scholarly journals Factors associated with diabetes among the elderly receiving care at a specialized gerontology-geriatric outpatient clinic

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 363-373
Author(s):  
Roberta de Souza Pereira da Silva Ramos ◽  
Ana Paula de Oliveira Marques ◽  
Vânia Pinheiro Ramos ◽  
Anna Karla de Oliveira Tito Borba ◽  
Avelino Maciel Alves de Aguiar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Outpatient Service ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test

Abstract Objective: To identify the prevalence of diabetes and its relation to associated factors in elderly persons receiving care at a specialist gerontology-geriatric outpatient service. A descriptive cross-sectional study of 301 elderly persons of both genders was performed. Method: The bivariate analysis was performed using the Pearson’s Chi-square test for Independence and Fisher's exact test, considering 5% of significance and 95% confidence. A multivariate logistic regression model was adjusted to identify factors that may influence the occurrence of diabetes. Result: There was no statistically significant association between the prevalence of diabetes and socioeconomic and demographic variables, behavioral factors and health conditions. Only the Body Mass Index variable was close to being statistically significant (p=0.059). Conclusion: The result confirms the need to develop new studies on the subject to consider the particularities and specificities of the elderly population to enable the creation of educational intervention strategies aimed at this group.

scholarly journals Prevalence of and factors associated with polypharmacy among elderly persons resident in the community

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 138-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natália Araujo de Almeida ◽  
Annelita Almeida Oliveira Reiners ◽  
Rosemeiry Capriata de Souza Azevedo ◽  
Ageo Mário Cândido da Silva ◽  
Joana Darc Chaves Cardoso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Objective: to verify the prevalence of and factors associated with polypharmacy among elderly residents of the city of Cuiabá, in the state of Mato Grosso. Method: a cross-sectional study of 573 people aged 60 and over was performed. Polypharmacy was defined as the use of five or more medications. To investigate the association between polypharmacy and sociodemographic variables, health and access to medication, the Mantel Haenszel chi square test was used in bivariate analysis and Poisson regression was used in multivariate analysis. The significance level adopted was 5%. Result: the prevalence of polypharmacy was 10.30%. Statistically significant associations were found between polypharmacy and living with others, describing suffering from circulatory, endocrine, nutritional and digestive tract diseases, and referring to financial difficulties for the purchase of medicines. Conclusion: some social and health condition factors play an important role in the use of multiple medications among the elderly.

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF STRESS AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS IN SABAH, MALAYSIA BORNEO

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aldrin Musiun ◽  
Khamisah Awang Lukman ◽  
Mohammad Saffree Jeffree ◽  
Fredie Robinson ◽  
Mohd Rohaizat Hassan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test

Stress is accepted as the accumulation of unpleasant state of physical, mental and emotion on a person. Medical education has been known as one of the most stressful academic curriculum.  Hence, medical students may subjected to multiple psychological changes and challenges throughout the years of medical education.  The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of stress and its associated factors among medical students. This cross sectional study was conducted from April to May 2018 in medical school in Sabah. It involved 396 medical students through universal sampling.  Self-administered questionnaires were used as an instrument for data collection. The questionnaires included were Sociodemographic Questionnaire, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales 21 (DASS-21) and Medical Student Stressors Questionnaire (MSSQ). Bivariate analysis (Chi Square test, Fisher’s Exact Test, Independent T test and Man-Whitney U test) were used to analyse the association. The response rate was 90.2%. The prevalence of stress among medical students were 33.3%.  Significant associated factors include financial support inadequacy (p=0.010) and all categories of medical student stressors. The mean score of the academic related stressors was found to be at 2.117 (±0.758) which was the highest mean score among medical student stressors assessed by MSSQ. The result of this study can be used as a basis for implementation of preventive measures such as provision of comprehensive, integrated and responsive mental health care services in university-based settings.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN INDEKS MASSA TUBUH TERHADAP KUALITAS TIDUR PADA LANJUT USIA DI DESA PENATIH

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-109
Author(s):  
I.A. Pascha Paramurthi ◽  
I Made Dhita Prianthara ◽  
Kadek Liza Widya Astari
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Fat Free Mass ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Function

