This study aimed to investigate the sociodemographic, clinical and behavioral factors and receiving information about the vaccine against pandemic influenza A (H1N1) associated with vaccination of elderly people. Study of quantitative and transversal nature, in which 286 elderly residents in Fortaleza, CE, Brazil participated. The association between variables was analyzed by the Pearson chi-square test, consid...
The aim of the research was to analyze the psychometric properties of Family APGAR, in a sample of 430 elders in the municipality of Fortaleza, Brazil. The reliability was tested through Cronbach's alpha, the constructed validity was confirmed with an exploratory factorial analysis (Varimax rotation), and the validity of criterion was seen in the correlation between Family APGAR and the defining characteristics...
As a result of the increase in the tiumbcr of elderly peoplc worldwide, which is regarded by some researchcrs as an irreversible process, the study of aging is in the limclight. Nursing lias clients in this age range who require specific care; therefore, it inust study such phenomenon not only in the aspects that are more closelv related to healthcare, but with an interdisciplinary and multifactonal approach. T...
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of an educational nursing intervention in self-care for older adults who have Diabetes Mellitus. Method: A quasi-experimental study with control and intervention two groups conducted with older adults living with Diabetes Mellitus, attended at Primary Health Care Units of Fortaleza/Ceará. The intervention was a group educational approach with guidelines on diabetes treatment ...
MARQUES, Marilia Braga; MORAES, Gerídice Lorna Andrade de; SILVA, Maria Josefina da; XIMENES, Lorena Barbosa. Estatuto do idoso e sua interface com a promoção da saúde: uma reflexão. Revista Avaliação de Políticas Públicas (AVAL), Fortaleza, ano 1, v. 2, n. 2, p. 81-89, jul./dez. 2008.; The goal is to reflect on the Statute of the Elderly (Brazilian Law 10,741, 1/10/2003) and the promotion of health. The frame ...
This investigation aimed at learning about the characteristics of an elderly population with arterial hypertension. It is a transversal study that involved 57 individuals and was performed at a Family Health Unit in the city of Fortaleza-CE. The collection of data occurred from April to May, 2007 by applying a questionnaire on age, gender, income, family history of arterial hypertension, daily health habits and...
Objective: to reflect about the clinical practice of nurses in the care of frail elderly. Method: this is a theoretical reflection supported in the literature. Results: the fragility syndrome has reached worldwide repercussions; even so the frail elderly still lacks many strategies to maintain their autonomy and independence. To promote clinical appropriate practice to the frail elderly, nurses must be knowledg...
Objective: To analyze the sexual behavior of elderly assisted on primary health care. Method: Transversal study, exploratory and quantitative. Results: The sample was comprised of 130 elderly people, these 60,8% were male, showing age between 60 and 92 years, with an average of 69 ± 7,04 years. With respect to the sexual profile, 63,1% elderly had active sex life, being more frequent among men with stable or ma...
This article aimed to report the experience lived by the nursing professionals in a group of insulin-dependent elderly patients with the assistance technology practice. Twelve patients participated in the group, eight caregivers, a doctor, a nurse a one medical student. The encounter presented four different moments. In the first moment the user participated only as an observer, learning how to manipulate corre...
The aim of the research was to analyze the psychometric properties of Family APGAR, in a sample of 430 elders in the municipality of Fortaleza, Brazil. The reliability was tested through Cronbach's alpha, the constructed validity was confirmed with an exploratory factorial analysis (Varimax rotation), and the validity of criterion was seen in the correlation between Family APGAR and the defining characteristics...