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Nobrega, Julia Cristina Leite
[1]
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Medeiros, Juliana Barbosa
[1]
;
da Silva Freitas, Javanna Lacerda Gomes
[1]
;
Silva, Jaiza M. M.
[1]
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Simoes, Raisa Fernandes Mariz
[1]
;
Olinda, Ricardo
[2]
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de Ferreira Santos, Jair Licio
[3]
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Menezes, Tarciana Nobre
[1, 4]
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de Oliveira Duarte, Yeda Aparecida
[5]
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Zatz, Mayana
[6]
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Matheson, David
[7]
;
Santos, Silvana
[8, 1]
Total Authors: 12
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| Affiliation: | [1] Univ Estadual Paraiba UEPB, Publ Hlth Program, Campina Grande, Paraiba - Brazil
[2] Univ Estadual Paraiba UEPB, Dept Stat, Campina Grande, Paraiba - Brazil
[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Social Med, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[4] Univ Estadual Paraiba UEPB, Dept Phys Therapy, Campina Grande, Paraiba - Brazil
[5] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Nursing, Dept Med Surg Nursing, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[6] Univ Sao Paulo, Human Genome Studies Ctr, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[7] Univ Wolverhampton, Fac Educ Hlth & Wellbeing, Wolverhampton - England
[8] Univ Estadual Paraiba UEPB, Dept Biol, Campina Grande, Paraiba - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 8
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | BMC GERIATRICS; v. 22, n. 1 FEB 9 2022. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 0 |
| Abstract | |
Background Among the oldest old, aged 80 years and over, the prevalence of disability is higher than in other age groups and can be considered a predictor of mortality. Objective To evaluate how psychosocial aspects and support networks influence the disability of these oldest-old individuals, performing a comparison between two longevous populations, one living in one of the poorest regions of Brazil, in the backlands of Paraiba, and another living in one of the largest urban centres in Latin America. Method A cross-sectional study in which 417 oldest-old persons aged 80 years and older were interviewed, with data collected through the ``Health, Welfare and Ageing{''} survey conducted in two Brazilian cities. Disability was assessed by reporting the need for assistance in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). Bivariate and multiple analyses were performed using R statistical software. Results Food insufficiency in the first years of life had negative repercussions on the disability of oldest old people living in the northeast. On the other hand, in this region, older people have a higher rate of support and live longer with their peers, which may contribute to reducing feelings of loneliness, depressive symptoms, and worse self-perception of health. In the Southeast, financial constraints, subjective poverty, and unmet needs may favour the development of functional limitations between long-lived people. Conclusion Our findings indicate that regional differences in Brazil may influence the disability of older people aged 80 and older. In northeast Brazil, having no partner may contribute to disability for ADLs and IADLs; while, in the longevous population of Sao Paulo, having a worse self-rated health may contribute to disability for IADLs. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 14/50931-3 - Aging and genetic disorders: genomics and metagenomics |
| Grantee: | Mayana Zatz |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Projects - Thematic Grants |
| FAPESP's process: | 05/54947-2 - SABE study - 2005: well-being and ageing: longitudinal study of living conditions and health of elderly in the municipality of São Paulo |
| Grantee: | Ruy Laurenti |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Projects - Thematic Grants |
| FAPESP's process: | 13/08028-1 - CEGH-CEL - Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center |
| Grantee: | Mayana Zatz |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC |
| FAPESP's process: | 09/53778-3 - SABE Study 2010: Health, well-being and aging |
| Grantee: | Maria Lúcia Lebrão |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Projects - Thematic Grants |