@article{ref1,
title="Analysis of Suicidal Behavior and Chronicity of Depressive Symptoms in the Presence of Hypovitaminosis D",
journal="Current psychiatry research and reviews",
year="2022",
author="Porto, C.M. and Barbosa Da Silva, N.S. and Porto Lira, C.M. and Magalhães, R.P. and Magalhães, J.L.O. and Santana Da Silva, T.P. and Sougey, E.B.",
volume="18",
number="1",
pages="60-69",
abstract="BACKGROUND: One of the risk factors for suicide includes the presence of depressive disorder and symptoms, which may be related to the reduction of 25-hydroxyvitamin D serum levels. In this scenario, evidence shows vitamin D deficiency as an important aspect directly related to depressive disorder chronicity. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between Vitamin D serum levels and the intensity of depressive symptoms and suicidal behavior in a clinical sample of depressed patients. <br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional study with 146 patients aged between 18 and 59, seen in two psychiatry ambulatories. Data collection involved measurement of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and assessment of the intensity of depressive symptoms and suicide risk. <br><br>RESULTS: In the sample, 35% presented low Vitamin D serum levels and, in these individuals, the incidence of family history of Depressive Disorder (95.2%) and chronicity of severe depressive symptoms (47.8%) was higher. As to suicidal behavior, both groups presented high active suicide risk, with higher rates in the group with hypovitaminosis D. Only suicidal ideation was linked to lower Vitamin D levels (67.4% p= 0,005). <br><br>CONCLUSION: In this study, hypovitaminosis D was associated with negative mental health outcomes, such as more severe chronicity of depressive symptoms and suicidal behavior, characterized by active suicidal ideation. © 2022 Bentham Science Publishers.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2666-0830",
doi="10.2174/2666082217666211122155401",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2666082217666211122155401"
}