Sociocultural interactions and self-perception of health in older adults from an active participation centre: A qualitative study.

INTRODUCTION: Promoting healthy ageing is a global priority. Active Participation Centres are potentially key in fostering psychosocial and emotional health, contributing to a fulfilling and active lifestyle for older adults. AIMS: The study explores self-perceived health, perceptions of sociocultural participation, emotions that emerged when sociocultural participation, and preferences among older adults engaged in community socio-cultural activities from an Active Participation Centre. METHODS: We realised a hermeneutic study; interviews with nine older participants were conducted. Hermeneutic considerations were employed for data analysis. RESULTS: Findings reveal the centre's significance as a therapeutic space, positively influencing emotional well-being, fostering social connections, and offering diverse activity preferences. CONCLUSION: This study underscores the nuanced interplay between sociocultural engagement and self-perceived health, emphasising the need for holistic approaches to promote well-being among older adults attending Active Participation Centres.

Objective and subjective measures of air pollution and self-rated health: the evidence from Chile.

PURPOSE: The literature exploring individual differences in self-rated health has grown fast in recent years. Self-rated health (SRH) is a good indicator of general health status. This empirical study explores the association between outdoor air pollution and SRH in Chile. This type of analysis is infrequent in Latin America. METHODS: We used objective and subjective air pollution measures. The first corresponds to PM2.5, and the latter to the perception of a high level of air pollution. Drawing on data from two independent and repeated nationwide surveys over the period 2006-2017 at the individual level in Chile, we performed repeated cross-sectional analyses for each year of survey application. Ordered Logit (OL) and Logit (L) multivariate models were used to investigate the association between SRH and air pollution measures, considering other socioeconomic and demographic covariates. RESULTS: We found that the higher is the level of air pollution, the lower the SRH in Chile, regardless of whether air pollution is physically measured or perceived by respondents. The results were consistent over the years in the sign and significance of regression coefficients using two surveys and two forms of the outcome variable. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings add evidence that air pollution is a relevant determinant of SRH. In addition, they show that subjective measures of air pollution can be as reliable as physical measures in the analysis of the association between air pollution and human health.

Physical Activity and Self-Perception of Mental and Physical Quality of Life during Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Self-perception of health status (quality of life) is considered one of the best indicators of health and well-being. However, during pregnancy, it could be impacted not only by physiological and anatomical changes, but by poor lifestyle habits like high sedentary behaviour or bad nutrition. This study assesses the effects of physical activity RCT interventions during pregnancy on both mental and physical components of quality of life. A systematic review and two meta-analyses were performed (PROSPERO registration number: CRD42022370467). Of the 207 articles captured both in English and Spanish, seven articles were deemed eligible for inclusion. The two analyses performed found that physically active pregnant women had better scores of mental self-perception of quality of life (z = 2.08, p = 0.04; SMD = 0.34, 95% CI = 0.02, 0.67, I2 = 76%, Pheterogeneity = 0.0004) and in physical self-perceived health status (z = 2.19, p = 0.03; SMD = 0.33, 95% CI = 0.03, 0.63, I2 = 71%, Pheterogeneity = 0.002) compared to control group pregnant women. Physical activity interventions could potentially increase mental and physical self-perception of quality of life during pregnancy.

Calidad de vida y salud autoevaluada de pacientes sometidos a prostatectomía radical y determinantes sociales de la salud / Qualidade de vida e autopercepção de saúde de pacientes submetidos à prostatectomia radical e os determinantes sociais de saúde / Quality of life and self-perceived health of patients subjected to radical prostatectomy and the social determinants of health

Introducción: La autopercepción de salud y calidad de vida de los hombres sometidos a prostatectomía radical puede ser influenciada por los determinantes sociales de la salud (DSS), por lo tanto, explorar esa relación contribuye al desarrollo de medidas de atención a la salud. Objetivo: Identificar asociaciones entre DSS y calidad de vida y autopercepción de salud en hombres sometidos a prostatectomía radical. Método: Estudio transversal, con análisis cuantitativo, tuvo como participantes hombres sometidos a prostatectomía radical, entrevistados mediante instrumentos para caracterizar el DSS, Calidad de Vida (CV) y autopercepción de salud. Los datos se analizaron mediante estadística descriptiva y correlacional. El estudio fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética en Investigación. Resultados: Participaron 33 hombres, con una edad media de 66,8 años, en su mayoría blancos, con cónyuge, religión y primaria completa o incompleta. Presentaron niveles conservados de CV y autopercepción de salud. La autopercepción de salud se asoció con la religión y la posesión de vivienda, la CV se asoció con la religión, tipo de abordaje quirúrgico, estado civil, tener algún familiar con cáncer de próstata y escolaridad. Conclusión: Hubo una asociación entre DSS y QoL y la salud autopercibida de los hombres sometidos a prostatectomía radical. (AU)

