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Resumo Introdução A longevidade pode ser acompanhada de diversos fatores que interferem negativamente na qualidade de vida (QV) dos idosos e torna-se necessário investigar quais são estes fatores na zona rural. Objetivo Identificar os fatores associados à QV de idosos octogenários da zona rural de Uberaba-MG. Método Estudo transversal com 74 idosos octogenários residentes na zona rural que foram avaliados quanto ao perfil sociodemográfico, número de morbidades, qualidade de vida e funcionalidade. A análise dos dados foi conduzida por meio dos testes t-Student, correlação de Pearson e a Regressão linear múltipla (p < 0,05). Resultados No domínio físico da QV, os menores escores relacionaram-se ao maior número de morbidades e de incapacidade funcional nas atividades instrumentais de vida diária. Conclusão Os menores escores de QV em idosos octogenários da zona rural de Uberaba-MG estão associados ao maior número de morbidades e de incapacidade funcional.

Abstract Background The longevity can be followed by several factors that interfere negatively in the life quality (LQ) of the elderly, for this reason it is necessary to investigate which are these factors in the rural area. Objective To identify the factors associated with QoL of octogenarian elderly in the rural area of Uberaba-MG. Method A cross-sectional study with 74 octogenarian elderly living in the rural area was carried out. The sociodemographic profile, number of morbidities, quality of life and functionality were evaluated. Data analysis was performed using Student's t-tests, Pearson's correlation and Multiple linear regression (p <0.05). Results In the physical domain of LQ, the lowest scores were related to the greater number of morbidities and functional inability in the instrumental activities of daily living. Conclusion The lower LQ scores in the octogenarian elderly in the rural area of Uberaba-MG are associated with greater morbidity and functional disability.

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Objectives: to verify the prevalence of violence in the elderly people in the last 12 months; to describe the sociodemographic and economic characteristics of these people according to the type of violence suffered; to verify the factors associated with violence and to identify clusters of violence against the elderly individuals in the city of Uberaba, Minas Gerais.Methods: This was a cross-sectional and quantitative study carried out with 581 elderly individuals from the community of Uberaba, Minas Gerais. Statistical analyzes were performed: descriptive and multiple logistic regression (p≤0.05).Results: Physical and/or psychological violence obtained higher percentages among those with 15 years of schooling and who lived with children. The youngest age was associated with physical and/or psychological violence. The largest clusters were in the southeast region of the municipality. Conclusion: Younger elders suffer more episodes of physical and/or psychological violence, as well as those with less schooling, who live with their children and in the southeast region of the municipality.

Objetivos: verificar a prevalência de violência em idosos nos últimos 12 meses; descrever as características sociodemográficas e econômicas dos idosos segundo o tipo deviolência sofrida; verificar os fatores associados à violência e identificar os clustersde violência contra idosos no município de Uberaba, Minas Gerais.Métodos:Trata-se de um estudo transversal e quantitativo realizado com 581 idosos da comunidade de Uberaba, Minas Gerais.Procederam-seas análises estatísticas:descritiva e regressão logística múltipla (p≤0,05). Resultados:A violência física e/ou psicológica e a psicológica obtiveram maiores percentuais entre aqueles com 1├5 anos de estudo e que residiam com filhos. A menor idade associou-se à violência física e/ou psicológica. Os maiores aglomerados foram na região sudeste do município. Conclusão:Os idosos mais novos sofrem mais episódios de violência física e/ou psicológica, assim como aqueles com menor escolaridade, que residem com os filhos e na região sudeste do município

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Abstract The aim of this study was to verify the factors associated with the frailty phenotype components among hospitalized elderly patients. This is a crosssectional and analytical study with 255 elderly patients admitted to the Medical and Surgical Clinic units at a General Hospital of Uberaba-MG. The following instruments were used: Frailty phenotype according to Fried, Scales (Short Geriatric Depression, Katz and Lawton and Brody) and structured questionnaire with socioeconomic and health data. Descriptive, bivariate and logistic regression analyses were performed (p <0.05). The frailty phenotype components with the highest percentages were slow gait speed (40.0%) and self-report of exhaustion and/or fatigue (38.8%). The following associated factors were identified: self-report of exhaustion and/or fatigue [depression indicative (OR: 3.12; CI: 1.69-5.75)]; decreased muscle strength [advanced age (OR:2.20; CI: 1.40-3.47); absence of partner (OR: 1.86, CI: 1.023.39); inability to perform basic (OR: 2.38; CI: 1.27-4.44) and instrumental (OR: 2.53; CI: 1.29-4.97) activities of the daily living]; slow gait speed [women (OR:2.13; CI:1.16-3.92), advanced age (OR:2.90; CI:1.82-4.61), inability to perform instrumental activities of the daily living (OR:2.08; CI:1.14-3.77); and low level of physical activity [advanced age (OR: 1.57; CI: 1.01-2.44)]. The frailty phenotype components were associated with socioeconomic and health variables. The identification of the factors associated to the frailty phenotype components demonstrates the relevance for the development of preventive strategies in order to postpone this condition as well as follow-up actions at this level of service.