Background: The elderly population in recent years has experienced a significant increase. The condition and function of the body in the elderly are decreasing so that a person will experience a decrease in physical abilities which can affect body shape. Changes in body composition in the elderly include an increase in fat mass, a decrease in fat-free mass and a decrease in bone mass. These changes can increase and decrease the Body Mass Index (BMI). Sleep disturbance that affects sleep quality is sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and is closely related to a person's BMI level. The higher a person's BMI, the worse the quality of sleep, and vice versa. Purpose: This study aims to determine the relationship between obesity and sleep quality in the elderly. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study. The sampling technique was simple random sampling. The research sample consisted of 49 elderly people. Results: Based on the chi-square test, the value of p = 0.043 (p

scholarly journals Economic-financial and patrimonial elder abuse: a documentary study

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Maria Ribeiro dos Santos ◽  
Regina Dulce da Silva Nolêto ◽  
Rosalina Aparecida Partezani Rodrigues ◽  
Elaine Maria Leite Rangel Andrade ◽  
Elisiane Gomes Bonfim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elder Abuse ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Police Station ◽  
Financial Abuse ◽  
Police Reports

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze economic-financial and patrimonial cases of elder abuse, recorded in the specialized police station for security and protection of the elderly of a capital city in the northeast region of Brazil. Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out with data extracted from police reports and inquiries recorded in the abovementioned police station. Descriptive and inferential statistics were carried out by means of Pearson’s chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test, and multivariate logistic regression. Results: The sample was made up of 555 police reports. The data showed that financial abuse presented a prevalence of 58.9%, and that older elderly people (67.9%), men (70.4%), and single (75.0%) presented a higher percentage of financial abuse compared with other types of violence, often occurring in public places, with 3.1 more chances of occurrence than at the elderly’s home. Regarding aggressors, women (73.5%), without suspicion of alcohol use (66.4%), and non-family members committed more financial abuse, evidencing 2.97 more chances of practicing it. Conclusion: In the period studied, financial abuse increased in its magnitude when compared with other types of violence, a fact that justifies researching the theme in order to prevent it.

scholarly journals Self-medication and adherence to drug treatment: assessment of participants of the Universidade do Envelhecer (the University of Aging) program

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 691-700
Author(s):  
Antonio Leonardo de Freitas Garcia ◽  
Andréia Naomi Madoz Kaya ◽  
Eduardo Antonio Ferreira ◽  
Eliana Fortes Gris ◽  
Dayani Galato
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Aging Program ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
The University ◽  
Continuous Use

Abstract Objectives : to evaluate the use of medication (for continuous use and self-medication) and adherence to treatment among elderly and non-elderly participants of the Universidade do Envelhecer (UniSer). Method : an observational, quantitative and cross-sectional study, using the interview technique, was carried out at UniSer with 215 subjects. A structured instrument was used for the collection of sociodemographic variables and self-medication data. The 1986 Morisky-Green-Levine Scale (MGL) and the Brief Medication Questionnaire (BMQ) regimen screening tool were used to assess adherence. Descriptive analyzes of the data were performed, and the chi-squared Test and Fisher’s Exact Test were applied to evaluate the association between variables of interest. Results : of the participants, 127 (59.1%) were elderly (< 60 years old), of whom 81.9% were women. Regarding self-medication, 22.9% of elderly and 21.7% of non-elderly persons practiced it in the previous seven days (p=0.848), even if they considered it dangerous (p=0.472). A total of 45.8% of the elderly and 55.6% of the non-elderly irrationally self-medicated within the analyzed period, while 76.4% of the elderly and 64.8% of the non-elderly used medications of continuous use (p=0.063). A total of 78.8% of the elderly and 76.1% of the non-elderly were not adherent to treatment (p=0.719) according to the MGL scale, while the BMQ Regimen Screen found that 36.7% of the elderly and 41.1% of the non-elderly were not adherent (p=0.595). Conclusion : these findings demonstrate that there were no significant differences between the groups studied and health education actions should be carried out with an emphasis on guidelines on adherence and the rational use of medicines.

scholarly journals The exercise of sexuality among the elderly and associated factors

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 861-869 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle Lopes de Alencar ◽  
Ana Paula de Oliveira Marques ◽  
Márcia Carrera Campos Leal ◽  
Júlia de Cássia Miguel Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Elderly Person ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Educational Strategies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Bivariate Correlation

