Instruction, social economic status and evaluation of some dimensions of octogenarians' quality of life

Authors

  • Keika Inouye São Carlos Federal University
  • Elisete Silva Pedrazzani São Carlos Federal University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000700005

Keywords:

aged, aging, health of the elderly, quality of life, poverty

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To describe the profile of a sample of octogenarians (n=80) attended at the municipal health network of a city in the interior of São Paulo, Brazil; evaluate their perception regarding quality of life dimensions (QoL); identify correlations between socio economic status, education level and QoL. It is an exploratory descriptive study with a quantitative analysis of data. The results revealed that this population is predominantly female, widowed, illiterate, sedentary and poor, who need health services and leisure opportunities, and whose main support is religion. The socio economic status did not interfere in the QoL perception, though, higher education and participation in physical activities result in higher satisfaction.

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Published

2007-10-01

Issue

Vol. 15 (2007): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Instruction, social economic status and evaluation of some dimensions of octogenarians’ quality of life. (2007). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 15(spe), 742-747. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000700005