cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016374
title: Self concept of health of elderly living with relatives

description: OBJECTIVES: Describe self-rated health and associated factors in elderly living with relatives and identify their socioeconomic and health characteristics. METHODOLOGY: This is a descriptive study, with a quantitative approach performed with 191 elderly aged over 60 years, assisted by the Family Health Strategy in a municipality of the state of Bahia, Brazil. A questionnaire was applied to collect data containing questions about social and demographic aspects, functional health evaluation, self-reported chronic conditions and self-rated health. The analyses were based on descriptive and inferential statistics, using the Chi-square test. RESULTS: It was observed a predominance of women (62.8%), with more than 70 years (61.3%), married (50.8%) and children (92.7%). They were satisfied with the family arrangement in which they live (96.6%), with the life they have (85.8%) and believe living with relatives is advantageous for them and the family (79.4%). Showed negative self-perception of health (59.1%) and independence in performing basic activities of daily living (94.2%). No need assistance for activities of daily living and have at least one chronic disease (87.4%), and hypertension (70.7%) was the most prevalent disease. Factors associated with self-rated health were: " level of help for IADL", "chronic diseases", "hypertension", "heart disease" "rheumatism", "disease" column and "diabetes." CONCLUSION: It was observed that the majority of the population has a negative self-perception of health, the existence of associated chronic diseases. Although subjective, self-rated health of an individual is an important tool for knowing the global situation and the impact this generates the physical, social and mental well-being.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016374.v1
title: Self concept of health of elderly living with relatives

description: OBJECTIVES: Describe self-rated health and associated factors in elderly living with relatives and identify their socioeconomic and health characteristics. METHODOLOGY: This is a descriptive study, with a quantitative approach performed with 191 elderly aged over 60 years, assisted by the Family Health Strategy in a municipality of the state of Bahia, Brazil. A questionnaire was applied to collect data containing questions about social and demographic aspects, functional health evaluation, self-reported chronic conditions and self-rated health. The analyses were based on descriptive and inferential statistics, using the Chi-square test. RESULTS: It was observed a predominance of women (62.8%), with more than 70 years (61.3%), married (50.8%) and children (92.7%). They were satisfied with the family arrangement in which they live (96.6%), with the life they have (85.8%) and believe living with relatives is advantageous for them and the family (79.4%). Showed negative self-perception of health (59.1%) and independence in performing basic activities of daily living (94.2%). No need assistance for activities of daily living and have at least one chronic disease (87.4%), and hypertension (70.7%) was the most prevalent disease. Factors associated with self-rated health were: " level of help for IADL", "chronic diseases", "hypertension", "heart disease" "rheumatism", "disease" column and "diabetes." CONCLUSION: It was observed that the majority of the population has a negative self-perception of health, the existence of associated chronic diseases. Although subjective, self-rated health of an individual is an important tool for knowing the global situation and the impact this generates the physical, social and mental well-being.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016377
title: Sociodemographic profile and lifestyle of the elderly population in a city in northern Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil

description: OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to characterize the sociodemographic profile of elderly in a city in northern Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. METHODOLOGY: Quantitative, descriptive and transversal research analyzing sociodemographic (age, sex, marital status, educational background and income) and lifestyle (alcoholism, smoking and physical exercise) variables. RESULTS: Four hundred and twenty-four elderly people participated in the study, being 68.4% women aged 60-69 years old. There were more individuals aged 80 than 75-80 years (14.6%); predomination of marital status "married" (53.8%); most had studied for less than five years (60.1%), had family income between one and two minimum wages, and with two dependent people. The main expenses were related to feeding, health/drugs, and 75.7% of them made use of daily drugs, while 71.3% took from one to three drugs daily. Most of them did not consume alcoholic (85.6%), nor smoked (85.6%), and 48.3% of the elderly did not practice regular physical exercises. CONCLUSIONS: Based on the results of this study, the prevailing sociodemographic profile in the elderly is low income and poorer education; concerning lifestyle, most did not drink alcoholic beverages, smoke, or practice physical activity, and their main expenditure was feeding and health/drugs. In this context, it is understood that public health management has great challenges with ageing, such as enabling technicians and professionals develop inclusive policies that value more the elderly, as well as their caregivers and relatives, by offering adequate support.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016377.v1
title: Sociodemographic profile and lifestyle of the elderly population in a city in northern Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil

description: OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to characterize the sociodemographic profile of elderly in a city in northern Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. METHODOLOGY: Quantitative, descriptive and transversal research analyzing sociodemographic (age, sex, marital status, educational background and income) and lifestyle (alcoholism, smoking and physical exercise) variables. RESULTS: Four hundred and twenty-four elderly people participated in the study, being 68.4% women aged 60-69 years old. There were more individuals aged 80 than 75-80 years (14.6%); predomination of marital status "married" (53.8%); most had studied for less than five years (60.1%), had family income between one and two minimum wages, and with two dependent people. The main expenses were related to feeding, health/drugs, and 75.7% of them made use of daily drugs, while 71.3% took from one to three drugs daily. Most of them did not consume alcoholic (85.6%), nor smoked (85.6%), and 48.3% of the elderly did not practice regular physical exercises. CONCLUSIONS: Based on the results of this study, the prevailing sociodemographic profile in the elderly is low income and poorer education; concerning lifestyle, most did not drink alcoholic beverages, smoke, or practice physical activity, and their main expenditure was feeding and health/drugs. In this context, it is understood that public health management has great challenges with ageing, such as enabling technicians and professionals develop inclusive policies that value more the elderly, as well as their caregivers and relatives, by offering adequate support.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016380
title: Socio-epidemiological profile and autonomy of elderly in the city of Recife, northeastern Brazil

description: Articulated processes of demographic and epidemiological transition in progress in recent decades in the country are followed by the growth of the elderly population, particularly the number of oldest old, aged over 80 years. This population aging requires reorganization of the state and society, especially in relation to health and pension systems. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the socio-epidemiological profile and degree of autonomy and independence of the oldest old in the city of Recife, state of Pernambuco, Brazil. METHOD: This was a descriptive epidemiological study, of cross-sectional type, with random sample composed of 227 seniors. They answered the questionnaire Brazil Old Age Schedule (BOAS) Modified on household interviews in the six districts of the city. RESULTS: In most elderly there are feminization, low level of education, marital status as widowhood and retirement as main source of income. Older people commonly lived with daughters and grandchildren, and major health problems were hypertension, column disease, vision problems, incontinence and osteoporosis. The degree of autonomy and independence of the oldest old was considered good, since there were no reports of impairments in performing activities of daily living (ADLs) for most seniors. CONCLUSIONS: With the trend towards increasing the number of oldest old in the coming years, it is necessary to implement specific policies, adapting programs and actions that contribute effectively to the achievement of quality of life in advanced old age.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016380.v1
title: Socio-epidemiological profile and autonomy of elderly in the city of Recife, northeastern Brazil

description: Articulated processes of demographic and epidemiological transition in progress in recent decades in the country are followed by the growth of the elderly population, particularly the number of oldest old, aged over 80 years. This population aging requires reorganization of the state and society, especially in relation to health and pension systems. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the socio-epidemiological profile and degree of autonomy and independence of the oldest old in the city of Recife, state of Pernambuco, Brazil. METHOD: This was a descriptive epidemiological study, of cross-sectional type, with random sample composed of 227 seniors. They answered the questionnaire Brazil Old Age Schedule (BOAS) Modified on household interviews in the six districts of the city. RESULTS: In most elderly there are feminization, low level of education, marital status as widowhood and retirement as main source of income. Older people commonly lived with daughters and grandchildren, and major health problems were hypertension, column disease, vision problems, incontinence and osteoporosis. The degree of autonomy and independence of the oldest old was considered good, since there were no reports of impairments in performing activities of daily living (ADLs) for most seniors. CONCLUSIONS: With the trend towards increasing the number of oldest old in the coming years, it is necessary to implement specific policies, adapting programs and actions that contribute effectively to the achievement of quality of life in advanced old age.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016378
title: Nutritional status and self-perceived body image of elderly women at an Open University of the Third Age

description: The study aimed to estimate the association between nutritional status and body self-image dissatisfaction in elderly women attending the Food, Nutrition and Elderly Course at UnATI/UERJ. A cross-sectional study was conducted, with semi-structured interviews with all elderly (≥60 years), obtaining information regarding body image perception (scale of nine Stunkard silhouettes), socioeconomic, health and demographic indicators, and BMI. The data were analyzed using the Chi-square test and linear regression (significance level=5%). It was found that 50.0% had normal weight; 6.0% were in the category of underweight; and 44.0% were overweight (p=0.425). Regarding the perception of body image, 74.0% (n=37;p=0.0049) were dissatisfied with the body, mainly by excess (89.2%). Of those who expressed dissatisfaction with low weight, most were eutrophic. On the other hand, between the ones dissatisfied by excess, 30.2% are not overweight. Silhouettes 2 and 3 were identified as ideal for half of the respondents, although the self-perception of 62.0% of the elderly had been the silhouettes 4 and 5. The belly and limbs, especially lower body parts are the least liked by the older (78.0%). The silhouettes rating scale of the actual image increases as BMI (p&lt;0.001). The opposite occurs regarding the ideal image (p&lt;0.001). Individuals with high BMI tend to be more dissatisfied with their body image and this may be related to weight excess. This fact deserves deeper understanding of the determinants and meanings of this complex relationship dissatisfaction between body, beauty, health and aging.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016378.v1
title: Nutritional status and self-perceived body image of elderly women at an Open University of the Third Age

