DANCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE PROMOTION IN DOWN SYNDROME: A VIEW ON DEPRESSIVE AD SELF-ESTEEM ASPECTS

Tainah Lima Sousa Santana; Evanilza Teixeira Adorno; Lavinia Teixeira-Machado

doi:10.29121/granthaalayah.v6.i5.2018.1419

Authors

Tainah Lima Sousa Santana Nursery Department, Federal University of Sergipe, Brazil
Evanilza Teixeira Adorno Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of Sergipe, Brazil
Lavinia Teixeira-Machado Education in Health Department, Federal University of Sergipe, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v6.i5.2018.1419

Keywords:

Down Syndrome, Dance, Quality of Life, Depression, Body Satisfaction, Self-Esteem

Abstract [English]

Down Syndrome (DS) adult often isolates himself from the world, due to social participation difficulty in understanding everything that surrounds him. In this context, dance assumes a substantial role in facilitating communication process, as it offers new ways of expressing ideas and feelings. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of dance in quality of life, depressive and self-esteem aspects in DS. Method: This is a case report, longitudinal, descriptive, retrospective and prospective study, with dance class, twice a week, and public presentations, during four years. It was analyzed quality of life, depression index and self-esteem. Results: During the years, participant presented a gradual improvement in quality of life; the frequency and intensity of depression and anxiety symptoms decreased; she improved index of corporal satisfaction and in the self-esteem. Conclusion: Study reached the proposals in quality of life, depression, body satisfaction index and self-esteem.

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