Educational activities with the elderly in vulnerable situations

Authors

  • Deyla Moura Ramos Isoldi
    • Ana Michele de Farias Cabral
      • Clélia Albino Simpson

        DOI:

        https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2014000600016

        Keywords:

        Aged, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Health Education, Health Promotion, Nursing

        Abstract

        This study aimed at analyzing the knowledge of the elderly on the prevention of AIDS before and after the practice of education in health. This is a quasi-experimental study with a quantitative approach, performed in the Social Assistance Reference Centers, with 60 seniors. It was developed in Parnamirim, RN, Brazil, from February to June 2014. Data were collected
        through a questionnaire with closed questions about AIDS. In principle, most patients (61.6%) said they did not know what AIDS was, but this soon became reality after conducting a dialog lecture as a health education tool. There was a statistically significant difference. We conclude that education about AIDS is important to adopt a collective vision on the various socio-cultural contexts in which the elderly are inserted.

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        Published

        2014-12-21

        Issue

        Vol. 15 No. 6 (2014)

        Section

        Research Article

        How to Cite

        1.
        Isoldi DMR, Cabral AM de F, Simpson CA. Educational activities with the elderly in vulnerable situations. Rev Rene [Internet]. 2014 Dec. 21 [cited 2026 Jun. 3];15(6). Available from: https://periodicos.ufc.br/rene/article/view/3306