Factors associated with sarcopenia in institutionalized elderly

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leônidas de Oliveira Neto ◽  
Larissa Praça de Oliveira ◽  
Pedro Moraes Dutra Agrícola ◽  
Vagner Deuel de Oliveira Tavares ◽  
Igor Conterato Gomes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Mass ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Knee Height ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Chi Square Test

ABSTRACT Background The diagnosis of sarcopenia is based on the analysis of strength, functionality and muscle mass. The objective was to verify the factors associated with sarcopenia in institutionalized elderly. Methods In total, 219 elderly individuals (≥60 years old) living in long-term institutions in Natal/RN were included in the study. After defining the elderly as sarcopenic or non-sarcopenic, anthropometric, biochemical, sociodemographic and health-related were analyzed. The Student t-test and Mann–Whitney test were used to analyze the quantitative, while the chi-square test was used for the qualitative variables. Finally, Poisson regression was used to provide prevalence ratios for those variables that presented differences in the bivariate analyses. Results Physical capacity and anthropometry were associated with sarcopenia. For each 1 cm of knee height, the elderly presented 2.71% more chance of not having sarcopenia, and eutrophic or overweight individuals (according to BMI) presented 37.71 and 91.81% chances, respectively, of not presenting sarcopenia. Elderly individuals who ambulate have a 30.08% chance of not being considered sarcopenic. In addition, biochemical and anthropometric indicators demonstrated a relationship of sarcopenia with malnutrition. Conclusion Sarcopenia is associated with a loss of body mass, not only selective muscle mass, and greater physical inability to ambulate.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Insomnia and Factors Associated with it Among the Elderly People of Sarangdanda VDC in Panchthar District

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 129-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raj Kumar Subedi
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Keywords Alcohol ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Restorative Sleep

Insomnia is one of the major and unsolved problems in older people. Most of the sleep studies report that the different forms of insomnia like Difficulty Initiating Sleep (DIS), Difficulty Maintaining Sleep (DMS) and Non-Restorative Sleep (NRS) are common among the elderly that are associated to many factors. The objective of the study was to measure the prevalence of insomnia and the factors associated to it among the elderly people. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 142 elderly people of and above 60 years of age in Sarangdanda VDC of Panchthar District of Eastern Nepal. The presence or absence of insomnia and the associated factors were assessed on them by the help of interview schedule. The results were analyzed using chi-square test in SPSS (version 11.5). DMS was the most common reported form of insomnia among the elderly followed by DIS and NRS. Association between insomnia and each of factors like use of tobacco before sleeping hours, eating too close to bedtime, use of tea/coffee before sleeping hours and use of alcohol before sleeping hours were statistically significant at 95% level of confidence. Insomnia affects a large proportion of elderly and is triggered by many factors like use of tobacco before sleeping hours, use of tea/coffee before sleeping hours, eating too close to bedtime and use of alcohol before sleeping hours. Keywords: Alcohol; tea/coffee; difficulty initiating sleep (DIS); difficulty maintaining sleep (DMS); non-restorative sleep (NRS); tobacco DOI: 10.3126/dsaj.v4i0.4517 Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Vol.4 2010 pp.129-142

scholarly journals Assessment of Poverty by Municipalities in the Context of Population Ageing—The Case of Małopolskie Voivodeship

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 2563
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Ćwiek ◽  
Katarzyna Maj-Waśniowska ◽  
Katarzyna Stabryła-Chudzio
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Social Challenge ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Research Gap

This article undertakes the research problem of the assessment of the significance of poverty as a social challenge for local self-government units, and the differences in the assessment of the incidence of this phenomenon depending on the type of municipality. The authors also analyse the relationships between the ageing of the population and the assessment of the extent of poverty by municipalities. It must be pointed out that the undertaken problem has not been a subject of in-depth analysis thus far. Hence, this article fills the identified research gap in this field. The empirical part is based on the results of our own research, conducted using the Computer-Assisted Web Interview (CAWI) method on a sample of 144 municipalities of the Małopolskie Voivodship (Poland). In order to verify whether there is a relationship between the researched qualitative variables, the chi-square test of independence was used. In order to determine the relationships occurring between the categories of variables characterising the scale of the incidence of poverty and the remaining variables, a correspondence analysis was conducted. The research enabled us to find the issue of poverty to be one of the most important social problems from the point of view of municipalities. It is also worth noting that the degree of ageing in the population has an impact on the assessment of poverty among the elderly.

scholarly journals FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KEJADIAN ARTHRITIS RHEUMOTOID PADA LANSIA DEWASA MUDA DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS RATU AGUNG KOTA BENGKULU

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonri Halizan
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Health Center ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Medium Activity ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Genetic Events

Arthritis RheumotoidCases in Bengkulu City in 2016 that arthritis sufferers occupy all 5 levels similar to Athritis Rheumotoid with 7.889 inhabitants. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with the occurrence of Arthritis Rheumotoid at Ratu Agung Health Center in the city.Thesamples of this study were taken by using an accidental sampling, 69 young adult elderly visiting the health center. The data were collected through direct interview techniques using a questionnaire. The data analysis was done using Univariate and Bivariate analysis with chi-square test at α 5%.The results showed that most of the elderly knowledge 49 (71.0%) were sufficient, the majority of the elderly 38 people (55.0%)were female, and almost half of the elderly 30 (43.4%) had medium activity, mostly that no genetically by 37 elderly (54.0%).Most elderly young adults of 39 elderly (56.5%), almost half of the elderly who did not have Arthrtitis Rheumotoid 30 elderly people (43.5%). From the results of the chi-square p = 0.017, 0.031, 0.017, 0.002, and 0.002. Showed no relationship between knowledge, sex, activity, genetic events on the elderly with Arthritis Rheumotoid at Ratu Agung Health Center in the city.The health center is expected to increase to provide more information about Arthritis Rheumotoid in improving the health status of the elderly young adults.

