Intestinal constipation in the elderly and associated factors – SABE Study

Publication date: Available online 19 December 2018Source: Journal of ColoproctologyAuthor(s): Sâmia Gomes, Yeda Aparecida de Oliveira Duarte, Jair Licio Ferreira SantosAbstractIntroductionConstipation is understood to be a chronic problem related to a multi-functional disorder that affects approximately 20% of the world population, and it is more prevalent in women and in the elderly.ObjectiveTo measure the prevalence of intestinal constipation in elderly people living in São Paulo, as well as the factors associated with this condition.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study using the SABE study database (Health, Well-being and Ageing) from 2010 with a probabilistic sample of 1345 elderly people (≥ 60 years) living in São Paulo city, both male and female. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with intestinal constipation.Results and conclusionThe prevalence of intestinal constipation in older people is 14.23%. The associated factors were joint pain, osteoporosis, and use of laxatives; in women, associated factors were antidepressants and diuretics.ResumoIntroduçãoConstipação é compreendida como um problema crônico relacionado a uma desordem multifuncional que afeta cerca de 20% da população mundial, sendo mais prevalente em mulheres e em idosos.ObjetivosVerificar a prevalência de constipação intestinal em idosos residentes no município de São Paulo e seus os fatores associados.MétodosTrata-se de um estudo transversal que utilizou a ba...
Source: Journal of Coloproctology - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research