Introdução: A autopercepção de saúde e a qualidade de vida de homens submetidos a prostatectomia radical podem ser influenciadas pelos determinantes sociais de saúde (DSS), portanto, explorar esta essa relação contribui para desenvolver medidas de cuidado em saúde. Objetivo: Identificar as associações dos DSS com a qualidade de vida e autopercepção de saúde de homens submetidos a prostatectomia radical. Método: Estudo transversal, de análise quantitativa, teve como participantes homens submetidos a prostatectomia radical, entrevistados por meio de instrumentos para caracterização dos DSS, Qualidade de Vida (QV) e autopercepção de Saúde. Os dados foram analisados pela estatística descritiva e correlacional. O estudo foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. Resultados: Participaram 33 homens, com média de idade de 66,8 anos, a maioria brancos, com cônjuge, religião e ensino fundamental completo ou incompleto. Apresentaram níveis preservados de QV e autopercepção de Saúde. A autopercepção de saúde foi associada a religião e possuir casa própria, a QV foi associada a religião, tipo de abordagem cirúrgica, estado civil, possuir alguém na família com câncer de próstata e escolaridade. Conclusão: Houve associação dos DSS na QV e autopercepção de saúde de homens submetidos a prostatectomia radical. (AU)

Introduction: The self-perception of health and quality of life in men subjected to radical prostatectomy can be influenced by the Social Determinants of Health (SDHs); therefore, exploring this relationship contributes to the development of health care measures. Objective: To identify associations between the SDHs and quality of life and self-perceived health in men subjected to radical prostatectomy. Method: A cross-sectional study with quantitative analysis, which had men subjected to radical prostatectomy as participants, interviewed using instruments to characterize the SDHs, Quality of Life (QoL) and self-perceived health. The data were analyzed using descriptive and correlational statistics. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee. Results: The participants were 33 men with a mean age of 66.8 years old, mostly white-skinned, with a spouse, professing some religion and with complete or incomplete Elementary School. They presented preserved levels of QoL and self-perception of health. Self-perceived health was associated with religion and with owning a house; QoL was associated with religion, type of surgical approach, marital status, having someone in the family with prostate cancer and schooling. Conclusion: There was an association between the SDHs and QoL and self-perceived health in men subjected to radical prostatectomy. (AU)

Autopercepción de la salud laboral en docentes del Instituto Superior Tecnológico Sucre / Self-perception of occupational health in teachers of the sucre higher technological institute

Introducción: La docencia universitaria expone considerablemente al estrés laboral.Objetivo: Se determinó la autopercepción de salud en docentes de un Instituto Superior Tecnológico de Quito, Ecuador, durante la COVID-19.Material y Métodos:Fue un estudio mixto, no experimental, transversal, y descriptivo desarrollado con 106 docentes. Se aplicó el cuestionario Goldberg GHQ-30, asociando variables con Chi cuadrada, V de Crammer y la razón de momios Se desarrolló un grupo focal.Resultados:El 23,6% docentes presentó síntomas psicosomáticos evidenciando falta de energía, percepción de enfermedad, dolores de cabeza y cansancio generalizado. El género y la carrera tuvo relación significativa con las perturbaciones de la salud mental. Tres carreras confirmaron relaciones significativas con síntomas psicosomáticos.Conclusiones: Se demostró mayor deterioro de la salud mental en la sintomatología psicosomática. Los problemas en ansiedad e insomnio, radicaron en la amenaza de perder su empleo y la imposibilidad de mantener a su familia en la COVID-19. (AU)

Introduction: University teaching exposes considerably to occupational stress. Objective: We determined the self-perception of health in teachers of a Higher Technological Institute of Quito, Ecuador, during COVID-19. Material and Methods: This was a mixed, non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive study carried out with 106 teachers. The Goldberg GHQ-30 questionnaire was applied, associating variables with Chi-square, Crammer's V and odds ratios. Results: 23.6% of teachers presented psychosomatic symptoms evidencing lack of energy, perception of illness, headaches and generalized fatigue. Gender and career had significant relationships with mental health disturbances. Three careers confirmed significant relationships with psychosomatic symptoms. Conclusions: Greater mental health impairment was demonstrated in psychosomatic symptomatology. The problems in anxiety and insomnia were rooted in the threat of losing their job and the impossibility of supporting their family in COVID-19.

[Work, family and nurses perception about their own health: relationship with breast cancer and shift work.] / Trabajo, familia y percepción de la propia salud en las enfermeras: relación con el cáncer de mama y el trabajo a turnos.

OBJECTIVE: Breast cancer is a commonly diagnosed disease in nurses that, from recent years, has been linked to shift work and night work. Also, different components of work stress have such an impact on the nurses' health and work, family and social conciliation. The objective of this research was to analyze the family and working characteristics of Spanish nurses who perform shift work (including night shifts) in search of possible associations with manifestations of psychosomatic stress and the risk of breast cancer. METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted through a virtual questionnaire in a sample of 966 Registered Nurses in Spain between December 2019 and November 2020. A descriptive analysis of sociodemographic and occupational variables was performed, and statistically significant differences and associations were contrasted by estimating risks and confidence intervals. RESULTS: The number of night shifts throughout life and the number of years worked were statistically significant for the association with breast cancer. In addition, other psychosomatic manifestations such as insomnia, palpitations or extreme tiredness were highlighted. Among the most appreciated aspects to generate job satisfaction, co-worker's relationship was underlined. CONCLUSIONS: Rotating shift work can cause multiple clinical alterations that could lead to problems related to family conciliation, self-care or employment wellness. It is important to control the physical, psychological and emotional overload of nurses.