Resumo O estudo teve por objetivo verificar os fatores associados aos componentes do fenótipo de fragilidade entre idosos hospitalizados. Trata-se de estudo transversal e analítico, com 255 idosos internados nas unidades de Clínicas Médica e Cirúrgica em um Hospital de Clínicas de Uberaba-MG. Foram utilizados: Fenótipo de Fragilidade de Fried, escalas (Depressão Geriátrica Abreviada, Katz e Lawton e Brody) e questionário estruturado com dados socioeconômicos e de saúde. Procedeu-se às análises descritiva, bivariada e modelo de regressão logística (p<0,05). Os componentes do fenótipo de fragilidade com os maiores percentuais foram a lentidão na velocidade de marcha (40,0%) e o autorrelato de exaustão e/ou fadiga (38,8%). Consolidaram-se como fatores associados: autorrelato de exaustão e/ou fadiga [indicativo de depressão (OR:3,12; IC:1,695,75)]; diminuição da força muscular [maior faixa etária (OR:2,20; IC:1,40-3,47), ausência de companheiro(OR:1,86; IC:1,02-3,39), incapacidade para atividades básicas (OR:2,38; IC:1,27-4,44) e instrumentais (OR:2,53; IC:1,29-4,97) de vida diária]; lentidão na velocidade de marcha [sexo feminino (OR:2,13; IC:1,16-3,92), maior faixa etária (OR:2,90; IC:1,82-4,61), incapacidade para atividades instrumentais de vida diária (OR:2,08; IC:1,14-3,77) e baixo nível de atividade física [maior faixa etária (OR:1,57; IC:1,01-2,44)]. Os componentes do fenótipo de fragilidade foram associados às variáveis socioeconômicas e de saúde. A identificação dos fatores associados aos componentes do fenótipo de fragilidade remete a relevância para o desenvolvimento de estratégias preventivas visando postergar esta condição bem como ações de acompanhamento neste nível de serviço.

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This study aimed to verify the association of overweight with functional disability, self-reported morbidities and quality of life (QoL) among rural elderly dwellers. This is a domestic and cross-sectional survey conducted in the rural region of a municipality of Southeast Brazil. Three hundred seventy non-overweight elderly people and 192 overweight elderly people were evaluated with the following tools: semi-structured; Katz and Lawton and scales; World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF and World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment for Older Adults. Overweight was associated with morbidities arthritis/osteoarthritis (p = 0.002), systemic arterial hypertension (p < 0.001), varicose veins (p = 0.009), heart problems (p = 0.028), diabetes mellitus (p = 0.001), cerebrovascular accident (p = 0.044) and urinary incontinence (p = 0.032). Overweight elderly had lower scores in the physical realm (p = 0.005) and higher scores in social relationships (p = 0.033) compared to those without this condition. Results point to the importance of monitoring the nutritional status of rural elderly to prevent comorbidities and improve the quality of life.

O objetivo deste estudo é verificar a associação do excesso de peso com a incapacidade funcional, morbidades autorreferidas e qualidade de vida (QV) de idosos residentes em área rural. Trata-se de um inquérito domiciliar e transversal realizado na área rural de um município do Sudoeste do Brasil. Foram avaliados 370 idosos sem excesso de peso e 192 com, por meio dos instrumentos: semiestruturado, escalas Katz e Lawton e, World Health Organization Quality of Life ­ BREF e World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment for Older Adults. O excesso de peso associou às morbidades: artrite/artrose, hipertensão arterial sistêmica (p < 0,001), varizes (p = 0,009), problemas cardíacos (p = 0,028), diabetes mellitus (p = 0,001), acidente vascular encefálico (p = 0,044) e incontinência urinária (p = 0,032). Não identificou associação entre a incapacidade funcional e o excesso de peso (p = 0,729). Os idosos com excesso de peso apresentaram menores escores no domínio físico (p = 0,005) e maiores nas relações sociais (p = 0,033) comparados aos sem essa condição. Os resultados remetem à necessidade do acompanhamento do estado nutricional de idosos rurais na prevenção de comorbidades e na melhoria da qualidade de vida.

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Resumo O objetivo deste estudo é verificar a associação do excesso de peso com a incapacidade funcional, morbidades autorreferidas e qualidade de vida (QV) de idosos residentes em área rural. Trata-se de um inquérito domiciliar e transversal realizado na área rural de um município do Sudoeste do Brasil. Foram avaliados 370 idosos sem excesso de peso e 192 com, por meio dos instrumentos: semiestruturado, escalas Katz e Lawton e, World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF e World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment for Older Adults. O excesso de peso associou às morbidades: artrite/artrose, hipertensão arterial sistêmica (p < 0,001), varizes (p = 0,009), problemas cardíacos (p = 0,028), diabetes mellitus (p = 0,001), acidente vascular encefálico (p = 0,044) e incontinência urinária (p = 0,032). Não identificou associação entre a incapacidade funcional e o excesso de peso (p = 0,729). Os idosos com excesso de peso apresentaram menores escores no domínio físico (p = 0,005) e maiores nas relações sociais (p = 0,033) comparados aos sem essa condição. Os resultados remetem à necessidade do acompanhamento do estado nutricional de idosos rurais na prevenção de comorbidades e na melhoria da qualidade de vida.

