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O ajustamento social de pessoas com transtornos mentais graves em São Paulo, Brasil / The social adjustment of people with severe mental illness in São Paulo, Brazil
Gulinelli, André; Ratto, Lilian R. C; Menezes, Paulo Rossi.
  • Gulinelli, André; Universidade de São Paulo. Medical School. Department of Preventive Medicine. São Paulo. BR
  • Ratto, Lilian R. C; Universidade de São Paulo. Medical School. Department of Preventive Medicine. São Paulo. BR
  • Menezes, Paulo Rossi; Universidade de São Paulo. Medical School. Department of Preventive Medicine. São Paulo. BR
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.) ; 27(4): 309-314, dez. 2005. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-418539
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the social adjustment of individuals with severe mental illness living in the community in a large urban center of a developing country, and the characteristics associated with poor social functioning. METHOD: A cross-sectional study was performed in the city of Sao Paulo. Eligible subjects were residents of a defined geographic area, aged between 18 and 65, with a diagnosis of functional psychosis who had had contact with any public psychiatric service during a defined period. Structured assessments were used to obtain information on social-demographic characteristics, diagnosis (ICD-10), psychiatric symptoms (PANSS), and social adjustment (DAS). RESULTS: One hundred and eighty-eight subjects were included, of whom, 120 (63.8%) had some degree of impairment in social functioning. The most frequently affected areas of social functioning were work performance and sexual role. Twenty-four patients (12.8%) showed poor or very poor social adjustment in the month prior to the interview. Negative symptoms, number of previous admissions and general symptoms showed statistically significant associations with global social adjustment scores. CONCLUSIONS: The proportion of patients showing any degree of impairment in social adjustment was as high as in more developed societies. In order to successfully implement the new mental health policy in Brazil, better provision of community-based mental health services for those with severe mental illnesses is needed.
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OBJETIVO: Investigar o ajustamento social em indivíduos com transtornos mentais graves vivendo na comunidade de um grande centro urbano de um país em desenvolvimento e as características associadas a um ajustamento social pobre. MÉTODO: Um estudo de corte transversal foi conduzido em São Paulo. Indivíduos elegíveis deviam residir em áreas definidas da cidade de São Paulo, ter tido contato com os serviços psiquiátricos do setor público em período de três meses, idade entre 18 e 65 anos e diagnóstico de psicose funcional. Entrevistas estruturadas foram utilizadas para obter dados sociodemográficos, diagnóstico (CID-10), sintomas psiquiátricos (PANSS) e ajustamento social (DAS). RESULTADOS: Cento e oitenta e oito indivíduos foram incluídos e 120 (63,8%) apresentaram algum grau de desajustamento social. As áreas mais afetadas foram performance no trabalho e sexual. Vinte e quatro indivíduos (12,8%) apresentaram ajustamento social pobre ou muito pobre no mês anterior à entrevista. Número de internações anteriores, sintomas gerais e negativos de esquizofrenia mostraram-se associados ao ajustamento social global. CONCLUSÕES: A proporção de indivíduos apresentando qualquer grau de desajustamento social é comparável à encontrada em países mais desenvolvidos. Para a adequada implementação das novas políticas públicas em Saúde Mental no Brasil, há a necessidade de melhor provisão de serviços aos indivíduos com transtornos mentais graves.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Social Adjustment / Mental Disorders Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.) Journal subject: Psychiatry Year: 2005 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade de São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Social Adjustment / Mental Disorders Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.) Journal subject: Psychiatry Year: 2005 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade de São Paulo/BR