2011
DOI: 10.1590/s0102-311x2011000300007
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Apoyo social y condiciones de vida de adultos mayores que viven en la pobreza urbana en México

Abstract: El objetivo del artículo fue analizar el apoyo social y las condiciones de vida de adultos mayores en zonas urbanas empobrecidas. Estudio cualitativo con 8 grupos focales, realizado en Guerrero, Jalisco, Morelos y Sinaloa, México, durante 2005-2006. Participaron 40 varones y 63 mujeres. El principal apoyo para la vida cotidiana y la condición de salud de los adultos mayores proviene de los familiares cercanos, en algunos casos de vecinos. Los apoyos de los adultos mayores son básicamente materiales y económico… Show more

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“…[4][5][6] Population studies have shown that a perception of supportive relationships predicts health, mortality and functionality outcomes more robustly than objective measures. 7 Satisfaction with family relationships reflects the strength of the emotional bond between family members, the adaptability of the family unit to stress, and the sharing of affection, esteem and gratification. It involves receiving care when needed, reciprocity in family communication and resolve capacity, the freedom to change roles and to reach maturity or emotional development, and time-sharing among family members.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[4][5][6] Population studies have shown that a perception of supportive relationships predicts health, mortality and functionality outcomes more robustly than objective measures. 7 Satisfaction with family relationships reflects the strength of the emotional bond between family members, the adaptability of the family unit to stress, and the sharing of affection, esteem and gratification. It involves receiving care when needed, reciprocity in family communication and resolve capacity, the freedom to change roles and to reach maturity or emotional development, and time-sharing among family members.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Measurement instruments vary across these studies, but few studies have validated them. Most scales, however, measure economic, emotional and instrumental support, number support sources, role of family, and satisfaction with the actual support (Campos et al 2014;Moreno-Tamayo et al 2017;Pelcastre-Villafuerte et al 2011;Robles et al 2000).…”
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“…Enfermedades concomitantes 10,11 , síntomas depresivos 12 , alteración del estado cognitivo 13 y dependencia funcional 14 pueden incrementar el riesgo de desnutrición en esta población. Pocos estudios se han realizado en el contexto latinoamericano 15,16 y colombiano 17 , donde la población adulta mayor presenta condiciones de vulnerabilidad y descuido por parte del estado 18 , que hace necesario conocer la frecuencia de desnutrición o riesgo de desnutrición y los factores asociados, con el propósito de revisar las políticas públicas actuales.…”
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