Incidência de parasitoses intestinais em idosos de instituições de longa permanência e centros de convivência no município de Trindade, Goiás

Abstract

Objective: To determine the incidence rates of intestinal parasitosis in the elderly in the municipality of Trindade - GO and contribute to the scientific literature, since several authors report the lack of studies on intestinal parasites in this population. Methodology: We analyzed the samples of 18 elderly people with 60 years or more of institutions for public and private seniors. Results: The prevalence rate was 27.8% and it was considered to be a higher positivity rate in parasitic diseases caused by protozoa. Endolimax nana (75%) was the most frequent, revealing poor water quality. The helminthiases were caused only by Hymenolepis nana (100%) of the case. Discussion: The analysis of the functional capacity of the elderly was done using the Katz index and the Lawton & Brody scale. 77.8% of the elderly had some degree of dependence, with a higher incidence of parasitosis in the elderly, who were over 80 years old, with low socioeconomic level and only elementary education. Conclusion: The solution to reduce these indices would be the implementation of public health policies focused on sanitary education and improvement in basic sanitation.