Abstract This study aimed to verify the association of overweight with functional disability, self-reported morbidities and quality of life (QoL) among rural elderly dwellers. This is a domestic and cross-sectional survey conducted in the rural region of a municipality of Southeast Brazil. Three hundred seventy non-overweight elderly people and 192 overweight elderly people were evaluated with the following tools: semi-structured; Katz and Lawton and scales; World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF and World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment for Older Adults. Overweight was associated with morbidities arthritis/osteoarthritis (p = 0.002), systemic arterial hypertension (p < 0.001), varicose veins (p = 0.009), heart problems (p = 0.028), diabetes mellitus (p = 0.001), cerebrovascular accident (p = 0.044) and urinary incontinence (p = 0.032). Overweight elderly had lower scores in the physical realm (p = 0.005) and higher scores in social relationships (p = 0.033) compared to those without this condition. Results point to the importance of monitoring the nutritional status of rural elderly to prevent comorbidities and improve the quality of life.

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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The physical, emotional and cognitive limitations that may be present in the aging process, coupled with family unpreparedness, may lead to greater dependence among the elderly. This favors development of frailty syndrome and greater levels of violence against the elderly. The objective here was to analyze the association between violence against the elderly and frailty; and the geographic distribution of violence against the elderly according to the presence of frailty syndrome. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study on 705 community-dwelling elderly people in Uberaba (MG), Brazil. METHODS: The Fried frailty phenotype and conflict tactics scale were used. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the chi-square test and a logistic regression model. The intensity of the events and the relationship between clusters of violence and frailty status were assessed by means of kernel estimation. RESULTS: The adjusted analysis indicated that pre-frailty and frailty were associated with physical and verbal aggression (odds ratio, OR = 1.51; 95% confidence interval, CI: 1.04-2.19; OR = 2.12; 95% CI: 1.29-3.47), frailty was associated with physical aggression (OR = 2.48; 95% CI: 1.25-4.94) and pre-frailty and frailty were associated with verbal aggression (OR = 1.48; 95% CI: 1.03-2.15; OR = 2.15; 95% CI: 1.31-3.52), respectively. Regardless of frailty status and its relationship with violence, clusters of occurrences were larger in similar regions in the southeastern part of the municipality; but superimposition of overlays relating to aggression showed that for frail individuals the clusters were smaller than for non-frail and pre-frail individuals. CONCLUSIONS: The condition of frailty was associated with greater chances of violence against the elderly.

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BACKGROUND: The physical, emotional and cognitive limitations that may be present in the aging process, coupled with family unpreparedness, may lead to greater dependence among the elderly. This favors development of frailty syndrome and greater levels of violence against the elderly. The objective here was to analyze the association between violence against the elderly and frailty; and the geographic distribution of violence against the elderly according to the presence of frailty syndrome. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study on 705 community-dwelling elderly people in Uberaba (MG), Brazil. METHODS: The Fried frailty phenotype and conflict tactics scale were used. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the chi-square test and a logistic regression model. The intensity of the events and the relationship between clusters of violence and frailty status were assessed by means of kernel estimation. RESULTS: The adjusted analysis indicated that pre-frailty and frailty were associated with physical and verbal aggression (odds ratio, OR = 1.51; 95% confidence interval, CI: 1.04-2.19; OR = 2.12; 95% CI: 1.29-3.47), frailty was associated with physical aggression (OR = 2.48; 95% CI: 1.25-4.94) and pre-frailty and frailty were associated with verbal aggression (OR = 1.48; 95% CI: 1.03-2.15; OR = 2.15; 95% CI: 1.31-3.52), respectively. Regardless of frailty status and its relationship with violence, clusters of occurrences were larger in similar regions in the southeastern part of the municipality; but superimposition of overlays relating to aggression showed that for frail individuals the clusters were smaller than for non-frail and pre-frail individuals. CONCLUSIONS: The condition of frailty was associated with greater chances of violence against the elderly.

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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association of frailty syndrome with socioeconomic and health variables among older adults. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional, observational and analytical household research conducted with a sample of 1,609 urban elderly. We used: semi-structured questionnaire, scales (Katz, Lawton and shortened version of Geriatric Depression Scale) and Fragility Phenotype proposed by Fried. Descriptive analysis was performed along with a bivariate and multinomial logistic regression model (p <0.05). RESULTS: The prevalence of pre-frailty condition was 52.0% and the fragility corresponded to 13.6%. Pre-frailty and frailty associated factors were, respectively: age range between 70-79 years and ≥80 years; one to four morbidities and five or more morbidities categories; functional disability for basic and instrumental activities of daily life and depression indicative; whilst lack of a companion or income and female gender were only associated to pre-frailty. CONCLUSION: The conditions of pre-frailty and frailty levels were elevated with negative effects on the health of the elderly.

OBJETIVO: Investigar la asociación del síndrome de fragilidad con variables socioeconómicas y de salud de los adultos mayores. MÉTODOS: encuesta domiciliaria transversal, observacional y analítico realizado con una muestra de 1,609 personas mayores urbano. Fueron utilizados: cuestionario semi-estructurado, escalas (Katz, Lawton y depresión geriátrica acortado) y Fragilidad Fried fenotipo. Se realizaron los siguientes análisis: descriptivo, bivariado y modelo de regresión logística multinomial (p <0.05). RESULTADOS: La prevalencia de la condición pre-fragilidad fue del 52.0% y la fragilidad correspondió a 13.6%. Los factores asociados a la prefragilidad y fragilidad fueron, respectivamente: a los intervalos de edad de 70-79 años y ≥80 años; una a cuatro morbilidades y cinco o más categorías de morbilidad; incapacidad funcional para actividades básicas e instrumentales de la vida diaria y indicativo de depresión; en cuanto que la ausencia de compañero y ingreso y el género femenino se asociaron a la prefragilidad. CONCLUSIÓN: Las condiciones de los niveles previos a la fragilidad y la fragilidad fueron elevados con efectos negativos sobre la salud de los ancianos.

