scholarly journals Hypertensive elderly people: assessing the quality of life

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. e44652
Author(s):  
Larissa Cristina Rodrigues Alencar ◽  
Ana Hélia de Lima Sardinha
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Family Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Catholic Religion ◽  
Family Health Strategy

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the quality of life in hypertensive elderly people assisted in the Family Health Strategy. This is a descriptive, exploratory, cross-sectional study, with quantitative approach. The participants were 544 hypertensive elderly patients. The instruments used for data collection were the sociodemographic form and the WHOQOL-BREF. Regarding the socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of the elderly participants of this study, there was prevalence of elderly women, aged 60-69 years, self-reported white, catholic religion, illiterates, coming from municipalities in the countryside of the state, married/stable union, retired, income of one minimum wage, with children, non-smokers, non-alcohol consumers. Regarding the quality of life, the highest score was obtained in the Social Relationships Domain, followed by the Psychological Domain, Physical Domain and lower score in the Environmental Domain. The results show that the elderly participants presented a good quality of life and, although they have high blood pressure levels, they seek to live as best as possible.

scholarly journals Qualidade de vida de idosos com doenças crônicas acompanhados pela Estratégia Saúde da Família

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Patrícia Firmino ◽  
Andréa Carvalho Araújo Moreira ◽  
Francisco Wellington Dourado Júnior ◽  
Francisca Alanny Rocha Aguiar ◽  
Danielle Rocha Do Val
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Family Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
The Family

Objetivo: Descrever a qualidade de vida de idosos com doenças crônicas, acompanhados pela Estratégia Saúde da Família. Método: Estudo descritivo e transversal, realizado com 90 idosos acompanhados pelas equipes de saúde da família de um município do Ceará, Brasil, entre outubro e novembro de 2017. Os dados foram coletados nos domicílios dos idosos utilizando um questionário do perfil social e saúde e instrumentos validados sobre qualidade de vida de idosos, WHOQOL-BREF e WHOQOL-OLD. Para análise dos dados empregou-se estatística descritiva. Resultados: A autoavaliação da qualidade de vida obteve média de 48,75. Verificou-se maior escore para a qualidade de vida de idosos nos domínios das relações sociais (57,98) e intimidade (53,04). Houve menor escore para o domínio “atividades passadas”, presentes e futuras (37,23) e para o domínio meio ambiente (45,45), onde as facetas de maiores prejuízos foram recursos financeiros (35,00) e recreação e lazer (26,07). Conclusão: Idosos com doenças crônicas alcançam níveis medianos de qualidade de vida, sendo as relações sociais e intimidade os domínios que se apresentam com níveis mais satisfatórios, necessitando melhorar aspectos relacionados à assistência social e de saúde mental e física dos idosos.Descritores: Qualidade de Vida; Idosos; Doenças Crônicas.QUALITY OF LIFE OF ELDERLY PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC DISEASES MONITORED BY THE FAMILY HEALTH STRATEGYObjective: To describe the quality of life of elderly people with chronic diseases monitored by the Family Health Strategy. Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional study, carried out with 90 elderly people monitored by health teams in the city of Ceará, Brazil, between October and November 2017. Data were collected in the homes of the elderly using a questionnaire of social and health profile and validated instruments on quality of life of the elderly, WHOQOL-BREF and WHOQOL-OLD. For data analysis, descriptive statistics is used. Results: An average self-assessment of quality of life of 48.75. There was a higher score in the domain of social relations (57.98) and a lower score in the domain of the environment (45.45) where the facets that point the most damage to the quality of life of the elderly were financial resources (35.00) and recreation and leisure (26.07). The intimacy domain used the highest score (53.04) and the past, present and future activities lowest score (37.23) domain by WHOQOL-OLD. Conclusion: Elderly people with chronic diseases reached average levels of quality of life, with social relationships and domains of intimacy presenting more satisfactory levels, needing to improve aspects related to health care and usage practices Descriptors: Quality of Life; Elderly; Chronic Disease.CALIDAD DE VIDA DE LAS PERSONAS MAYORES CON ENFERMEDADES CRÓNICAS MONITOREADAS POR LA ESTRATEGIA DE SALUD FAMILIARObjetivo: Describir la calidad de vida de las personas mayores con enfermedades crónicas monitoreadas por la Estrategia de Salud Familiar. Método: Estudio descriptivo y transversal, realizado con 90 personas mayores monitoreadas por equipos de salud en la ciudad de Ceará, Brasil, entre octubre y noviembre de 2017. Los datos fueron recolectados en los hogares de ancianos utilizando un cuestionario de perfil social y de salud e instrumentos validados en calidad de vida de los ancianos, WHOQOL-BREF y WHOQOL-OLD. Para el análisis de datos, se utiliza estadística descriptiva. Resultados: Una autoevaluación promedio de calidad de vida de 48.75. Hubo un puntaje más alto en el dominio de las relaciones sociales (57.98) y un puntaje más bajo en el dominio del medio ambiente (45.45) donde las facetas que señalaron el mayor daño a la calidad de vida de los ancianos fueron los recursos financieros (35.00) y recreación y ocio (26.07). El dominio de la intimidad utilizó el puntaje más alto (53.04) y el dominio del puntaje más bajo de las actividades pasadas, presentes y futuras (37.23) por WHOQOL-OLD. Conclusión: Las personas mayores con enfermedades crónicas alcanzaron niveles promedio de calidad de vida, con relaciones sociales y dominios de intimidad que presentan niveles más satisfactorios, que necesitan mejorar aspectos relacionados con la atención médica y las prácticas de uso. Descriptores: Calidad de Vida; Anciano; Enfermedad Crónica.  

