somáticos, ideación suicida, trastorno mental, memoria, pensamiento repetitivo, disociación, funcionamiento de la personalidad y uso de sustancias (p < .05). En el análisis múltiple se constató que la manía, la ansiedad y la disociación permanecieron estadísticamente asociadas a la depresión (p < .05). Discusión y conclusión Los factores asociados a la depresión en esta población elevan la importancia de las intervenciones de promoción de la salud mental para los estudiantes de posgrado en salud, quienes buscan ayuda tanto a través de los servicios de salud mental como a través de sus universidades.

Intervenção integrada em saúde mental do trabalhador em uma corporação policial de Campo Grande (MS) / Workers mental health integrated intervention in a police corporation of Campo Grande, MS, Brazil

Resumo Introdução: transtornos mentais relacionados ao trabalho têm gerado crescente impacto econômico e social. A Organização Mundial da Saúde recomenda intervenções integradas no local de trabalho para lidar com os fatores que repercutem na saúde mental, visando a proposição de medidas preventivas mais efetivas. Objetivos: descrever e analisar uma intervenção integrada em saúde mental do trabalhador. Métodos: estudo descritivo-analítico de experiência profissional de atendimento psicológico em programa integrado de saúde mental do trabalhador em uma corporação de policiais rodoviários federais, em Campo Grande (MS). Resultados: o trabalho desenvolvido pode ter contribuído para reduzir o número de afastamentos por transtorno mental e os dias de afastamento do trabalho. Conclusão: a atuação integrada do serviço de atendimento ao trabalhador propiciou um momento de escuta, aprendizado e pertencimento que possivelmente repercutiu na redução do absenteísmo por doença.

Abstract Introduction: work-related mental illnesses have increasingly caused social and economical impact. The World Health Organization recommends integrated intervention aiming at implementig more effective prevention measures at workplace. Objective: to describe and analyze an integrated intervention in workers' mental health. Methods: descriptive/analytical study on an experience of psychological treatment administered in a workers' mental health integrated program held within a federal highway police corporation, in Campo Grande, MS, Brazil. Results: the measures adopted contributed to reduce sick leaves due to mental/behavioral disorders as well as the number of lost work days. Conclusion: the integrated measures offered to the workers a chance to learn, to be involved and listened, which possibly led to reduction in sick leaves.