Exploring the effect of the structural model of active aging on the self-assessment of quality of life among older people: A cross-sectional and analytical study.

BACKGROUND: Although studies have examined the relationship between variables associated with active aging and quality of life (QoL), no studies have been identified to have investigated the effect of a structural model of active aging on QoL in a representative sample of older people in the community. OBJECTIVE: To measure the domains and facets of QoL in older people and identify the effect of the structural model of active aging on the self-assessment of QoL. DESIGN AND SETTING: This cross-sectional analytical study included 957 older people living in urban areas. Data were collected from households using validated instruments between March and June 2018. Descriptive, confirmatory factor, and structural equation modeling analyses were performed. RESULTS: Most older people self-rated their QoL as good (58.7%), and the highest mean scores were for the social relationships domain (70.12 ± 15.4) and the death and dying facet (75.43 ± 26.7). In contrast, the lowest mean scores were for the physical domains (64.41 ± 17.1) and social participation (67.20 ± 16.2) facets. It was found that active aging explained 50% of the variation in self-assessed QoL and directly and positively affected this outcome (λ = 0.70; P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Active aging had a direct and positive effect on the self-assessment of QoL, indicating that the more individuals actively aged, the better the self-assessment of QoL.

Exploring the effect of the structural model of active aging on the self-assessment of quality of life among older people: A cross-sectional and analytical study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Although studies have examined the relationship between variables associated with active aging and quality of life (QoL), no studies have been identified to have investigated the effect of a structural model of active aging on QoL in a representative sample of older people in the community. OBJECTIVE: To measure the domains and facets of QoL in older people and identify the effect of the structural model of active aging on the self-assessment of QoL. DESIGN AND SETTING: This cross-sectional analytical study included 957 older people living in urban areas. Data were collected from households using validated instruments between March and June 2018. Descriptive, confirmatory factor, and structural equation modeling analyses were performed. RESULTS: Most older people self-rated their QoL as good (58.7%), and the highest mean scores were for the social relationships domain (70.12 ± 15.4) and the death and dying facet (75.43 ± 26.7). In contrast, the lowest mean scores were for the physical domains (64.41 ± 17.1) and social participation (67.20 ± 16.2) facets. It was found that active aging explained 50% of the variation in self-assessed QoL and directly and positively affected this outcome (λ = 0.70; P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Active aging had a direct and positive effect on the self-assessment of QoL, indicating that the more individuals actively aged, the better the self-assessment of QoL.

Uso da modelagem de equações estruturais na compreensão da incapacidade funcional de idosos com catarata autorreferida / Use of structural equation modeling to understand the functional disability of elderly people with self-reported cataract

Objetivo: Verificar as associações diretas e indiretas entre variáveis demográficas, econômicas, biopsicossociais e comportamentais com a incapacidade funcional de idosos com catarata autorreferida. Método: Estudo transversal entre 260 idosos com catarata autorreferida e residentes na área urbana de uma microrregião de saúde de Minas Gerais. A coleta dos dados foi realizada nos domicílios mediante a aplicação de instrumentos validados no Brasil. Procederam-se as análises descritiva e de trajetórias (p<0,05). Resultados: O declínio funcional ocorreu de forma hierárquica. O pior desempenho físico associou-se diretamente à maior incapacidade funcional para as atividades básicas (p= 0,003), instrumentais (p<0,001) e avançadas (p= 0,003) da vida diária. A inatividade física esteve associada diretamente à maior incapacidade funcional para as atividades instrumentais (p<0,001) e avançadas (p<0,001). A menor escolaridade (p= 0,020), o maior número de sintomas depressivos (p<0,001) e o menor escore de apoio social (p<0,001) associaram-se diretamente à maior incapacidade funcional para as atividades avançadas, tal como a maior idade (p= 0,001) para as instrumentais. Observaram-se associações indiretas, mediadas pelo pior desempenho físico, entre o sexo feminino e o maior número de morbidades com a incapacidade funcional para as três atividades da vida diária. Conclusão: Idosos com catarata autorreferida apresentaram comprometimento da capacidade funcional relacionado à idade mais avançada, à baixa escolaridade, ao pior desempenho físico, à inatividade física, à presença de sintomas depressivos e ao menor nível de apoio social.

