Elderly victims of abuse: a five year document analysis / Idosos vítimas de maus-tratos: cinco anos de análise documental

Objective To verify the occurrence of maltreatment of the elderly and its characteristics (location, type, reason, involvement of alcohol/drugs, profile and family relationship of victims and perpetrators) from the police records of a specialized police station over a five year period. Method A cross-sectional, descriptive and documentary analytical study was performed. The police reports of a medium-sized municipality in the northwest of São Paulo were analyzed from 2008 to 2012. The sociodemographic characteristics of the perpetrators and victims and the data relating to the aggression investigated were: violence; location; reason; the presence of alcohol and drugs during the assault and victim-offender relationship. Data was tabulated using descriptive statistical analysis. Results Of a total of 572 cases, most of the perpetrators were men (69.2%), Caucasian (56.5%), aged 31-40 years (14.20%) with no information regarding occupation provided (50.70%); most of the victims were women (93.0%), Caucasian (71.5%), aged 60-65 years (46.30%), married (34.10%) and unemployed/retired (59.98 %). Emotional abuse was prevalent (57.0%), occurred in the home of the elderly person (81.3%) and the children of the elderly were the main perpetrators (25.3%). The motives were related to arguments in most cases (53.1%). Conclusion Women who were Caucasian, married, aged 60-65, unemployed/retired were the main victims, with the perpetrators most frequently their own children, also Caucasian, single and aged 31-40 years. Psychological violence was the most prevalent, primarily triggered by disagreements among those involved, and it occurred most frequently in the residence of the victim. Most of the attackers were not under the influence of alcohol/drugs.

Objetivo Verificar a ocorrência de maus-tratos contra idosos e suas características (local, tipo, motivo, envolvimento álcool/drogas, perfil e relação de parentesco entre vítimas e agressores), com base nos registros policiais de uma delegacia especializada, no período de cinco anos. Método Trata-se de estudo transversal, descritivo e retrospectivo, de análise documental. Foram analisadas as ocorrências policiais de um município de médio porte do noroeste paulista, no período de 2008 a 2012. Investigaram-se as características sociodemográficas de agressores e vítimas e dados relativos à agressão: tipo de violência; local; motivo; presença de álcool e drogas durante a agressão e relação vítima-agressor. Os dados foram tabulados e foi feita análise estatística descritiva. Resultados Do total, 572 casos, a maior parte dos agressores eram homens (69,20%), brancos (56,50%), faixa etária 31-40 anos (14,20%) e sem informação quanto à ocupação (50,70%); a maioria das vítimas eram mulheres (93%), brancas (71,50%), com idade entre 60-65 anos (46,30%), casadas (34,10%) e desempregadas/aposentadas (59,98%). Os maus-tratos emocionais foram prevalentes (57%), ocorridos na própria residência (81,30%) e os filhos foram os principais agressores (25,30%). O motivo foi relacionado a discussões (53,10%) na maior parte dos casos. Conclusão As mulheres da raça branca, casadas com idade entre 60-65, desempregadas/aposentadas são as principais vítimas, e os agressores são os próprios filhos, também da raça branca, solteiros, com idade entre 31-40 anos. A violência psicológica foi a mais prevalente, desencadeada principalmente por desentendimento entre os envolvidos e na própria residência da vítima. A maioria dos agressores não estava sob efeito de álcool/drogas.

Elderly caregivers at long-stay institutions: quality of life and temporomandibular dysfunction

Abstract Aim: To assess the profile, quality of life and the presence of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) in elderly caregivers. Methods: Thirty-nine caregivers who worked in six long-stay institutions for the elderly in three different municipalities participated in the study. The research instruments were the WHOQOL-BREF, the Fonseca questionnaire and the socio-demographic questionnaire. The Kruskal-Wallis test with the Dunn's correction was performed at a level of 5%. Results: Females accounted for 94.9% of the sample. The average monthly wage was R$ 832.00. The average working week was 39 hours. The WHOQOL dominions showed the following averages: 74.25 Physical; 70.33 Psychological; 65.79 Social Affairs; 58.38 Environment. Mild DTM was present in 43.6% of the caregivers, of which 7.7% were moderate, 5.2% severe, 23.0% of the professionals were asymptomatic and 20.5% did not answer. The association between TMD and the quality of life showed p=0.6752. Conclusions: It was concluded that there was no relationship between the quality of life and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction among the caregivers of elderly in this study.

