Associations between frailty syndrome and sociodemographic characteristics in long-lived individuals of a community

Authors

  • Clóris Regina Blanski Grden Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa; Departamento de Enfermagem e Saúde Pública
  • Maria Helena Lenardt Universidade Federal do Paraná; Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Jacy Aurelia Vieira de Sousa Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa; Departamento de Enfermagem e Saúde Pública
  • Luciana Kusomota Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Mara Solange Gomes Dellaroza Universidade Estadual de Londrina; Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Susanne Elero Betiolli Sociedade Educacional Herrero

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.1770.2886

Keywords:

Elderly, Aged, 80 and Over, Frail Elderly, Geriatric Nursing, Socioeconomic Factors, Aging

Abstract

Objective: investigating the association between frailty syndrome and sociodemographic characteristics in long-lived individuals of a community. Method: a cross-sectional study with a proportional stratified sample consisting of 243 long-lived individuals. A structured instrument, scales and tests that comprise evaluating frailty were applied for data collection. Univariate and multivariate analyzes were performed by logistic regression (p<0.05) by Statistica 10(r) software and Odds Ratio (95% Confidence Interval) were calculated for the predictive models. Results: of the 243 long-lived individuals evaluated, 36 (14.8%) were frail, 55 (63.8%) were pre-frail and 52 (21.4%) were not frail. A predominance of females (n=161; 66.3%), widows/widowers (n=158; 65%), who lived with family members (n=144; 59.3%) and in a self-reported satisfactory financial situation (n=108; 44.5%) was observed. A significant association was found between the demographic variable of age (p=0.043) and frailty syndrome. The best predictor model for the syndrome included the variables: gender, age and household companion. Conclusion: the variable of age contributed most to the fragilization process of long-lived individuals residing in the community. It is essential that gerontological nursing care contemplates early detection of this syndrome, considering age as being indicative of care needs.

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Published

2017-01-01

Issue

Vol. 25 (2017)

Section

Original Articles

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Associations between frailty syndrome and sociodemographic characteristics in long-lived individuals of a community. (2017). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 25, e2886-. https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.1770.2886