Prevalência e fatores associados as alterações vocais em idosos residentes na comunidade
The changes that occur along the aging process are reflected in the voice, one of the fundamental elements for human communication. Vocal changes (VA) occur when the individual can not transmit the verbal message satisfactorily, which generates interference in physical, emotional and social capac...
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| Resumo: | The changes that occur along the aging process are reflected in the voice, one of the
fundamental elements for human communication. Vocal changes (VA) occur when the
individual can not transmit the verbal message satisfactorily, which generates interference in
physical, emotional and social capacities, reflecting a greater risk of worsening of general
health status. In this sense, the objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and
factors associated with vocal alteration in elderly residents in the community. The study was
of the observational, descriptive, transversal, analytical and association type. According to the
quota sampling process, the population was composed of 463 elderly people of both sexes
living in the city of Natal / RN. The instruments inserted in the Fonoaudiology Collection
Sheet were used, with variables referring to individual socioeconomic-demographic
characteristics; Lifestyle and general health conditions of the elderly, in addition to the
instrument of Tracking of Vocal Alterations in Elderly (RAVI), whose interpretations of the
results are valid and reliable for the purpose of this study. They got together. Data were
analyzed descriptively and variables with more than two categories, dichotomized. A bivariate
analysis was performed using the Pearson's chi-square test or the Fisher's exact test, and the
magnitude of the association was the prevalence ratio. Poisson regression was performed,
considering only the variables with a critical value of p less than 0.20. For all calculations, the
level of significance was 5%. There was a predominance of females and an average of 70 (±
7.74) years of age. The prevalence of VA was 51.4% (95% CI: 46.8-55.9). The main
alterations collected by RAVI were related to the sensation of dry throat, throat clearing and
throat itching. Multivariate analysis indicated a statistically significant association between
VA and hyposalivation, smoking, self-reported hearing loss, and seeking medical or health
care professionals because of VA. This study demonstrated that in the city of Natal / RN, the
prevalence of AV in elderly residents in the community is high and is associated with general
health, lifestyle and self-perception factors of the elderly, which leads to a decrease in
communicative capacity and demand attention of managers and professionals involved with
the community. |
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