Objective: To verify the direct and indirect associations between demographic, economic, biopsychosocial and behavioral variables with the functional disability of the elderly with self-reported cataract. Method: Cross-sectional study among 260 elderly people with self- reported cataract and residents in the urban area of ​​a health micro-region in Minas Gerais. Data collection was carried out in the households through the application of instruments validated in Brazil. Descriptive and trajectory analyzes were carried out (p<0.05). Results: The functional decline occurred in a hierarchical manner. The worst physical performance was directly associated with greater functional incapacity for basic (p= 0.003), instrumental (p<0.001) and advanced (p= 0.003) activities of daily living. Physical inactivity was directly associated with greater functional disability for instrumental (p<0.001) and advanced (p<0.001) activities. Lower schooling (p= 0.020), higher number of depressive symptoms (p<0.001) and lower social support score (p<0.001) were directly associated with greater functional incapacity for advanced activities, such as older age (p= 0.001) for the instruments. Indirect associations, mediated by worse physical performance, were observed between females and the highest number of morbidities with functional incapacity for the three activities of daily living. Conclusion: Elderly people with self-reported cataract showed impairment of functional capacity related to older age, low education, worse physical performance, physical inactivity, presence of depressive symptoms and lower level of social support.

Acesso e uso dos serviços de saúde por idosos segundo a vulnerabilidade social / Access to and use of health services by older adults according to social vulnerability / Acceso y uso de los servicios de salud por los adultos mayores según vulnerabilidad social

Objetivo: comparar os indicadores de acesso e uso de serviços de saúde de idosos comunitários de acordo com diferentes níveis de vulnerabilidade social. Métodos: estudo transversal conduzido com 805 idosos. Utilizado questionário da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios para mensurar indicadores de acesso e uso de serviços de saúde e Índice de Vulnerabilidade Social para avaliar a vulnerabilidade social. Resultados: idosos que viviam em áreas de elevada/muito elevada vulnerabilidade apresentaram maior proporção de desfechos negativos no vínculo com serviço (p<0,001), acesso aos medicamentos (p<0,001) e ao dentista (p<0,001). A maioria dos idosos que viviam em áreas mais vulneráveis recorria ao centro de saúde (54,2%); a maioria daqueles que residiam em áreas de baixa vulnerabilidade buscava atendimento particular (47,2%) (p<0,001). Conclusão: idosos que vivem em áreas de maior vulnerabilidade social apresentaram piores desfechos relacionados aos indicadores de acesso de serviços de saúde, embora utilizem com maior proporção o serviço público. (AU)

Objective: to compare the indicators of access to and use of health services by community elderly people according to different levels of social vulnerability. Methods: cross-sectional study carried out with 805 elderly people. A questionnaire from the National Household Sample Survey was used to measure indicators of access to and use of health services; and Social Vulnerability Index to assess social vulnerability. Results: elderly people living in areas of high/very high vulnerability had a higher proportion of negative outcomes in terms of bond with the service (p <0.001), access to medication (p <0.001) and access to the dentist (p < 0.001). Most elderly people living in more vulnerable areas used the health center (54.2%); most residents in low vulnerability areas sought private care (47.2%) (p <0.001). Conclusion: elderly people living in areas of greater social vulnerability had worse results related to indicators of access to health services, although they use the public service more often. (AU)

Objetivo: comparar los indicadores de acceso y uso de los servicios de salud por ancianos de la comunidad según diferentes niveles de vulnerabilidad social. Métodos: estudio transversal realizado con 805 ancianos. Se utilizó un cuestionario de la Encuesta nacional por muestreo de hogares para medir los indicadores de acceso y uso de los servicios de salud; e Índice de vulnerabilidad social para evaluar la vulnerabilidad social. Resultados: las personas mayores que viven en áreas de alta / muy alta vulnerabilidad tuvieron una mayor proporción de resultados negativos en términos de vínculo con el servicio (p <0,001), acceso a medicamentos (p <0,001) y acceso al dentista (p <0,001). La mayoría de los ancianos que viven en zonas más vulnerables utilizaron el puesto de salud (54,2%); la mayoría de los residentes en áreas de baja vulnerabilidad buscaron atención privada (47,2%) (p <0,001). Conclusión: los ancianos que viven en áreas de mayor vulnerabilidad social tuvieron peores resultados relacionados con los indicadores de acceso a los servicios de salud, aunque utilizan con mayor frecuencia el servicio público. (AU)

Indicative of depressive symptoms among older people: a longitudinal study / Indicativo de sintomas depressivos entre idosos: um estudo longitudinal

