Study with elderly from asylums in Natal/RN: socioeconomic and health characteristics

Authors

  • Rejane Marie Barbosa Davim Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
  • Gilson de Vasconcelos Torres Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
  • Susana Maria Miranda Dantas Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
  • Vilma Maria de Lima Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692004000300010

Keywords:

asylum, aged, health of the elderly, population characteristics

Abstract

The accelerated aging of the Brazilian population will certainly increase the number of institutionalized elderly. Based on this focus, this descriptive and exploratory study was carried out at three asylum institutions in Natal (RN), Brazil, with a view to characterizing the elderly living there, as well as identifying the socioeconomic and health problems and causes that took them to the asylum. The sample consisted of 30% of the total number of elderly in each asylum. These are philanthropic institutions and give shelter to poor elderly persons. Results showed that the three institutions' socioeconomic and health characteristics were similar to what is found in literature, with few financial conditions, family contact marked by conflict, lack or absence of leisure activities, precarious health, restricted medical and nursing care and absence of private health plans. Our reflections on the socioeconomic and health conditions of these persons led to the conclusion that public bodies need to take actions to safeguard their civil rights.

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Published

2004-06-01

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 3 (2004)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Study with elderly from asylums in Natal/RN: socioeconomic and health characteristics. (2004). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 12(3), 518-524. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692004000300010