Occurrence of depressive symptoms and anxiety in individuals with fi bromyalgia
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https://doi.org/10.18316/sdh.v10i1.8102Keywords:
Anxiety, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Mental Health, Health PromotionAbstract
Introduction: Fibromyalgia (FM) is classified as a clinical rheumatic syndrome commonly associated with painful sites with high sensitivity to pain when rubbed (tender points), and for diffuse and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Comorbidities include depression and anxiety symptoms.
Objective: to investigate symptoms of anxiety and depression in individuals with FM participating in the Facebook page “Support Group for People with FM”.
Material and methods: This is a descriptive study with individuals from different states in Brazil. The Beck Depression Inventory tests and the Hamilton Anxiety Scale were applied. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze variables.
Results: The study sample consisted of 132 individuals with FM. The results obtained show a high prevalence of depressive symptoms (68.1%) in patients with FM. Individuals have anxiety symptoms with medium-high intensity (29.8 ± 11.8).
Conclusions: Considering FM and its resulting comorbidities and diffuse musculoskeletal pains that interfere with the quality of life of FM patients, there were a large number of fi bromyalgia patients who develop depressive and anxiety symptoms.
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