Factors associated with the demand for specialized services in the covid-19 according to age
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2021v11i69p8547-8559Keywords:
Aged, Coronavirus lnfections, Admitting department, hospital, TriageAbstract
Objective: to evaluate the factors associated with the search for a specialized screening service for Covid-19 in the hospital, according to age group. Method: Quantitative, cross-sectional study, with a sample of 358 patients who sought the Covid-19 referrai service, from April to May 2020. The data were analyzed using the chi-square test. Results: Of the total number evaluated, 84.1 % (n=301) were adults and 15.9% (n=58) elderly. The elderly had more significantly chronic noncommunicable diseases; they arrived considerably more by emergency transport, in a referenced manner; previously sought another health service; had more respiratory symptoms, including dyspnea; needed more medical care (p<0.05). ln contrast, only adults reported contact with suspected or confirmed cases, had significantly more symptoms such as sare throat, nasal congestion, difficulty in swallowing and runny nose (p<0.05). Conclusion: The elderly sought assistance in the presence of more worsening symptoms, configuring a more assertive and conscious search compared to adults.
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