2.2. Participants and Eligibility
FEMINIZATION
Participants were recruited through dissemination in WhatsApp, Facebook, radio, and older adult groups in the city. Initially, the intention was to include individuals of both sexes, however, 98% of those interested were women. Thus, the investigation was composed exclusively of older women. It is worth noting that in Brazil, the location of this investigation, a multifaceted phenomenon called the feminization of aging has been observed [