INTRODUCTION: Depressive symptoms can affect the quality of life of older people. Therefore, changes in this condition must be monitored. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the prevalence of changes in the indicative of depressive symptoms among older people and their associated factors. METHODS: Longitudinal study was carried out for two years with 387 older people from a municipality in Triângulo Mineiro, Brazil. Data were collected at home using Mini-Mental State Examination; a structured questionnaire prepared by the Collective Health Research Group; Lawton and Brody scale; and a short Geriatric Depression Scale. Descriptive analysis and multinomial logistic regression were performed (p<0.05). RESULTS: After the two-year follow-up, there was a decrease in the prevalence of older people with indicative depressive symptoms (24.3%). In addition, 20.2% of the older people have no indication of depressive symptoms; 63.0% maintained their initial condition and 16.8% were new cases. Positive self-rated health (p=0.003), functional independence for instrumental activities of daily living (p=0.025), and the lower number of morbidities (p=0.002) were predictors of improvement in indicative of depressive symptoms; while the increase in the number of morbidities (p=0.002) was a predictor for the presence of this condition. CONCLUSION: The occurrence of indicative depressive symptoms among older people decreased during the follow-up and the improvement of this condition was associated with positive self-rated health, functional independence for instrumental activities of daily living, and with a lower number of morbidities. Such factors should be considered when planning health actions aimed at preventing depressive symptoms in older people.

INTRODUÇÃO: A sintomatologia depressiva pode afetar a qualidade de vida dos idosos. Logo, as mudanças nesta condição devem ser acompanhadas. OBJETIVO: Analisar a prevalência de mudanças do indicativo de sintomas depressivos entre idosos da comunidade e seus fatores associados, em um período de dois anos. MÉTODOS: Estudo longitudinal realizado com 387 idosos de um município no Triângulo Mineiro. Os dados foram coletados no domicílio mediante a aplicação do Miniexame do Estado Mental; questionário estruturado elaborado pelo Grupo de Pesquisa em Saúde Coletiva; e Escalas de Lawton e Brody e de Depressão Geriátrica Abreviada. Procederam-se as análises descritiva e regressão logística multinomial (p<0,05). RESULTADOS: Após follow-up de dois anos, houve diminuição da prevalência de idosos com indicativo de sintomas depressivos (24,3%). Ademais, 20,2% dos idosos deixaram de ter indicativo de sintomas depressivos; 63,0% mantiveram a condição inicial e 16,8% foram novos casos. A autoavaliação da saúde positiva (p=0,003), independência funcional para as atividades instrumentais da vida diária (p=0,025) e o menor número de morbidades (p=0,002) foram preditores de melhora do indicativo de sintomas depressivos; enquanto, o aumento do número de morbidades (p=0,002) foi preditor para a presença desta condição. CONCLUSÃO: A ocorrência do indicativo de sintomas depressivos entre os idosos diminuiu ao longo do seguimento e a melhora desta condição esteve associada à autoavaliação da saúde positiva, independência funcional para as atividades instrumentais da vida diária e ao menor número de morbidades. Tais fatores devem ser considerados no planejamento de ações de saúde direcionadas à prevenção da sintomatologia depressiva em idosos.

Quality of life in older adults according to race/color: a cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Increased longevity is accompanied by new social and health demands, such as the race/color social construct, indicating the need to identify the specific needs of older adults to maintain and improve their quality of life. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to verify the direct and indirect associations of demographic, economic, and biopsychosocial characteristics with self-assessed quality of life in older adults according to race/color. DESIGN AND SETTING: This cross-sectional study included 941 older adults living in the urban area of a health microregion in Minas Gerais, Brazil. METHODS: Older adults were divided into three groups: white (n = 585), brown (n = 238), and black (n = 102) race/color. Descriptive and trajectory analyses were performed (P < 0.05). RESULTS: Among the three groups, worse self-assessed quality of life was directly associated with lower social support scores and greater numbers of depressive symptoms. Worse self-assessed quality of life was also directly associated with a higher number of functional disabilities in basic activities of daily living and the absence of a partner among older adults of brown and black race/color. Lower monthly income and higher numbers of morbidities and compromised components of the frailty phenotype were observed among participants of white race/color, as well as lower levels of education in the brown race/color group. CONCLUSION: Factors associated with poorer self-assessed quality of life among older adults in the study community differed according to race/color.

Quality of life in older adults according to race/color: a cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: Increased longevity is accompanied by new social and health demands, such as the race/color social construct, indicating the need to identify the specific needs of older adults to maintain and improve their quality of life. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to verify the direct and indirect associations of demographic, economic, and biopsychosocial characteristics with self-assessed quality of life in older adults according to race/color. DESIGN AND SETTING: This cross-sectional study included 941 older adults living in the urban area of a health microregion in Minas Gerais, Brazil. METHODS: Older adults were divided into three groups: white (n = 585), brown (n = 238), and black (n = 102) race/color. Descriptive and trajectory analyses were performed (P < 0.05). RESULTS: Among the three groups, worse self-assessed quality of life was directly associated with lower social support scores and greater numbers of depressive symptoms. Worse self-assessed quality of life was also directly associated with a higher number of functional disabilities in basic activities of daily living and the absence of a partner among older adults of brown and black race/color. Lower monthly income and higher numbers of morbidities and compromised components of the frailty phenotype were observed among participants of white race/color, as well as lower levels of education in the brown race/color group. CONCLUSION: Factors associated with poorer self-assessed quality of life among older adults in the study community differed according to race/color.

