TRACKING OF COMMON MENTAL DISORDER IN CARERS OF ADULTS AND ELDERLY INSTITUTIONALIZED IN SOUTHEAST GOIANO

Abstract

Objective: To characterize caregivers of institutionalized elderly people in terms of sociodemographic, health, employment profile and common mental suffering. Method: Cross-sectional study carried out with caregivers of institutionalized residents in cities in Southeast Goiás, from September to December 2021. Results: 14 caregivers participated in the study, the majority of whom were female (92.9%), at least 24 years old and maximum age of 56 years (average of 37.93 years), time working as a caregiver, up to 1 year (42.9%). Regarding common mental disorder (CMD), there was positive screening for CMD in six caregivers (42.9%). The questions that scored the most in the positive screening scores for CMD were: “gets scared easily” and “feels nervous, tense or worried” (8.43%). Suicidal ideation was revealed in 2 caregivers (14%), who were already being monitored. Conclusion: It is concluded that the majority of women play the role of caregiver, with a length of service of up to five years in the LTCFs investigated. The prevalence of positive screening for CMD was almost half of the caregivers.