Perfil socioepidemiológico e autonomia de longevos em Recife-PE, Nordeste do Brasil

Porciúncula, Rita de Cássia Román da; Carvalho, Eduardo Freese de; Barreto, Kátia Magdala Lima; Leite, Valéria Moura Moreira

doi:10.1590/s1809-98232014000200009

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“…An overall mean of 43.68% was obtained, which corroborated with findings in literature 1,7,8,15 . However, research on the older elderly population remains scarce, and further investment in this area is required, as the aging process has been occurring in an accelerated form.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…As found in literature 1,2,10 , the older elderly persons included in the survey had several chronic diseases. Literature also describes a high frequency of auditory and visual deficit among the elderly 11,12 , a fact that while not quantified in the present study, was observed, though not described.…”

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confidence: 81%

“…Research has indicated that the increased prevalence of chronic diseases influences the functional status of the elderly, reducing autonomy and independence 1,2 . Functionality is defined as the ability of an individual to manage their life or take care of themselves and is the basis of the concept of health for elderly persons, as well as the starting point for the assessment of their health 3 .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, most of these only cover elderly persons aged to 60 and 80 years, and studies of older elderly persons are lacking 1 …”

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confidence: 99%

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Evaluation of functionality and disability of older elderly outpatients using the WHODAS 2.0

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Pereira

et al. 2016

Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.

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Objectives:To analyze the level of functionality and disability of older elderly persons receiving care at a university hospital in Curitiba, Paraná, and identify functional differences between men and women. Method: A descriptive, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, based on a convenience sample of elderly persons receiving outpatient care, was undertaken. The Brazilian version of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0). Results: A total of 28 people with a mean age of 86.21 (±4.17) were evaluated. Of these 50.0 % were male, 46.4 % were widowed, and 57.1 % performed the evaluated activities independently. There were no significant differences between genders in terms of age ( p≤0.635) or years of study ( p≤0.329), although women showed a higher level of disability than men in general ( p≤0.16). Conclusion: The WHODAS 2.0 proved to be a sensitive tool for the analysis and comparison of the level of functionality of the older elderly. However, it is important to develop prospective studies, with non-convenience samples, for a better reflection on the disability and functionality of older elderly persons.

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confidence: 91%

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confidence: 81%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, most of these only cover elderly persons aged to 60 and 80 years, and studies of older elderly persons are lacking 1 …”

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confidence: 99%

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Evaluation of functionality and disability of older elderly outpatients using the WHODAS 2.0

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Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.

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“…This transition has consequences for the health systems and society, for one of the characteristics that makes the epidemiological profile of the elderly particular is the predominance of chronic diseases, of gradual progression and high capacity to affect and reduce the autonomy, and independence of the individual. At some point in the illness, the elderly will seek for the health service and in general, the use is more prolonged than in other stages of life 1,2 .…”

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Self-injury and suicide attempt among the elderly population in the city of São Paulo

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Pereira

et al. 2017

J. bras. psiquiatr.

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Objective: In this perspective, the present research aims to describe the reports of self-injury and suicide attempt among the elderly population living in the city of São Paulo. Methods: This is a descriptive, quantitative approach based on Violence and Accidents Surveillance Information System (SIVVA) of the city of São Paulo. In the selection of notifications, it was included the ones related to self-injury and attempted suicide against men and women, with age group between 60 and over, from January to December 2014 in the city of São Paulo, Southeastern Region of Brazil. Results: During 2014, 93 cases of self-injury and attempted suicide were reported among elderly people living in the city of São Paulo. The main instruments used by the elderly population in the analyzed period were poisoning (41.9%), other means (34.4%), cold weapon (15.1%), high precipitation places (4.3%), hanging or suffocation (3.2%), and firearm (1.1%). Conclusion: From the results of this study it was possible to characterize some specific aspects related to self-injury and suicide attempt among elderly in the evaluated population. Therefore, developing a strategy to promote effective prevention actions and offer specialized services to most risk groups (brown races, people with lower levels of education, and males). RESUMOObjetivo: Nesta perspectiva, a presente pesquisa tem como objetivo descrever os casos de autoagressão e tentativa de suicídio entre a população idosa residente na cidade de São Paulo. Métodos: Esta é uma abordagem descritiva e quantitativa baseada no Sistema de Informação para Vigilância de Violências e Acidentes (SIVVA) da cidade de São Paulo. Na seleção das notificações, foram incluídos os relacionados à autoagressão e à tentativa de suicídio contra homens e mulheres, com faixa etária entre 60 e mais, de janeiro a dezembro de 2014 na cidade de São Paulo, Região Sudeste do Brasil. Resultados: Durante o ano de 2014, 93 casos de autolesão e tentativa de suicídio foram notificados em pessoas idosas residentes na cidade de São Paulo. Os principais instrumentos utilizados pela população idosa no período analisado foram envenenamentos (41,9%), outros meios (34,4%), arma branca (15,1%), locais de alta precipitação (4,3%), suspensão ou sufocação (3,2%) e arma de fogo (1,1%). Conclusão:Com os resultados deste estudo, foi possível caracterizar alguns aspectos específicos relacionados a autoagressão e tentativa de suicídio entre os idosos na população estudada. Portanto, faz-se necessário desenvolver uma estratégia para promover ações de prevenção eficazes e oferecer serviços especializados para a maioria dos grupos de risco (raça parda, pessoas com níveis mais baixos de educação e homens). Palavras-chaveIdosos, tentativa de suicídio, saúde mental, prevenção e controle.

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Perfil socioepidemiológico e autonomia de longevos em Recife-PE, Nordeste do Brasil

Cited by 31 publications

References 12 publications

Evaluation of functionality and disability of older elderly outpatients using the WHODAS 2.0

Evaluation of functionality and disability of older elderly outpatients using the WHODAS 2.0

Self-injury and suicide attempt among the elderly population in the city of São Paulo

Dependência para a realização de atividades instrumentais de vida diária e sintomatologia depressiva em pessoas idosas residentes na comunidade

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