Abstract Objective: To analyze factors that interfere with the exercise of sexuality among the elderly. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 235 elderly persons enrolled at the Open University of the Third Age of the Federal University of Pernambuco was carried out. The dependent variable was the exercise of sexuality, which was investigated in terms of perception of sexuality, thinking about sex, what the elderly person does when he or she has the desire for sex, sexual activity and auto-eroticism. The independent variables were sociodemographic data, health status and self-perception of body image. Statistical analysis involved bivariate correlation by the Kendall and Spearman coefficients. All variables with p≤0.20 in bivariate analysis were included in the generalized linear regression, with p=0.05 considered for the rejection of the null hypothesis. Result: The conception of sexuality was most closely related to genitality (67.2%), 51.5% of the sample reported thinking about sex, while 71.1% of the elderly persons said they were indifferent to sexual desire; 32.3% claimed to be sexually active; and 23% auto-eroticized. The variables age, years of education, religion, physical exercise and dissatisfaction with body image were significant in bivariate correlation analysis. The desire for sex and sexual activity were less likely to be present among elderly persons who performed exercise. Conclusion: The sexuality of the elderly is based on several factors that may interfere with their experience and should be considered in educational strategies employed by health professionals who promote actions for the sexual health of the elderly.

scholarly journals Kepatuhan Diet dengan Kualitas Hidup Pasien Hemodialisa di RSUP Dr. Soeradji Tirtonegoro: Korelasi Studi

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-83
Author(s):  
Heru Ginanjar Triyono ◽  
Dian Novita K ◽  
Sugiarto Sugiarto ◽  
Tengku Isni Yuli ◽  
Winda Rofiyati
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstract Kidney is one the organs that has an important function in the body. These functions include regulating the concentration of salt in the blood, and regulating the balance of acid base and the excretion of excess salt.Design Of this study was analytic with total Random Sampling. Research that uses descriptive quantitative type using cross sectional. This researcher only observed and measured variables without giving treatment. Cross sectional design or cross-sectional study, researchers only make observations and measure variables at one time. The Sampling in this study. The sampling in this study were 30 respondents who underwent hemodialysis. The amount was obtained based on data on the number of patients. The results of the analysis of the relationship of diet adherence with the quality of life of hemodialysis patients at Hospital using the chi square test. From table 4.4 the chi suare correlation test results obtained sig (2-tailed) values ​​with the results of 0.003 p value <0.05 to 0.003 <0.05 showed a relationship between diet compliance with quality of life. Data generated from the bivariate analysis of respondents who comply with good quality of life were 14 respondents (66.7%), while respondents who were not compliant and with less quality of life were 4 respondents (44.4%). Key word: Diet, Kidney Failure, Quality Of Life, Hemodialysis  

scholarly journals Comparison of IQ between 4-16 year-old children after cochlear implantation in the left or right ear

2021 ◽  
pp. 55-69
Keyword(s):  
Cochlear Implantation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Hemispheric Dominance ◽  
Dominant Hand ◽  
Brain Lateralization ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Significant Difference

Purpose: Hemispheric dominance is associated with more activity in one half of the body, which is very important in the presence of a relationship between the intelligence and brain lateralization. Delayed language development in the children undergoing cochlear implantation can have deleterious effects on their growth, academic performance, adaptation, and social interactions. Regarding this, the present study aimed to determine the relationship between the dominant hand and intelligence in the 4-16 year-old children undergoing cochlear implantation in the left or right ear. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on the records of the patients aged within 4-16 years who had undergone cochlear implantation during 2008-2011. The subjects’ IQ was measured using Wechsler test by a neuroscience specialist. Then, the IQ of the children with the right cochlear implant was compared to that of those with left implant. The data were analyzed using the t-test, Fisher’s exact test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Chi-square test in SPSS version 18. Results: According to the results, there was no significant difference between the children with right and left cochlear implants in terms of the mean IQ score (P=0.54). Furthermore, no significant association was observed between IQ score and right-handedness or left-handedness in the children undergoing cochlear implantation (P=0.17, P=0.8, respectively). Conclusion: As the findings indicated, there was no relationship between the dominant hand and IQ score in the children undergoing cochlear implantation.