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Resumo Objetivo: Comparar as variáveis sociodemográficas e o percentual de erros nos itens do Mini-Exame do Estado Mental (MEEM) entre idosos com e sem declínio cognitivo. Metodologia: Estudo analítico, transversal, realizado com 955 idosos residentes na zona rural de um município de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Realizou-se uma análise descritiva e aplicou-se o teste qui-quadrado (p < 0,05). Resultados: Não houve associação entre sexo e declínio cognitivo; o declínio cognitivo foi associado a maior faixa etária, menor grau de instrução, e viuvez. Os itens mais impactados no MEEM foram Atenção e cálculo, Capacidade construtiva visual e Memória de evocação. Conclusão: Evidencia-se a necessidade de desenvolvimento de ações de saúde para a prevenção do declínio cognitivo e a melhoria dos aspectos cognitivos em indivíduos já acometidos.

Resumen Objetivo: Comparar las variables sociodemográficas con el porcentaje de errores en los ítems del Mini Examen del Estado Mental (MEEM) entre adultos mayores con y sin deterioro cognitivo. Metodología: Estudio analítico y de corte transversal, el cual se realizó con 955 adultos mayores residentes en la zona rural de un municipio de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Se llevó a cabo un análisis descriptivo y se aplicó la prueba chi-cuadrado (p < 0,05). Resultados: No se encontró asociación entre el sexo y la presencia de deterioro cognitivo, el cual, a su vez, se relacionó con un mayor grupo etario, un menor nivel educativo y la viudez. En cuanto al MEEM, los ítems más afectados fueron Atención y cálculo, Capacidad constructiva visual y Memoria de evocación. Conclusión: El estudio pone de relieve la necesidad de desarrollar acciones de salud enfocadas en prevenir el deterioro cognitivo y en mejorar las funciones relacionadas con la cognición de los afectados.

Abstract Objective: To compare sociodemographic variables to error rate in categories of Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) among elderly adults both with and without cognitive impairment. Methodology: This is an analytical, cross-sectional study, conducted with 955 elderly adults living in rural areas of Minas Gerais municipality, Brazil. A descriptive analysis was carried out and the chi-square test was applied (p < 0.05). Results: No association was found between sex and cognitive impairment. For its part, cognitive impairment was associated with a wider age range, a lower educational level, and widowhood. With regard to MMSE, categories most affected were Attention and Calculation, Visual Capacity Building and Memory Recall. Conclusion: The results from our study put emphasis on the need to carry out health activities in order to prevent cognitive impairment, and to improve functions related to patients' cognitive performance.

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Abstract Objective: To investigate the association of frailty syndrome with socioeconomic and health variables among older adults. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, observational and analytical household research conducted with a sample of 1,609 urban elderly. We used: semi-structured questionnaire, scales (Katz, Lawton and shortened version of Geriatric Depression Scale) and Fragility Phenotype proposed by Fried. Descriptive analysis was performed along with a bivariate and multinomial logistic regression model (p <0.05). Results: The prevalence of pre-frailty condition was 52.0% and the fragility corresponded to 13.6%. Pre-frailty and frailty associated factors were, respectively: age range between 70-79 years and ≥80 years; one to four morbidities and five or more morbidities categories; functional disability for basic and instrumental activities of daily life and depression indicative; whilst lack of a companion or income and female gender were only associated to pre-frailty. Conclusion: The conditions of pre-frailty and frailty levels were elevated with negative effects on the health of the elderly.

Resumen Objetivo: Investigar la asociación del síndrome de fragilidad con variables socioeconómicas y de salud de los adultos mayores. Métodos: encuesta domiciliaria transversal, observacional y analítico realizado con una muestra de 1,609 personas mayores urbano. Fueron utilizados: cuestionario semi-estructurado, escalas (Katz, Lawton y depresión geriátrica acortado) y Fragilidad Fried fenotipo. Se realizaron los siguientes análisis: descriptivo, bivariado y modelo de regresión logística multinomial (p <0.05). Resultados: La prevalencia de la condición pre-fragilidad fue del 52.0% y la fragilidad correspondió a 13.6%. Los factores asociados a la prefragilidad y fragilidad fueron, respectivamente: a los intervalos de edad de 70-79 años y ≥80 años; una a cuatro morbilidades y cinco o más categorías de morbilidad; incapacidad funcional para actividades básicas e instrumentales de la vida diaria y indicativo de depresión; en cuanto que la ausencia de compañero y ingreso y el género femenino se asociaron a la prefragilidad. Conclusión: Las condiciones de los niveles previos a la fragilidad y la fragilidad fueron elevados con efectos negativos sobre la salud de los ancianos.