scholarly journals Cognition and quality of life relationship among the elderly community: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (suppl 3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Maria Lopes da Silva Brandão ◽  
Alice Maria Barbosa da Silva ◽  
Rafaella Queiroga Souto ◽  
Fabia Alexandra Pottes Alves ◽  
Gleicy Karine Nascimento de Araújo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

ABSTRACT Objective: to assess cognitive functions and their association with quality of life among elderly people enrolled in a Family Health Unit (FHU) of Primary Health Care in Recife-PE. Methods: a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study in which elderly aged 60 years and over were studied. Results: 76.7% of the elderly were women and the age group was less than or equal to 70 years. 68.6% had cognitive impairment, and in the quality of life assessment it was found that the social participation facet had the highest mean score among the elderly (14.25), while the lowest was observed in the sensory functioning facet (9.10). There was an association between cognitive decline and quality of life. Conclusion: most of the elderly had good quality of life rates, but low cognitive level. Using screening tools allows early detection of health problems, guiding the nursing staff in the construction of preventive measures.

scholarly journals Quality of life of elderly practitioners of physical activity in the context of the family health strategy

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 889-897 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Cristina Viana Campos ◽  
Edméia de Campos Cordeiro ◽  
Gabrielli Pinho de Rezende ◽  
Andréa Maria Duarte Vargas ◽  
Efigênia Ferreira e Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family Health Strategy

Cross-sectional, descriptive and correlational study with 107 elderly enrolled in two basic health units in Minas Gerais, in order to describe the sociodemographic profile and evaluate the interdependence of quality of life of the elderly and physical activity, in the face of possible factors. Initially we performed a descriptive analysis of the socioeconomic profile of the sample and the tests applied to the elderly. We sought to explore joint relationships between quality of life, physical activity and exploratory variables through principal component analysis. Three distinct profiles were identified in two dimensions that explained the relationship between quality of life and physical activity. We concluded that the quality of life for the elderly is good and is influenced by regular physical activity, absence of depression, greater cognitive ability and good family functioning.