OBJETIVO: El cáncer de mama es una enfermedad comúnmente diagnosticada en las enfermeras que en los últimos años se ha relacionado con el trabajo a turnos y el trabajo nocturno. A su vez, diferentes componentes del estrés laboral también afectan a la salud y la conciliación laboral, familiar y social de las enfermeras. El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar las características familiares y laborales de las enfermeras españolas que realizan trabajo por turnos (incluyendo el nocturno) en busca de posibles asociaciones con las manifestaciones del estrés psicosomático y el riesgo de padecer cáncer de mama. METODOS: Se diseñó un estudio descriptivo transversal a través de un cuestionario virtual en una muestra de 966 enfermeras colegiadas en España entre diciembre de 2019 y noviembre de 2020. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo de las variables sociodemográficas y laborales, y se contrastaron las diferencias y asociaciones estadísticamente significativas estimando riesgos e intervalos de confianza. RESULTADOS: El número de noches y el número de años trabajados fueron estadísticamente significativos para la asociación con el cáncer de mama. Además, otras manifestaciones psicosomáticas como el insomnio, las palpitaciones o el cansancio extremo fueron destacadas. Entre los aspectos más apreciados para generar satisfacción laboral se encontraba la relación con los compañeros de trabajo. CONCLUSIONES: El trabajo a turnos rotatorios puede provocar múltiples alteraciones clínicas y puede generar problemas relacionados con la conciliación familiar, el autocuidado personal o con el propio bienestar laboral. Es importante regular la sobrecarga física, psicológica y emocional de las enfermeras.

Disfunção familiar em nonagenários e centenários: importância das condições de saúde e suporte social / Family dysfunction in nonagenarians and centenarians: the importance of health conditions and social support

Resumo O presente estudo tem como objetivo avaliar os fatores relacionados à disfunção familiar (DF) entre 227 nonagenários e centenários identificados e avaliados no domicílio, aleatoriamente selecionados, em Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. A DF foi avaliada pelo instrumento "APGAR da família", sendo considerado, no presente estudo, de zero a seis com DF e de sete a dez sem DF. Foram avaliados, entre abril e novembro de 2016, dados sociodemográficos, econômicos, funcionalidade física, autopercepção de saúde, comorbidades, sintomas depressivos, função cognitiva, suporte e interação social. A média do APGAR foi de 9,05±1,81, a DF ocorreu em 9,69% dos participantes. Foram relacionados à DF a autopercepção de saúde (p=0,0003), número de sintomas depressivos (p<0,0001), ter ajuda em caso de doença (p=0,0090) e necessidade de ajuda para administrar medicamentos (p=0,0602). Na análise ajustada, foram independentemente associados à DF em nonagenários e centenários a autopercepção de saúde, a presença de sintomas depressivos e a necessidade de ajuda para administrar medicamentos. Conclui-se que esses fatores parecem interferir na satisfação do nonagenário ou centenário com suas relações familiares.

Abstract The scope of this study is to evaluate factors related to family dysfunction (FD) among 227 randomly selected nonagenarians and centenarians in Porto Alegre, State of Rio Grande do Sul, who were visited and assessed in their homes. FD was evaluated by the "Family APGAR score," being considered with FD from 0 to 6, and without FD from 7 to 10 in this study. Sociodemographic and economic data, physical functionality, health self-perception, comorbidities, depressive symptoms, cognitive function, social support and interaction were evaluated. The mean APGAR score was 9.05±1.81, and FD occurred in 9.69% of the participants. Among the health conditions, the self-perception of health (p=0.0003), the number of depressive symptoms (p<0.0001), receiving visits (p=0.0994), having recourse to help in case of illness (p=0.0090), and the need for help to administer medication (p=0.0602), were significantly related to FD. In the adjusted analysis, self-perception of health, the presence of depressive symptoms and the need for help in administering medication were associated with FD among nonagenarians and centenarians. These factors may influence the satisfaction of nonagenarians and centenarians with their family relationships.

Associations of sleep duration with physical fitness performance and self-perception of health: a cross-sectional study of Taiwanese adults aged 23-45.

BACKGROUND: The relationship between sleep duration and physical fitness is one aspect of sleep health. Potential factors associated with sleep duration interfere with physical fitness performance, but the impact trends on physical fitness indicators remain unclear. METHODS: This study examined associations between sleep duration and physical fitness among young to middle-aged adults in Taiwan. A total of 42,781 Taiwanese adults aged 23-45 participated in the National Physical Fitness Examination Survey 2013 (NPFES-2013) in Taiwan between October 2013 and March 2014. A standardized structural questionnaire was used to record participants' sleep duration, which was stratified as short (< 6 h/day (h/d)), moderate (6-7 h/d; 7-8 h/d; 8-9 h), and long (≥ 9 h/d) sleep duration groups. Physical fitness was assessed based on four components: body composition (body mass index [BMI], waist-to-height ratio [WHtR], and waist-to-hip ratio [WHR]), muscle strength and endurance (1-min bent-leg sit-up test [BS]), flexibility (sit-and-reach test [SR]), and cardiorespiratory endurance index (3-min step test [CEI]). RESULTS: By using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), after sex grouping and age adjustment, we observed that sleep duration was significantly associated with obesity, functional fitness, and self-perception of health. The sleep duration for low obesity-related values (BMI, WHtR, and WHR) for men was 7-9 h/d, and that for women was 7-8 h/d. Sleeping more than 8 h/d showed poor functional fitness performances (BS and SR). For both sexes, sleep duration of 8-9 h/d was the optimal sleep duration for self-perceptions of health. CONCLUSIONS: Our research found that there were wide and different associations of sleep duration with physical fitness and self-perception of health among Taiwanese adults aged 23-45, and there were differences in these associated manifestations between men and women. This study could be of great importance in regional public health management in Taiwan, and provide inspirations for clinical research on physical fitness.

Calidad de Vida Relacionada con Salud Oral y Autopercepción de Salud: Encuesta Nacional de Calidad de Vida y Salud 2015-2016 en Chile / Quality of Life Related to Oral Health and Self-Perception of Health: National Survey of Quality of Life and Health 2015-2016 in Chile

RESUMEN: La calidad de vida relacionada con salud oral permite evaluar como los problemas bucodentales pueden ser determinantes el estado de su salud, relaciones sociales, trabajo y bienestar. El objetivo del estudio es determinar la asociación entre la percepción de calidad de vida relacionada a salud oral y la autopercepción de la salud. Estudio transversal de datos de la Encuesta Nacional de Calidad de Vida y Salud (ENCAVI 2015-2016) del Ministerio de Salud, de personas mayores de 15 años de las 15 regiones de Chile. La calidad de vida relacionada con salud oral se midió a través de la versión abreviada del instrumento Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-7). La autopercepción de salud se midió con una pregunta única. Se ajustaron modelos de regresión logística para identificar la asociación en términos de Odds Ratio utilizando STATA v15.0. De 7041 encuestas el 50,8 % son mujeres, la media de edad fue de 42,3 años (d.t. 0,41), el 60,3 % tiene menos de 12 años de educación, el 36 % declara tener alguna enfermedad crónica. El 18,5 % percibe que sus problemas de salud oral impactan en su calidad de vida. Los factores que se asociaron significativamente con una mala percepción de calidad de vida relacionada con salud oral fueron mala autopercepción de salud general OR=4,84 (IC95 % 3,51; 6,67), edad (45-54 años) OR=1,98 (IC95 % 1,26;3,12) y uso frecuente de medicamentos (>3) OR=3,67 (IC95 % 2,17;6,). La calidad de vida relacionada con salud oral está asociada con la autopercepción en salud, es decir que una mala autopercepción de salud tiene probablemente más riesgo de tener una peor calidad de vida asociada a salud oral, siendo más fuerte a medida que avanza la edad y con el uso frecuente de medicamentos.

ABSTRACT: Quality of life related to oral health assessment oral problems affect an individual´s health, social relations, work and well-being. The objective of the study is to determine the association between the perception of the quality of life related with oral health and self-perception of health. A cross-sectional study of data from the National Survey of Quality of Life and Health (2015-2016) of the Ministry of Health was carried out, for people older than 15 years of age, reported from the 15 regions of Chile. Impact profile in oral health (OHIP-7) used to measure Quality of life related to oral health. The self-perception of health was measured with one question. Logistic regression models were adjusted to identify the association in terms of Odds Ratio using STATA v15.0. Out of 7041 surveys, 50.8 % were women, the average age was 42.3 years (d.s., 0.41), 60.3 % had less than 12 years of education, 36 % reported having a chronic disease. 18.5 % perceive that their oral health problems impact on their quality of life. Factors that are associated with poor perception of the quality of life related to oral health, were a poor self-perception of health OR = 4.84 (95 % CI 3.51, 6.67), age (45-54) years) OR = 1.98 (95 % CI 1.26, 3.12) and frequent use of medications (> 3) OR = 3.67 (95 % CI 2.17, 6,). In conclusion, quality of life related to oral health, is directly related to poor selfperception of health and becomes significantly worse with age, as well as with the frequent use of medications.

Prognostic value of health-related quality of life in elderly patients hospitalized with heart failure.

