Factors associated with clinical-functional vulnerability of elderly people from a Basic Health Unit

Sanglard, Cecília; Silva, Maria Carolina Pereira; Pampolim, Gracielle; Sogame, Luciana Carrupt Machado; Abreu, Luiz Carlos

Introduction:

aging is a natural process that has been occurring at an accelerated pace and that, due to the physiological decline of systems, can lead to the appearance of vulnerabilities in the elderly.

Objective:

to verify the socioeconomic factors, health conditions and lifestyle habits associated with the degree of Clinical-Functional Vulnerability of elderly people from the ESF São Vicente in Manhuaçu using the IVCF-20.

Method:

cross-sectional, quantitative study, carried out with elderly people enrolled in the ESF São Vicente. For data collection, the IVCF-20 instrument was used for the degree of vulnerability and the data collection form for the general profile, life habits and health conditions. A chi -square test was performed to verify the association of independent variables with clinical and functional vulnerability.

Result:

of the 255 seniors evaluated, 60% had low clinical and functional vulnerability, 22% moderate vulnerability and 18% high vulnerability. The mean age was 72 years ± 8 years, mostly female (62.5%), self-declared white (60%), married (56%), do not have a caregiver (89.5%), are retired (82%), have chronic diseases (78.5%), self-rated health as excellent/good (63.5%), practice religion (87%), leave home alone (82%) and 40% belong to the D/E social class. The variables associated with P >0.05 were low vulnerability, not having a caregiver, being black/brown, not being a pensioner, leaving home alone, not having a chronic disease, having an excellent/good perception of health .

Conclusion:

it is of great importance to identify socioeconomic factors, lifestyle habits and vulnerability of the elderly in order to develop effective actions that maintain functionality and quality of life.

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