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Evaluation of body image and self-concept and their correlation with depressive symptoms in Parkinson's disease / Avaliação da imagem corporal, autoconceito e suas correlações com os sintomas depressivos na doença de Parkinson
Gamarra, Ariane Haydée Estrada; Molski, Cibele Silva; Hilbig, Arlete; Valentini, Cristina Kern; Striebel, Vera Lúcia Widniczck; Rieder, Carlos Roberto de Mello.
  • Gamarra, Ariane Haydée Estrada; IPA Methodist University Center. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Molski, Cibele Silva; IPA Methodist University Center. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Hilbig, Arlete; Complex Hospital Santa Casa of Porto Alegre. Movement Disorders Clinic. Neurology Service. BR
  • Valentini, Cristina Kern; IPA Methodist University Center. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Striebel, Vera Lúcia Widniczck; IPA Methodist University Center. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Rieder, Carlos Roberto de Mello; Hospital of Clinicas of Porto Alegre. Movement Disorders Clinic. Neurology Service. BR
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 67(3a): 585-590, Sept. 2009. graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-523602
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To identify characteristics of body image and self-concept in individuals over fifty years of age with Parkinson's disease (PD). The secondary objectives are to analyze whether body image and self-concept are influenced by the severity of PD and to verify if there is correlation between depression, self-concept and body image in cases of PD.

METHOD:

Participating in the study were 48 individuals, being 26 with PD and 22 Controls. The instruments used were The Mini Exam of Mental State, The My Body Image Test, The Factorial Self-concept Test, The Beck Depression Inventory, the motor section of The Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale and The Modified Hoehn and Yahr Scale.

RESULTS:

In PD the perception of body image and self-concept demonstrated significantly reduced values p<0.001 and p=0.012 respectively, and the presence of depression symptomatology was significantly more (p=0.002).

CONCLUSION:

Individuals with PD present alteration of body image and self-concept and also present lower personal confidence and lower social receptivity, correlated with depressive symptoms.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Identificar características de imagem corporal e autoconceito em indivíduos com doença de Parkinson (DP) acima de cinqüenta anos de idade. Os objetivos secundários são analisar se a imagem corporal e o autoconceito são influenciados pela gravidade da DP e, verificar se existe correlação entre depressão, autoconceito e imagem corporal na DP.

MÉTODO:

Participaram do estudo 48 indivíduos, sendo 26 com DP e 22 Controles. Os instrumentos utilizados foram Mini-Exame do Estado Mental, Teste A Minha Imagem Corporal, Escala Fatorial de Autoconceito, Inventário de Depressão de Beck, Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale parte motora e Hoehn e Yahr Modificada.

RESULTADOS:

Na DP a percepção da imagem corporal e do autoconceito, demonstraram valores reduzidos significativamente (p<0.001 e p=0.012) respectivamente, e a sintomatologia depressiva apresentou-se significativamente maior (p=0.002).

CONCLUSÃO:

Indivíduos com DP apresentam alteração da imagem corporal e do autoconceito, apresentaram também menos confiança pessoal e menor receptividade social correlacionados com sintomas depressivos.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Parkinson Disease / Self Concept / Body Image / Depression Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2009 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Complex Hospital Santa Casa of Porto Alegre/BR / Hospital of Clinicas of Porto Alegre/BR / IPA Methodist University Center/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Parkinson Disease / Self Concept / Body Image / Depression Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2009 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Complex Hospital Santa Casa of Porto Alegre/BR / Hospital of Clinicas of Porto Alegre/BR / IPA Methodist University Center/BR