PROFILE OF CAREGIVERS OF DISABLED PERSONS

Authors

  • Faumana dos Santos dos Santos CÂMARA Centro Universitário de João Pessoa - UNIPÊ
  • Walésia Laianny Leite MARTINS Centro Universitário de João Pessoa - UNIPÊ
  • Maria de Lourdes Neves de MOURA Centro Universitário de João Pessoa - UNIPÊ
  • Chiara Svendsen MELO Centro Universitário de João Pessoa - UNIPÊ
  • Natasha Seleidy Ramos de MEDEIROS Centro Universitário de João Pessoa - UNIPÊ
  • Eliza Carolina Morais GADELHA Prefeitura Municipal de João Pessoa (PB)
  • Lidiane Silva SOUZA Prefeitura Municipal de João Pessoa (PB)
  • Jainara Maria Soares FERREIRA Centro Universitário de João Pessoa - UNIPÊ

Abstract

Introducion: Disabled people (DP) are defined as those with limiting capacity or incapacity to perform activities due to physical, visual, auditory, mental and multiple disorders. In many cases, DP need special care. A caregiver is understood as the one who experiences the act of caring and is responsible for developing aid actions, protection, prevention and health recovery. Objective: This was a cross-sectional study aiming to understand the profile of caregivers of DP assigned to health districts in the city of João Pessoa, PB. Material and methods: The study sample was stratified by conglomerates, including a total of 246 respondents from an estimated universe of 682 DP caregivers. The data were collected through a form and analyzed quantitatively using descriptive statistics. Results: Most caregivers were females, with elementary education, and aged 49 years on average. The majority of respondents were caregivers of a disabled person receiving no further help from their relatives. Despite lacking specific training, the respondents felt safe to exercise the act of care. DP with intellectual deficiency were the most frequently cared individuals. Most caregivers presented disorders and negative feelings after taking responsibility for the disabled person. Furthermore, they reported that’s haringcare responsibility with other family members could improve their quality of life, as they received no care either. Conclusion: The majority of respondents were family caregivers in need of training and care. Public health policies targeting caregivers should be strengthened and implemented. DESCRIPTORS: Disabled Persons. Caregivers. Cross-Sectional Studies.

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Author Biographies

Faumana dos Santos dos Santos CÂMARA, Centro Universitário de João Pessoa - UNIPÊ

Cirurgiã-dentista.

Walésia Laianny Leite MARTINS, Centro Universitário de João Pessoa - UNIPÊ

Cirurgiã-dentista.

Maria de Lourdes Neves de MOURA, Centro Universitário de João Pessoa - UNIPÊ

Acadêmica do curso de Fisioterapia do Centro Universitário do João Pessoa UNIPÊ, João Pessoa/PB, Brasil.

Chiara Svendsen MELO, Centro Universitário de João Pessoa - UNIPÊ

Acadêmica do curso de Fisioterapia do Centro Universitário do João Pessoa UNIPÊ, João Pessoa/PB, Brasil

Natasha Seleidy Ramos de MEDEIROS, Centro Universitário de João Pessoa - UNIPÊ

Fisioterapeuta. João Pessoa/PB, Brasil.

Eliza Carolina Morais GADELHA, Prefeitura Municipal de João Pessoa (PB)

Enfermeira da Secretaria Municipal de Saúde, João Pessoa/PB, Brasil.

Lidiane Silva SOUZA, Prefeitura Municipal de João Pessoa (PB)

Nutricionista da Secretaria Municipal de Saúde, João Pessoa/PB, Brasil.

Jainara Maria Soares FERREIRA, Centro Universitário de João Pessoa - UNIPÊ

Professora Doutora do Curso de pós-graduação em Odontologia das FIP, Patos/PB, Brasil.

Published

2016-09-13

How to Cite

CÂMARA, F. dos S. dos S., MARTINS, W. L. L., MOURA, M. de L. N. de, MELO, C. S., MEDEIROS, N. S. R. de, GADELHA, E. C. M., SOUZA, L. S., & FERREIRA, J. M. S. (2016). PROFILE OF CAREGIVERS OF DISABLED PERSONS. Revista Brasileira De Ciências Da Saúde, 20(4), 269–276. Retrieved from https://periodicos.ufpb.br/ojs/index.php/rbcs/article/view/26571

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