description: The study aimed to estimate the association between nutritional status and body self-image dissatisfaction in elderly women attending the Food, Nutrition and Elderly Course at UnATI/UERJ. A cross-sectional study was conducted, with semi-structured interviews with all elderly (≥60 years), obtaining information regarding body image perception (scale of nine Stunkard silhouettes), socioeconomic, health and demographic indicators, and BMI. The data were analyzed using the Chi-square test and linear regression (significance level=5%). It was found that 50.0% had normal weight; 6.0% were in the category of underweight; and 44.0% were overweight (p=0.425). Regarding the perception of body image, 74.0% (n=37;p=0.0049) were dissatisfied with the body, mainly by excess (89.2%). Of those who expressed dissatisfaction with low weight, most were eutrophic. On the other hand, between the ones dissatisfied by excess, 30.2% are not overweight. Silhouettes 2 and 3 were identified as ideal for half of the respondents, although the self-perception of 62.0% of the elderly had been the silhouettes 4 and 5. The belly and limbs, especially lower body parts are the least liked by the older (78.0%). The silhouettes rating scale of the actual image increases as BMI (p&lt;0.001). The opposite occurs regarding the ideal image (p&lt;0.001). Individuals with high BMI tend to be more dissatisfied with their body image and this may be related to weight excess. This fact deserves deeper understanding of the determinants and meanings of this complex relationship dissatisfaction between body, beauty, health and aging.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016386
title: Changes in the daily lives of caregivers of elderly in process of dementia

description: As the number of elderly increases due to population aging, the prevalence of chronic degenerative diseases increases significantly. Among these, dementia becomes a risk factor for disability and functional loss and may promote a relationship of increased assistance in daily activities / occupations of the elderly and changes in the daily context of the caregiver. This paper aims to grasp the perception of caregivers of elderly in process of dementia regarding their daily lives, by identifying the status of their occupations / activities arising from care relationships. It is a cross-sectional study, of correlational comparison with quantitative approach. To this end, we selected a sample of 22 caregivers of older adults diagnosed with dementia, six formal caregivers and 16 informal caregivers. For data collection, a list of occupations and a questionnaire to describe caregivers was used. The data showed that informal caregivers devote more time to care activities, with abandonment of several productive daily activities, leisure and personal care activity after taking care. Formal caregivers in these impacts are much smaller, since the activity carefully composes their working life. In both groups, there was a low number of caregivers who are trained for the activity and they reported feeling difficulties in handling and guiding families in care management for the elderly. According to the data obtained in this study and based on the existing literature, the informal caregivers are the primary caregivers and are characterized by having their daily activities amended or replaced by the responsibility of care.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016386.v1
title: Changes in the daily lives of caregivers of elderly in process of dementia

description: As the number of elderly increases due to population aging, the prevalence of chronic degenerative diseases increases significantly. Among these, dementia becomes a risk factor for disability and functional loss and may promote a relationship of increased assistance in daily activities / occupations of the elderly and changes in the daily context of the caregiver. This paper aims to grasp the perception of caregivers of elderly in process of dementia regarding their daily lives, by identifying the status of their occupations / activities arising from care relationships. It is a cross-sectional study, of correlational comparison with quantitative approach. To this end, we selected a sample of 22 caregivers of older adults diagnosed with dementia, six formal caregivers and 16 informal caregivers. For data collection, a list of occupations and a questionnaire to describe caregivers was used. The data showed that informal caregivers devote more time to care activities, with abandonment of several productive daily activities, leisure and personal care activity after taking care. Formal caregivers in these impacts are much smaller, since the activity carefully composes their working life. In both groups, there was a low number of caregivers who are trained for the activity and they reported feeling difficulties in handling and guiding families in care management for the elderly. According to the data obtained in this study and based on the existing literature, the informal caregivers are the primary caregivers and are characterized by having their daily activities amended or replaced by the responsibility of care.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016387
title: Quality of life: comparing results in elderly with and without presbyacusis

