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- Title
Sociodemographic and health factors interfering with functionality and physical activity of the elderly.
- Authors
Vicentini Oliveira, Daniel; Vicentini de Oliveira, Rogéria; Amarante do Nascimento, Matheus; Aline Caruzo, Géssica; Andrade do Nascimento Júnior, José Roberto; Marques Gomes Bertolini, Sônia Maria; Regina Cavaglieri, Cláudia
- Abstract
This cross-sectional study aimed to identify the sociodemographic and health factors involved in functionality and physical activity of 654 elderly users of Basic Health Units in Maringá, state of Paraná, Brazil. The sociodemographic and health profile questionnaire, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and the WHODAS 2.0 were used. Data were analyzed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U-tests (p<0.05). Women perform more moderate activities per day (p=0.039) and per week (p= 0.048). Men have less understanding and communication difficulties (p=0.011), mobility (p=0.001), activities of daily living (p=0.004), social participation (p=0.023) and better overall functionality (p=0.001). Elderly from 70 to 79 years old have better functionality than younger and those aged 80 or over (p=0.032). Gender, age group and history of falls are interfering with the duration and frequency of physical activity, as well as their functionality.
- Subjects
SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors; PHYSICAL activity; HEALTH of older people
- Publication
Saúde e Pesquisa, 2021, Vol 14, Issue 4, p671
- ISSN
1983-1870
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.17765/2176-9206.2021v14n4e7936