Evaluation of self-care in elderly diabetics at a Family Health Strategy service in Teresina-PI

Authors

  • Celma de Oliveira Barbosa Universidade Federal do Piauí
  • Rafael Ribeiro Matos Hospital municipal de Barra do Corda
  • Roberto Willame Furtado de Matos Sousa Polícia Militar e Fundação Municipal de saúde

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v12n1.4150

Keywords:

Diabetes mellitus, Diet, Hypoglycemic agents, Elderly.

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is a syndrome of multiple causes, with a prevalence of 10.3% in the elderly, who require self-care treatment. Objectives: To evaluate the self-care of elderly patients with diabetes at a Family Health Strategy service in Teresina (PI). Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out with 55 diabetics of both sexes, aged between 60 and 85 years, enrolled in the Program for Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus at a Family Health Strategy service. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using Epi-info software. Results: The elderly monitored the level of fasting glucose (98.20%), used health services (96.40%) and took oral glycemia-lowering medication (89.00%). The diet followed by 78.20% of the elderly included dairy, meats, fruits, rice and beans; however, 30.90% of these seniors consumed sugars, sweets and soft drinks, all foods that are contraindicated for diabetics. Conclusion: The elderly diabetics showed significant adherence to the self-care program in regard to monitoring glucose levels and following the dietary strategies.

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Author Biographies

Celma de Oliveira Barbosa, Universidade Federal do Piauí

Docente da Universidade Federal do Piauí, Departamento de Nutrição, Mestre em Ciencias e Saude

Rafael Ribeiro Matos, Hospital municipal de Barra do Corda

Enfermeiro obstetra, setor de obstetrícia do Hospital municipal de Barra do Corda

Roberto Willame Furtado de Matos Sousa, Polícia Militar e Fundação Municipal de saúde

Enfermeiro da Polícia Militar e Auxiliar de enfermagem da Estratégia saúde da família da Fundação Municipal de saúde de Teresina/PI

Published

2013-04-04

How to Cite

1.
Barbosa C de O, Matos RR, Sousa RWF de M. Evaluation of self-care in elderly diabetics at a Family Health Strategy service in Teresina-PI. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2013 Apr. 4 [cited 2024 Jul. 2];12(1):128-36. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/4150

Issue

Section

Applied Sciences