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Alcohol use, abuse and dependence among elderly in outpatient treatment through the application of AUDIT
Garcia, Patrícia Cristina De Oliveira; Bassitt, Débora Pastore; Pinto, Fernando Campos Gomes.
  • Garcia, Patrícia Cristina De Oliveira; Unifesp. BR
  • Bassitt, Débora Pastore; FMUSP. HCFMUSP. São Paulo. BR
  • Pinto, Fernando Campos Gomes; USP. Faculdade de Medicina. Hospital das Clínicas. São Paulo. BR
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 66(3): 307-313, Mar. 2020. tab
Article in English | SES-SP, LILACS | ID: biblio-1136194
ABSTRACT
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE To identify or use alcohol abuse and abuse in the IAMSPE elderly, through the application of AUDIT, socioeconomic characterization of the elderly, and problems associated with drinking and weight, if there is a relationship between depression and alcohol abuse. METHODS This is a cross-sectional, exploratory, and descriptive study with a quantitative approach. One hundred elderly patients were interviewed to apply a socioeconomic form and to assess alcohol consumption from AUDIT. RESULTS correlation between alcohol consumption and female gender (p = 0.021). Most of the participants were between 60 and 79 years old, were female, had a partner, had completed elementary school, had income and selected house, were retired and unemployed. CONCLUSION In the present study, we found no correlation between alcohol abuse and depression; Only one correlation was found between male gender and higher alcohol abuse. However, a significant prevalence of moderate use of high alcohol was found (3.9% in women and 21.7% in men), i.e., it poses a risk to the health of the elderly.
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RESUMO OBJETIVO Identificar o uso, abuso e dependência de álcool em idosos do ambulatório do Iamspe, por meio da aplicação do Audit, através da caracterização socioeconômica dos idosos e dos problemas associados pelo consumo e pesar se há relação entre depressão e uso abusivo ou dependência de álcool. MÉTODOS Trata-se de um estudo de corte transversal, exploratório e descritivo de abordagem quantitativa. Foram entrevistados cem pacientes idosos para aplicação de um formulário socioeconômico e de avaliação do consumo de álcool, a partir da Audit. RESULTADOS Verificou-se correlação entre o consumo de álcool e sexo feminino (p=0,021). A maioria dos participantes estava na faixa etária entre 60 e 79 anos, era do sexo feminino, tinha companheiro(a), com ensino fundamental completo, renda e casa próprias, era aposentada e desocupada. CONCLUSÃO No presente estudo não verificamos correlação entre abuso de álcool e depressão; somente foi encontrada a correlação entre sexo masculino e maior uso abusivo de álcool. No entanto, encontrou-se prevalência significativa de uso moderado a alto de álcool (3,9% em mulheres e 21,7% em homens), o que, por si, traz risco para a saúde de idosos.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Alcohol Drinking / Alcohol-Related Disorders / Alcoholism Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) Year: 2020 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: FMUSP/BR / Unifesp/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Alcohol Drinking / Alcohol-Related Disorders / Alcoholism Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) Year: 2020 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: FMUSP/BR / Unifesp/BR