Diabetes auto-referido em idosos: prevalência, fatores associados e práticas de controle
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2010-01-01
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Francisco, Priscila Maria Stolses Bergamo
Belon, Ana Paula
Barros, Marilisa Berti de Azevedo
Carandina, Luana [UNESP]
Alves, Maria Cecília Goi Porto
Goldbaum, Moises
Cesar, Chester Luiz Galvão
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Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública Sergio Arouca, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz
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O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a prevalência de diabetes auto-referido em idosos, identificando fatores associados, conhecimento e práticas quanto às opções de tratamento. Trata-se de estudo transversal de base populacional, com amostra estratificada por conglomerados e em dois estágios, em municípios do Estado de São Paulo, Brasil. Dos 1.949 idosos, 15,4% referiram diabetes. O índice de massa corporal e a prática de exercício físico estiveram associados à doença. Houve diferença entre diabéticos e não diabéticos quanto à auto-avaliação da saúde, internação, morbidade auto-referida nos últimos 15 dias, e relato das seguintes doenças: hipertensão, anemia, doença renal e cardiovascular. Não houve desigualdade em relação à renda familiar per capita quanto à visita ao médico/serviço de saúde, à participação em grupos de discussão e às práticas de controle da doença. O estudo sugere a importância de mudanças comportamentais, como estratégias de prevenção e controle da doença e suas complicações, bem como a necessidade de oferta de intervenções educativas com ampliação da cobertura de cuidados aos diabéticos.
The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of self-reported diabetes in the elderly, identifying associated factors, knowledge, and practices related to treatment options. This was a cross-sectional population-based study with stratified clustered two-stage sampling in six municipalities in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Among the 1,949 elderly, 15.4% presented self-reported diabetes. Body mass index and exercising were statistically associated with diabetes. There was a significant difference between diabetics and non-diabetics in terms of self-rated health, hospitalization, self-reported illness in the previous two weeks, and report of the following diseases: hypertension, anemia, chronic kidney disease, and heart disease. In terms of per capita family income, there was no difference in regular medical visits, participation in discussion groups, and control practices. The findings show the need for behavior changes to prevent and control diabetes and its complications. Educational interventions are needed to expand the coverage of diabetes care.
The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of self-reported diabetes in the elderly, identifying associated factors, knowledge, and practices related to treatment options. This was a cross-sectional population-based study with stratified clustered two-stage sampling in six municipalities in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Among the 1,949 elderly, 15.4% presented self-reported diabetes. Body mass index and exercising were statistically associated with diabetes. There was a significant difference between diabetics and non-diabetics in terms of self-rated health, hospitalization, self-reported illness in the previous two weeks, and report of the following diseases: hypertension, anemia, chronic kidney disease, and heart disease. In terms of per capita family income, there was no difference in regular medical visits, participation in discussion groups, and control practices. The findings show the need for behavior changes to prevent and control diabetes and its complications. Educational interventions are needed to expand the coverage of diabetes care.
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Diabetes Mellitus, Saúde do Idoso, Doenças Crônicas, Diabetes Mellitus, Health of the Aged, Chronic Diseases
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Cadernos de Saúde Pública. Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública Sergio Arouca, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, v. 26, n. 1, p. 175-184, 2010.