scholarly journals Self-perception and popular practices of oral health among black slave descendants elderly women in Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (40) ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Fernanda Neves Silveira de Souza ◽  
Luiza Fernandes Fonseca Sandes ◽  
Amanda Miranda Brito Araújo ◽  
Daniel Antunes Freitas
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Natural Aging ◽  
Population Group ◽  
Black Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Oral Health Practices ◽  
Natural Means

Objective: To investigate the perception and oral health practices among older quilombola women (black population group, descendants of slaves in Brazil). Methods: Qualitative research with elderly women living in a rural community formed by descendants of slaves in Brazil. The study was performed through a semi-structured interview with nine of the rural community residents and following content analysis of the narratives. Results: All elderly women are edentulous (partially or totally) and dental problems that led them to use natural means of pain relief were identified. With the analysis of the transcripts, three main categories emerged: the elderly of Quilombola Rural Community Julia Mulata and edentulism; self-perceived oral health of older women of the Quilombola Rural Community Julia Mulata; Popular practices used in the presence of health problems. Conclusion: Quilombola elderly consider the loss of teeth as natural aging; they present life stories linked to dental problems; seek to solve their dental problems with the use of traditional folk therapies.

scholarly journals Meanings and practices of oral health: a qualitative study with mothers of disabled children

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Késia Lara dos Santos Marques ◽  
Fabiana Sodré de Oliveira ◽  
Larisse Paula de Oliveira ◽  
Natália Martins Joaquim ◽  
Guilherme Silva Mendonca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
Disabled Children ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Oral Health Practices ◽  
Oral Condition ◽  
Dental Appointments

The aim of this study was to understand the meanings and oral health practices of ten mothers of disabled children between the ages of zero and three years. The qualitative method was used. The data was collected by means of a semi-structured interview and were recorded, transcribed and analysed using the Thematic Content Analysis. Regarding to the oral health care of the mothers, three reported difficult and traumatising experiences and three did not have much contact with dentists during their childhood. Regarding to the children, the age of their first visit to the dentist varied from three months to two years and six months, and the reason for this appointment for seven children was referral by their doctor or by the Association of Parents and Friends of the Exceptional. Seven mothers reported that they brushed the teeth of their children at least twice a day and only two cited the importance of regular dental appointments. For two mothers, the meaning of oral health was to have a perfect smile and for four others, maintain oral hygiene. Half of the mothers related oral health to general health. All reported that dental caries is related to diet and lack of care regarding to oral hygiene. It was possible to conclude that for this group of mothers, oral health has an important meaning and that oral health practices are based on a healthy diet and brushing. Although mothers of disabled children have presented positive attitudes, in general, the results indicated limited knowledge about oral health. The results showed the importance of considering the point of view of the mothers as data of analysis bringing greater proximity with the reality studied. More qualitative studies should be conducted in order to collaborate with the improvement of the oral condition of disabled children.

scholarly journals Rural community’s perspectives on cervical cancer screening: Report of a consensus-planning workshop

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (s1) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Smita Asthana ◽  
Satyanarayana Labani
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Screening Programme ◽  
Cervical Screening ◽  
Community Setting ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Using Data

<p>The success of any screening programme depends largely on the acceptability of the community to undergo screening. This study is an attempt to explore the perspectives of rural women on screening through qualitative research,<br />using data generated in a consensus workshop for an unscreened population prior to the start of a screening programme. The study adopted a qualitative method in the form of consensus-planning workshop prior to the start of the <em>care</em>HPV screening project. Knowledge about cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection was found to be very low. Special efforts are needed to educate the elderly women of the family and the peers of the rural community so that the project runs successfully, as their views can influence community participation. The response by rural women in undertaking selfsamplings was good. Cervical screening is acceptable and can be implemented in a rural community setting. The success of screening programme depends on health education of the rural community.</p>

scholarly journals Oral health conditions and quality of life of elderly users of the Unified National Health System

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 389-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soraya Fernandes MESTRINER ◽  
Aline dos Santos Queiroz de ALMEIDA ◽  
Luana Pinho de MESQUITA ◽  
Alexandre Fávero BULGARELLI ◽  
Wilson MESTRINER JUNIOR
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health System ◽  
National Health System ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyze the oral health status and socio-economic conditions of the elderly, which are users of the Brazilian Unified Public Health System (SUS) and its relationship to a subjective indicator of impacts of oral conditions on quality of life (Oral Health Impact Profile OHIP-14). METHODS: It is a descriptive cross-sectional exploratory study developed in the second semester of 2011. The sample consisted of 76 elderly (65-74 years old) users of the public dental service at the Dental Specialties Center at the Faculty of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. The methodological strategy adopted for data collection was the structured interview and secondary data were obtained from medical records and reports. To perform the statistical analysis it was used an exploratory analysis of multivariate data by means of STATA Software. RESULTS: The frequencies of the dimensions of the OHIP-14 with the greatest impact were pain (13.16%) and psychological distress (14.47%). The low impact association was represented by social disability (71%) and social disadvantage (63%). The gender, type of housing, necessity and prosthesis wearing were not associated with measures of quality of life related to oral health. It was observed a good correlation between the perception (r = 0.542, p <0.001), a moderate association between higher income (r = 0.28, p <0.01) and the scores of the OHIP. CONCLUSION: It was concluded that the elderly which reported good self-perception of oral health and good income have expressed the perception that oral health reflects a good impact on quality of life.

scholarly journals Multidimensional profile of elderly participants of an influenza vaccination campaign

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 845-854
Author(s):  
Darleni Rosa Tambara ◽  
Danielli Gavião Mallmann ◽  
Naiana Oliveira dos Santos ◽  
Fabiani Weiss Pereira ◽  
Karina Silveira de Almeida Hammerschmidt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Vaccination Campaign ◽  
Population Group ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample

Objective : To describe the multidimensional profile of the living conditions of a group of elderly participants of an influenza vaccination campaign. Method : A cross-sectional study was performed, with data collection carried out between April and May 2010. A convenience sample of 225 elderly persons from 13 municipal health centers in Uruguaiana in the state of Rio Grande do Sul and vaccinated in the national influenza vaccination campaign was used. Subjects were interviewed using a structured script and statistical analysis of the data was performed. Results : Most elderly persons were female (62.2%), aged between 60 and 70 years (64.8%), married (40.4%), had a monthly income below the level of poverty (55.5%), used the Unified Health System (79.1%) and reported having good health (63.5%). Watching TV was one of the most common leisure activities. All the elderly women participants and 94.1% of the total sample were religious, with the catholic and evangelical faiths reported most frequently. Participants in the study described proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle as being most likely to result in longevity. Family and health were among the most important factors in the life of the elderly individuals. Alcoholism, drugs, crime, violence, and political corruption were cited as the main problems for Brazil. All seniors were independent in basic and instrumental activities of daily living. Conclusion : Understanding the living conditions of the elderly assists healthcare professionals and supports the implementation and development of appropriate public policies for this population group.

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