DISABILITY PROFILE IN A CITY IN NORTHEASTERN BRAZIL USING THE BRIEF MODEL DISABILITY SURVEY: PILOT STUDY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.16891/2317-434X.v12.e4.a2024.pp4967-4980Keywords:
Incapacidade, Promoção de SaúdeAbstract
The objective of the study was to analyze, using the Brief Model Disability Survey (Brief MDS), the functionality profile in a population residing in the city of Santa Cruz-RN. This is a descriptive pilot study, carried out through a population survey. Participants over the age of 18 of both sexes, with or without disabilities, were considered eligible. Those who refused to answer all the questions in the questionnaire were excluded, as well as those who dropped out. The sample distribution was presented using absolute and relative frequency and the descriptive analysis was carried out using measures of central tendency and dispersion. 504 interviews were qualified, with a predominance of an adult audience, the majority made up of women (n=385). The most prevalent self-reported health conditions were systemic arterial hypertension (35.3%) and anxiety (24.4%). The facilitating environmental factors were the places frequented, residence and social support. Regarding personal assistance, this role seems to be played mainly by a female figure with family ties. Regarding assistive devices, only 3.6% of participants reported using some technology. Therefore, it is important to invest in public health policies that consider the influence of contextual factors on the population's health.