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Influence of Biopsychosocial Factors on the Survival of the Elderly in Northeast Brazil—A Prospective Study
Joint Authors
Maciel, Álvaro Campos Cavalcanti
Oliveira Guerra, Ricardo
Source
Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-09-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Identifying the risk factors peculiar to each population has a great relevance, because it enables health policy formulators to analyze information accurately and by doing so, define objectives and action programs aimed at a qualitative and economically feasible solution to the problem.
Thus, this study aimed at identifying the risk factors for survival in elderly in a city in the state of Rio Grande do Norte (RN), Brazil.
Methods.
A prospective study was carried out, where 310 elderly persons were selected to form a baseline.
The follow-up was 53 months.
The predictive variables were divided into sociodemographic, physical health, neuropsychiatric and functional capacity.
Statistical analysis was performed using bivariate analysis, survival analysis, followed by Cox regression in the multivariate analysis.
Results.
A total of 60 (19.3%) elderly individuals died during the follow-up.
The survival mean was 24.8 months.
In the Cox analysis, dependence in basic activities of daily living (HR = 3.55), cognitive deficit (HR = 4.22) and stroke (HR = 3.35) continued as independent risk factors for death.
Discussion.
The risk factors found in the study can be interpreted as the primary predictors for death among elderly members of the community.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Maciel, Álvaro Campos Cavalcanti& Oliveira Guerra, Ricardo. 2010. Influence of Biopsychosocial Factors on the Survival of the Elderly in Northeast Brazil—A Prospective Study. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447821
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Maciel, Álvaro Campos Cavalcanti& Oliveira Guerra, Ricardo. Influence of Biopsychosocial Factors on the Survival of the Elderly in Northeast Brazil—A Prospective Study. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447821
American Medical Association (AMA)
Maciel, Álvaro Campos Cavalcanti& Oliveira Guerra, Ricardo. Influence of Biopsychosocial Factors on the Survival of the Elderly in Northeast Brazil—A Prospective Study. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447821
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-447821