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O objetivo deste estudo foi elaborar um modelo conceitual sobre o papel do enfermeiro na atenção primária à saúde do idoso. Foi realizada revisão e análise documental de 40 documentos normativos brasileiros que regulam a atenção primária e/ou relacionados ao idoso, com coleta de dados entre abril e agosto de 2015. As informações foram consensuadas nos quatro metaparadigmas da enfermagem. O ser humano foi a pessoa de >60 anos; a saúde/doença: o conjunto de fatores físicos, psicológicos, sociais, econômicos, culturais e ambientais que permeiam o envelhecimento; e o ambiente: atenção primária, um conjunto de ações de saúde, no âmbito individual e coletivo, que abrange promoção e proteção da saúde, prevenção de agravos, diagnóstico, tratamento, reabilitação, redução de danos e manutenção da saúde; o enfermeiro, apresenta responsabilidade de gerência e cuidado à saúde. O modelo reflete as concepções específicas do idoso, saúde/doença, ambiente, bem como as atribuições do enfermeiro na atenção primária (AU).

The present study aimed to develop a conceptual model on the role of nurses in care to the elderly in primary health care services. Literature review and document analysis of 40 Brazilian normative documents that regulate primary care and/or care related to the elderly, and data was collected between April and August 2015. Consensus was obtained on information related to the four nursing meta paradigms. The human being was the person aged > 60 years; health/ disease: the set of physical, psychological, social, economic, cultural and environmental factors that pervade aging; and the environment: primary health care, a set of individual and collective health actions, covering health promotion and protection, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, reduction of damage and health maintenance; the nurse, who is responsible for management and health care. The model reflects the concepts related to the elderly, health/disease environment, as well as nursing assignments in primary care (AU).

Estudio cuyo intuito fue elaborar un modelo conceptual acerca del papel del enfermero en la atención básica a la salud del anciano. Se realizaron revisión y análisis documental de 40 documentos normativos brasileños que regulan la atención básica y/o relacionados al anciano. Se obtuvieron los datos entre abril y agosto de 2015. Se consensuaron las informaciones en los cuatro metaparadigmas de la enfermería. El ser humano fue la persona de >60 años; la salud/enfermedad: el conjunto de factores físicos, psicológicos, sociales, económicos, culturales y ambientales que están presentes durante el proceso de envejecimiento; y el ambiente: atención básica, un conjunto de acciones de salud, en ámbito individual y colectivo, que abarca promoción y protección de la salud, prevención de agravios, diagnóstico, tratamiento, rehabilitación, reducción de daños y manutención de la salud; el enfermero presenta responsabilidad de administración y cuidado a la salud. El modelo representa las concepciones específicas del anciano, salud/enfermedad, ambiente, así como las atribuciones del enfermero en la atención básica (AU).

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Objectives. To investigate the association of functional incapacity and the number of morbidities with sociodemographic, economic and health variables. Methods. This is a household survey, quantitative and transversal approach, conducted with 1,693 elderly in Uberaba-MG in 2012. We used the Mini-Mental State Examination, Katz Scale, Lawton and Brody Scale; Geriatric Depression Scale abbreviated and semi-structured instrument for evaluation of demographic data, economic and morbidities. Results. Functional incapacity in basic activities of daily living was associated with older age, a greater number of morbidities and presence of indicative of depression. Regarding the instrumental activities of daily living, functional incapacity was related to age, lower education and income, the greater number of morbidities and have indicative of depression. The largest number of comorbidities was associated with female sex, older age, lower income and indicative of depression. Conclusion. This study highlights the need for health actions directed to the oldest old, with less education and income, and indicative of depression to minimize the dependency on the performance of functional capacity and impact on morbidities.

Objetivos. Investigar la asociación de la incapacidad funcional y el número de morbilidades con variables sociodemográficas, económicas y de salud entre los ancianos. Métodos. Se trata de una encuesta de hogares, de enfoque cuantitativo y transversal, realizado con 1 693 personas mayores en Uberaba-MG en 2012. Se utilizaron los instrumentos: Mini Examen del Estado Mental, Escala de Katz, Escala de Lawton y Brody y la Escala de Depresión Geriátrica Abreviada. También, se recolectó información sobre datos demográficos, económicos y de morbilidad. Resultados. La incapacidad funcional en actividades básicas de la vida diaria se asoció con la edad, el número de comorbilidades y la presencia de depresión. En cuanto a las actividades instrumentales de la vida diaria, la incapacidad funcional se relaciona con la edad, la educación y los ingresos más bajos, además del mayor número de comorbilidades y de probable depresión. El mayor número de comorbilidades se asoció con el sexo femenino, la edad avanzada, menores ingresos y probable depresión. Conclusión. Este estudio pone de relieve la necesidad de que las acciones de salud dirigidas a los más ancianos, con menos educación e ingresos, e indicativa de la depresión, con el fin de reducir al mínimo la dependencia de las prestaciones de la capacidad funcional y el impacto en la morbilidad.

Objetivo. Verificar a associação da incapacidade funcional e do número de morbidades com variáveis sócio-demográficas, econômicas e de saúde. Métodos. Trata-se de inquérito domiciliar, de abordagem quantitativa e transversal, realizado com 1 693 idosos em Uberaba-MG no ano de 2012. Utilizou-se o Mini Exame de Estado Mental, Escala de Katz, Escala de Lawton e Brody, Escala de Depressão Geriátrica Abreviada e instrumento semiestruturado para avaliação dos dados sócio-demográficos, econômicos e morbidades. Resultados. A incapacidade funcional para atividades básicas da vida diária esteve associada à maior faixa etária, maior número de morbidades e presença de indicativo de depressão. Em relação às atividades instrumentais de vida diária, a incapacidade funcional relacionou-se à maior idade, menor escolaridade e renda, maior número de morbidades e ter indicativo de depressão. O maior número de morbidades esteve associado ao sexo feminino, maior idade, menor renda e indicativo de depressão. Conclusão. Este estudo evidencia a necessidade de ações em saúde direcionadas aos idosos mais velhos, com menor escolaridade e renda e indicativo de depressão, visando minimizar a dependência para o desempenho da capacidade funcional e impacto sobre as morbidades.