Purpose: Previous research has shown that poor health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is associated with adverse long-term prognosis in patients with heart failure (HF); however, there have been inconsistencies among studies and not all of them confirmed the prognostic value of HRQOL. In addition, few studies involved elderly patients and most focused on all-cause mortality and HF-related hospitalization as outcomes. The aim of our study was to determine whether HRQOL is a predictor and an independent predictor of long-term cardiac mortality, all-cause mortality, and HF-related rehospitalization in elderly patients hospitalized with HF. Patients and methods: This prospective observational study included 200 elderly patients hospitalized with HF in Serbia. HRQOL was measured using the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure questionnaire (MLHFQ). The median follow-up period was 28 months. The primary outcome was cardiac mortality, and all-cause mortality and HF-related rehospitalization were secondary outcomes. Survival analysis was conducted using the Kaplan-Meier method and Cox-proportional hazards regression. Results: Subjects with poor HRQOL (higher than the median MLHFQ score) had a higher probability of cardiac mortality (P=0.029) and HF-related rehospitalization (P=0.001) during long-term follow-up. Poor HRQOL was an independent predictor of cardiac mortality (HR: 2.051, 95% CI: 1.260-3.339, P=0.004), all-cause mortality (HR: 1.620, 95% CI: 1.076-2.438, P=0.021), and HF-related rehospitalization (HR: 2.040, 95% CI: 1.290-3.227, P=0.002). Conclusion: HRQOL is an independent predictor of long-term cardiac mortality in elderly patients hospitalized with HF. It also independently predicts all-cause mortality and HF-related rehospitalization. HRQOL could be used as a complementary clinical predictive tool in this patient population.

The work and the health of elderly butchers: case reports from a municipal market / O trabalho e a saúde de açougueiros idosos: relato de casos em um mercado municipal

Abstract The present study aimed to verify the health and work conditions of seven elderly workers carrying out informal labor activities in a municipal market and to describe the accidents they suffered at work. A qualitative case study was carried out with seven elderly butcher workers from a municipal market in Bahia, Brazil. The participants were men and women with limited schooling (up to high school level in one case), who lived with others at home and had worked for an average of 31 years in the butcher business. Despite the stress involved, such as uncomfortable physical positioning and few days off, all the participants said they were satisfied with their jobs. They were affected by chronic diseases, especially arterial hypertension, and said they were aware of the risks involved in their work. They had suffered accidents at work from finger cuts to amputation. Such workers require activities that promote health and protection from work-related accidents and injuries to avoid the problems that transform the process of senescence into senility.

Resumo Este estudo teve por objetivo verificar as condições de saúde e laborais e descrever os acidentes de trabalho sofridos por sete trabalhadores idosos que desenvolvem atividades informais em um mercado municipal da Bahia, Brasil. Foi realizada uma pesquisa qualitativa, do tipo estudo de casos, junto a sete trabalhadores idosos que desenvolvem atividades laborais em açougues de um mercado municipal da Bahia. Os participantes foram homens e mulheres com poucos anos de estudo (até o ensino médio em um caso), coabitam com outras pessoas em domicílio, e estão, em média, a 31 anos no ramo de açougue. Apesar do estresse referido, de posições incômodas, de poucas folgas, todos concordaram que estão satisfeitos com o trabalho. São acometidos por doenças crônicas, especialmente hipertensão arterial. Referem conhecer os riscos presentes no processo de trabalho. Sofreram acidentes laborais, desde corte em dedos até amputações. Os trabalhadores necessitam de atividades de promoção à saúde e de proteção a eventos e agravos voltados ao processo de trabalho, com vistas a não ocorrência de problemas que transformem o processo de senescência em senilidade.

Multimorbidity associated with polypharmacy and negative self-perception of health / Multimorbidade associado à polifarmácia e autopercepção negativa de saúde

Abstract Objective: to verify the association between the multimorbidity of the elderly and sociodemographic variables, self-perception of health and polypharmacy. Method: a cross-sectional study was performed. The research data was collected using the Health, Well-Being and Aging questionnaire. The sample was composed of 676 people aged 60 years or more, who were residents of small towns in the north of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The dependent variable was multimorbidity, that is, the occurrence of two or more chronic non-communicable diseases in the same person. The independent variables were demographic, socioeconomic and health-related characteristics. Poisson's raw and robust regression model was used to analyze the effect of the independent variables in relation to the outcome and p was considered significant when <0.05. Result: among the elderly interviewed, 45% presented multimorbidity, 51.1% reported a self-perception of poor/very poor health and 37.1% used polypharmacy. After the analysis was adjusted to the occurrence of multimorbidity, association with the following variables was found: health perception (regular/poor/very poor) PR=1.15 (CI95%; 1.09 - 1.22) and use of polypharmacy PR=1.29 (CI95%; 1.22 - 1.35). Conclusion: Multimorbidity may interfere negatively in the self-perception of health of the elderly contributing to increased medicine consumption. AU

Resumo Objetivo: verificar a associação entre multimorbidade em idosos e variáveis sociodemográficas, autopercepção de saúde e polifarmácia. Método: Estudo de corte transversal, para a coleta de dados utilizou-se o questionário Saúde, Bem-estar e Envelhecimento. A amostra foi constituída de 676 indivíduos com 60 anos de idade ou mais residentes em municípios de pequeno porte do norte do estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. A variável dependente foi a multimorbidade, isto é, a ocorrência de duas ou mais doenças crônicas não transmissíveis no mesmo indivíduo. As variáveis independentes foram as características demográficas, socioeconômicas e relativas à saúde. O modelo de regressão de Poisson bruta e ajustada foi utilizado para analisar o efeito das variáveis independentes em relação ao desfecho e p foi considerado significativo quando <0,05. Resultados: Dos idosos entrevistados, 45% apresentam multimorbidade, 51,1% relatam autopercepção de saúde ruim/muito ruim e 37,1% faz uso de polifarmácia. Após análise ajustada à ocorrência de multimorbidade, apresentou-se associação às variáveis: percepção de saúde negativa. RP=1,15; (IC95%; 1,09 - 1,22) e uso de polifarmácia RP=1,29; (IC95%; 1,22 - 1,35). Conclusão: A multimorbidade pode interferir negativamente na autopercepção de saúde dos idosos contribuindo para o aumento do consumo de medicamentos. AU

The role of self-rated health in the association between chronic somatic diseases and climacteric-related symptoms.

OBJECTIVES: We have previously shown an association between several chronic somatic diseases and climacteric-related symptoms. This time, we investigated whether self-rated health (SRH) contributes to this association. METHODS: The Women's Health Questionnaire was used to evaluate the climacteric-related symptoms, and existence of the diseases was investigated in 3421 women (41-54 years). In our previous study, the associations were defined with multivariable analyses. In the present study, SRH (good, moderate or bad) was included as a covariate. RESULTS: Most of the previously found associations between the diseases and the symptoms lost their significance. Accordingly, SRH played an important role in the association between the diseases and the symptoms related to the climacteric. CONCLUSIONS: SRH seems to be of significant importance regarding the relationship between the chronic somatic diseases and the symptoms related to climacteric. Most of the diseases are not associated with the climacteric-related symptoms if the disease does not deteriorate the SRH. Thus, women's own perception of their health is crucial for their symptomatology.

Long-term postpartum health problems in Turkish women: prevalence and associations with self-rated health.

OBJECTIVE: To examine the frequency of physical and emotional health problems associated with labor and their relationship with self-rated health measures. METHODS: Four hundred women were enrolled. Data collection was accomplished through the completion of a form on sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics, a questionnaire that measured the self-rated health level as well as physical health problems, and Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale. RESULTS: Most commonly reported health problems in the initial six-week period were fatigue (77.5%), sleep disturbance (76.0%), and dysuria (61.3%). At one-year postpartum, fatigue (33.9%), sleep disturbance (32.8%) and constipation (15.5%) were the most commonly reported complaints. Those who self-reported a "poor health" at six weeks and one year comprised of 40.0% and 19.8% of the participants, respectively. CONCLUSION: Further studies in other populations are warranted to better delineate the prevalence rates, which will provide useful data for developing policies aimed at improving postpartum care.

Health-related quality of life in elderly patients hospitalized with chronic heart failure.

BACKGROUND: Chronic heart failure is a very common condition in the elderly, characterized not only by high mortality rates, but also by a strong impact on health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Previous studies of HRQOL in elderly heart failure subjects have included mostly outpatients, and little is known about determinants of HRQOL in hospitalized elderly population, especially in Serbia. In this study, we tried to identify factors that influence HRQOL in elderly patients hospitalized with chronic heart failure in Serbia. METHODS: The study population consisted of 136 patients aged 65 years or older hospitalized for chronic heart failure. HRQOL was assessed using the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure questionnaire. Predictors of HRQOL were identified by multiple linear regression analysis. RESULTS: Univariate analysis showed that patients with lower income, a longer history of chronic heart failure, and longer length of hospital stay, as well as those receiving aldosterone antagonists and digoxin, taking multiple medications, in a higher NYHA class, and showing signs of depression and cognitive impairment had significantly worse HRQOL. Presence of depressive symptoms (P<0.001), higher NYHA class (P=0.021), lower income (P=0.029), and longer duration of heart failure (P=0.049) were independent predictors of poor HRQOL. CONCLUSION: Depressive symptoms, higher NYHA class, lower income, and longer duration of chronic heart failure are independent predictors of poor HRQOL in elderly patients hospitalized with chronic heart failure in Serbia. Further, there is an association between multiple medication usage and poor HRQOL, as well as a negative impact of cognitive impairment on HRQOL. Hence, measures should be implemented to identify such patients, especially those with depressive symptoms, and appropriate interventions undertaken in order to improve their HRQOL.

