Niveles de depresión en hombres y mujeres adictos internos en un Centro de Rehabilitación en Cuenca

Abstract

The present bachelor thesis analyzed depression levels in addicted men and women inpatient in the rehabilitation center in Cuenca. Its main objective was to measure the levels of depression within this population. This research was carried out under a quantitative and transversal methodology of non-experimental modality and of correlational scope. To achieve the objectives set, the information collection process was carried out by applying a sociodemographic survey and the Hamilton scale for depression, which determined the levels of depression of the participants. The study group consisted of 64 individuals, in which 33 were men and 31 were addicted women in the CETAD 12 PASOS rehabilitation center, whose ages ranged between 18 and 63 years. When analyzing the results, it was found that depression in the addicted population is related to a greater extent to the severe level, the highest levels of depression are present in the male sex. Similarly, high rates of depression were found in addicts who reported having lost their partner. Regarding labor role, the highest levels of this disorder were located in the working population. Regarding age, level of education and substance consumption, no statistically significant relationship was found. Finally, it was found that the population was multiconsumidora, placing alcohol, marijuana and cocaine as the most consumed drugs.