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CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE:: Identification of frailty syndrome and its relationship with cardiovascular risk factors among hospitalized elderly people is important, since this may contribute towards broadening of knowledge regarding this association within tertiary-level services. This study aimed to evaluate the cardiovascular risk factors associated with frailty syndrome among hospitalized elderly people. DESIGN AND SETTING:: Observational cross-sectional study in a public teaching hospital. METHODS:: The participants were elderly patients admitted to clinical and surgical wards. The cardiovascular risk factors assessed were: body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, systemic arterial hypertension (SAH), blood glucose, total cholesterol, high-density lipoproteins (HDL), low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and triglycerides. To identify frailty syndrome, the method proposed by Fried was used. The data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, chi-square test (P < 0.10) and multinomial logistic regression (P < 0.05). RESULTS:: A total of 205 individuals were evaluated. It was found that 26.3% (n = 54) of the elderly people were frail, 51.7% (n = 106) were pre-frail and 22% (n = 45) were non-frail. The preliminary bivariate analysis (P < 0.10) for the regression model showed that frailty was associated with BMI (P = 0.016), LDL cholesterol (P = 0.028) and triglycerides (P = 0.093). However, in the final multivariate model, only overweight remained associated with the pre-frail condition (odds ratio, OR = 0.44; 95% confidence interval, CI = 0.20-0.98; P = 0.045). CONCLUSION:: States of frailty were highly present in the hospital environment. The pre-frail condition was inversely associated with overweight.

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ABSTRACT CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Identification of frailty syndrome and its relationship with cardiovascular risk factors among hospitalized elderly people is important, since this may contribute towards broadening of knowledge regarding this association within tertiary-level services. This study aimed to evaluate the cardiovascular risk factors associated with frailty syndrome among hospitalized elderly people. DESIGN AND SETTING: Observational cross-sectional study in a public teaching hospital. METHODS: The participants were elderly patients admitted to clinical and surgical wards. The cardiovascular risk factors assessed were: body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, systemic arterial hypertension (SAH), blood glucose, total cholesterol, high-density lipoproteins (HDL), low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and triglycerides. To identify frailty syndrome, the method proposed by Fried was used. The data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, chi-square test (P < 0.10) and multinomial logistic regression (P < 0.05). RESULTS: A total of 205 individuals were evaluated. It was found that 26.3% (n = 54) of the elderly people were frail, 51.7% (n = 106) were pre-frail and 22% (n = 45) were non-frail. The preliminary bivariate analysis (P < 0.10) for the regression model showed that frailty was associated with BMI (P = 0.016), LDL cholesterol (P = 0.028) and triglycerides (P = 0.093). However, in the final multivariate model, only overweight remained associated with the pre-frail condition (odds ratio, OR = 0.44; 95% confidence interval, CI = 0.20-0.98; P = 0.045). CONCLUSION: States of frailty were highly present in the hospital environment. The pre-frail condition was inversely associated with overweight.

RESUMO CONTEXTO E OBJETIVO: A identificação da síndrome de fragilidade em idosos hospitalizados em interface com fatores de risco cardiovascular é relevante, pois pode contribuir para a ampliação do conhecimento sobre essa relação no nível de serviço terciário. Este estudo objetivou avaliar os fatores de risco cardiovascular associados à síndrome de fragilidade em idosos hospitalizados. TIPO DE ESTUDO E LOCAL: Estudo observacional transversal em hospital público de ensino. MÉTODOS: Participaram idosos internados nas clínicas médica e cirúrgica. Os fatores de risco cardiovascular avaliados foram: índice de massa corporal (IMC), circunferência abdominal, hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS), glicemia, colesterol total, lipoproteínas de alta densidade (HDL), lipoproteínas de baixa densidade (LDL) e triglicérides. Para identificar a síndrome de fragilidade, utilizou-se o método proposto por Fried. Os dados foram analisados por estatística descritiva, teste qui-quadrado (P < 0,10) e regressão logística multinomial (P < 0,05). RESULTADOS: Foram incluídos 205 indivíduos. Constatou-se que 26,3% (n = 54) dos idosos eram frágeis, 51,7% (n = 106) pré-frágeis e 22% (n = 45) não frágeis. A análise bivariada preliminar (P < 0,10) para o modelo de regressão indicou associações da fragilidade com as variáveis IMC (P = 0,016), colesterol LDL (P = 0,028) e triglicérides (P = 0,093). Entretanto, no modelo multivariado final, apenas a variável excesso de peso permaneceu associada à condição de pré-fragilidade (odds ratio, OR = 0,44; intervalo de confiança, IC 95% = 0,20-0,98; P = 0,045). CONCLUSÃO: Os estados de fragilidade apresentaram-se elevados em ambiente hospitalar. A condição de pré-fragilidade foi inversamente associada ao excesso de peso.

