Autopercepção de saúde e aspectos clínico-funcionais dos idosos atendidos em uma unidade básica de saúde no norte do Brasil / Self-perceived health and clinical-functional of elderly in a basic health unit in northern Brazil
Concluiu-se que os idosos avaliados apresentam autopercepção de saúde positiva. Em geral, os dados clínicos e epidemiológicos constatados replicam achados de estudos nacionais. A caracterização desta amostra favorece a formulação de indicadores de saúde e implantação de ações preventivas. (AU)
Objective:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the self-perception of the health of elderly people and to identify the clinical and functional profile of elderly attended in one basic health care unit, in Ananindeua-PA. Materials and
Methods:
The research is characterized as transversal. Data were collected through interviews, in the users home or waiting room of the health unit, through a research protocol with HealthRecord questioning the Elderly. The sample size consisted of 134 elderlies. The hypotheses were evaluated by Yates-corrected Chi-square test and G test. For the analysis of the bond strength, odds ratio was used.
It is concluded that the elderly evaluated have a positive self-perception of health. In general, the clinical and epidemiological data found replicate findings from national studies. The characterization of this sample favors the formulation of healthindicators and implementation of preventive actions. (AU)