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Impact of functional capacity on change in self-rated health among older adults in a nine-year longitudinal study

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Author(s):
Arbex Borim, Flavia Silva [1, 2] ; de Assumpcao, Daniela [2] ; Neri, Anita Liberalesso [2] ; Tavares Batistoni, Samila Sathler [3, 2] ; Stolses Bergamo Francisco, Priscila Maria [2] ; Yassuda, Monica Sanches [3, 2]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Brasilia, Sch Hlth Sci, Dept Collect Hlth, Brasilia, DF - Brazil
[2] Univ Estadual Campinas, Sch Med Sci, Postgrad Program Gerontol, Campinas, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Arts Sci & Humanities, Arlindo Bettio 1000, BR-03828000 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: BMC GERIATRICS; v. 21, n. 1 NOV 4 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

The aims of the present study were to estimate the frequency of change in self-rated health (SRH) among community-dwelling older adults, between two measures taken at a 9-year interval; and determine factors associated with a decline and an improvement in SRH, in relation to aspects of physical/emotional health and subjective wellbeing. Data were derived from a community-based study on frailty among Brazilian elderly. Associations were investigated using Pearson's chi-square test and relative risk ratios were estimated using multinomial logistic regression analysis. 39.3% of participants did not change their SRH at both assessment times, 21.7% rated it as worse and 39.0% rated it as better. The relative risk ratio of an improvement in SRH for individuals with disability in basic activities of daily living (ADLs) was lower than for individuals with independence in basic ADLs (IRR=0.22; IC95%: 0.08-0.63). Understanding the complex interactions between self-rated health and the dimensions that influence the improvement of health perception may shed light on key determinants of the wellbeing among older adults. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 16/00084-8 - Longitudinal study of the Campinas and Ermelino Matarazzo cohorts of the FIBRA study: predictors and outcomes of frailty among the elderly in Brazil
Grantee:Monica Sanches Yassuda
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 17/23245-0 - Longitudinal study of the Campinas and Ermelino Matarazzo cohorts of the FIBRA study: predictors and outcomes of frailty among the elderly in Brazil
Grantee:Flávia Silva Arbex Borim
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral