SUPERIOR SCHOOL OF SCIENCES OF THE SANTA CASA DE MISERICÓRDIA DE VITÓRIA
Objective: To characterize the epidemiological profile and verify factors associated with the types of psychiatric emergencies of patients assisted by SAMU 192 in Espírito Santo. Method: Cross-sectional observational study, CEP opinion 4.308.858, composed of psychiatric emergency patients assisted by SAMU 192 in ES, from 01/01/2020 to 31/12/2021. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, with a significance level of 5%. Results: There were 7,732 attendances, categorized as agitation/violence (65.4%), self-harm/suicide attempt (21.9%) and alcohol intoxication/abstinence (12.7%). Attendance prevailed in 2021 (52.7%), males (53.5%), average age 36 years. Death rate of 0.5%. Males were associated with agitation/violence, while females were associated with self-harm/suicide attempts and alcohol intoxication/abstinence (p < 0.001); children were associated with alcohol intoxication/abstinence, adolescents and adults with self-harm/suicide attempts and the elderly with agitation/violence (p < 0.001); Saturday-Sunday was associated with alcohol intoxication/abstinence, while Monday-Friday was associated with agitation/violence (p < 0.001); severity level 1 and level 2 was associated with self-harm/suicide attempt and alcohol intoxication/abstinence, and level 3 was associated with agitation/violence (p < 0.001); death was associated with self-harm/suicide attempt (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Analysis by the SAMU 192 observatory in ES revealed the need for public policies to respond effectively to the suffering of the population in psychiatric emergencies. In addition, there is a need for an integrated approach to mental health care, not only during crises, but also with an emphasis on prevention and awareness in the territories analyzed.
SUPERIOR SCHOOL OF SCIENCES OF THE SANTA CASA DE MISERICÓRDIA DE VITÓRIA
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.159562515017
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Palavras-chave: Emergency Medical Services; Mental health. Epidemiology
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Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Mental health. Epidemiology
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Abstract:
Objective: To characterize the epidemiological profile and verify factors associated with the types of psychiatric emergencies of patients assisted by SAMU 192 in Espírito Santo. Method: Cross-sectional observational study, CEP opinion 4.308.858, composed of psychiatric emergency patients assisted by SAMU 192 in ES, from 01/01/2020 to 31/12/2021. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, with a significance level of 5%. Results: There were 7,732 attendances, categorized as agitation/violence (65.4%), self-harm/suicide attempt (21.9%) and alcohol intoxication/abstinence (12.7%). Attendance prevailed in 2021 (52.7%), males (53.5%), average age 36 years. Death rate of 0.5%. Males were associated with agitation/violence, while females were associated with self-harm/suicide attempts and alcohol intoxication/abstinence (p < 0.001); children were associated with alcohol intoxication/abstinence, adolescents and adults with self-harm/suicide attempts and the elderly with agitation/violence (p < 0.001); Saturday-Sunday was associated with alcohol intoxication/abstinence, while Monday-Friday was associated with agitation/violence (p < 0.001); severity level 1 and level 2 was associated with self-harm/suicide attempt and alcohol intoxication/abstinence, and level 3 was associated with agitation/violence (p < 0.001); death was associated with self-harm/suicide attempt (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Analysis by the SAMU 192 observatory in ES revealed the need for public policies to respond effectively to the suffering of the population in psychiatric emergencies. In addition, there is a need for an integrated approach to mental health care, not only during crises, but also with an emphasis on prevention and awareness in the territories analyzed.
- Sofia Cavalieri de Almeida
- Fernanda Magalhães Cota