PHYSICAL, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN TRUONG AN WARD, HUE CITY IN 2016

2019 ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Vuong Diem Khanh Doan ◽  
Ngoc Minh Chau Ho ◽  
Thi Van Ngo ◽  
Thi Bao Nga Phan ◽  
Thi Hong Phan Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Living

Background: Vietnam is entering the stage of aging population; as a result, the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly is really a matter of concern. There is a great deal of research on the quality of life of the elderly while Vietnam witnesses a lack of research on this topic, especially on how physical and social activities have impact on QOL of the elderly. Objectives: (1) To describe the situation of participation in physical, social activities and QOL of the elderly residing in Truong An Ward, Hue city. (2) To examine the association between physical, social activities and QOL among participants. Methodology: This study used cross-sectional study design. A total sample of 420 people aged 60 and above in Truong An Ward, Hue city were interviewd. The SF36 was used to measure the QOL of participants. Results: Percentage of the elderly taking part in physical activity were 66%. 49% reported having the habit of taking part in social activities. The majority of the elderly get their QOL level in three health fields, namely physical, mental and general health at above average. (56.0, 60.7 and 60.8 respectively). There were significant associations between physical activities, social activities and QOL among participants. Conclusion: The percentage of the elderly taking part in physical and social activities were still low. Besides, QOL of the elderly at the research location was not really high. It’s important to encourage the elderly taking part in physical and social activities to improve their quality of life. Key words: Physical activities, social activities, QOL, the elderly

scholarly journals Quality of life of elderly people living with HIV/AIDS in outpatient follow-up

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 513-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliano de Souza Caliari ◽  
Lilian Andreia Fleck Reinato ◽  
Daiana Patrícia Marchetti Pio ◽  
Letícia Pimenta Lopes ◽  
Renata Karina Reis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Treatment Interruption ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Changes ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze factors related to the quality of life of elderly people living with HIV/AIDS. Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out with people aged 50 years or more in a specialized outpatient clinic. The data collection was by means of an interview. For the analysis of data and characterization of the sample, descriptive statistics and comparison tests were used. The project met the ethical requirements. Results: Participants were 81 users aged 50 to 75 years, mean age was 57.8 (± 6.1) years, 71.6% of whom were men. There was a statistically significant relationship with the quality of life, the following variables: gender, children, occupation, religion, diagnosis time, HIV exposure, adverse effects, treatment interruption, viral load counts, hospitalization, dependence for daily activities and use of drugs. Conclusion: The results suggest that the quality of life deficit is related not only to physical changes, but to the anguish and stigma related to HIV/AIDS.

scholarly journals Association between social support and quality of life of relative caregivers of elderly dependents

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 1321-1330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karla Ferraz dos Anjos ◽  
Rita Narriman Silva de Oliveira Boery ◽  
Rafael Pereira ◽  
Larissa Chaves Pedreira ◽  
Alba Benemérita Alves Vilela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Relative Caregivers ◽  
The Social

Objective: to ascertain the association between the social support and the quality of life of relative caregivers of elderly dependents at home.Method: a cross-sectional study conducted with 58 relative caregivers of elderly dependents, registered in the Family Health Strategy. Data were collected from the Katz instrument, sociodemographic, Zarit Burden Interview, WHOQOL-bref, and analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression.Results: the majority of caregivers were women, who took care full-time and presented moderate to severe burden. Most caregivers are satisfied with their social relationships and the social support received. It is found that the burden and the time of care correlated with the social relationships domain, which is associated with social support, and consequently, reduced quality of life.Conclusion: social support for caregivers is important to prevent health implications, burden, biopsychosocial stress, and provide favorable conditions for quality of life, by allowing greater freedom to develop their daily activities.

scholarly journals Family Health Strategies: Profile/quality of life of people with diabetes

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (6) ◽  
pp. 2899-2906 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudete Moreschi ◽  
Claudete Rempel ◽  
Daiana Foggiato de Siqueira ◽  
Dirce Stein Backes ◽  
Luis Felipe Pissaia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Women Elderly ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Process ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Epidemiological Profile

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the quality of life and to analyze the epidemiological profile of people with diabetes treated in Family Health Strategies. Method: A cross-sectional study carried out with 350 people with diabetes. Results: Most people with diabetes are women, elderly, married, white, with low educational level, retired/pensioners, family income of up to two minimum wages. As the time of people with the disease increases, their quality of life decreases. People with complications from diabetes have a lower quality of life, with a statistically significant difference. Conclusion: Knowledge of the sociodemographic characteristics, clinical evaluation and quality of life of people with diabetes can improve the care process provided to this population.

