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ArticleRevista de saude publica2018

Factors associated with perceived quality of life in older adults: ELSI-Brazil.

Anita Liberalesso Neri, Flávia Silva Arbex Borim, Arlete Portella Fontes, Dóris Firmino Rabello, Meire Cachioni, Samila Sathler Tavares Batistoni, Mônica Sanches Yassuda, Paulo Roberto Borges de Souza Júnior, Fabiola Bof de Andrade, Maria Fernanda Lima-Costa

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10 authors.

Anita Liberalesso NeriUniversidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Ciências Médicas. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gerontologia. Campinas, SP, Brasil.
Flávia Silva Arbex BorimUniversidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Ciências Médicas. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gerontologia. Campinas, SP, Brasil.
Arlete Portella FontesUniversidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Ciências Médicas. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gerontologia. Campinas, SP, Brasil.
Dóris Firmino RabelloUniversidade do Recôncavo da Bahia. Centro de Ciências da Saúde. Santo Antônio de Jesus, BA, Brasil.
Meire CachioniUniversidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Ciências Médicas. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gerontologia. Campinas, SP, Brasil.
Samila Sathler Tavares BatistoniUniversidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Ciências Médicas. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gerontologia. Campinas, SP, Brasil.
Mônica Sanches YassudaUniversidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Ciências Médicas. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gerontologia. Campinas, SP, Brasil.
Paulo Roberto Borges de Souza JúniorFundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto de Comunicação e Informação Científica e Tecnológica em Saúde. Ministério da Saúde. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.
Fabiola Bof de AndradeFundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto René Rachou. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.
Maria Fernanda Lima-CostaFundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto René Rachou. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo identify factors associated with perceived quality of life in a representative national sample of the population aged 50 or over.

methodsData from 7,651 participants of the baseline ELSI-Brazil (Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Aging), conducted between 2015 and 2016, were used. The perceived quality of life was measured by the CASP-19 scale - (CASP - control, autonomy, self-fulfillment and pleasure), considering the highest tertile as good quality of life. The independent variables included socio-demographic characteristics, mobility, loneliness, and indicators of sociability (social network, social support and social participation). The associations were tested using multivariate Poisson regression.

resultsThe best perceived quality of life showed a positive and independent association with the frequency of contacts with friends (PR = 1.25 for at least once every 2-3 months and PR = 1.36 for at least once a week), instrumental support from spouse or partner in the household (PR = 1.69), and emotional support from other relatives (PR = 1.45), children or children in law (PR = 1.41) and spouse or partner (PR = 1.33). Negative associations were observed for participants aged 80 and over (RP = 0.77), with 4 to 7 or 8 or more years of schooling (PR = 0.78 and 0.75, respectively) and with difficulty in mobility (PR = 0.83).

conclusionsIn addition to age and schooling, mobility, sociability and instrumental and emotional support are associated with perceived quality of life among older Brazilian adults. These characteristics must be considered when actions are taken, aiming to promote quality of life in this population.

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Health StatusPerceptionSocial SupportAgedAged, 80 and overBrazilFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedPoisson DistributionPrevalenceQuality of LifeSocial ParticipationSocioeconomic Factors

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