Estudo bibliométrico da produção científica da Revista de Enfermagem e Atenção à Saúde (2012-2022) / Bibliometric study of the Journal of Nursing and Health Care scientific production (2012-2022) / Estudio bibliométrico de la producción científica de la Revista de Enfermería y Cuidados de Salud (2012-2022)

Objetivo: Analisar a produção científica publicada na Revista de Enfermagem e Atenção à Saúde (REAS) entre 2012 a 2022. Método: Estudo bibliométrico que analisou a produção cientifica da REAS publicada no período de dezembro de 2012 a julho de 2022. Os dados foram extraídos por noves pesquisadores, de forma independente. Os artigos foram analisados, descritivamente, quanto à origem; tipo de estudo; grupo populacional, áreas temáticas e campo de estudo. Resultados: Foram analisados 277 artigos científicos com predomínio das publicações em 2018 (17,32%); oriundas da região Sudeste (53,76%); artigos originais (71,48%) com abordagem quantitativa (45,85%); desenvolvidos com a população adulta (38,93%); ocorreram na atenção terciária (32,29%), abordando as temáticas da área da saúde da mulher (11,18%). Conclusão: As publicações da REAS são diversificadas, abrangem diversas áreas do conhecimento, de locais de estudo e de grupos populacionais, favorecendo alcançar um grupo multiprofissional e, possibilitando a translação do conhecimento na atenção à saúde. (AU).

Objective: To analyze the scientific production published in the Journal of Nursing and Health Care (REAS) between 2012 and 2022. Method: Bibliometric study that analyzed the scientific production of REAS published in the period from December 2012 to July 2022. Data were independently extracted by nine researchers. The articles were analyzed descriptively as to origin, type of study, population group, thematic areas and field of study. Results: We analyzed 277 scientific articles with a predominance of publications in 2018 (17.32%); from the Southeast region (53.76%); original articles (71.48%) with quantitative approach (45.85%); developed with the adult population (38.93%); occurred in tertiary care (32.29%), addressing women's health themes (11.18%). Conclusion: The publications of REAS are diversified, cover various areas of knowledge, study sites and population groups, favoring to reach a multiprofessional group and enabling the translation of knowledge in health care. (AU).

Objetivo: Analizar la producción científica publicada en la Revista de Enfermería y Cuidados de Salud (REAS) entre 2012 y 2022. Método: Estudio bibliométrico que analizó la producción científica de REAS publicada en el periodo comprendido entre diciembre de 2012 y julio de 2022. Los datos fueron extraídos de forma independiente por nueve investigadores. Los artículos se analizaron descriptivamente en cuanto a procedencia; tipo de estudio; grupo poblacional, áreas temáticas y campo de estudio. Resultados: Se analizaron 277 artículos científicos con predominio de publicaciones en 2018 (17,32%); procedentes de la región Sudeste (53,76%); artículos originales (71,48%) con abordaje cuantitativo (45,85%); desarrollados con población adulta (38,93%); ocurridos en atención terciaria (32,29%), abordando las temáticas del área de salud de la mujer (11,18%). Conclusión: Las publicaciones de REAS son diversas, abarcan varias áreas de conocimiento, lugares de estudio y grupos poblacionales, favoreciendo llegar a un grupo multiprofesional y, posibilitando la traslación del conocimiento en la atención a la salud. (AU).

Idosos com e sem hipertensão arterial: comportamentos e condições de saúde / Older adults with and without arterial hypertension: behavior and health conditions / Ancianos con y sin hipertensión arterial: comportamientos y condiciones de salud

Objetivo: descrever as características sociodemográficas e econômicas e comparar as ocorrências e chances de prevalência dos comportamentos e condições de saúde de idosos com e sem hipertensão arterial. Método: estudo transversal e analítico, desenvolvido com 957 idosos de Minas Gerais entre maio de 2017 a junho de 2018. Procederam-se análises descritiva, bivariada e regressão logística binária múltipla. Resultados: Em ambos grupos, predominio do sexo feminino, 1├5 anos de estudo, renda mensal individual de um salário-mínimo e morava acompanhada. Idosos hipertensos apresentaram 32,5% menos chances de prevalência para o consumo de bebida alcoólica, duas vezes mais chances de prevalência de medida inadequada da circunferência abdominal (RCP=2,35; p<0,001) e três vezes mais chances de terem cinco ou mais morbidades (RCP=3,60; p<0,001). Conclusão: idosos com hipertensão arterial tiveram melhor comportamento de saúde relacionado ao consumo de bebida alcoólica, entretanto, piores condições de saúde referentes à circunferência abdominal e número de morbidades.

