Home care in the Federal District: factors associated with the first occurrence of acute lower respiratory infection and death
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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51(2): 219-224, Mar.-Apr. 2018. tab
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION: We aimed to evaluate the frequency and associated factors of acute respiratory infection and death among home care patients in Sobradinho/DF, Brazil. METHODS: Data were obtained from patients' medical records. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed. Odds ratio and 95% confidence interval were estimated. RESULTS: Factors associated with respiratory infection were ages <40 and >80 years and accommodation. Female sex was a protective factor. Age >30 years and dependency for daily activities were associated with death. CONCLUSIONS: These factors can improve clinical results in this specific home care and open new opportunities and questions for future research.
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Main subject:
Respiratory Tract Infections
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Home Care Services
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Secretaria de Estado da Saúde do Distrito Federal/BR
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Universidade de Brasília/BR
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