Objective:To describe the profile of morbidities and expenses related to hospitalization of the elderly compared to the adult population (20 to 59 years).Methods:A descriptive, cross-sectional investigation of hospitalizations of the elderly (60 years or older) in Brazil during the period from 2002 to 2011, with data from DATASUS and based on ICD-10.Results:Although the highest number of hospitalizations were in the adult age range, the expenses were greater with the elderly, and in this case especially with mental and behavioral disorders, musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases, followed by circulatory diseases and external causes.Conclusion:The results suggest the adoption of more comprehensive policies and increased investment in health promotion, disease prevention, and appropriate and suitable treatment for the most prevalent diseases in the elderly, particularly in primary care.

Objective: To assess the development and implementation of permanent education action. Method: Quantitative-qualitative research based on action research in three phases (diagnosis of reality, implementation of activity and evaluation), performed with health professionals and managers of basic health units. The evaluation was on the perception of changes immediately following the activity and after 120 days. Results: In the fi rst phase, 110 professionals took part, 36.4% of whom indicated the existence of groups for older adults at work. In the second phase, 98 professionals participated, pointing out interferences of the group in the life of older adults, items of importance and facilitation in forming groups and developing reality-based activities. The third phase showed, in the quantitative analysis, positive impact of the training, and in the qualitative analysis, reassessment of groups, greater knowledge and confi dence in managing groups and increased respect for older adults. Final considerations: Permanent education opens pathways for the construction of differentiated care for older adults based on respect and health promotion. Descriptors: Health Education; Older Adult; Professional Training; Continuing Education; Educational Assessment. RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o desenvolvimento e implementação de uma ação de educação permanente. Método: Pesquisa quantitativoqualitativa baseada na pesquisa-ação em 3 fases (diagnóstico da realidade, implementação de atividade e avaliação), realizada com profi ssionais de saúde e gerentes de unidades básicas. A avaliação se deu pela percepção de mudanças imediatamente à atividade e após 120 dias. Resultados: Na 1ª fase, participaram 110 profi ssionais, dos quais 36,4% apontaram a existência de grupos para idosos no trabalho. Na 2ª fase, participaram 98 profi ssionais, que apontaram interferências do grupo na vida do idoso, itens de importância e facilitação para construção de grupos e atividade baseada na realidade. A 3ª fase mostrou, na análise quantitativa, impacto positivo do treinamento; e, na qualitativa, releitura dos grupos e manejo com mais conhecimento, segurança e respeito ao idoso. Considerações fi nais: A educação permanente abre caminhos para a construção da atenção diferenciada aos idosos pautada no respeito e na promoção da saúde. Descritores: Educação em Saúde; Idoso; Capacitação Profi ssional; Educação Continuada; Avaliação Educacional. RESUMENObjetivo: Evaluar el desarrollo e implementación de un recurso de educación continua. Método: Investigación cuantitativa y cualitativa basada en la investigación-acción en tres etapas (diagnóstico de la realidad, implementación de la actividad, y evaluación) realizada con los profesionales sanitarios y los gestores de las unidades básicas. La evaluación se realizó por los cambios en la percepción de inmediato a la actividad, y después de 120 días. Resultados: En la primera etapa, 110 profesionales participaron, de los cuales 36,4% apuntaron la existencia de grupos para los ancianos en el trabajo. En la s...

In this study, older adults who sat the most presented the worst scores in the physical domain and social participation facet of quality of life.

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These findings could be used to help in the development of health policies and in the establishment of adequate programs aimed at reducing the risk of malnutrition in this population.

BackgroundIdentifying correlates of sedentary behavior in older adults is of major importance to healthcare. To our knowledge, there are no population studies in Latin America examining which factors are associated to high sitting time in older adults. Thus, the purpose of this study is to identify socio-demographic, clinical, and health behavior correlates of sitting time in a representative sample of older adults living in Southeastern Brazil.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in twenty-four municipalities of the Triangulo Mineiro region in the State of Minas Gerais, Southeastern Brazil. A structured questionnaire was applied to obtain information on socio-demographic, clinical, and health behavior factors. Overall sitting time was assessed using a self-report instrument. A Multiple Correspondence Analysis was used to verify the association of sitting time with socio-demographic, clinical, and health behavior factors.Results3,296 older adults (61.5% women and 38.5% men) were included in the analysis. The overall median was 240.0 minutes of sitting time/day. The Multiple Correspondence Analysis showed that the group with the highest sitting time presented the following characteristics: women, age greater than 70 years, unschooled status, arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, use of medication, poor self-rated health, dependence in basic activities of daily living, and absence of regular physical activity.ConclusionThis study reveals that socio-demographic, clinical, and health behavior factors are associated with high sitting time in older adults from Southeastern Brazil. The results may help to identify older adults that should be targeted in interventions aiming at reducing sitting time.

Objective: Describe the sexual practices of beginner students of a Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Method: Exploratory and cross-sectional study which included 786 academics enrolled in courses of the health area. Results: 623 (79,3%) were female and the average age was 19.2 ± 3.1 years. 693 (88.2%) adolescents had started sexual life, of which 332 (47,9%) has sexual relations with regular partner and 135 (19.5%) reported regular use of condom. Conclusion: It shows the need of health education actions targeted to the teen population in the University context, especially those of health area, with a view to prevention and to the adoption of healthy habits, highlighting not only biological aspects, but also psychosocial and behavioral

O objetivo desse trabalho foi relatar a implementação das ações de educação em saúde na sala de espera em uma unidade de saúde, enquanto os usuários aguardavam atendimento. Trata-se de um relato de experiência, parte do estágio supervisionado da disciplina em Saúde Coletiva do curso de Graduação em Enfermagem de uma universidade pública. Foi implantado o projeto “Sala de Espera”, destinado aos usuários que aguardavam atendimento. Para isso houve a confecção de um calendário com datas comemorativas relacionadas à saúde, abordando a cada mês a temática comemorada. A intervenção proporcionou momentos lúdicos, de bem-estar, expressividade, troca de conhecimentos e experiências. Considerando-se todas as atividades educativas na sala de espera entre agosto e novembro de 2017, obteve-se a participação de 290 usuários, com 15 encontros, numa média de 15 a 20 pessoas em cada um deles. Os participantes expuseram suas dificuldades a respeito dos temas abordados. Com a criação da sala de espera, percebe-se que se estabeleceu um maior vínculo/confiança entre a equipe de saúde e a população local.