Fatores associados a adesão ao tratamento medicamentoso em idosos em atenção básica à saúde

Abstract

The increase in life expectancy with subsequent population aging has a relevant correlation with the higher number of morbidities in the population, especially those related to chronic diseases. Ways to combat the problem include changes in lifestyle, eating habits, regular physical activity, and especially drug therapy. However, there are several factors that interfere with adherence to pharmacological therapy. For this analysis, a cross-sectional study was conducted with elderly people attending the primary health care service of the Goiânia Viva neighborhood, located in the city of Goiânia, Goiás, from July 2018 to January 2019. Elderly were selected from both groups. sexes, aged over 60 years, residing in the area covered by the primary health care services of that region. The research instruments were: 10 point cognitive screener test (10-CS), the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Lawton Scale, Breef Medication Questionnaire, and questionnaire sociodemographic, self-perception and health conditions. An important level of non-adherence was identified that is related to low income and lower education, as well as the level of dependence, cognitive deficit, especially memory; presence of adverse drug reactions; reduced visual acuity; number of associated comorbidities and number of medications; besides, psychiatric illness.