Open AccessEvaluación de los indicadores antropométricos, bioquímicos, estreñimiento, ansiedad y depresión en adultos mayores de un asilo del estado de Morelos
Author(s) -
Myrna Yareri Cuevas-Gomez,
Brenda Hildeliza Camacho-Díaz,
Sandra Victoria Ávila-Reyes,
María Araceli Ortiz-Rodríguez
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
revista de ciencias de la salud
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2410-3551
DOI - 10.35429/johs.2019.21.6.6.13
Subject(s) - medicine , anthropometry , constipation , anxiety , depression (economics) , gerontology , waist , population , body mass index , demography , psychiatry , environmental health , economics , macroeconomics , sociology
The changes of aging, lead to anthropometric and biochemical changes, which together with changes in lifestyle habits make constipation one of the most common pathologies in older adults, in the same way this population has proven to be more Vulnerable to anxiety and depression. General Objective: To evaluate the anthropometric, biochemical, constipation, anxiety and depression parameters in older adults of an asylum in the state of Morelos. Methodology: Cross-sectional study. 24 older adults (men and women; age ≥65 years) were interviewed, institutionalized in the Casa Hogar “Las Palomas” in Cuernavaca Morelos. To assess the signs associated with constipation, a questionnaire was conducted based on ROME III criteria, the assessment of anxiety and depression status was used (HADS). Anthropometric measurements were taken (Weight, height, body circumferences (waist, hip, arm and calf) and a fasting blood sample to determine glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides.SPSS v20.0 was used in the statistical analysis.Prevalence (%), confidence intervals, means and standard deviations Results: In our study population we observed significant differences in the anxiety score (p = 0.004) and depression (p = 0.016) according to gender. However, in the constipation score, no significant differences were obtained according to gender. Conclusion: Older adults are a vulnerable group that requires special attention to physical and mental health. Timely multidisciplinary interventions are required that favor the health and quality of life of older adults.