Objective: to describe the sociodemographic and economic characteristics of elderly people with and without arterial hypertension and to compare the occurrences and prevalence odds ratio of behaviors and health conditions. Method: in this cross-sectional, analytical study of 957 older adults in Minas Gerais, between May 2017 and June 2018, descriptive, bivariate and multiple binary logistic regression analyses were performed. Results: both groups were predominantly female, with 1-5 years of schooling, individual monthly income of one minimum wage, and living with someone. Hypertensive older adults were 32.5% less likely to consume alcohol, twice as likely to have unsuitable waist circumference (WHR=2.35; p<0.001), and three times more likely to have five or more morbidities (CPR=3.60; p<0.001). Conclusion: older adults with arterial hypertension displayed better health behavior as regards alcohol consumption, but worse health conditions as regards abdominal circumference and number of morbidities.

Objetivo: describir las características sociodemográficas y económicas y comparar las ocurrencias y posibilidades de prevalencia de comportamientos y condiciones de salud de ancianos con y sin hipertensión arterial. Método: estudio transversal y analítico, desarrollado con 957 ancianos de Minas Gerais entre mayo de 2017 y junio de 2018. Se realizaron análisis descriptivo, bivariado y de regresión logística binaria múltiple. Resultados: En ambos grupos predomina el sexo femenino, 1-5 años de escolaridad, ingresos mensuales individuales de un salario mínimo y viviendo acompañado. Los ancianos hipertensos tenían 32,5% menos probabilidades de consumir alcohol, dos veces más probabilidades de tener una circunferencia de cintura inadecuada (RCC=2,35; p<0,001) y tres veces más probabilidades de tener cinco o más morbilidades (CPR=3,60; p<0,001). Conclusión: los ancianos con hipertensión arterial presentaron mejores comportamientos de salud relacionados con el consumo de alcohol, sin embargo, peores condiciones de salud en cuanto a la circunferencia abdominal y número de morbilidades.

Social support among older adults understood through structural equation modeling.

OBJECTIVES: to analyze factors associated, directly and indirectly, with lower social support of older adults, according to sex. METHODS: a cross-sectional study, with 941 older adults from a health micro-region in Minas Gerais. Descriptive and trajectory analyzes were carried out (p<0.05). RESULTS: in groups of women and men, direct and significant associations were observed between a smaller social network (p<0.001;p<0.001), single-person housing (p=0.046;p<0.001), greater number of depressive symptoms (p<0.001;p=0.010) and lower participation in advanced activities (p<0.001;p=0.005) with lower social support. In women, younger age was directly and significantly associated with outcome (p<0.001). In men, older age, mediated by lower participation in advanced activities, was indirectly associated with outcome. CONCLUSIONS: men and women showed less social support associated with social network, housing arrangement, depressive symptoms and participation in advanced activities. Understanding the context of social support among older adults makes it possible to establish more effective measures to improve care.

Health self-care practices among community older adults with morbidity.

OBJECTIVES: to describe sociodemographic and health characteristics of older adults with morbidity, identify self-care practices and verify the association of sociodemographic variables with those related to health and self-care practices. METHODS: a quantitative, analytical and cross-sectional household survey, developed in the urban area in the countryside of Minas Gerais, from 2017 to 2018. A total of 796 older adults were assessed using validated instruments, such as Geriatric Depression Scale: short form, Brazilian Questionnaire for Functional and Multidimensional Assessment, International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Instrument for Assessing Attitude Towards Taking Medications. Multiple logistic regression (p<0.05) was used. RESULTS: negative self-perceived health was associated with low income and education. As for self-care in health, being physically active associated with the age group 60 |-| 79 years and higher education. CONCLUSIONS: sociodemographic variables such as sex, age group, income, education, marital status, housing arrangement were related to health status and self-care practice.

Quality of life and social vulnerability of older adults in the urban community: A cross-sectional study.

We aimed to investigate the association between social vulnerability and the quality of life of older adults. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 805 older adults. Quality of life was measured using the WHOQOL-BREF and WHOQOLOLD instruments. Moreover, the older adults were evaluated according to the level of social vulnerability of the sector they live in. We found that older adults living with medium and high/very high social vulnerability had lower quality of life scores in the social relationships domain and the sensory skills facet compared to those with low social vulnerability. Those who lived in medium social vulnerability sectors had lower scores in the physical domain and in the past, present, and future activities facet. Translating these results into older adult care practice is in line with the new health paradigms that aim to overcome the current biological model of health care an moves toward the active aging approach.