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Objetivo: verificar os fatores socioeconômicos e de saúde associados à qualidade de vida (QV) de homens idosos rurais. Método: estudo descritivo, quantitativo com inquérito domiciliar e analítico realizado com 449 homens idosos da zona rural. Os dados foram coletados no período de junho de 2010 a março de 2011, em Uberaba-MG. Utilizaram-se os questionários: estruturado, Índex de Katz, Escala de Lawton e Brody, World Health Organization Quality of Life ­ BREF e World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment for Older Adults. Realizou-se análise descritiva e regressão linear múltipla (p<0,05). Resultados: os menores escores nos domínios e facetas de QV apresentam diferentes preditores socioeconômicos e de saúde, a saber: as incapacidades funcionais; o uso de equipamentos de apoio; a insatisfação com o lazer; a renda inferior a um salário mínimo, e; a ausência de companheira. Conclusão: devem ser priorizadas ações que minimizem o impacto à QV relacionada aos fatores socioeconômicos e incapacidades.

Objective: to ascertain the socioeconomic and health-related factors associated with quality of life (QOL) of elderly men in rural areas. Method: quantitative, descriptive study based on an analytical home survey of 449 elderly rural men. Data were collected between June 2010 and March 2011 in Uberaba, Minas Gerais, using the following questionnaires: structured, Katz Index, Lawton and Brody Scale, World Health Organization Quality of Life (BREF) and World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment for Older Adults. Descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression were performed (p<0.05). Results: the lowest QOL domains and facet scores show different socioeconomic and health predictors, viz.: functional disabilities; use of support equipment; dissatisfaction with leisure; income of less than one minimum wage; and lack of a companion. Conclusion: priority should be given to measures to minimize impact on QOL related to socioeconomic factors and disabilities.

Objetivo: evaluar la calidad relacionada con la salud socio-económico y de vida (QOL) de los hombres mayores. Método: estudio analítico de 449 ancianos del campo. Los datos fueron recolectados en el período junio 2010 hasta marzo 2011 en Uberaba-MG. Resultados: se utilizaron cuestionarios: estructura, índice de Katz, Lawton y Brody escala, Calidad Mundial de la Salud Organización de la Vida - BREF y la Organización Mundial de la Salud de Calidad de la Evaluación de la Vida de los Adultos Mayores. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo y de regresión lineal múltiple (p<0,05). Resultados: las puntuaciones más bajas de dominios y facetas QV tienen diferentes predictores socioeconómicos y de salud, a saber: la incapacidad funcional; el uso de equipos de apoyo; la insatisfacción con el ocio; menos de un salario mínimo, y; ningún compañero. Conclusión: deben ser priorizadas acciones que minimicen el impacto en la QOL relacionada con factores socioeconómicos y la discapacidad.

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Objetivou-se comparar a qualidade de vida dos idosos hospitalizados segundo o status de fragilidade. Trata-se de um estudo observacional, analítico, transversal, com 255 idosos hospitalizados, no interior de Minas Gerais. Utilizaram-se: instrumento estruturado para os dados socioeconômicos e clínicos, fenótipo de fragilidade de Fried, WHOQOL-BREF e WHOQOL-OLD. Realizou-se análise descritiva e teste Anova-F (p<0,05). Independente do status de fragilidade prevaleceu o sexo masculino, 60├70 anos, casados, que residiam acompanhados e possuíam renda individual de um salário mínimo. Para escolaridade, entre os frágeis predominou de 1├4 anos de estudo; para os pré-frágeis e não-frágeis, 4├8 anos. Os frágeis apresentaram: escores significativamente inferiores nos domínios físico e meio ambiente e faceta participação social, comparados aos demais, e; escore significativamente inferior na faceta funcionamento dos sentidos em relação aos pré-frágeis. Ressalta-se a importância de direcionar ações em saúde direcionadas aos itens mais impactados dentre aqueles com fragilidade.

The aim of this study was to compare the quality of life of hospitalized elderly patients according to the frailty status. An observational, analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted with 255 elderly patients in a city in the state of Minas Gerais. Fried frailty phenotype, WHOQOL-BREF, WHOQOL-OLD, and a structured instrument were used for socioeconomic and clinical data. Descriptive analysis and ANOVA-F test (p<0.05) were conducted. Regardless of the frailty status, a prevalence of male patients, 60├70 years old, married, living with a partner, and with individual income of one minimum wage was observed. In relation to education, a prevalence of 1├4 years of education was observed among the frail patients; for pre-frail and non-frail patients this number increases to 4├8 years. Frail patients presented: significantly lower scores in the physical and environmental domains and social participation facet in comparison to the others, and significantly lower score in sensory functioning in relation to pre-frail patients. This study emphasizes the importance of directing actions in health to the most affected items among frail patients

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OBJECTIVE: to compare variables obtained in adherence and non-adherence to drug treatment for hypertension, according to socioeconomic situation, time of diagnosis, self-reported morbidities, indicative of depression and quality of life. METHOD: cross-sectional analytical study of 524 elderly with adherence and 505 non-adherence to the treatment. A descriptive analysis, Chi-square test and Student t test (p < 0.05) were held. RESULTS: there was higher proportion of older subjects, indicative of morbidity and depression among those with adherence. Non-adherence subjects had lower scores in all domains and quality of life facets. CONCLUSION: actions favoring the adherence to pharmacological treatment should be recommended, to minimize the impact of comorbidities and improve quality of life.

