0012/2015 - Fatores associados a doenças crônicas em idosos atendidos pela Estratégia de Saúde da Família Factors associated with chronic diseases in elderly people assisted by the Family Health Strategy
• Ana Cristina de Carvalho Botelho - BOTELHO, A.C.C. - Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros - <anacristina.botelho@yahoo.com.br>
Área Temática:
Saúde do Idoso
Resumo:
Descreve-se no estudo o perfil da população idosa e urbana assistida pela Estratégia de Saúde da Família em Teófilo Otoni, MG, e investiga-se fatores associados à prevalência de doenças. Em amostragem aleatória simples, 385 idosos foram entrevistados com base na Ficha A e Ficha do Idoso do Sistema de Informação de Atenção Básica. Dentre os idosos, 83,1% reportaram ter pelo menos uma doença, 69,9% eram hipertensos e 17,7% diabéticos. Análises de regressão de Poisson detectaram que os principais fatores associados à hipertensão e outras doenças foram cor de pele não branca, baixa escolaridade, consumo de medicamentos, uso de prótese dentária e necessidade do serviço público de saúde; já a diabetes foi associada ao sexo feminino e dependência de terceiros. Conclui-se que os idosos da comunidade estudada que apresentam características indicadoras de baixo nível socioeconômico e cultural são mais susceptíveis ao desenvolvimento de doenças, particularmente hipertensão. Embora o índice de diabetes tenha sido mais baixo, essa doença requer controle. Sugere-se investimentos na estruturação da rede de serviços de saúde ofertados para a população de idosos e preparação de profissionais da saúde para que possam atuar efetivamente na melhoria da qualidade de vida do idoso brasileiro.
Palavras-chave:
Serviços de saúde para idosos
Perfil de saúde
Saúde da família
Abstract:
The study describes the profile of the senior urban population assisted by the Family Health Strategy in Teofilo Otoni, MG, and investigates the factors associated to the prevalence of diseases. Using simple randomized sampling, 385 seniors were interviewed based on the ”A” Form and Senior Form provided by the Brazilian Basic Attention Information System. A total of 83.1% of the seniors self-reported having at least one disease, 69.9% had hypertension and 17.7% were diabetic. The Poisson regression analysis detected that the main factors associated to hypertension and other diseases were non-white skin color, low education, use of medication, use of dental prosthesis and need for the public health system; diabetes in turn was associated to women and dependence to perform daily activities. In conclusion, seniors of the community studied who showed characteristics related to low socioeconomic and cultural status are more susceptible to develop diseases, particularly hypertension. Although diabetes prevalence was lower, it requires control. We suggest structuring investments in the health services addressed to the elderly population and capacitation of health professionals to enable them to effectively work for improving the life quality of Brazilian seniors.
Keywords:
Health service for seniors
Health profile
Family health
Factors associated with chronic diseases in elderly people assisted by the Family Health Strategy
Resumo (abstract):
The study describes the profile of the senior urban population assisted by the Family Health Strategy in Teofilo Otoni, MG, and investigates the factors associated to the prevalence of diseases. Using simple randomized sampling, 385 seniors were interviewed based on the ”A” Form and Senior Form provided by the Brazilian Basic Attention Information System. A total of 83.1% of the seniors self-reported having at least one disease, 69.9% had hypertension and 17.7% were diabetic. The Poisson regression analysis detected that the main factors associated to hypertension and other diseases were non-white skin color, low education, use of medication, use of dental prosthesis and need for the public health system; diabetes in turn was associated to women and dependence to perform daily activities. In conclusion, seniors of the community studied who showed characteristics related to low socioeconomic and cultural status are more susceptible to develop diseases, particularly hypertension. Although diabetes prevalence was lower, it requires control. We suggest structuring investments in the health services addressed to the elderly population and capacitation of health professionals to enable them to effectively work for improving the life quality of Brazilian seniors.
Palavras-chave (keywords):
Health service for seniors
Health profile
Family health
Pimenta, Fernanda Batista, Pinho, L., Siveira, M.F, BOTELHO, A.C.C.. Fatores associados a doenças crônicas em idosos atendidos pela Estratégia de Saúde da Família. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2015/abr). [Citado em 24/12/2024].
Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/artigos/fatores-associados-a-doencas-cronicas-em-idosos-atendidos-pela-estrategia-de-saude-da-familia/15077?id=15077&id=15077
