Psychosocial aspects and support networks associated with disability in two longevous populations in Brazil: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Among the oldest old, aged 80 years and over, the prevalence of disability is higher than in other age groups and can be considered a predictor of mortality.

Objective

To evaluate how psychosocial aspects and support networks influence the disability of these oldest-old individuals, performing a comparison between two longevous populations, one living in one of the poorest regions of Brazil, in the backlands of Paraíba, and another living in one of the largest urban centres in Latin America.

Method

A cross-sectional study in which 417 oldest-old persons aged 80 years and older were interviewed, with data collected through the "Health, Welfare and Ageing" survey conducted in two Brazilian cities. Disability was assessed by reporting the need for assistance i

SUBMITTER: Nobrega JCL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8826700 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature