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Am J Ind Med ; 66(12): 1090-1100, 2023 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37792286

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between occupation and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections within a Brazilian municipality. METHODS: In this test-negative study, cases and controls were randomly selected among individuals aged 18-65 years that were registered in a primary health care program in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil. Those who had collected samples for RT-PCR testing between April 2020 and May 2021 were randomly selected to compose the case (positive for SARS-CoV-2) and control (negative for SARS-CoV-2) groups, frequency-matched by sex, age group, and month of sample collection. Complementary data were collected through phone interviews. We estimated the residual effect of occupation on SARS-CoV-2 infection using multiple conditional logistic regression models incrementally adjusted for confounding variables. RESULTS: 1724 cases and 1741 controls who reported being at work at the time of RT-PCR collection were included. Cases were mainly females (52.9%), Whites/Asians (73.3%), and unvaccinated against COVID-19 (46.6%). Compared to other university-level professionals, the highest odds of having COVID-19 were found for workers in police and protective services (odds ratio [OR] 2.21; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.27-3.84), healthcare and caregiving (OR 1.90; 95% CI 1.34-2.68), and food retail and production (OR 1.88; 95% CI = 1.14-3.11), after adjustment for age, sex, education, means of transport, household crowding, and COVID-19 vaccination. CONCLUSION: Occupation played an important role in SARS-CoV-2 infection. Food retail and production, health care and caregiving, and police and protective services showed the highest odds of SARS-CoV-2 infection.


Subject(s)
COVID-19 , Female , Humans , Male , COVID-19/epidemiology , SARS-CoV-2 , Brazil/epidemiology , Case-Control Studies , COVID-19 Vaccines , Crowding , Family Characteristics , Occupations
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Heliyon ; 9(4): e15130, 2023 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37123956

ABSTRACT

The relationship between class size and school performance has always been ambiguous and the current literature has found no direct connection between them, especially in the Brazilian context. Therefore, this study aimed to verify whether the number of students per class influences school performance. We used Microdata from the Prova Brazil of 2017. Using the propensity score matching statistical model, with the nearest neighbor matching estimator, we grouped the classes into clusters by similarity. The metric used to group the clusters was the Euclidean distance. We attempted to verify adherence to the normal distribution of data using the Kolmogorov Smirnov test and tested the null hypothesis of the medians using the Wilcoxon test. All the statistical analysis were performed using SPSS Statistic version 20. The results showed that the number of students per class has little influence on performance and, when the influence exists, larger classes perform better.

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Fisioter. Pesqui. (Online) ; 26(2): 127-136, abr.-jun. 2019. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1012136

ABSTRACT

RESUMO Objetivou-se avaliar a eficácia dos exercícios perineais, da eletroestimulação transcutânea do nervo tibial posterior (ETNTP) e da oxibutinina em mulheres com síndrome da bexiga hiperativa, que é a segunda causa mais comum de incontinência urinária, com sintomas urinários extremamente incômodos que prejudicam a qualidade de vida. Foram randomizadas 65 mulheres, das quais 57 completaram o tratamento. Formaram-se três grupos: o de exercícios perineais, ETNTP e o grupo controle, que utilizou oxibutinina. Os exercícios foram realizados em grupo, nas posições em pé, supino e sentado, duas vezes por semana, com duração de 30 minutos cada sessão, totalizando 12 sessões. Na ETNTP utilizou-se eletrodo transcutâneo posicionado em maléolo medial e outro 10cm acima, com frequência de 10Hz e largura de pulso de 200 microssegundos, por 30 minutos, duas vezes por semana, totalizando 12 sessões. Na medicação as pacientes receberam oxibutinina de 10mg/dia de liberação imediata divididos e duas doses de 5mg/dia, durante 12 semanas consecutivas. Antes e depois dos tratamentos, as pacientes passaram por uma avaliação composta pela análise do diário miccional, avaliação funcional do assoalho pélvico e aplicação de questionário de qualidade de vida OAB-V8. Houve redução da incontinência de urgência em 50%, 70,5% e 41% nos grupos de exercício, ETNTP e oxibutinina, respectivamente, com significância estatística somente da eletroestimulação. As três modalidades de tratamento foram eficazes na melhora da qualidade de vida para a terapêutica em curto prazo, estatisticamente semelhantes entre si.


RESUMEN Se evaluó la eficacia de los ejercicios perineales, de la electroestimulación transcutánea del nervio tibial posterior (ETNTP) y de la oxibutinina en mujeres con síndrome de la vejiga hiperactiva, la segunda causa más común de incontinencia urinaria, con síntomas muy incómodos, que perjudican la calidad de vida. Sesenta y cinco mujeres, de las cuales 57 completaron el tratamiento, formaron tres grupos: el de ejercicios perineales, ETNTP y el grupo de control, que utilizó oxibutinina. Los ejercicios se realizaron en grupo, en las posiciones en pie, supino y sentado, dos veces por semana, con duración de 30 minutos cada sesión, totalizando 12 sesiones. En la ETNTP se utilizó electrodo transcutáneo posicionado en el maléolo medial y otro 10 cm arriba, con frecuencia de 10Hz y ancho de pulso de 200 microsegundos, por 30 minutos, dos veces por semana, totalizando 12 sesiones. En la medicación las pacientes recibieron oxibutinina de 10 mg/día de liberación inmediata, divididos en dos dosis de 5mg/día, durante 12 semanas consecutivas. Antes y después de los tratamientos, las pacientes pasaron por una evaluación compuesta por el análisis del diario miccional, la evaluación funcional del piso pélvico y la aplicación del cuestionario de calidad de vida OAB-V8. Se observó una reducción de la incontinencia de urgencia en un 50%, 70,5% y 41% en los grupos de ejercicio, ETNTP y oxibutinina, respectivamente, con significancia estadística solamente de la electroestimulación. Las tres modalidades de tratamiento fueron eficaces en la mejora de la calidad de vida para la terapéutica a corto plazo y estadísticamente similares.


ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of perineal exercises, transcutaneous electrostimulation of the posterior tibial nerve (TPTNS) and oxybutynin in women with overactive bladder syndrome, which is the second most common cause of urinary incontinence, with extremely uncomfortable urinary symptoms which impair their quality of life. A total of 65 women were randomized, of whom 57 completed treatment. Three groups were formed: the perineal exercises group, the TPTNS group and the control group, which used oxybutynin. The exercises were performed in groups, in the standing, supine and sitting positions, twice a week in 30-minute sessions, totaling 12 sessions. In the TPTNS group, carried out with 10Hz frequency and 200 microsecond pulse width, a transcutaneous electrode was positioned on the patients' medial malleolus, and another was positioned 10cm above it. The patients of the control group received 10 mg/day doses of immediate release oxybutynin, divided into two 5mg/day doses for 12 consecutive weeks. Before and after the treatments, the patients' voiding diary was analyzed, their pelvic floor was functionally evaluated and they were asked to fill in an OAB-V8 quality of life questionnaire. Urge incontinence was reduced by 50%, 70.5% and 41% in the exercises, TPTNS and oxybutynin groups, respectively, and statistical significance was detected for stimulation only. The three treatment modalities were effective for improving quality of life in the short-term therapy, and were statistically similar to each other.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation , Physical Therapy Modalities , Cholinergic Antagonists/therapeutic use , Urinary Bladder, Overactive/drug therapy , Urinary Bladder, Overactive/rehabilitation , Perineum , Tibial Nerve , Urinary Incontinence/therapy , Prospective Studies
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Cien Saude Colet ; 23(8): 2555-2564, 2018 Aug.
Article in Portuguese, English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30137125

ABSTRACT

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is recognized as a complex disease that requires multiple approaches to its treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a nutritional intervention program on the nutritional status and quality of life of elderly pre-dialysis CKD patients. A prospective cohort study was carried out involving 64 elderly stage 3 CKD patients receiving treatment at a Primary Care Center in the Municipality of Diadema in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. The nutritional intervention consisted of one individual and three group meetings. Nutritional status was assessed using anthropometric variables and classified according to Body Mass Index (BMI). Cardiovascular risk was classified according to Waist Circumference (WC). Quality of life was assessed using the WHOQOL-BREF. The data was analyzed adopting a significance level of 5%. Mean age was 73.95 ± 7.84 years and the majority of the sample were women, had a low level of schooling, and low monthly income. With respect to nutritional status, 21.9% of the sample were underweight, 32.8% overweight, and 62.6% were at a high or very high risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The nutritional intervention program had a positive impact on nutritional status, leading to a decline in BMI and WC, reduction in risk of developing heart disease, increased satisfaction with current state of health, and improved quality of life.


A doença renal crônica (DRC) é complexa, exigindo múltiplas abordagens em seu tratamento. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o impacto de um programa de intervenção nutricional sobre o estado nutricional e a qualidade de vida de idosos com DRC não dialítica. Foi realizada uma coorte prospectiva com 64 idosos, de ambos os sexos, com DRC estágio 3, atendidos em Unidade Básica de Saúde, em Diadema/SP. A intervenção nutricional consistiu em três encontros coletivos e um individual. O estado nutricional foi avaliado por antropometria, classificado pelo Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC) e o risco cardiovascular pela circunferência da cintura (CC). A qualidade de vida foi avaliada pelo WHOQOL-bref. Para as análises estatísticas, adotou-se nível de significância de 5%. A amostra apresentou idade média de 73,95 ± 7,84 anos, sendo a maioria do sexo feminino. Quanto ao estado nutricional, 21,9% apresentou baixo peso, 32,8% excesso de peso e 62,6% risco cardiovascular elevado ou muito elevado. O programa de intervenção proporcionou impacto positivo no estado nutricional, com redução do IMC e da CC, diminuindo o risco de desenvolvimento de doenças cardiovasculares e promoveu aumento da satisfação dos idosos em relação ao estado de saúde repercutindo na melhora da qualidade de vida.


Subject(s)
Feeding Behavior , Nutritional Status , Quality of Life , Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/physiopathology , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Body Mass Index , Brazil/epidemiology , Cardiovascular Diseases/epidemiology , Cardiovascular Diseases/etiology , Cohort Studies , Female , Health Status , Humans , Income , Male , Middle Aged , Nutrition Assessment , Overweight/epidemiology , Patient Satisfaction , Prospective Studies , Risk Factors , Thinness/epidemiology , Waist Circumference
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Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.) ; Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.);23(8): 2555-2564, Aug. 2018. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-952726

ABSTRACT

Resumo A doença renal crônica (DRC) é complexa, exigindo múltiplas abordagens em seu tratamento. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o impacto de um programa de intervenção nutricional sobre o estado nutricional e a qualidade de vida de idosos com DRC não dialítica. Foi realizada uma coorte prospectiva com 64 idosos, de ambos os sexos, com DRC estágio 3, atendidos em Unidade Básica de Saúde, em Diadema/SP. A intervenção nutricional consistiu em três encontros coletivos e um individual. O estado nutricional foi avaliado por antropometria, classificado pelo Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC) e o risco cardiovascular pela circunferência da cintura (CC). A qualidade de vida foi avaliada pelo WHOQOL-bref. Para as análises estatísticas, adotou-se nível de significância de 5%. A amostra apresentou idade média de 73,95 ± 7,84 anos, sendo a maioria do sexo feminino. Quanto ao estado nutricional, 21,9% apresentou baixo peso, 32,8% excesso de peso e 62,6% risco cardiovascular elevado ou muito elevado. O programa de intervenção proporcionou impacto positivo no estado nutricional, com redução do IMC e da CC, diminuindo o risco de desenvolvimento de doenças cardiovasculares e promoveu aumento da satisfação dos idosos em relação ao estado de saúde repercutindo na melhora da qualidade de vida.


Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is recognized as a complex disease that requires multiple approaches to its treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a nutritional intervention program on the nutritional status and quality of life of elderly pre-dialysis CKD patients. A prospective cohort study was carried out involving 64 elderly stage 3 CKD patients receiving treatment at a Primary Care Center in the Municipality of Diadema in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. The nutritional intervention consisted of one individual and three group meetings. Nutritional status was assessed using anthropometric variables and classified according to Body Mass Index (BMI). Cardiovascular risk was classified according to Waist Circumference (WC). Quality of life was assessed using the WHOQOL-BREF. The data was analyzed adopting a significance level of 5%. Mean age was 73.95 ± 7.84 years and the majority of the sample were women, had a low level of schooling, and low monthly income. With respect to nutritional status, 21.9% of the sample were underweight, 32.8% overweight, and 62.6% were at a high or very high risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The nutritional intervention program had a positive impact on nutritional status, leading to a decline in BMI and WC, reduction in risk of developing heart disease, increased satisfaction with current state of health, and improved quality of life.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Quality of Life , Nutritional Status , Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/physiopathology , Feeding Behavior , Thinness/epidemiology , Brazil/epidemiology , Cardiovascular Diseases/etiology , Cardiovascular Diseases/epidemiology , Body Mass Index , Nutrition Assessment , Health Status , Prospective Studies , Risk Factors , Cohort Studies , Patient Satisfaction , Overweight/epidemiology , Waist Circumference , Income , Middle Aged
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Rev. Kairós ; 19(22,n.esp): 157-173, jan. 2016. tab
Article in Portuguese | Index Psychology - journals | ID: psi-71048

ABSTRACT

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito de ingestão de simbiótico sobre a função intestinal de idosos. Participaram 50 idosos de ambos os sexos, divididos em grupo suplemento e placebo, que consumiu simbiótico ou maltodextrina, respectivamente. No grupo que consumiu simbiótico, 84% não apresentou constipação no período pós-intervenção, assim como 76% indicou fezes de consistência normal e ausência de diarreia. Mais estudos são necessários, a fim de avaliar a eficácia de suplemento simbiótico em seres humanos, e verificar sua repercussão no bem-estar e qualidade de vida.(AU)


The aim of this study was to evaluate the symbiotic intake effect on intestinal function among the elderly. Participated 50 elderly of both sexes divided into supplement and placebo groups that consumed symbiotic or maltodextrin, respectively. In the group that consumed symbiotic 84% showed no constipation post intervention period, and 76% showed normal stool consistency and absence of diarrhea. Further studies are needed to evaluate the efficacy of symbiotic supplement in humans, and to assess its impact on the welfare and quality of life.(AU)


El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el efecto de la ingesta simbiótico en función intestinal entre los ancianos. Participado 50 ancianos de ambos los sexos divididos en grupos de suplementos y placebo que consumieron simbiótica o maltodextrina, respectivamente. En el grupo que consumió simbionte, el 84% no mostró periodo posterior a la intervención en frío, y el 76% indicó consistencia normal de las heces y sin diarrea. Se necesitan más estudios para evaluar la eficacia de los suplementos simbiótica en los seres humanos, y comprobar su impacto en el bienestar y calidad de vida.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Aged , Aged , Constipation , Synbiotics
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Rev. Kairós ; 19(22,n.esp.): 157-173, 2016. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-965927

ABSTRACT

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito de ingestão de simbiótico sobre a função intestinal de idosos. Participaram 50 idosos de ambos os sexos, divididos em grupo suplemento e placebo, que consumiu simbiótico ou maltodextrina, respectivamente. No grupo que consumiu simbiótico, 84% não apresentou constipação no período pós-intervenção, assim como 76% indicou fezes de consistência normal e ausência de diarreia. Mais estudos são necessários, a fim de avaliar a eficácia de suplemento simbiótico em seres humanos, e verificar sua repercussão no bem-estar e qualidade de vida.


The aim of this study was to evaluate the symbiotic intake effect on intestinal function among the elderly. Participated 50 elderly of both sexes divided into supplement and placebo groups that consumed symbiotic or maltodextrin, respectively. In the group that consumed symbiotic 84% showed no constipation post intervention period, and 76% showed normal stool consistency and absence of diarrhea. Further studies are needed to evaluate the efficacy of symbiotic supplement in humans, and to assess its impact on the welfare and quality of life.


El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el efecto de la ingesta simbiótico en función intestinal entre los ancianos. Participado 50 ancianos de ambos los sexos divididos en grupos de suplementos y placebo que consumieron simbiótica o maltodextrina, respectivamente. En el grupo que consumió simbionte, el 84% no mostró periodo posterior a la intervención en frío, y el 76% indicó consistencia normal de las heces y sin diarrea. Se necesitan más estudios para evaluar la eficacia de los suplementos simbiótica en los seres humanos, y comprobar su impacto en el bienestar y calidad de vida.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Quality of Life , Defecation/physiology , Synbiotics , Health of the Elderly , Constipation/prevention & control , Non-Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic , Intestinal Diseases/prevention & control
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Cien Saude Colet ; 19(8): 3505-12, 2014 Aug.
Article in Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25119089

ABSTRACT

Population aging is a social phenomenon that demands the attention of health professionals. This article seeks to analyze the influence of possible intervening factors on the quality of life of the elderly. It was a cross-sectional, quantitative, descriptive and exploratory study, in which 182 elderly of both genders participated. They were aged ≥ 60 years and were enrolled in programs for senior citizens from three universities located in the cities of Sao Paulo, Sao Caetano do Sul and Mogi das Cruzes. To evaluate the subjective perception of quality of life, the World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire (WHOQOL-Bref) was used. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed on the dependent and independent variables. A significance level of 5% was adopted. The results showed that the absence of disease positively influenced the quality of life on the four domains evaluated. In the environmental domain, full tertiary education, old age, the absence of disease and being a resident in Sao Caetano do Sul positively influenced the quality of life of the elderly. The factors associated with better quality of life were: full tertiary education, old age, the absence of disease and being a resident in Sao Caetano do Sul, in that order of importance.


Subject(s)
Healthy People Programs , Quality of Life , Aged , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged
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Psicol. soc. (Online) ; 26(2): 496-505, maio-ago. 2014. mapas
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-720926

ABSTRACT

Verificou-se a relação entre "desenvolvimento humano" e qualidade de vida de idosos em um estudo transversal, quantitativo-descritivo de campo, com 182 idosos, de ambos os gêneros, > 60 anos, frequentadores de Universidades Abertas para a Terceira Idade, dos municípios A, B e C. A qualidade de vida foi avaliada pelo WHOQOL -BREF. Foram utilizados os testes estatísticos Kruskal-Wallis e Mann-Whitney, adotando-se nível de significância de 5%. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante quando comparada a qualidade de vida dos idosos dos três municípios entre si; houve no domínio ambiental comparando-se A com os outros municípios; e nos domínios social e ambiental comparando-se A com C. Concluiu-se que o "desenvolvimento humano", medido pelo IDH/IDHM, exerceu influência sobre a qualidade de vida dos idosos nos domínios social e ambiental, sendo que os melhores resultados foram obtidos entre os habitantes dos municípios A e B, em comparação aos de C.


Investigamos la relación entre el "desarrollo humano" y la calidad de vida de las personas mayores en estudio de campo transversal, cuantitativo-descriptivo, con 182 ancianos de ambos sexos, > 60 años, asistentes de Universidades Abiertas para la Tercera Edad, de las ciudades A, B y C. La calidad de vida se evaluó por el WHOQOL -BREF. Se utilizaron pruebas estadísticas Kruskal-Wallis y Mann-Whitney, nivel de significación de 5%. No se encontraron diferencias significativas cuando se comparan la calidad de vida en los tres municipios juntos; existió en el domínio ambiental mediante la comparación de A con los otros municipios y nos domínios social y ambiental, mediante comparación de A con C. El "desarrollo humano", medido por el IDH/IDHM, ejerció una influencia en la calidad de vida en las cuestiones sociales y ambientales. Los mejores resultados se obtuvieron entre los habitantes de A y B en comparación con C.


We investigated the relationship between "human development" and quality of life of elderly in a cross-sectional, quantitative-descriptive study, with 182 elderly of both genders, > 60 years, attending the Universities of the Third Age, in districts A, B, C. The quality of life was evaluated by WHOQOL-BREF. Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney statistical tests were applied, considering a significance level of 5%. There was no statistically significant difference when comparing the quality of life of the three districts together; there was in environmental domain when comparing A with the other districts; and in social and environmental domains when comparing A with C. It was concluded that the "human development", measured by HDI, influenced on the quality of life of elderly in social and environmental domains, and the best results were obtained among the inhabitants of A and B, compared to the inhabitants of C.


Subject(s)
Quality of Life , Universities/statistics & numerical data , Aged , Development Indicators
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Psicol. soc. (online) ; 26(2): 496-505, maio-ago. 2014. mapas
Article in Portuguese | Index Psychology - journals | ID: psi-66787

ABSTRACT

Verificou-se a relação entre "desenvolvimento humano" e qualidade de vida de idosos em um estudo transversal, quantitativo-descritivo de campo, com 182 idosos, de ambos os gêneros, > 60 anos, frequentadores de Universidades Abertas para a Terceira Idade, dos municípios A, B e C. A qualidade de vida foi avaliada pelo WHOQOL -BREF. Foram utilizados os testes estatísticos Kruskal-Wallis e Mann-Whitney, adotando-se nível de significância de 5%. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante quando comparada a qualidade de vida dos idosos dos três municípios entre si; houve no domínio ambiental comparando-se A com os outros municípios; e nos domínios social e ambiental comparando-se A com C. Concluiu-se que o "desenvolvimento humano", medido pelo IDH/IDHM, exerceu influência sobre a qualidade de vida dos idosos nos domínios social e ambiental, sendo que os melhores resultados foram obtidos entre os habitantes dos municípios A e B, em comparação aos de C.(AU)


