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Impacto do Projeto Intergeracional “Aldeias Educadoras” nos Fatores de Risco Cardiovasculares de Adultos mais Velhos
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Abstract(s)
Introdução: O atual aumento da esperança média de vida e redução da taxa de
natalidade nos países desenvolvidos está a conduzir ao envelhecimento da população,
bem como ao aumento da multimorbilidade nos adultos mais velhos. As doenças
cardiometabólicas são as principais causas de morbilidade e mortalidade nesta faixa
etária. Este trabalho de investigação integra-se no projeto “Aldeias Educadoras” e tem
como objetivo avaliar o impacto da implementação de um programa intergeracional em
fatores de risco cardiovasculares modificáveis e integração dos adultos mais velhos na
comunidade.
Materiais e métodos: Trata-se de um estudo quasi-experimental com comparação pré
e pós intervenção. Participaram no projeto 19 adultos mais velhos, 14 do sexo feminino
e 5 do sexo masculino, com idades compreendidas entre os 67-83 anos, residentes numa
das aldeias participantes em estudo do Concelho do Fundão. Ao longo de nove meses, os
participantes frequentaram sessões na comunidade e nas escolas do concelho que
valorizavam a sabedoria e as vivências destes. A Pressão Arterial foi avaliada com um
dispositivo automático validado. O IMC foi calculado através da fórmula Peso
(kg)/Altura (m)2. O Perímetro Abdominal foi avaliado com uma fita métrica. Por último, a
Integração dos idosos na comunidade foi avaliada a partir de um questionário.
Resultados: Os participantes apresentaram uma média de idades de 74,37 ± 4,56 anos
e são predominantemente do sexo feminino (73,7%). Os resultados indicam que 94,7%
dos participantes apresentavam patologia endócrino-metabólica e 84,2% patologia
cardiovascular. Relativamente à Pressão Arterial houve uma diminuição dos valores
estatisticamente significativa: PAS (p<0,001) e PAD (p=0,010). Por outro lado, o IMC
(p=0,185) e o Perímetro Abdominal (p=0,343) não sofreram mudanças estatisticamente
significativas. Observou-se, ainda, que a Integração dos idosos na comunidade após
participarem no projeto aumentou de forma estatisticamente significativa (p<0,001).
Conclusão: Os resultados deste estudo sugerem a importância das interações
intergeracionais na melhoria da saúde cardiovascular dos adultos mais velhos. Contudo,
torna-se fulcral realizar no futuro estudos mais robustos nesta área.
Introduction: The current increase in average life expectancy and reduction in birth rate in developed countries is leading to population aging, as well as an increase in multimorbidity in older adults. Cardiometabolic diseases are the main causes of morbidity and mortality in this age group. This research work is part of the “Aldeias Educadoras” project and aims to evaluate the impact of implementing an intergenerational program on modifiable cardiovascular risk factors and integration of older adults into the community. Materials and methods: This is a quasi-experimental study comparing pre and post intervention. 19 older adults participated in the project, 14 females and 5 males with age between 67 and 83 years, living in one of the villages participating in the study in the Municipality of Fundão. Over the course of nine months, the elderly attended sessions in the community and in schools in the municipality, valuing their wisdom and experiences. Blood Pressure was assessed with a validated automatic device. BMI was calculated using the formula Weight (kg)/Height (m) 2. Abdominal Perimeter was assessed with a measuring tape. Finally, the Integration of the elderly into the community was assessed using the questionnaire. Results: Participants had an average age of 74,37 ± 4,56 years, predominantly female (73,7%). The results indicate that 94,7% of participants had endocrine-metabolic pathology and 84,2% had cardiovascular pathology. Regarding blood pressure, there was a statistically significant decrease in values: PAS (p<0,001) e PAD (p=0,010). On the other hand, BMI (p=0,185) and Waist Circumference (p=0,343) did not undergo statistically significant changes. It was also observed that the Integration of elderly people into the community after participating in the project increased in a statistically significant way (p<0,001). Conclusion: The results of this study suggest the importance of intergenerational interactions in improving the cardiovascular health of older adults. However, it is essential to carry out more robust future studies in this area.
Introduction: The current increase in average life expectancy and reduction in birth rate in developed countries is leading to population aging, as well as an increase in multimorbidity in older adults. Cardiometabolic diseases are the main causes of morbidity and mortality in this age group. This research work is part of the “Aldeias Educadoras” project and aims to evaluate the impact of implementing an intergenerational program on modifiable cardiovascular risk factors and integration of older adults into the community. Materials and methods: This is a quasi-experimental study comparing pre and post intervention. 19 older adults participated in the project, 14 females and 5 males with age between 67 and 83 years, living in one of the villages participating in the study in the Municipality of Fundão. Over the course of nine months, the elderly attended sessions in the community and in schools in the municipality, valuing their wisdom and experiences. Blood Pressure was assessed with a validated automatic device. BMI was calculated using the formula Weight (kg)/Height (m) 2. Abdominal Perimeter was assessed with a measuring tape. Finally, the Integration of the elderly into the community was assessed using the questionnaire. Results: Participants had an average age of 74,37 ± 4,56 years, predominantly female (73,7%). The results indicate that 94,7% of participants had endocrine-metabolic pathology and 84,2% had cardiovascular pathology. Regarding blood pressure, there was a statistically significant decrease in values: PAS (p<0,001) e PAD (p=0,010). On the other hand, BMI (p=0,185) and Waist Circumference (p=0,343) did not undergo statistically significant changes. It was also observed that the Integration of elderly people into the community after participating in the project increased in a statistically significant way (p<0,001). Conclusion: The results of this study suggest the importance of intergenerational interactions in improving the cardiovascular health of older adults. However, it is essential to carry out more robust future studies in this area.
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Fatores de Risco Cardiovasculares Aldeias Educadoras Doenças Cardiovasculares Idosos Prevenção Programas Intergeracionais