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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Dimensions of self-rated health in older adults

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Author(s):
Arbex Borim, Flavia Silva [1] ; Neri, Anita Liberalesso [1] ; Stolses Bergamo Francisco, Priscila Maria [2] ; de Azevedo Barros, Marilisa Berti [2]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Campinas, Fac Ciencias Med, Programa Posgrad Gerontol, Campinas, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Estadual Campinas, Fac Ciencias Med, Dept Saude Colet, Campinas, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Revista de Saúde Pública; v. 48, n. 5, p. 714-722, OCT 2014.
Web of Science Citations: 8
Abstract

OBJECTIVE To analyze the association between negative self-rated health and indicators of health, wellbeing and sociodemographic variables in older adults. METHODS Cross-sectional study that used data from a population-based health survey with a probability cluster sample that was carried out in Campinas, SP, Southeastern Brazil,, in 2008 and 2009. The participants were older adults (≥ 60 years) and the dependent variable was self-rated health, categorized as: excellent, very good, good, bad and very bad. The adjusted prevalence ratios were estimated by means of Poisson multiple regression. RESULTS The highest prevalences of bad/very bad self-rated health were observed in the individuals who never attended school, in those with lower level of schooling, with monthly per capita family income lower than one minimum salary. Individuals who scored five or more in the physical health indicator also had bad self-rated health, as well as those who scored five or more in the Self-Reporting Questionnaire 20 and those who did not refer feeling happiness all the time. CONCLUSIONS The independent effects of material life conditions, physical and mental health and subjective wellbeing, observed in self-rated health, suggest that older adults can benefit by health policies supported by a global and integrative view of old age. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 10/05504-9 - Health status of the elderly: objective and subjective indicators for population-based study in Campinas, SP.
Grantee:Flávia Silva Arbex Borim
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate