Mental and gender health: The sociodemographic profile of patients in psychosocial attention center

Abstract

Mental and gender health: The sociodemographic profile of patients in psychosocial attention center. The Centers of Psycho-Social Attention (CAPSs) are considered innovative mental health services in the context of Brazilian public policies. This study describes, contrasts, and analyzes the socio-demographic profile of women and men receiving services in a CAPS II in Brasília, based on a gender studie’s view. This cross-sectional study, supported by a quantitative, produced data for a analyzing the women and men’s record. The Results showed significant presence of female receiving treatment in this service and exposed common characteristics among male and female users, such as low education and incoming level, and occupations mainly based on gender differences. These findings reinforce social inequalities and precariousness of work in the lives of users and display the need for projects that foster the solidarity economy as a source of employment and income. Investments in cross-sectional public policy, especially in training of mental health professionals in a gender oriented perspective, also proved necessary.