Hypertensive women and depression: a report on intervention with an operative group and physical activities
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https://doi.org/10.22421/15177130-2016v17n2p252Keywords:
Adaptation disorder, Depression, Hypertension - Women, Treatment, Physical exercise, Quality of Life.Abstract
Hypertension is a chronic non-communicable disease that represents a significant factor in reducing life quality and expectancy, with non-pharmacological interventions being shown to be effective, with low cost and risks. Some studies conducted in depressed patients show a 28% prevalence of hypertension. This report presents the working experience carried out with a group of seven hypertensive women, which was developed in order to promote health and improve subjects’ life quality. Therefore, the interventions were physical and psychological activities. To assess depression levels, BDI (Beck Depression Inventory) was used. The analysis of the results showed that hypertension was related to depression. The interventions were effective, considering that, through qualitative analysis, the group showed active adaptation to reality. Regarding quantitative analyses, a decrease in the depression level was observed. Moreover, the group reported higher commitment to feeding and healthier living habits, resulting in improved control of blood pressure.
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2016-12-29
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Vale C aparecida, Meireles GM de O, Fonseca SC, Gomes AHA, Carvalho-Freitas MN, Silva MV, et al. Hypertensive women and depression: a report on intervention with an operative group and physical activities. Espac. Saude [Internet]. 2016 Dec. 29 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];17(2):252-7. Available from: https://espacoparasaude.fpp.edu.br/index.php/espacosaude/article/view/308
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