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Objective: to describe the socioeconomic characteristics of the elderly according to cognitive status, and, to associate the cognitive decline with functional disability and depression indicative among the elderly. Methods:this is a quantitative, retrospective and observational study with 92 elderly. The used instruments were: Mini Examination of Mental State; Katz Index; Lawton and Brody Scale and Abbreviated Geriatric Depression Scale. Statistical analysis and chi-square test (p<0.05) were used. Results: elderly with a cognitive decline for females were predominant, 80 years and older, widowed and living with children, with one to three years of study, individual income up to a minimum wage. The proportion of elderly with a dependent cognitive decline in basic activities of daily living (p=0.043) and instrumental activities of daily living (p=0.008) was higher than independent. There were no significant differences in the depression indicative (p=0.437). Conclusion: the proportion of dependent elderly was higher in those with cognitive decline.

Objetivo: descrever as características socioeconômicas dos idosos segundo status cognitivo, e; associar odeclínio cognitivo com a incapacidade funcional e o indicativo de depressão entre idosos. Métodos: estudoquantitativo, retrospectivo e observacional com 92 idosos. Foram utilizados os instrumentos: Mini Exame doEstado Mental; Índice de Katz; Escala de Lawton e Brody e Escala de Depressão Geriátrica Abreviada. Utilizou-seanálise estatística e teste qui-quadrado (p<0,05). Resultados: predominaram idosos com declínio cognitivo parao sexo feminino, 80 anos e mais, viúvos e que moravam com filhos, com um a três anos de estudo, renda individualde até um salário mínimo. A proporção de idosos com declínio cognitivo dependentes nas atividades básicas devida diária (p=0,043) e atividades instrumentais de vida diária (p=0,008) foi superior aos independentes. Nãohouve diferenças significativas quanto ao indicativo de depressão (p=0,437). Conclusão: a proporção de idososdependentes foi superior naqueles com declínio cognitivo.

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RESUMO Objetivo: comparar as variáveis obtidas em situação de adesão e não adesão ao tratamento farmacológico para hipertensão arterial sistêmica, segundo condições socioeconômicas, tempo de diagnóstico, morbidades autorreferidas, indicativo de depressão e qualidade de vida. Método: estudo transversal realizado com 524 idosos aderentes e 505 não. Realizou-se análise descritiva, testes Qui-quadrado e t-Student (p<0,05). Resultados: observou-se entre os aderentes maior proporção de idosos mais velhos, morbidades e indicativo de depressão. Aqueles não aderentes obtiveram escores inferiores em todos os domínios e facetas de qualidade de vida. Conclusão: devem-se preconizar ações que favoreçam a maior adesão ao tratamento farmacológico, visando minimizar o impacto das comorbidades e melhorar a qualidade de vida.

RESUMEN Objetivo: comparar las variables obtenidas en el estado de cumplimiento y la no adhesión a al tratamiento farmacológico de la hipertensión, de acuerdo con las condiciones socioeconómicas, momento del diagnóstico, morbilidades auto-reporte, indicativo de la depresión y la calidad de vida. Método: estudio transversal con 524 miembros y 505 ancianos no. Una prueba de la t análisis descriptivo, prueba de Chi-cuadrado y Student (p <0,05). Resultados: se observó entre los abonados mayor proporción de sujetos de edad avanzada, indicativos de la morbilidad y la depresión. No conforme con puntajes más bajos en todas las áreas y facetas de la calidad de vida. Conclusíon: se debe promover acciones que favorezcan el más alto es el tratamiento farmacológico para reducir al mínimo el impacto de las comorbilidades y mejorar la calidad de vida.

ABSTRACT Objective: to compare variables obtained in adherence and non-adherence to drug treatment for hypertension, according to socioeconomic situation, time of diagnosis, self-reported morbidities, indicative of depression and quality of life. Method: cross-sectional analytical study of 524 elderly with adherence and 505 non-adherence to the treatment. A descriptive analysis, Chi-square test and Student t test (p < 0.05) were held. Results: there was higher proportion of older subjects, indicative of morbidity and depression among those with adherence. Non-adherence subjects had lower scores in all domains and quality of life facets. Conclusion: actions favoring the adherence to pharmacological treatment should be recommended, to minimize the impact of comorbidities and improve quality of life.

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OBJECTIVES: To identify the prevalence of frailty among inpatient older adults in a clinical hospital and check the association of the socioeconomic and clinical characteristics with the state of frailty. METHOD: Observational, cross-sectional and analytical study, conducted with 255 hospitalized patients. Materials used: structured instrument for the economical and clinical data and frailty phenotype of Fried. Descriptive and bivariate statistical analysis was carried out and, by means of chi-square tests and ANOVA One-way (p<0.05). RESULTS: The prevalence of frailty corresponded to 26.3%, while pre-frailty represented 53.3%. The highest proportion of frail seniors was identified for 80 years or older (p = 0.004), widowed (p = 0.035) and with the highest average length of stay (p = 0.006). CONCLUSION: Inpatient older adults presented high percentages of frail states associated with socioeconomic variables and hospitalization period. The identification of the health conditions related to pre-frailty and frailty can foster the planning and implementation of the assistance to older adults in this context.

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