Fragilidad y asociaciones de riesgo en adultos mayores de una comunidad urbana / Frailty and risk associations in older adults from an urban community

Introducción: fragilidad en adultos mayores es un síndrome caracterizado por una disminución de la resistencia y de las reservas fisiológicas. Objetivo: describir la prevalencia de fragilidad en relación con variables biopsicosociales y funcionales. Métodos: estudio descriptivo, de corte transversal, puerta a puerta, de prevalencia, y analítico, estudio de casos y testigos. Se seleccionaron 315 adultos mayores, que habitan en el municipio La Lisa. Se diagnosticó fragilidad según criterios de expertos. Para buscar factores de riesgo se realizó análisis univariado entre cada una de las covariables explicativas y la variable de respuesta, mediante la prueba de chi cuadrado. Se realizó regresión de Poisson para el análisis univariado, calculando la razón de prevalencia. Resultados: la prevalencia de fragilidad fue del 42,9 %. Se constató mayor prevalencia en las féminas (59,5 %) y en aquellos con: comorbilidad (61,9 %), polifarmacia (63,8 %), deficiente movilidad (61,3 %), bajo peso (51,9 %), depresión severa (100,0 %), deterioro cognitivo (100,0 %), discapacidad (84,0 %), mala autopercepción de salud (75,0 %) y con apoyo familiar subordinado a crisis (71,4 %). La presencia de comorbilidad, alteraciones de las pruebas de flexibilidad y movilidad, estado nutricional bajo peso, deterioro cognitivo, discapacidad, caídas y mala autopercepción de salud, aparecieron como los factores que se asociaron a la aparición del síndrome en la población. Conclusiones: la prevalencia del síndrome de fragilidad es alta en la comunidad estudiada y se asociaron a factores biomédicos, psicológicos y funcionales de riesgo para la salud.

Introduction: frailty in older adults is a syndrome characterized by a reduction in resistance and physiological reserves. Objective: describe the prevalence of frailty in terms of biopsychosocial and functional variables. Methods: descriptive analytical cross-sectional door-to-door case-control prevalence study. 315 elderly persons were selected from the municipality of La Lisa. Frailty was diagnosed on the basis of expert criteria. With the purpose of finding risk factors, a univariate analysis was conducted between each of the explanatory covariables and the response variable, using the chi-square test. Poisson regression was performed for the univariate analysis, estimating the prevalence ratio. Results: the prevalence of frailty was 42.9 %. A higher prevalence was found among women (59.5 %) and among subjects with comorbidity (61.9 %), polypharmacy (63.8 %), poor mobility (61.3 %), low weight (51.9 %), severe depression (100.0 %), cognitive impairment (100.0 %), disability (84.0 %), poor self-perception of health (75.0 %) and family support limited to critical events (71.4 %). Comorbidity, altered mobility and flexibility test results, nutritional status, low weight, cognitive impairment, disability, falls and poor self-perception of health were the factors associated with the emergence of the syndrome in the population. Conclusions: prevalence of the frailty syndrome was found to be high in the community studied, and was associated to biomedical, psychological and functional health risk factors.

Fragilidad y asociaciones de riesgo en adultos mayores de una comunidad urbana / Frailty and risk associations in older adults from an urban community

Introducción: fragilidad en adultos mayores es un síndrome caracterizado por una disminución de la resistencia y de las reservas fisiológicas. Objetivo: describir la prevalencia de fragilidad en relación con variables biopsicosociales y funcionales. Métodos: estudio descriptivo, de corte transversal, puerta a puerta, de prevalencia, y analítico, estudio de casos y testigos. Se seleccionaron 315 adultos mayores, que habitan en el municipio La Lisa. Se diagnosticó fragilidad según criterios de expertos. Para buscar factores de riesgo se realizó análisis univariado entre cada una de las covariables explicativas y la variable de respuesta, mediante la prueba de chi cuadrado. Se realizó regresión de Poisson para el análisis univariado, calculando la razón de prevalencia. Resultados: la prevalencia de fragilidad fue del 42,9 por ciento. Se constató mayor prevalencia en las féminas (59,5 por ciento) y en aquellos con: comorbilidad (61,9 por ciento), polifarmacia (63,8 por ciento), deficiente movilidad (61,3 por ciento), bajo peso (51,9 por ciento), depresión severa (100,0 por ciento), deterioro cognitivo (100,0 por ciento), discapacidad (84,0 por ciento), mala autopercepción de salud (75,0 por ciento) y con apoyo familiar subordinado a crisis (71,4 por ciento). La presencia de comorbilidad, alteraciones de las pruebas de flexibilidad y movilidad, estado nutricional bajo peso, deterioro cognitivo, discapacidad, caídas y mala autopercepción de salud, aparecieron como los factores que se asociaron a la aparición del síndrome en la población.Conclusiones: la prevalencia del síndrome de fragilidad es alta en la comunidad estudiada y se asociaron a factores biomédicos, psicológicos y funcionales de riesgo para la salud(AU)

