Banca de DEFESA: LARISSA FEITOSA DOS SANTOS

Uma banca de DEFESA de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : LARISSA FEITOSA DOS SANTOS
DATE: 08/08/2023
TIME: 14:00
LOCAL: https://meet.google.com/fxg-fhzq-qfc
TITLE:

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL, NUTRITIONAL AND VULNERABILITY CHARACTERISTICS OF OLDER PEOPLE LIVING IN REMAINING COMMUNITIES OF QUILOMBOS IN THE STATE OF ALAGOAS

KEY WORDS:

Older persons. Social conditions. Groups of African descent. Health status. Health surveys. Vulnerability.

PAGES: 73
BIG AREA: Ciências da Saúde
AREA: Nutrição
SUMMARY:

This dissertation investigated the epidemiological, nutritional and vulnerability status of older people belonging to quilombola communities in the state of Alagoas, Brazil. The results revealed that high blood pressure and diabetes were most often self-reported. In addition, the presence of multimorbidity was observed among quilombola older adults, which may corroborate with vulnerability, when combined with socioeconomic inequalities and limited access to health services. Lack of regular physical activity, fear of falling and functional impairments in some daily tasks were also observed. These results indicate that older adults face specific challenges in relation to health conditions and well-being, placing them in an unfavorable situation compared to the older adult population in general in Brazil. To address these disparities and improve the quality of life of older adults in quilombolas, it is crucial to implement public policies and specific health programs to meet the needs of this vulnerable population. Understanding the epidemiological, nutritional and vulnerability scenario of these older adults will provide subsidies for the formulation of health policies that are more appropriate for this population, aiming to improve the quality of life and well-being of these individuals belonging to quilombola communities.

BANKING MEMBERS:
Interno(a) - 1878467 - GUSTAVO GOMES DE ARAUJO
Presidente - 1120877 - HAROLDO DA SILVA FERREIRA
Externo(a) à Instituição - Poliana Coelho Cabral - UFPE
Externo(a) à Instituição - VERONICA MIYASIKE DA SILVA