Depresión y resiliencia en adultos del Centro Especializado en Tratamiento de Adicciones Municipal de Azogues- Cañar, periodo 2023-2024

Abstract

Previous studies have shown a high prevalence of depression in people with substance use disorders, as well as the importance of resilience in the recovery process. Research on the interaction between depression, resilience and addictions in the Ecuadorian context is limited, which justifies the need for this study. The objective is to describe the levels of depression and resilience in adults hospitalized for addictions at the Azogues Specialized Treatment Center during 2023-2024. A quantitative approach was used, a descriptive cross-sectional non- experimental design, with a sample of 30 hospitalized men. The sociodemographic sheet, the Beck Depression Inventory-II and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale were applied. The results 50% presented a minimum level of depression, 23.3% mild level and 13.3% moderate level. The dimensions of resilience with the highest high scores were persistence/tenacity/self-efficacy with 83.3%, control under pressure with 76.7%, adaptability and support networks with 80%, control and purpose with 80%, and spirituality with 80%. %. Differences were found according to the type of substance and time of consumption. The legal substances group showed higher levels of minimal depression, while the illegal substances group presented the highest percentages of severe depression. Intermediate consumption (1-20 years) was associated with higher resilience scores. The findings suggest the need for comprehensive interventions that address addiction, strengthen resilience and promote psychological well-being and consider individual differences.