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Sofrimento psicológico em sobreviventes do terremoto ocorrido no Haiti em 2010 / Psychological distress in survivors of the 2010 Haiti earthquake
Guimaro, Melissa Simon; Steinman, Milton; Kernkraut, Ana Merzel; Santos, Oscar Fernando Pavão dos; Lacerda, Shirley Silva.
  • Guimaro, Melissa Simon; Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein. São Paulo. BR
  • Steinman, Milton; Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein. São Paulo. BR
  • Kernkraut, Ana Merzel; Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein. São Paulo. BR
  • Santos, Oscar Fernando Pavão dos; Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein. São Paulo. BR
  • Lacerda, Shirley Silva; Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein. São Paulo. BR
Einstein (Säo Paulo) ; 11(1): 11-14, jan.-mar. 2013. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-670298
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Investigar a presença de sintomas de depressão e ansiedade em sobreviventes do terremoto do Haiti, que foram atendidos pela equipe de saúde do Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, e avaliar o impacto que a perda de um familiar durante a catástrofe pode causar no desenvolvimento desses sintomas.

MÉTODOS:

Quarenta sobreviventes do terremoto do Haiti, atendidos pela equipe de saúde, entre fevereiro e março de 2010, foram incluídos neste estudo. Todos os indivíduos foram submetidos a uma entrevista semiestruturada. O grupo foi dividido em dois Grupo A (que perderam um familiar na catástrofe) e Grupo B (aqueles que não tiveram perdas).

RESULTADOS:

Um total de 55% dos indivíduos apresentavam sintomas de depressão e 40% de ansiedade. Os indivíduos que perderam familiares tinham cinco vezes mais probabilidade de desenvolver ansiedade e depressão do que aqueles não tiveram perdas.

CONCLUSÃO:

As vítimas de catástrofes que perderam pelo menos um familiar no desastre têm maior probabilidade de desenvolver sintomas de depressão e ansiedade. A esses indivíduos, assim como outros que demonstravam estresse psicológico, devem ser oferecidos, precocemente, cuidados de saúde mental, para ajudá-los a suportar o grande estresse emocional inerente a essas situações.
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To investigate the presence of depression and anxiety symptoms in survivors of the Haiti earthquake who were assisted by a healthcare team from the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, and to evaluate the impact that losing a family member during this catastrophe could have on the development of these symptoms.

METHODS:

Forty survivors of the Haiti earthquake who were assisted by the healthcare team between February and March of 2010 were included in this study. All subjects underwent a semi-structured interview. The group was divided into Group A (individuals who had some death in the family due to the disaster) and Group B (those who did not lose any family member).

RESULTS:

A total of 55% of the subjects had depression symptoms whereas 40% had anxiety symptoms. The individuals who lost a family member were five times more likely to develop anxiety and depression symptoms than those who did not.

CONCLUSION:

Catastrophe victims who lost at least one family member due to the disaster were more likely to develop anxiety and depression symptoms. To these individuals, as well as others showing psychological distress, should be offered early mental health care to help them cope with the great emotional distress inherent in these situations.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Anxiety / Stress, Psychological / Depression / Disasters / Family Relations Type of study: Qualitative research Country/Region as subject: Haiti Language: Portuguese Journal: Einstein (Säo Paulo) Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Anxiety / Stress, Psychological / Depression / Disasters / Family Relations Type of study: Qualitative research Country/Region as subject: Haiti Language: Portuguese Journal: Einstein (Säo Paulo) Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein/BR