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Vulnerability to AIDS among the elderly in an urban center in central Brazil
Driemeier, Marta; Andrade, Sônia Maria Oliveira de; Pontes, Elenir Rose Jardim Cury; Paniago, Anamaria Mello Miranda; Cunha, Rivaldo Venâncio da.
  • Driemeier, Marta; Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul. BR
  • Andrade, Sônia Maria Oliveira de; Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul. BR
  • Pontes, Elenir Rose Jardim Cury; Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul. BR
  • Paniago, Anamaria Mello Miranda; Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul. BR
  • Cunha, Rivaldo Venâncio da; Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul. BR
Clinics ; 67(1): 19-25, 2012. tab
Artículo en Inglés | LILACS | ID: lil-610619
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

As the world population ages with an improved quality of life and sexual longevity, the prevalence of AIDS is rising among the elderly. The purpose of this study was to estimate the vulnerability to AIDS among individuals attending senior community centers in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

METHOD:

This descriptive, exploratory investigation included 329 subjects selected in a probabilistic manner. Individuals with scores on the Mini-Mental State Examination indicating cognitive impairment were excluded from the analyses. Barthel's and Lawton's functional assessment scales were applied. Interviews were conducted to evaluate the presence of cognitive and behavioral factors associated with HIV transmission.

RESULTS:

Most subjects were non-dependent, fell within the 60- to 69-year age bracket and were female. A majority of individuals reported having knowledge about AIDS and were aware that the elderly are vulnerable to the disease. More than a quarter (26.9 percent) of the sample reported previous HIV testing. No participants reported drug use, homosexual orientation, or alcohol abuse. A minority of participants reported using medication for erectile dysfunction. Casual and multiple partners accounted for 12 percent and 34 percent of reported intercourse experiences, respectively. Condom use was reported by 14 percent of respondents.

CONCLUSION:

Unprotected sex was the primary factor accounting for vulnerability to AIDS among the elderly.
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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: LILACS (Américas) Asunto principal: Conducta Sexual / Infecciones por VIH / Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud / Condones / Poblaciones Vulnerables / Sexo Inseguro Tipo de estudio: Estudio de etiología / Estudio observacional / Estudio de prevalencia / Investigación cualitativa / Factores de riesgo Límite: Anciano / Femenino / Humanos / Masculino País/Región como asunto: America del Sur / Brasil Idioma: Inglés Revista: Clinics Asunto de la revista: Medicina Año: 2012 Tipo del documento: Artículo País de afiliación: Brasil Institución/País de afiliación: Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul/BR

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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: LILACS (Américas) Asunto principal: Conducta Sexual / Infecciones por VIH / Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud / Condones / Poblaciones Vulnerables / Sexo Inseguro Tipo de estudio: Estudio de etiología / Estudio observacional / Estudio de prevalencia / Investigación cualitativa / Factores de riesgo Límite: Anciano / Femenino / Humanos / Masculino País/Región como asunto: America del Sur / Brasil Idioma: Inglés Revista: Clinics Asunto de la revista: Medicina Año: 2012 Tipo del documento: Artículo País de afiliación: Brasil Institución/País de afiliación: Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul/BR