Racial inequities and biopsychosocial indicators in older adults. / Iniquidades raciais e indicadores biopsicossociais de idosos.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the association of self-reported skin color/race with biopsychosocial indicators in older adults. METHOD: cross-sectional study conducted with a total of 941 older adults from a health micro-region in Brazil. Data were collected at home with instruments validated for the country. Descriptive analysis and binary, multinomial and linear logistic regression (p<0.05) were performed. RESULTS: Most older adults were self-declared white color/race (63.8%). Black color/race was a protective factor for negative (OR=0.40) and regular (OR=0.44) self-rated health perception and for the indicative of depressive symptoms (OR=0.43); and it was associated with the highest social support score (ß=3.60) and the lowest number of morbidities (ß=-0.78). CONCLUSION: regardless of sociodemographic and economic characteristics, older adults of black color/race had the best outcomes of biopsychosocial indicators.

Indices de vulnerabilidad social y programática de las personas mayores que viven en el hogar / Indices of social and programmatic vulnerability for older adults living at home

Objetivos: Construir los índices de vulnerabilidad social y vulnerabilidad de programas para personasmayores que viven en el hogar y verificar la asociación entre los componentes de vulnerabilidad(individual, social y programática).Métodos: Este es un estudio basado en la población del tipo de encuesta de hogares y transversalrealizada con 701 miembros de la comunidad de ancianos. Se realizaron análisis exploratorios,descriptivos y bivariados (p≤ 0.05) y componentes principales.Resultados: A través de los índices, se descubrió que los sectores censales periféricos mostrabanniveles muy altos de vulnerabilidad social y que las principales variables representativas delcomponente programático eran: acceso al dentista por SUS, medicamentos y demanda desde elmismo lugar de servicio. Se encontró que solo el 3.9% de los ancianos no tenían ninguna condición devulnerabilidad (individual, social y programática).Conclusión: Los ancianos están expuestos a múltiples condiciones de vulnerabilidad; Los índices devulnerabilidad social y programática son herramientas importantes para la toma de decisiones por partede los gerentes (AU)

Objectives: Build Social and Programmatic Vulnerability indices for older people living at home andverify the association of vulnerability components (individual, social and programmatic).Methods: It is a population based study, household and transversal survey type, conducted with 701community older adults. Descriptive and bivariate exploratory spatial analysis was conducted (p≤ 0.05)as well as analysis of Main Components.Results: By means of the indices, it was observed that peripheral census tracts presented very highsocial vulnerability levels and that the main variables representative of the programmatic component –access to dentist via SUS, medications, and search of the same care location. It was verified that only3.9% of the older adults did not present some level of vulnerability (individual, social and programmatic).Conclusion: Older adults are exposed to multiple vulnerability conditions, and Social andProgrammatic Vulnerability indices are important tools for managers’ decision making (AU)

Social support among older adults understood through structural equation modeling / Apoyo social entre mujeres y hombres mayores entendido a través de modelos de ecuaciones estructurales / Apoio social entre mulheres e homens idosos compreendido por meio da modelagem de equações estruturais

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze factors associated, directly and indirectly, with lower social support of older adults, according to sex. Methods: a cross-sectional study, with 941 older adults from a health micro-region in Minas Gerais. Descriptive and trajectory analyzes were carried out (p<0.05). Results: in groups of women and men, direct and significant associations were observed between a smaller social network (p<0.001;p<0.001), single-person housing (p=0.046;p<0.001), greater number of depressive symptoms (p<0.001;p=0.010) and lower participation in advanced activities (p<0.001;p=0.005) with lower social support. In women, younger age was directly and significantly associated with outcome (p<0.001). In men, older age, mediated by lower participation in advanced activities, was indirectly associated with outcome. Conclusions: men and women showed less social support associated with social network, housing arrangement, depressive symptoms and participation in advanced activities. Understanding the context of social support among older adults makes it possible to establish more effective measures to improve care.

RESUMEN Objetivos: analizar los factores asociados, directa e indirectamente, al menor apoyo social de los ancianos, según sexo. Métodos: estudio transversal con 941 ancianos de una microrregión de salud de Minas Gerais. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos y de trayectoria (p<0,05). Resultados: en los grupos de mujeres y hombres se observaron asociaciones directas y significativas entre menor red social (p<0,001;p<0,001), vivienda unipersonal (p=0,046;p<0,001), mayor número de síntomas depresivos (p<0,001;p=0,010) y menor participación en actividades avanzadas (p<0,001;p=0,005) con menor apoyo social, respectivamente. En las mujeres, la menor edad se asoció directa y significativamente con el resultado (p<0,001). En los hombres, la mayor edad, mediada por una menor participación en actividades avanzadas, se asoció indirectamente con el resultado. Conclusiones: hombres y mujeres mostraron menor apoyo social asociado a la red social, arreglo de vivienda, síntomas depresivos y participación en actividades avanzadas. Comprender el contexto de apoyo social entre los ancianos permite establecer medidas más eficaces para mejorar la atención.

