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Abstracto

Epidemiological Profile of Mental Health Program Patients in Amazon Health Unit

Amanda MR, Elisa MNB, Juliana MMDO, Francisco ITRJ, Andrew MM and Vanessa NB

Aim: To verify the epidemiological profile of patients enrolled in the Mental Health Program at a Family Health Unit, as well as the most prevalent disorders, age and comorbidities.

Methods: After analyzing the medical records, the following variables were obtained: diagnosis of mental health status, gender, age group, associated comorbidities and medication in use.

Results: There was a prevalence of 61.3% in women and 38.7% in men; patients aged 30 to 39 years were the most affected (22.6%); the most common disorders were epilepsy (36%), depression (14%), anxiety disorder (8.6%) and schizophrenia (8.6%); the most common comorbidities were systemic arterial hypertension (30%) and insomnia (15%) and the most commonly used psychotropic drugs were amitriptyline, carbamazepine and phenobarbital (10.2% each).

Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of associated comorbidities and greater involvement of men aged 30 to 39 years.