Arterial hypertension in the elderly people in the field of health attention

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 174
Author(s):  
Dyego Anderson Alves de Farias ◽  
Priscilla Medeiros Neves ◽  
Geraldo Eduardo Guedes de Brito
Keyword(s):  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Family Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Health Strategy ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Health Strategy

ABSTRACTObjective: to draw the profile of the hypertensive elderly registered/accompanied in the field of basic health attention. Method: cross sectional study of descriptive characteristic, in which users who were 60 years old or more and who were in the Family Health Strategy program between 2000 and 2009 were analyzed through the HIPERDIA system of João Pessoa-PB city. Data referring to number of hypertensive patients registered in that period and association of hypertension with smoking, sedentary habits and overweigh, classified by sex and age group,  were used. Results: files of 7,156 hypertensive elderly registered/accompanied by HIPERDIA by sex and age group were found, with prevalence of arterial hypertension of 8 % in the period of study. Among these users, 68,4% are female and the age group from 60 to 64 presented the greatest number of hypertensive when both sexes are added (23.6%).  In relation to the presence of associated factors, 49% presented overweigh, 51% had sedentary habits and 15.9% smoked. Conclusion: the hypertensive elderly of João Pessoa showed characteristics which are similar to the other regions of the country. It is necessary to promote and implement public policies towards this population with emphasis on prevention and valorization of the services of Basic Attention. Descriptors: Aged; Hypertension; Primary health careRESUMOObjetivo: traçar o perfil dos idosos hipertensos cadastrados/acompanhados no âmbito da atenção básica de saúde. Método: estudo transversal de cunho descritivo, em que se analisaram por meio do sistema HIPERDIA da cidade de João Pessoa-PB os usuários 60 anos ou mais adscritos a Estratégia de Saúde da Família, entre os anos de 2000 a 2009. Utilizaram-se os dados já tabulados: número de hipertensos cadastrados no período e associação da hipertensão com tabagismo, sedentarismo e sobrepeso estratificados por sexo e faixa etária. Resultados: foram encontrados registros de 7156 idosos hipertensos cadastrados/ acompanhados pelo HIPERDIA por sexo e faixa etária, com prevalência de hipertensão arterial de 8% no período estudado. Destes usuários, 68,4% são do sexo feminino e a faixa etária de 60 a 64 anos apresentou o maior número de hipertensos somado ambos os sexos (23,6%). Quanto à presença de fatores associados, 49% apresentaram sobrepeso, 51% eram sedentários e 15,9% tabagistas. Conclusão: os hipertensos mostraram características semelhantes às demais regiões do país. Faz-se necessário incentivar e implementar políticas públicas voltadas a essa população, enfatizando a prevenção e valorizando os serviços de Atenção Básica. Descritores: Idoso; Hipertensão; Atenção básica; RESUMENObjetivo: trazar el perfil de los ancianos hipertensos registrados/acompañados en el ámbito de la atención básica de salud. Método: estudio transversal de cuño descriptivo, en el que fueron analizados por medio del sistema HIPERDIA de la ciudad de João Pessoa – PB los usuarios de 60 o más años inscritos en la Estrategia de Salud de la familia, entre el año 2000 y el 2009. Fueron utilizados los datos ya procesados: número de hipertensos registrados en el periodo y asociación de la hipertensión con tabaquismo, sedentarismo y obesidad estratificados por sexo y faja etaria. Resultados: fueron encontrados registros de 7156 ancianos hipertensos registrados/acompañados por el HIPERDIA por sexo y faja etaria, con prevalencia de hipertensión arterial de 8% en el periodo estudiado. De estos usuarios el 68,4% son del sexo femenino y los de la faja etaria entre 60 y 64 años presentaron un número mayor de hipertensos de ambos sexos (23,6%). En relación a la presencia de factores asociados el 49% presentaron obesidad, el 51% eran sedentarios y el 15,9% fumadores. Conclusión: los hipertensos mostraron características semejantes a las demás regiones del país. Se hace necesario incentivar e implementar políticas públicas orientadas a dicha población, enfatizando la prevención y dando más valor a los servicios de Atención Básica. Descriptores: Anciano; Hipertensión; Atención primaria de salud.  

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