Abstract
Introduction: The aging process is characterized by biological changes that occur throughout life. These changes can cause diseases or organic dysfunctions, in which Chronic Non-communicable Diseases (DCNT) stand out. Objective: Considering the importance of DCNT, the study identified the socioeconomic and demographic profiles of the elderly assisted at Family Health Basic Units (UBSF) in the municipality of Ituiutaba/MG. Material and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on 149 elderly people assisted in 11 UBSF, who were interviewed through a semi-structured questionnaire. Results: Their mean age was 70 years old, most of them were of the female gender, literate and with up to four years of study. Approximately 90% of the elderly reported the use of allopathic drugs, 47% used herbal medicines and 19.5% used herbal medicines. Only 14.7% of the elderlies reported the concomitant use of these three treatment modalities. Most of the interviewees used 2 to 4 allopathic medications (51.7%). Regarding the self-reported diseases, the most prevalent diseases were those from the circulatory system (75.8%), especially hypertension (72.5%), as well as musculoskeletal system diseases (41.6%) and diabetes mellitus (39.9%). Conclusion: According to the data obtained, it was possible to perform a diagnosis of the elderly assisted at the UBSF of Ituiutaba/MG. These data are essential for the implementation of public, social and educational policies directed to this population, in order to meet the socio-economic and behavioral needs, aiming to promote a healthy and active aging.
Highlights
The aging process is characterized by biological changes that occur throughout life
Considering the importance of doenças crônicas não transmissíveis (DCNT), the study identified the socioeconomic and demographic profiles of the elderly assisted at Family Health Basic Units (UBSF) in the municipality of Ituiutaba/MG
Material and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on 149 elderly people assisted in 11 Unidades Básicas de Saúde da Família (UBSF), who were interviewed through a semi-structured questionnaire
Summary
The aging process is characterized by biological changes that occur throughout life. These changes can cause diseases or organic dysfunctions, in which Chronic Non-communicable Diseases (DCNT) stand out. PERFIL DE SAÚDE DOS IDOSOS ATENDIDOS NAS UBSF EM ITUIUTABA/MG musculoskeletal system diseases (41.6%) and diabetes mellitus (39.9%). Um levantamento promovido pelo Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) em 2013 alertou que as DCNT são responsáveis por 72% das causas de morte na população idosa, com destaque para doenças do aparelho circulatório (31,3%), câncer (16,3%), diabetes (5,2%) e doença respiratória crônica (5,8%)[15]. No município de Ituiutaba/MG, a atenção está voltada para a saúde da população idosa por meio das Unidades Básicas de Saúde da Família (UBSF), que possuem um planejamento estratégico para facilitar o acesso da população ao serviço de saúde com o apoio dos Programas de Saúde da Família (PSF) implantados nas áreas periféricas, ajudando, assim, no fluxo de atendimento das UBSF18. A correlação de Pearson foi realizada por meio do programa BioEstat, versão 5.0, com nível de confiança de 95%, considerando p < 0,05
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