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ResumoObjetivo: Avaliar a percepção de saúde de idosos residentes em um município do interior do Rio Grande do Sul. Método: Estudo quantitativo, descritivo de corte transversal, onde foi aplicado um questionário sociodemográfico e clínico, em uma população de 274 idosos no período de agosto de 2011 a setembro de 2012. Resultados: Houve predominância do sexo feminino, na faixa etária dos 60-69 anos de idade, baixa renda e escolaridade. Em relação a patologias, 77,38% relataram possuir alguma doença associada, sendo a hipertensão a mais prevalente, acometendo 56,20% dos idosos, seguida da osteoartrite com 28,10%. Relataram ser etilistas 13,14% e tabagistas, 6,57%. Quanto à prática de atividade física, 67,52% relataram realizar atividade física de forma regular. Do total de idosos entrevistados, 47,81% consideraram sua saúde boa. Conclusão: Apesar de a maioria dos idosos ter referido boa saúde, grande número deles relatou ser portador de doenças crônicas, o que reforça a ideia de que a percepção de ser doente está mais relacionada às incapacidades do que a ser portador de danos crônicos. AbstractObjectives: To assess the health perception of elderly living in a town in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. Methods: Quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional study in which a sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire was administered in a population of 274 elderly from August 2011 to September 2012. Results: There was a predominance of females, aged 60-69 years, low income and education. In relation to pathologies, 77.38% reported having chronic disease, hypertension being the most prevalent, affecting 56.20% of the elderly, followed by 28.10% with osteoarthritis. Only 13.14% reported being drinkers and 6.57% reported being smokers. As for the practice of physical activity, 67.52% reported physical activity on a regular basis. Of the total elderly respondents, 47.81% considered their health good. Conclusion: Although most elderly have mentioned good health, a large proportion being reported chronic diseases, which reinforces the idea that the perception of being sick is more related disability than being a carrier of chronic damage. Palavras-chave:Percepção. Saúde. Idoso. Envelhecimento.

INTRODUCTION: The spread of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has generated the collapse of health care systems and significant impacts on the health of the workers involved in combatting the disease worldwide. METHODS: We conducted an integrative literature review focusing on the alternatives implemented to develop care for frontline health care workers in times of COVID-19. RESULTS: Fifteen articles disclosed the importance of physical and mental care for workers. CONCLUSIONS: A sensitive view of the health care worker’s care is urgently needed to maintain the quality of health service offered to the population and preserve the health of frontline workers.