Investigamos la relación entre el "desarrollo humano" y la calidad de vida de las personas mayores en estudio de campo transversal, cuantitativo-descriptivo, con 182 ancianos de ambos sexos, > 60 años, asistentes de Universidades Abiertas para la Tercera Edad, de las ciudades A, B y C. La calidad de vida se evaluó por el WHOQOL -BREF. Se utilizaron pruebas estadísticas Kruskal-Wallis y Mann-Whitney, nivel de significación de 5%. No se encontraron diferencias significativas cuando se comparan la calidad de vida en los tres municipios juntos; existió en el domínio ambiental mediante la comparación de A con los otros municipios y nos domínios social y ambiental, mediante comparación de A con C. El "desarrollo humano", medido por el IDH/IDHM, ejerció una influencia en la calidad de vida en las cuestiones sociales y ambientales. Los mejores resultados se obtuvieron entre los habitantes de A y B en comparación con C.(AU)


We investigated the relationship between "human development" and quality of life of elderly in a cross-sectional, quantitative-descriptive study, with 182 elderly of both genders, > 60 years, attending the Universities of the Third Age, in districts A, B, C. The quality of life was evaluated by WHOQOL-BREF. Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney statistical tests were applied, considering a significance level of 5%. There was no statistically significant difference when comparing the quality of life of the three districts together; there was in environmental domain when comparing A with the other districts; and in social and environmental domains when comparing A with C. It was concluded that the "human development", measured by HDI, influenced on the quality of life of elderly in social and environmental domains, and the best results were obtained among the inhabitants of A and B, compared to the inhabitants of C.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Aged , Aged , Quality of Life , Human Development , Universities , Students
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Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.) ; Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.);19(8): 3505-3512, ago. 2014. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-718612

ABSTRACT

O envelhecimento populacional é um fenômeno social e requer atenção dos profissionais da saúde. O objetivo deste artigo foi analisar a influência de possíveis fatores intervenientes sobre a qualidade de vida de idosos.Trata-se de um estudo transversal, de natureza quantitativa, descritivo-exploratório, do qual participaram 182 idosos, de ambos os gêneros, ≥ 60 anos, matriculados em programas para a terceira idade de três universidades localizadas nos municípios de São Paulo, São Caetano do Sul e Mogi das Cruzes. Para avaliar a percepção subjetiva da qualidade de vida, utilizou-se o World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-Bref). Foi realizada análise de regressão linear múltipla entre as variáveis dependentes e independentes. Adotou-se nível de significância de 5%. Os resultados mostraram que a ausência de doenças influenciou positivamente a qualidade de vida nos quatro domínios avaliados. No domínio ambiental, ensino superior completo, idade avançada, ausência de doenças e residência em São Caetano do Sul influenciaram positivamente a qualidade de vida dos idosos estudados. Os fatores associados à melhor qualidade de vida foram: ensino superior completo, idade avançada, ausência de doenças e residência em São Caetano do Sul, nessa ordem de importância.


Population aging is a social phenomenon that demands the attention of health professionals. This article seeks to analyze the influence of possible intervening factors on the quality of life of the elderly. It was a cross-sectional, quantitative, descriptive and exploratory study, in which 182 elderly of both genders participated. They were aged ≥ 60 years and were enrolled in programs for senior citizens from three universities located in the cities of Sao Paulo, Sao Caetano do Sul and Mogi das Cruzes. To evaluate the subjective perception of quality of life, the World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire (WHOQOL-Bref) was used. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed on the dependent and independent variables. A significance level of 5% was adopted. The results showed that the absence of disease positively influenced the quality of life on the four domains evaluated. In the environmental domain, full tertiary education, old age, the absence of disease and being a resident in Sao Caetano do Sul positively influenced the quality of life of the elderly. The factors associated with better quality of life were: full tertiary education, old age, the absence of disease and being a resident in Sao Caetano do Sul, in that order of importance.


Subject(s)
Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Healthy People Programs , Quality of Life , Cross-Sectional Studies
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