Estudo do perfil epidemiológico da violência contra crianças, adolescentes e idosos em registros policiais / Study of epidemiological profile of violence against children, adolescents and elderly in police records

A violência tornou-se um problema de saúde publica, pois suas consequências alteram o estado de saúde individual ou coletivo, provocando enfermidades e podendo ainda ocasionar a morte. Deve ser entendida como um fenômeno articulado a uma questão estrutural e social. É ainda reconhecida e considerada como um problema de saúde pública dada às altas taxas de morbimortalidade que ocasiona. Embora alcance todos os grupos etários e classes sociais, podendo causar morte, lesões, traumas físicos e emocionais, existem grupos mais vulneráveis como: mulheres, crianças, adolescentes e idosos. É importante conhecer o perfil das ocorrências de violência na população, para o planejamento de estratégias de enfrentamento do problema dentro do setor da saúde e pelos profissionais que nele atuam. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a ocorrência de maus-tratos físicos, psicológicos, sexuais e negligência contra crianças, adolescentes e contra idosos, com a finalidade de determinar as relações de parentesco, descrever o perfil de agressores e vítimas e analisar as características envolvidas nas agressões. Trata-se de um estudo transversal descritivo, de análise documental, onde foram analisados todos os registros policiais da Delegacia de Defesa da Mulher de Araçatuba-SP, nos anos de 2008 e 2009, quanto à agressão: local; motivo; relação vítima-agressor; presença de drogas durante a agressão; características sociodemográficas de agressores e vítimas; procura das vítimas por serviço de saúde e o laudo médico. Foram analisados 2.514 Boletins de Ocorrência e 474 Termos Circunstanciados, destes 512 fizeram parte da pesquisa, sendo 311 contra crianças e adolescentes e 201 contra idosos. Foi realizada a análise estatística descritiva utilizando o programa estatístico Epi-info versão 3.5.1 e testes de Fisher e Qui-quadrado com nível de significância p<0,05 utilizando o software estatístico Bioestat, para avaliar a associação entre os dados coletados. Dentre as denúncias feitas...

The violence became a public health problem due its consequences that change the health condition of subject or population, promoting infirmities and can cause death. It must be understood as a phenomenon linked to structural and social question. It is recognized and considered as a public health problem because it causes high rates of morbidity and mortality. Although this violence involves all age groups and social classes, and can cause deaths, lesions, physical and emotional traumas, there are more vulnerable groups: women, children, adolescents and the elderly. It’s important to know the profile of violence occurrences in population, allowing to planning coping strategies of problem into health session and by professionals that works there. The aim of this study was to verify the occurrence of physical, psychological and sexual abuse and negligence against children, adolescents and the elderly, aiming to determine relationship, to describe the profile of aggressor and victims and to analyze the characteristics involved on cases. Dealing with transversal descriptive study where it were analyzed all police records of Defense of Women Police from Araçatuba City, São Paulo State, in 2008 and 2009, about aggression: local, causes, relation victim:agressor, presence of drugs during aggression, social and demographic characteristics of aggressors and victims, the search for health services and medical report by victims. It were analyzed 2.514 Accident Reports and 474 Detailed Terms, among them, 512 made part of research and 311 were against children and adolescent and 201 against the elderly. It was performed a descriptive statistical analysis using the program Epi-Info version 3.5.1 and Fisher’s Test and Chi-squared Test with p set at <0.05 using the software Bioestat to evaluate the association among collected data. Among complaints, the majority of aggressors and victims had white skin, the aggressor was male and the victim was female on the majority of cases…

Violência denunciada: ocorrências de maus tratos contra crianças e adolescentes registradas em uma unidade policial / Reported violence: occurrences of maltreatment against children and adolescents registered in a police unit / Violencia denunciada: ocurrencias de malos tratos contra niños y adolescentes registradas en una unidad policial

Esse estudo objetiva verificar o perfil da ocorrência de maus-tratos contra crianças e adolescentes. Foram analisados os dados registrados nas ocorrências policiais da Delegacia de Defesa da Mulher de Araçatuba-SP, no ano de 2008, relativos à agressão; relação vítima-agressor; características sociodemográficas de agressores e vítimas e procura das vítimas por serviço de saúde. Dentre as denúncias feitas, houve uma maior prevalência de maus tratos físicos, sendo a residência o local de maior incidência de agressões. Na maioria das vezes, o agressor era a mãe da criança, sendo o motivo não relatado, na maior parte dos casos. Desse modo, podemos delinear o perfil das ocorrências violentas contra criança, contribuindo para a visualização, conhecimento e enfrentamento do problema.

This study aimed to investigate the profile of the occurrence of abuse against children and adolescents. We analyzed the data recorded in police reports from the Department of Women's Defense, Araçatuba-SP, in 2008, relating to assault, victim-offender relationship, sociodemographic characteristics of offenders and victims, and victims' demand for health services. Among the accusations, there was a higher prevalence of physical abuse, being the residence the place of higher incidence of aggression. In most cases, the aggressor was the mother of the child, being the subject of aggression not reported, in most cases. Thus, we can define the profile of violent incidents against children, contributing to the visualization, knowledge and to deal with the problem.

Este estudio tiene como objetivo investigar el perfil de la ocurrencia del abuso contra los niños y adolescentes. Se analizaron los datos registrados en los informes policiales del Departamento de Defensa de la Mujer, Araçatuba-SP, en 2008, y relacionados con el abuso, la relación víctima-agresor, las características socio-demográficas de agresores y víctimas, y la demanda de las víctimas por servicios de salud. Entre las denuncias, hubo una mayor prevalencia de abuso físico, siendo la residencia el lugar de mayor incidencia de agresión. En la mayoría de los casos, el agresor fue la madre del niño, no siendo informado el motivo de la agresión, en la mayoría de los casos. Por lo tanto, podemos definir el perfil de los incidentes violentos contra los niños, contribuyendo para la visualización, el conocimiento y para resolver el problema.

[Reported violence: occurrences of maltreatment against children and adolescents registered in a police unit]. / Violência denunciada: ocorrências de maus tratos contra crianças e adolescentes registradas em uma unidade policial.

This study aimed to investigate the profile of the occurrence of abuse against children and adolescents. We analyzed the data recorded in police reports from the Department of Women's Defense, Araçatuba-SP, in 2008, relating to assault, victim-offender relationship, sociodemographic characteristics of offenders and victims, and victims' demand for health services. Among the accusations, there was a higher prevalence of physical abuse, being the residence the place of higher incidence of aggression. In most cases, the aggressor was the mother of the child, being the subject of aggression not reported, in most cases. Thus, we can define the profile of violent incidents against children, contributing to the visualization, knowledge and to deal with the problem.

A indicação de prótese dentária para idosos segundo critérios de necessidade e desejo do paciente / . Recommendation of dental prosthesis in institutionalized elderly people according to their and wishes

A população idosa carrega as sequelas de um modelo assistencial centrado nas práticas clínicas curativas e mutiladoras, resultando em um quadro atual de ausência de dentes, acúmulo de necessidades de tratamento e grande demanda por serviços protéticos. Objetivo - avaliar a indicação do uso de prótese de acordo com os critérios odontológicos, grau de dependência e desejo do paciente idoso...

Introduction: The elderly population carries the consequences of an oral health model focused on curative and extraction practices, resulting in a current scene of missing teeth, and high demand for prosthetic services. Objective: Evaluate the indication of dental prosthesis according to the dental standarts and patients desires...