scholarly journals THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERSONALITY TYPE, FAMILY SUPPORT AND DEPRESSION IN INDONESIAN ELDERLY IN THE HOME CARE CENTER OF TRESNA WERDHA MINAULA, KENDARI, INDONESIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
Taamu Taamu ◽  
Nurjannah Nurjannah ◽  
Abd Syukur Bau ◽  
La Banudi
Keyword(s):  
Home Care ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Personality Type ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Depression in elderly is widespread, often undiagnosed, and usually untreated.Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationship between personality, family support, and depression in elderly in the Home Care Center of Tresna Wedha Minaula Kendari.Methods: This was a correlational cross-sectional study conducted in 2015. The population in this study is all elderly people in the Home Care Center of Tresna Wedha Minaula Kendari as many as 90 persons. Of the total population, 41 samples were selected using purposive sampling. Data data were analyzed using frequency distribution and chi square test. Results: There were significant associations between personality type (p = 0.019), family support (p = 0.047), and depression in elderly persons. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between personality type, family support, and depression in the elderly in the Home Care Center of Tresna Wedha Minaula Kendari. It is important to understand how the roles of personalities and family support from each family member contributes to depression.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN SENAM LANSIA TERHADAP KEBUGARAN JASMANI DI KELURAHAN MATTIROTAPPARENG KECAMATAN TEMPE KABUPATEN WAJO

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 222-228
Author(s):  
Asmunandar ◽  
Arni AR ◽  
Khaeriah B ◽  
Eka Hardianti Arafah
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Purposive Sampling

Abstract Physical fitness in the elderly is one of the things that can be used to determine the health level of the elderly themselves. Elderly gymnastics is one of the sports activities that can be done in old age, doing this sport can really help the elderly body to maintain body fitness because it can help to eliminate free radicals in the body. Gymnastics for the elderly besides having a positive impact on improving the function of body organs can also have an effect on increasing immunity in the human body after regular exercise. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there was a relationship between elderly exercise and physical fitness in the District of Tempe, District of Wajo Tahun. The type of research is quantitative research using cross sectional study with the technique of determining the sample using purposive sampling. Data were collected through a questionnaire. The sample in this study were residents of Mattirotappareng Village as many as 19 respondents who were included in the criteria. The dependent variable in this study is Elderly Gymnastics, while the independent variable is physical fitness using the Fishers exact test on the SPSS 22 computer program. The results of the study indicate that there is a relationship between elderly exercise and physical fitness (p = 0.006 means <0.05). Based on this analysis, it can be concluded that there is an influence of elderly exercise on physical fitness. The research suggestion is that it is expected to provide health education and posbindu services to the elderly in an incentive and continuous manner by using effective information methods and media through direct counseling to the community, especially the elderly. Abstrak Kebugaran jasmani pada lansia merupakan salah satu hal yang dapat digunakan untuk menentukan tingkat kesehatan dari lansia itu sendiri. Senam lansia adalah salah satu aktivitas olahraga yang bisa dilakukan pada usia lanjut, melakukan kegiatan olahraga ini sangat dapat membantu tubuh usia lanjut untuk menjaga kebugaran tubuh karena dapat membantu untuk menghilangkan radikal bebas yang berada di dalam tubuh. Senam lansia disamping memiliki dampak positif terhadap peningkatan fungsi organ tubuh juga dapat berpengaruh dalam peningkatan imunitas dalam tubuh manusia setelah latihan teratur, efek minimal senam lansia adalah bahwa lansia merasa senantiasa berbahagia, sebnantiasa bergembira, bisa tidur lebih nyenyak, dan pikiran tetap segar. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah ada hubungan senam lansia terhadap kebugaran jasmani lansia di Kecamatan Tempe Kabupaten Wajo Tahun. Jenis penelitian yaitu penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan cross sectional study dengan teknik penentuan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner. Sampel dalam penelitian ini yaitu warga Kelurahan Mattirotappareng sebanyak 19 Responden yang termasuk dalam kriteria . Variabel dependen dalam penelitian ini yaitu Senam Lansia, sedangkan variabel independen yaitu Kebugaran jasmani dengan menggunakan uji Fishers exact test pada program komputer SPSS 22. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan senam lansia terhadap kebugaran jasmani (p = 0,006 berarti α < 0,05) Berdasarkan analisis tersebut maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh pengaruh senam lansia terhadap kebugaran jasmani. Saran penelitian yaitu diharapkan dapat memberikan pendidikan kesehatan dan pelayanan posbindu kepada para lansia secara insentif dan kontinyu dengan menggunakan metode dan media informasi efektif melalui penyuluhan langsung ke masyarakat terkhususnya lansia.

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