Introduction: frailty in older adults is a syndrome characterized by a reduction in resistance and physiological reserves. Objective: describe the prevalence of frailty in terms of biopsychosocial and functional variables. Methods: descriptive analytical cross-sectional door-to-door case-control prevalence study. 315 elderly persons were selected from the municipality of La Lisa. Frailty was diagnosed on the basis of expert criteria. With the purpose of finding risk factors, a univariate analysis was conducted between each of the explanatory covariables and the response variable, using the chi-square test. Poisson regression was performed for the univariate analysis, estimating the prevalence ratio. Results: the prevalence of frailty was 42.9 percent. A higher prevalence was found among women (59.5 percent) and among subjects with comorbidity (61.9 percent), polypharmacy (63.8 percent), poor mobility (61.3 percent), low weight (51.9 percent), severe depression (100.0 percent), cognitive impairment (100.0 percent), disability (84.0 percent), poor self-perception of health (75.0 percent) and family support limited to critical events (71.4 percent). Comorbidity, altered mobility and flexibility test results, nutritional status, low weight, cognitive impairment, disability, falls and poor self-perception of health were the factors associated with the emergence of the syndrome in the population. Conclusions: prevalence of the frailty syndrome was found to be high in the community studied, and was associated to biomedical, psychological and functional health risk factors(AU)

Evaluación sobre las características del proceso de envejecimiento a través de relatos de vida / Avaliação sobre as características do processo de envelhecimento por meio de histórias de vida / Assesment of the process of ageing through life reports of elder people

En esta investigación se evalúa la percepción que presentan los mayores sobre los factores que influyen en su salud y el desarrollo vital a través del tiempo como punto de partida para mejorar su calidad de vida. Se analizan 147 relatos de vida de pacientes con edades comprendidas entre los 65 y 90 años. Se aborda una investigación evaluativa desde un enfoque biográfico-narrativo. Como resultados y conclusiones hay que destacar que las personas mayores compaginaron su trabajo en el sector industrial o servicios con las labores del campo. En cuanto a las actividades que realizan en su tiempo libre destacan para las mujeres coser y para los varones los juegos de cartas y seguir los deportes por televisión. Están satisfechos con la asistencia sanitaria que reciben, aunque demandan nuevos servicios de especialidad y formación en educación para la salud. En general los pacientes se enfrentan positivamente al deterioro de la salud.

In this paper, we assess elderly people's perception of the factors that influence their health and their vital development as a starting point to improve their quality of life. We analyze 147 life stories of patients aged between 65 and 90, in an evaluative research with a biographical-narrative approach. As results and conclusions, we emphasize that the elderly reconciled their work in the industrial or services sectors with ploughing. The most common activities they perform in their free time are sewing for women and card games and watching sports on TV for men. They are satisfied with the medical assistance they receive, although they demand new specialty services and health education. Most of the patients face the deterioration of their health in a positive way.

Avalia-se a percepção que apresentam as pessoas idosas sobre os fatores que influenciam sua saúde e seu desenvolvimento vital como ponto de partida para melhorar sua qualidade de vida. São analisadas 147 histórias de vida dos pacientes com idades entre 65 e noventa anos, em uma investigação avaliativa com abordagem biográfico-narrativa. Como resultados e conclusões, ressalta-se que as pessoas idosas conciliaram seu trabalho no setor industrial, ou de serviços, com a lavoura no campo. Quanto às atividades que realizam no seu tempo livre, destacam-se a costura para as mulheres e os jogos de cartas e a programação desportiva da televisão para os homens. Estão satisfeitos com a assistência que recebem na saúde, embora demandem novos serviços de especialidade e formação na educação para a saúde. De um modo geral, os pacientes defrontam-se com a deterioração da saúde positivamente.

Nutrient Intake of the Rural Elderly Living in Kyungnam -Focusing on Health and Aging Status, and Life-Satisfaction / 대한지역사회영양학회지

The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference in nutrient intake according to the level of self-perception of health status, aging status and life satisfaction of the rural elderly. The factors for the study were surveyed by interview method. The subjects were 270 people(71 male, 129 female) aged over 65 years(73.5 +/- 5.6ys) in the Ham-an area. The obtained results as follows : By evaluation of self-perception of health status, 57.5% of subjects answered they are in a bad health condition. The 91.5% of subjects had diseases(rheumatitis & arthritis 31.4%, cardiovascular disease 20.2%, gastric disease 10.2%). The women had more diseases than the men(p<0.01). The subjects took medical treatment in private hospital(40.5%) and public health centers(35.0%). The men showed better level of aging status(p<0.001) and life satisfaction index(p<0.01) than the worsen. Living with spouse influenced the aging status(p<0.05) and the more pocket money influenced life satisfaction(p<0.05) and aging status(p<0.05). The elderly who eat regularly 3 times a day(p<0.05) and have a good appetite(p<0.001) appeared to have positive effect on the self perception of health status and aging status. An increasing level of the self-perception of health status and regular exercise worked to improve aging status(p<0.001). The habits of smoking and alcohol drinking, however had no effect on any index. The self-perception of health status affected the nutrient intake, but only in female elderly. The aging status and the life satisfaction index related overall positively to the intake of nutrients. In conclusion, the study shows that gender did influence nutrient intake in the elderly. The women who live alone rated lowest in social resources and health condition therefore their nutrient intake was also extremely in deficit. For successful aging, a program for rural elderly is needed, i.e. actions to provide minimum economic life, food delivery and psychological/physical health care through regional public health centers.