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar os fatores associados, direta e indiretamente, ao menor apoio social de idosos, segundo o sexo. Métodos: estudo transversal, com 941 idosos de uma microrregião de saúde de Minas Gerais. Realizaram-se análises descritiva e de trajetórias (p<0,05). Resultados: observaram-se, nos grupos de mulheres e homens, associações diretas e significativas entre menor rede social (p<0,001;p<0,001), moradia unipessoal (p=0,046;p<0,001), maior número de sintomas depressivos (p<0,001;p=0,010) e menor participação nas atividades avançadas (p<0,001;p=0,005) com menor apoio social, respectivamente. Nas mulheres, a menor idade se associou direta e significativamente ao desfecho (p<0,001). Nos homens, a maior idade, mediada pela menor participação nas atividades avançadas, associou-se indiretamente ao desfecho. Conclusões: os homens e mulheres apresentaram menor apoio social associado à rede social, arranjo de moradia, sintomatologia depressiva e participação nas atividades avançadas. A compreensão do contexto do apoio social entre idosos possibilita o estabelecimento de medidas mais eficazes na melhoria do cuidado.

Distanciamento social pela covid-19: rede de apoio social, atividades e sentimentos de idosos que moram só / Social distancing due to covid-19: social support network, activities and feelings of aged individuals who live alone / Distanciamiento social debido al covid-19: red de apoyo social, actividades y sentimientos de ancianos que viven solos

RESUMO Objetivo: to analyze the social support network, the activities performed, and the factors associated with the presence of negative feelings of aged individuals who live alone during social distancing due to COVID-19. Método: a cross-sectional study conducted with 119 aged individuals who live alone in the Macro-region of Triângulo Sul, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The data were collected at the homes and with instruments validated in the country. Descriptive and multiple binary regression analyses were performed (p<0.05). Resultados: 97.5% had a social support network for health needs and for maintaining social distancing (79.8%). The activity most frequently performed was household chores (77.3%). The presence of negative feelings was associated with the female gender (p<0.001) and with fewer activities (p=0.012). Conclusão: the data contribute to the development of health actions, revealing situations in the daily life of aged individuals that are exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as aspects related to the negative feelings experienced by aged individuals who live alone.

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the sociodemographic profile of interpersonal violence associated with alcohol consumption in São Paulo-SP, Brazil. Method: a cross-sectional study carried out through notifications of suspected or confirmed cases of interpersonal violence from the Notifiable Diseases Information System submitted between 2016 and 2019. Collection took place between March and June 2020. Chi-square or Fisher's exact tests were performed in the statistical analysis. Results: 27,775 notifications were obtained, whose prevalent profile was female victims (60.6%), aged between 20 and 34 years old (41.4%), brown- or black-skinned (51%), and with complete high school (18.8%). Physical violence was more frequent (81.9%), perpetrated by an intimate partner (20.3%), motivated by sexism (9.9%) and generational conflict (11.2%). In sexual violence, rape prevailed with 69.4% and there was a low supply of emergency contraception methods (14.7%). Conclusion: the study contributes to reflections and subsidies in the planning of public policies to control the problem.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar la red de apoyo social, las actividades realizadas y los factores asociados a la presencia de sentimientos negativos de ancianos que viven solos durante el distanciamiento social debido al COVID-19. Método: estudio transversal realizado con 119 ancianos que viven solos en la Macro-región de Triângulo Sul, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Los datos se recolectaron en los domicilios y con instrumentos validados en el país. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos y de regresión binaria múltiple (p<0,05). Resultados: El 97,5% contaba con una red de apoyo social para necesidades de salud y para mantener el distanciamiento social (79.8%). La actividad más frecuente fue la de tareas domésticas (77,3%). La presencia de sentimientos negativos se asoció al sexo femenino (p<0,001) y a una menor cantidad de actividades realizadas (p=0,012). Conclusión: los datos contribuyen en la elaboración de acciones de salud, evidenciando situaciones en la vida diaria de los ancianos que se vieron agravadas durante la pandemia de COVID-19, como ser los aspectos relacionados a los sentimientos negativos experimentados por los ancianos que viven solos.

