Perfil sociodemográfico, condições de saúde e vulnerabilidade da população idosa de um município do Seridó do Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil.
Objective: This study aimed to characterize the sociodemographic profile, health conditions and vulnerability of the elderly population of a municipality of Seridó of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Methodology: Cross-sectional study conducted with 196 elderly. The variables analyzed were: sociodemogra...
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| Resumo: | Objective: This study aimed to characterize the sociodemographic profile, health conditions and vulnerability of the elderly population of a municipality of Seridó of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Methodology: Cross-sectional study conducted with 196 elderly. The variables analyzed were: sociodemographic (age, gender, race / color, family situation, reference person), health conditions (use of polypharmacy, presence of disability, falls and fractures, use of alcohol and tobacco, mood and cognition, physical activity practice and presence of pain) and vulnerability (Identification Protocol of the vulnerable elderly VES-13) through the mirror form of the Elderly Health Handbook. Results: 126 elderly participated in the research, being 60.3% female; the age ranged from 61 to 92 years, with a mean of 72 years (± 8.26 years); predominant family situation was “with family member” (91.9%); Most of the elderly consider themselves white (61%) and have no disability (90.7%). Over the years, older women fall more and suffer more fractures. Older people aged 80 and over use 5 or more medications daily; most did not drink alcohol (90%), had no smoking habit (90%), 62.4% of the elderly did not practice regular physical activity. It has been noted that most seniors classify their health as good or fair. Most of the elderly have no limitations and do not feel unable to perform daily tasks. However, the total score of VES 13 showed that 25% of the elderly are at risk of vulnerability. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, it was found that the predominant sociodemographic profile is of elderly people who consider themselves white, who live with relatives, have reference people. Regarding health conditions, most do not drink alcohol, do not smoke, do not practice physical activity and do not have disabilities. The elderly aged 80 years and older are the ones who use polypharmacy the most. As for vulnerability, few screened elderly were in vulnerable conditions. Thus, knowing better the profile of this elderly population in the community, it is important to emphasize the need for public policies aimed at this public. Strategies for creating physical activity programs focused on maintaining functional capacity are essential, since, even though the smallest part, there are still elderly people in vulnerable situations in the Castelo Branco neighborhood of Caicó / RN. Physical activity program aims to combat sedentary lifestyle, present in old age, and can stimulate social inclusion and functional physical performance. However, further studies are needed for a better representation of the city of Caicó, as this research focused only on one of the city's neighborhoods. In addition, there were sample losses of 36%, since the sample calculation considered an increase of 20% for losses, in the expectation of their occurrence. |
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