Factors associated with perceived quality of life in older adults

ELSI-Brazil

Authors

  • Anita Liberalesso Neri Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Ciências Médicas. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gerontologia
  • Flávia Silva Arbex Borim Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Ciências Médicas. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gerontologia
  • Arlete Portella Fontes Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Ciências Médicas. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gerontologia
  • Dóris Firmino Rabello Universidade do Recôncavo da Bahia. Centro de Ciências da Saúde. Santo Antônio de Jesu
  • Meire Cachioni Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Ciências Médicas. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gerontologia
  • Samila Sathler Tavares Batistoni Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Ciências Médicas. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gerontologia
  • Mônica Sanches Yassuda Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Ciências Médicas. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gerontologia
  • Paulo Roberto Borges de Souza-Júnior Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto de Comunicação e Informação Científica e Tecnológica em Saúde
  • Fabiola Bof de Andrade Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto René Rachou. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva
  • Maria Fernanda Lima-Costa Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto René Rachou. Núcleo de Estudos em Saúde Pública e Envelhecimento

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/s1518-8787.2018052000613

Keywords:

Aged, Quality of Life, Self-Assessment, Socioeconomic Factors, Community Networks, Health Surveys

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To identify factors associated with perceived quality of life in a representative national sample of the population aged 50 or over. METHODS: Data 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. RESULTS: The 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). CONCLUSIONS: In 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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Published

2019-01-24

Issue

Vol. 52 No. Suppl 2 (2018): Supplement ELSI-Brazil

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Neri, A. L., Borim, F. S. A., Fontes, A. P., Rabello, D. F., Cachioni, M., Batistoni, S. S. T., Yassuda, M. S., Souza-Júnior, P. R. B. de, Andrade, F. B. de, & Lima-Costa, M. F. (2019). Factors associated with perceived quality of life in older adults: ELSI-Brazil. Revista De Saúde Pública, 52(Suppl 2), 16s. https://doi.org/10.11606/s1518-8787.2018052000613