description: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the quality of life of a group of presbycusic elderly after using the device and comparing the results with a group of normal hearing elderly subjects. METHOD: This was a cross-sectional clinical study with 51 subjects participants who were divided in two groups: the study group was made up of 36 presbycusic subjects, with an average age of 73 years, of both genders, and hearing aid users (minimum of 6 months of use); the control group comprised 15 normal hearing elderly, with average age of 69. We used the WHOQOL-bref, and the data on four areas covered (physical, psychological, environmental and social relations) were analyzed and compared between groups. RESULTS: Qualitatively, all presbycusic subjects stated that their life improved after the use of the prosthesis; however, WHOQOL-bref scores reveal: in relation to the physical domain, there was no significant difference between the responses of the two groups, probably because aging brings with it a number of limitations; in other areas, there was a statistically significant difference between the groups, with the presbycusic group's quality of life being worse. This fact allows us to infer that, in the group of presbycusic subjects, despite the use of the prosthesis, the limitations imposed by age continue to affect self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, and social interaction. CONCLUSION: In both groups surveyed, age represents limitations regarding quality of life. In the group with presbycusis, it was possible to verify the improvement of auditory perception, but the improvement of overall quality of life of these individuals depends on other factors that may not be related to hearing loss when compared to the normal hearing group.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016387.v1
title: Quality of life: comparing results in elderly with and without presbyacusis

description: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the quality of life of a group of presbycusic elderly after using the device and comparing the results with a group of normal hearing elderly subjects. METHOD: This was a cross-sectional clinical study with 51 subjects participants who were divided in two groups: the study group was made up of 36 presbycusic subjects, with an average age of 73 years, of both genders, and hearing aid users (minimum of 6 months of use); the control group comprised 15 normal hearing elderly, with average age of 69. We used the WHOQOL-bref, and the data on four areas covered (physical, psychological, environmental and social relations) were analyzed and compared between groups. RESULTS: Qualitatively, all presbycusic subjects stated that their life improved after the use of the prosthesis; however, WHOQOL-bref scores reveal: in relation to the physical domain, there was no significant difference between the responses of the two groups, probably because aging brings with it a number of limitations; in other areas, there was a statistically significant difference between the groups, with the presbycusic group's quality of life being worse. This fact allows us to infer that, in the group of presbycusic subjects, despite the use of the prosthesis, the limitations imposed by age continue to affect self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, and social interaction. CONCLUSION: In both groups surveyed, age represents limitations regarding quality of life. In the group with presbycusis, it was possible to verify the improvement of auditory perception, but the improvement of overall quality of life of these individuals depends on other factors that may not be related to hearing loss when compared to the normal hearing group.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016390
title: Factors associated with quality of life of elderly attending a health unit in the Federal District, Brazil

description: OBJECTIVE: To identify factors associated with quality of life of elderly attending a Health Unit in Ceilandia, Federal District, Brazil. METHOD: Quantitative approach with descriptive cross-sectional design conducted with 277 elderly through interviews to investigate demographic, socioeconomic, and clinical variables and application of the WHOQOL-bref, with descriptive statistical analysis. RESULTS: The elderly showed better quality of life in the domain "social relations", followed by "psychological", "physical" and finally "environment". CONCLUSIONS: Factors significantly associated with quality of life in this study were: disease, smoking, physical activity, visual and history of falls. The problems / barriers known in this study can guide the health professionals who work at primary health care. The targeted assistance may enable a trusting relationship between the health professional and the elderly as well as help them to solve the problems / barriers that affect their quality of life.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016390.v1
title: Factors associated with quality of life of elderly attending a health unit in the Federal District, Brazil

description: OBJECTIVE: To identify factors associated with quality of life of elderly attending a Health Unit in Ceilandia, Federal District, Brazil. METHOD: Quantitative approach with descriptive cross-sectional design conducted with 277 elderly through interviews to investigate demographic, socioeconomic, and clinical variables and application of the WHOQOL-bref, with descriptive statistical analysis. RESULTS: The elderly showed better quality of life in the domain "social relations", followed by "psychological", "physical" and finally "environment". CONCLUSIONS: Factors significantly associated with quality of life in this study were: disease, smoking, physical activity, visual and history of falls. The problems / barriers known in this study can guide the health professionals who work at primary health care. The targeted assistance may enable a trusting relationship between the health professional and the elderly as well as help them to solve the problems / barriers that affect their quality of life.