SELF-ESTEEM AMONG OLDER ADULTS TREATED AT BASIC HEALTH UNITS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS

• Main Authors: Daniel Vicentini de Oliveira (Author), Matheus Amarante do Nascimento (Author), Alisson Fernandes (Author), Maura Fernandes Franco (Author), José Roberto Andrade do Nascimento Júnior (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Brazilian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology, 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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• Notes: 2447-2123; 10.5327/Z2447-211520191900029
• Keywords: public health services; aged; accidental falls; physical activity; Nursing; RT1-120; Geriatrics; RC952-954.6; Public aspects of medicine; RA1-1270
• Source: Geriatrics, Gerontology and Aging, Vol 13, Iss 3, Pp 133-140 (2020)

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate self-esteem among older adults treated at Basic Health Units (BHU) and associated factors. METHODS: This cross-sectional study evaluated 654 older people treated at BHUs in the municipality of Maringá, state of Paraná, in Brazil. A sociodemographic questionnaire, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and the Rosemberg Self-esteem Scale were used as instruments. The data analysis was performed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, the Spearman's rank correlation, the Chi-squared test and the Binary Logistic Regression. RESULTS: The results showed a significant association between self-esteem (p < 0.05) and self-perceived health, which is related to going to BHUs, history of falls and near-falls, and the level of physical activity. The logistic regression showed that the older patients with no history of near-falls are more likely to have good self-esteem as well as very active older adults. Having high self-esteem was significantly correlated with the variables related to the practice of low-intensity and moderate physical activities. CONCLUSION: It was concluded that health conditions, especially the history of near-falls and physical activity level are factors associated with a higher self-esteem. In addition, the performance of low-intensity and moderate activities is associated with good self-esteem.