[World-view, cultural care and environmental concept, the daily care of the elderly with diabetes mellitus].
This study aimed to analyze the daily care of the elderly with DM in the light of the theoretical assumptions of Leininger. This is a study descriptive, qualitative, with the participation of 8 elderly patients with DM in a health unit in Fortaleza. Information was collected through interviews with semi-structured. Data analysis was performed in a second categorical groupings analogue and contemplating pre-analysis, material investigation and treatment and interpretation of data obtained. The categories that emerged from testimony in the light of the concepts of Leininger are: world vision, care and cultural context environmental. We believe that older people with diabetes mellitus feel health through the cultivation of faith in religion, in the use of medicinal plants, and support for health professionals.
Centro de Estudos em Diabetes e Hipertensão, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil.
Nayana Maria Gomes
NM
Souza
Sandra Mara Araújo
SM
Honorato
Antonia Tayana da Franca
AT
Xavier
Francisco Gilberto Fernandes
FG
Pereira
Márcia Barroso Camilo
MB
de Ataide
D000368:Aged; D065246:Culturally Competent Care; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012067:Religion