Self-care deficit among older men in the COVID-19 pandemic: implications for nursing

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze self-care deficit among older men in the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil and to discuss the implications for nursing practice. Methods: web survey, multicentric, qualitative. A total of 120 older men participated, applying a form from April to June 2020 and April to August 2021. Reflective Thematic Analysis, interpreted by Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory, was used. Results: temporally, the self-care of older men was manifested in the self-care requirements - affective bonds, self-care for development - meditation and self-care with health deviations - remote consultations. Fully, partially compensatory, educational/support systems mobilized self-care. Final Considerations: as care managers, nurses can strengthen the support network for older men by activating professionals from the multidisciplinary team, family members, caregivers and the community to promote self-care and correct health deviations in times of crisis.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Muniz,Vinícius de Oliveira, Braga,Lorena de Cerqueira Andrade, Araujo,Pricila Oliveira de, Santana,Pedro Paulo Corrêa, Pereira,Gildasio Souza, Sousa,Anderson Reis de, Pedreira,Larissa Chaves, Carvalho,Evanilda Souza de Santana
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem 2022
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-71672022001200216
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