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

2017 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane de Eston Armond ◽  
Rodrigo de Eston Armond ◽  
Tatiana Cristina Pereira ◽  
Cléo Chinaia ◽  
Thiago Leão Vendramini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Attempt ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Attempted Suicide ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Self Injury ◽  
The City

ABSTRACT 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).

Influence of ultraviolet radiation on the production of 25 hydroxyvitamin D in the elderly population in the city of São Paulo (23 o 34’S), Brazil

2005 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 1649-1654 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Luporini Saraiva ◽  
Maysa Seabra Cendoroglo ◽  
Luiz Roberto Ramos ◽  
Lara Miguel Quirino Araújo ◽  
José Gilberto H. Vieira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Hydroxyvitamin D ◽  
25 Hydroxyvitamin D ◽  
The City

Bone mineral density and osteoporosis among a predominantly Caucasian elderly population in the city of São Paulo, Brazil

2005 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 1451-1460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilia Brasilio Rodrigues Camargo ◽  
Maysa Seabra Cendoroglo ◽  
Luiz Roberto Ramos ◽  
Maria do Rosario Dias de Oliveira Latorre ◽  
Gabriela Luporini Saraiva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
The City

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN VEHICULAR DENSITY AND HOSPITALIZATION BY RESPIRATORY DISEASES AMONG THE ELDERLY IN THE CITY OF SAO PAULO, BRAZIL

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adelaide Nardocci ◽  
Maria Regina Cardoso ◽  
Clarice Freitas ◽  
Agnes S. Silva ◽  
Helena Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
The City

scholarly journals Dentists’ perceptions and barriers to provide oral care for dependent elderly at home, long-term care institutions or hospitals

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. e18223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albano Porto Cunha Junior ◽  
Mateus Bertolini Fernandes dos Santos ◽  
Jarbas Francisco Fernandes Santos ◽  
Leonardo Marchini
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
The State ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Dependent Elderly ◽  
E Mail

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the perceptions and barriers to providing oral health care for the dependent elderly in unconventional settings as reported by dentists in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. The Brazilian elderly population is rapidly growing, and a larger elderly population implies an increasing number of dependent elderly patients. Therefore, investigating the perceptions and barriers reported by dentists for caring for these patients becomes important. Materials and methods: An online survey was sent by e-mail to dentists of a metropolitan area in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Results: The response rate was 3.65% (n = 125). Only 14.4% of respondents offered home care to the elderly. Lack of experience or training (60.7%) and the small number of home visits (42.9%), were the main reported barriers to providing care for the dependent elderly. Most of the respondents (82.4%) agreed that the age of the patient did not influence their decision to provide care, and 96.8% agreed that delivering care to the elderly could be a rewarding experience. Conclusion: Few respondents offered care to the elderly and some of the most relevant factors considered in the decision to offer care were, experience and training, personal satisfaction and having gerodontology as a stand-alone course during dental school.

scholarly journals Health profile of older adults assisted by the Elderly Caregiver Program of Health Care Network of the City of São Paulo

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzana Carvalho Vaz de Andrade ◽  
Rosa Maria Bruno Marcucci ◽  
Lilian de Fátima Costa Faria ◽  
Sérgio Márcio Pacheco Paschoal ◽  
Flávio Rebustini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Health Profile ◽  
Care Network ◽  
Health Care Network ◽  
The City

scholarly journals CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH VULNERABILITY OF THE ELDERLY POPULATION OF SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL DUE TO AIR POLLUTION

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Carla Dos Santos Gomes ◽  
Maria Helena Constantino Spyrides ◽  
Paulo Sérgio Lucio ◽  
Idemauro Antonio Rodrigues de Lara
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Health Vulnerability

Nocturia is not associated with falls among the elderly: a population study in the city of São Paulo

2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.S. Rustom ◽  
F. Lorenzetti ◽  
T. Tamanini ◽  
M.L. Lebrão ◽  
M. Dambros
Keyword(s):  
Population Study ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
The City

scholarly journals Analysis of quality of life and associated factors in a group of elderly persons with supplemental health plans in the city of São Paulo, Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Elisa Gonzalez Manso ◽  
Leandro Tadeu Prazeres Maresti ◽  
Henrique Souza Barros de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Plan ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
World Health ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
The City

Abstract Objective: To measure the Quality of Life (QoL) and associated factors in a group of elderly persons receiving care through a health plan operator in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out with 169 elderly persons enrolled in a health plan and who were participants in a program to promote health and prevent risks and diseases. The Bref and Old versions of the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL) instruments were adopted for the evaluation of the QoL of the elderly. After descriptive analysis, a comparative analysis was performed through the Student’s t-tests and ANOVA. The Brown-Forsythe test was applied for situations in which no homogeneity was found and the Tukey test for multiple comparisons was applied. Results: The highest mean QoL values were found in the Psychological [72.1 (±14.3)] and Environment [68 (±15.4)] and Intimacy [72.5 (±20.8)] domains, while the worst results were found in the Physical [64.3 (±18)] domain and in the Death and Dying facet [61.2 (±23.2)]. In this group, factors such as obesity, neoplasia and previous hospitalizations were negatively associated with QoL, whereas young elderly, female, widows, carriers of chronic non-communicable diseases and those limited to two morbidities, who practiced physical activity and had clinical care provided by a reference physician had a positive influence. Conclusion: The findings of this research showed high levels of satisfaction with health and QoL, in addition to raising relevant discussions about predictors that influence the QoL of the elderly receiving care from the supplementary sector. It also emphasizes the need for new strategies of action to ensure improvements in the health care of the elderly.

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