Iniquidades raciais e indicadores biopsicossociais de idosos / Racial inequities and biopsychosocial indicators in older adults / Inequidades raciales e indicadores biopsicosociales en las personas mayores

Resumo Objetivo analisar a associação da cor da pele/raça autorreferida com indicadores biopsicossociais de idosos. Método estudo transversal conduzido com 941 idosos de uma comunidade na microrregião de saúde no Brasil. Os dados foram coletados no domicílio e com instrumentos validados no país. Procedeu-se à análise descritiva e regressão logística binária, multinomial e linear (p<0,05). Resultados a autodeclaração de cor/raça branca predominou entre os idosos (63,8%). A cor/raça preta foi fator de proteção para a autoavaliação da saúde péssima/má (OR=0,40) e regular (OR=0,44) e para o indicativo de sintomas depressivos (OR=0,43); e associou-se ao maior escore de apoio social (β=3,60) e ao menor número de morbidades (β=-0,78). Conclusão os achados denotam que, independentemente de características sociodemográficas e econômicas, os idosos da cor/raça preta apresentaram os melhores desfechos dos indicadores biopsicossociais.

Abstract Objective to analyze the association of self-reported skin color/race with biopsychosocial indicators in older adults. Method cross-sectional study conducted with a total of 941 older adults from a health micro-region in Brazil. Data were collected at home with instruments validated for the country. Descriptive analysis and binary, multinomial and linear logistic regression (p<0.05) were performed. Results Most older adults were self-declared white color/race (63.8%). Black color/race was a protective factor for negative (OR=0.40) and regular (OR=0.44) self-rated health perception and for the indicative of depressive symptoms (OR=0.43); and it was associated with the highest social support score (β=3.60) and the lowest number of morbidities (β=-0.78). Conclusion regardless of sociodemographic and economic characteristics, older adults of black color/race had the best outcomes of biopsychosocial indicators.

Resumen Objetivo analizar la asociación del color de piel/raza autoinformado con indicadores biopsicosociales de personas mayores. Método estudio transversal realizado con 941 adultos mayores de una comunidad en una microrregión de salud en Brasil. Los datos fueron recolectados en residencia y con instrumentos validados en el país. Se realizó análisis descriptivo y regresión logística binaria, multinomial y lineal (p<0,05). Resultados la autodeclaración de color/raza blanca predominó entre los adultos mayores (63,8%). El color/raza negra fue un factor de protección para la autoevaluación de la salud mala (OR=0,40) y regular (OR=0,44) y para el indicativo de síntomas depresivos (OR=0,43); y se asoció con el puntaje más alto de apoyo social (β=3,60) y el menor número de morbilidades (β=-0,78). Conclusión los hallazgos muestran que, independientemente de las características sociodemográficas y económicas, las personas mayores de color/raza negra tuvieron los mejores resultados de los indicadores biopsicosociales.

Síndrome de fragilidade entre pessoas idosas longevas de uma macrorregião de saúde em Minas Gerais / Frailty syndrome among oldest old individuals in a health macro-region of Minas Gerais

Resumo Objetivo identificar as condições de fragilidade e seus fatores associados entre pessoas idosas longevas residentes na área urbana de uma macrorregião de saúde de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Métodos estudo transversal, desenvolvido com 314 pessoas idosas longevas residentes em uma macrorregião de saúde de Minas Gerais. Os dados foram coletados nos domicílios mediante a aplicação de instrumentos validados no Brasil. Procederam-se as análises descritiva e regressão logística multinomial (p<0,05). Resultados verificou-se que 44,3% do longevos eram frágeis, 44,3% pré-frágeis e 11,4% não frágeis. A condição de pré-fragilidade associou-se ao fato de morar só (p=0,047) e ao desempenho físico muito ruim/baixo (p=0,026), enquanto a fragilidade, ao desempenho físico muito ruim/baixo (p<0,001); ao indicativo de sintomas depressivos (p=0,029) e à presença de 5 ou mais morbidades (p=0,003). Conclusão as condições de pré-fragilidade e fragilidade foram as mais frequentes entre os longevos. A manutenção do desempenho físico é um aspecto passível de atuação pelos profissionais de saúde, a ser trabalhado entre as pessoas idosas longevas visando postergar a pré-fragilidade e a fragilidade.

Abstract Objective to identify frailty conditions and their associated factors among oldest old individuals living in the urban area of a health macro-region of Minas Gerais state. Methods a cross-sectional study of 314 oldest old from a health macro-region in Minas Gerais state, Brazil, was conducted. Data were collected from households by applying instruments validated for use in Brazil. Descriptive and multinomial logistic regression analyses (p<0.05) were carried out. Results In the sample assessed, 44.3% of the oldest old were frail, 44.3% pre-frail and 11.4% non-frail. The pre-frail condition was associated with living alone (p=0.047) and very poor/poor physical performance (p=0.026), while frailty was associated with very poor/poor physical performance (p<0.001), the presence of depressive symptomatology (p=0.029) and of ≥5 morbidities (p=0.003). Conclusion pre-frail and frail conditions predominated among the oldest old assessed. Maintaining physical performance is an aspect that can be targeted by health professionals in oldest old to delay pre-frailty and frailty.