Abstract
to understand how the rural older adults promote their autonomy in active aging. qualitative research through the Paulo Freire's research itinerary, consisting of three steps: area of research; encoding and decoding; and critical unveiling. Seventeen older adults living in the rural area of a municipality in Southern Brazil participated in the research. Six culture circles were conducted from July to December 2016. the investigation revealed two generating themes: joint pain and participation in groups. The understanding of autonomy promotion for the active aging of older adults is focused on the physical capacity and independence of activities of daily living. the culture circles have promoted reflection moments for the participants, especially about the advantages and difficulties related to the practice of autonomy in the exercise of citizenship for active aging in the rural area.
Highlights
Autonomy is a core value in the characterization of health, collaborative/interactive learning emerges as a promoter of knowledge, enabling the production of freedom[1]
The themes were identified through a written display on a panel, where each person expressed her/his understanding of autonomy, emphasizing some advantages and difficulties in the everyday life
Their understanding of autonomy is focused on physical ability and independence for everyday activities
Summary
Autonomy is a core value in the characterization of health, collaborative/interactive learning emerges as a promoter of knowledge, enabling the production of freedom[1]. The state of Rio de Janeiro comes first, with 17.4% of the older population[6], and the state of Rio Grande do Sul, with 17.3%, is the second state with the highest proportion of older adults In this context, the aging process becomes a challenge for the 21st century, especially with regard to aging in a healthy way, maintaining independence and autonomy. The strategies for promoting autonomy for an active aging with rural seniors are possibilities that allow changes in the quality of life of this population, with the exercise of citizenship and the strengthening of the Unified Health System (SUS). In accordance with the principles of SUS, it is essential to promote autonomy in the active aging process of the older adult, from the users’ point of view, encouraging them to practice solidarity with intersectoral knowledge
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