The need for care and functionality among religious older women

Authors

  • Neuza Maria Sangiorgio Mozer
  • Adriano Pasqualotti University of Passo Fundo image/svg+xml
  • Marilene Rodrigues Portella University of Passo Fundo image/svg+xml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/ree.v16i3.21589

Keywords:

Aging, Women's Health, Institutionalization, Evaluation

Abstract

The objective was to evaluate self-reported need for care and functionality among religious older women. It is a cross-sectional population-based survey. Data collection took place via a structured questionnaire containing sociodemographic information, self-reported need for care and assessment of functionality, through the Katz Index, which investigated independence in activities of daily living (ADL). The data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney U and chi-squared test, with a significance level of p ? 0.05 and a 95% confidence interval (CI). The following variables presented statistical significance: bathing, dressing and toileting. We conclude that although they reported the need for care, at most, our participants provide themselves with self-care. Evidence points to the need for more widespread studies on ageing in similar scenarios, for this process is progressive and expressive in religious congregations.

doi: 10.5216/ree.v16i3.21589.

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Author Biographies

  • Neuza Maria Sangiorgio Mozer
    Fisioterapeuta, Mestre em Envelhecimento Humano. Passo Fundo, RS, Brasil. E-mail: ir.neuza@yahoo.com.br.
  • Adriano Pasqualotti, University of Passo Fundo
    Matématico, Doutor em Informática na Educação. Professor Titular da da Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF). Passo Fundo, RS, Brasil. E-mail: pasqualotti@upf.br.
  • Marilene Rodrigues Portella, University of Passo Fundo

    Enfermeira, Doutora em Enfermagem. Professora Titular da UPF. Passo Fundo, RS, Brasil. E-mail: portella@upf.br.

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Published

2014-09-30

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 3 (2014)

Section

Original Article