Suchergebnisse

Objective: To evaluate self-esteem and its association with the social conditions in elderly corresidentes in the Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais. Methods: Epidemiological study, population-based household survey, conducted with 279 elderly residents in urban and rural area of the municipality of Salto da Divisa/MG without cognitive impairment according to the criteria of the Mini Mental State Examination. For obtaining the data, it was used the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and the Brazil Old Age Schedule questionnaire. The data were tabulated and analyzed using SPSS®. To verify the association it was used the Pearson's chi-square test (X2), with 5% significance level. Results: Regarding self-esteem, 22,9% had high, 69,5% had normal and 7,5% had low self-esteem. Significant differences were found between self-esteem and the variables educational level (p = 0.005) and satisfaction with cohabitants (p = 0.048). Conclusion: In the studied population, to have education and interpersonal relationships at home are configured as protective factors for good self-esteem.

Objetivou-se analisar a Qualidade de Vida de hipertensos em Jequié-BA, e identificar possíveis fatores depressores. Trata-se de um estudo de corte transversal no qual aplicaram-se dois questionários e examinou-se cada indivíduo. A média da Qualidade de Vida geral foi de 67,5 [IC: 64.21-70.78]. O domínio manifestações psicológicas apresentou média de 88.01 [IC: 86.57-89.44] e o domínio manifestações somáticas 91.84 [IC: 90.76 - 92.91]. A Qualidade de Vida dos usuários acometidos por hipertensão arterial foi satisfatória. Quanto aos fatores depressores da Qualidade de Vida identificou-se que a escolaridade e a raça/cor dos entrevistados influenciam de forma acentuada nesta quantificação.

Objective: to analyze patterns of change on human health in the period 2006 to 2010 through demographic and epidemiological indicators. Method: an epidemiological study, descriptive subsidized on data from the Department of Computer Science of SUS (DATASUS) of the Ministry of Health, Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics and Integrated System of Penitentiary Information, in the period 2006 to 2010. For the tables and data analysis tools developed by DATASUS were used - TabWin and TabNet, besides the program Microsoft Office Excel 2007. Results: among the indicators of morbidity and mortality, the result from external causes in all kinds were growing in the studied years and higher in males population compared to female. Conclusion: the health problems most prevalent in the male population are preventable, then, health education can contribute in changing the behavioral and cultural profile of this population, which has negative consequences to their health.

<p>O objetivo deste estudo<strong> é </strong>descrever as variáveis sociodemográficas, econômicas e das condições de saúde de idosos corresidentes no município de Minas Gerais, vez que, a maior expectativa de vida tem despertado para a necessidade de caracterização das populações idosas. Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico, de delineamento transversal, tipo inquérito domiciliar de base<strong> </strong>populacional, realizado com 279 idosos através de uma amostragem sistemática sem reposição com intervalo de amostragem de 2, entre os indivíduos residentes na zona urbana e rural com idade maior ou igual a 60 anos, cadastrados nas (3) três Estratégias de Saúde da Família (ESF) que compõe o município de Salto da Divisa e que não apresentavam déficit cognitivo mensurado pelo <em>Mini Exame do Estado Mental</em> (MEEM). Os dados foram obtidos por meio do questionário <em>Brazil Old Age Schedule </em>(BOAS), tabulados no EpiInfo^® 7.7.0.6 e analisados no SPSS^® 15.0. Como principais achados houve predominância do sexo feminino (58,8%), sem escolaridade (64,2%), com renda de até 1 SM (81,7%), tenderam a coabitar mais com os netos (71,0%), estavam satisfeitos com os coabitantes (89,6%), possuíram autopercepção de saúde boa (60,6%), consideraram-se felizes com a vida (92,8%) e com boas expectativas para o futuro (52,0%). O estudo revelou que apesar dos baixos determinantes sociais, os idosos em estado de corresidência no município possuíram bons aspectos psicossociais e sentimentos positivos diante a vida, sugerindo que a configuração do ambiente familiar tem sido satisfatório para os participantes.</p>

Objective: assess coronary risk in hospitalized patients the likelihood of developing an acute myocardial
infarction over the next decade and discuss the nursing care based on scientific evidence. Method: this is a
descriptive cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 42 hospitalized patients. Data were collected
between May and June 2013. This study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the University
of Bahia (protocol 266.907). Results: it was checked that 42.5% of hospitalized present a high risk of
developing myocardial infarction within the next 10 years. Conclusion: The data reveal that there are
hospitalized patients in coronary risk becoming clear that the risk was higher with increasing age.

Objective: To investigate the sociodemographic profile of family caregivers of elderly at home and the level of overload resulted by care activity. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study, conducted with 29 family caregivers of elderly individuals enrolled in a Family Health Strategy. There were collected data on functional independence, demographic data and level of caregiver overload. A study approved by the Research Ethics Committee, under Opinion No. 128,580/2012. Results: It was found that 79% of the elderly had functional dependence. The profile of caregivers showed that the majority are women, married, with advanced age, level of education and low income. It was also found that the time devoted to the care is long, justifying the overload observed, mainly in caregivers of dependent elderly. Conclusion: The results point out the need for more social support and health care to family caregivers, which could contribute to reducing the overload related to caring.

Objective: To identify the prevalence and the profile of pregnant women victims of physical violence. Methods: Quantitative, cross-sectional study, conducted with 105 pregnant women followed in four Family Health Units at the city of Jequié, Bahia. The data were collected through questionnaires from the Abuse Assessment Screen (AAS); Tolerance, Annoyed, Cut down and eye opener (T-ACE) and sociodemographic. Results: The prevalence of pregnant women who suffered physical violence was 2,9%. These were 21-26 years of age, race/ skin color black (black and brown) and suffered aggression on the head predominantly by the partner who used alcohol. Conclusion: The prevalence of pregnant women victims of violence was not high, but it is an issue that causes many negative impacts on the woman's and baby's health. Thus from the profile of the women surveyed, it is recommended that specific actions could be carried out in order to at least minimize the occurrence of this problem.