scholarly journals Factors associated to the sleep quality of medical students

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Solange Campos Vicentini ◽  
Eliane Dantas Rocha ◽  
Andrea Dos Santos Garcia ◽  
André Luis Do Nascimento Ferreira ◽  
Hugo Macedo Ramos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Improve Sleep Quality

Objective. To identify the factors associated with the sleep quality of medical students through the subjective indices of Pittsburg and Epworth. Method. It is an observational and analytical study, a sample consisting of 131 students who completed the form, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index questionnaire (PSQI), and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Chi-square test to analyze possible associations between sleep quality and qualitative variables. Results. It found that 60.31% (ESS) of the participants presented daytime sleepiness disorders and 73.28% (PSQI) poor quality disorders. Conclusions. The results demonstrated the need to carry out an educational program among students to improve sleep quality and prevent health issues.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with the need for removable prostheses in brazilian elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. e499101220796
Author(s):  
Nataska de Oliveira ◽  
Laércio Almeida de Melo ◽  
Ronaldo Luís Almeida de Carvalho ◽  
Júlio César Brigolini de Faria ◽  
Beatriz de Pedro Netto Mendonça ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Population Based ◽  
National Health Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Removable Prosthesis ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objective: This study aimed to identify the prevalence and factors associated with the need for removable prostheses in the elderly Brazilian population. In addition, its impact on eating difficulties and self-perceived oral health was determined. Methodology: This cross-sectional, population-based study used data from the last National Health Survey (NHS) carried out in Brazil. Chi-square test was used to initially analyze the data, followed by multiple Poisson regression to obtain adjusted prevalence ratios. Results: A total of 11,697 elderly people were included, of whom 90.8% needed removable prostheses. Complete dentures were needed in 40.9% of participants, while partial dentures were needed by 49.9%. The elderly who were older (p=0.001), had grayish-brown complexion (p=0.004), a low level of education (p<0.001), and multiple chronic diseases (p<0.001) had a greater need for removable prostheses. Successively, this need had an impact on poor self-perceived oral health (p<0.001) and greater difficulties in eating (p<0.001). Conclusion: The need for a removable prosthesis is associated with worse socioeconomic and health conditions. In addition, it has a negative impact on self-perceived oral health and feeding.

scholarly journals Factors associated with vaccination against Influenza A (H1N1) in the elderly

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janaína Fonseca Victor ◽  
Gabriele Dias Gomes ◽  
Luana Rodrigues Sarmento ◽  
Arethusa Morais de Gouveia Soares ◽  
Fernanda Rochelly do Nascimento Mota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza A ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Vaccine Preventable Diseases ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Influenza A H1n1 ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Viral Subtypes

This study aimed to investigate the sociodemographic, clinical and behavioral factors and receiving information about the vaccine against pandemic influenza A (H1N1) associated with vaccination of elderly people. Study of quantitative and transversal nature, in which 286 elderly residents in Fortaleza, CE, Brazil participated. The association between variables was analyzed by the Pearson chi-square test, considering a 95% confidence interval and significance level (p≤0.05). The results revealed that, unlike the sociodemographic characteristics, many clinical, behavioral and informational aspects correlated significantly with adherence to Influenza A (H1N1) vaccination. It is believed that the findings can be used in strategies to control and prevent infection by viral subtypes within the elderly population, extensible even to other vaccine-preventable diseases, especially in light of possible future pandemics.

scholarly journals Factors associated with transcendental meditation practice in older people

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 85-91
Author(s):  
Daniel Vicentini de Oliveira ◽  
Sônia Maria Marques Gomes Bertolini ◽  
Ellis Gilson Chatalov ◽  
Maura Fernandes Franco ◽  
Maria do Carmo Correia de Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Transcendental Meditation ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Chi Square Test

Aims: To evaluate factors associated with the practice of transcendental meditation (TM) in the elderly. Methods: Cross-sectional study, with the inclusion of 113 older adults and women, 60 of them practitioners and 53 non-MT practitioners. A semi-structured questionnaire was used as an instrument, composed of sociodemographic, health and TM practice data. Data analysis was performed using the chi-square test and binary logistic regression. Results: The average age of practitioners was lower than that of non-practitioners (63.7 ± 4.0 vs. 69.1 ± 6.6 years). Most of the sample had completed higher education (f = 45; 75%; p = 0.001) and received more than three minimum wages (f = 40; 67.8%; p = 0.001). In the group of TM practitioners there was a greater proportion of individuals with excellent / good self-perceived health (91.7% vs 77.4%; p = 0.034), and less hospitalization in the last semester (5% vs 24.5 %; p = 0.003). Older adults who denied hospitalization or the presence of diabetes mellitus (DM) presented, respectively, 5.7 (95% CI OR 1.1 - 28.9) and 4.9 (95% CI OR 1.3 - 19.2) times chance to practice MT. The practice of TM is 80% more likely to be practiced by older adults with better self-perceived health (OR 0.17; 95% CI 0.03 - 0.96). Conclusion: The practice of a holistic activity such as TM is associated with better self-perceived health than older adults of the same age, and less chance of hospitalization in the last semester and the presence of DM.

scholarly journals Inflammaging: Analysis of a Risk Profile for Gerontocide by COVID-19 in Brazil

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leônidas de Oliveira Neto ◽  
Vagner Deuel de Oliveira Tavares ◽  
Pedro Moraes Dutra Agrícola ◽  
Larissa Praça de Oliveira ◽  
Márcia Cristina Sales ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oldest Old ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Inflammatory State ◽  
Unit Of Measurement ◽  
Relative Risk Of Death

Abstract Introduction: The increase in inflammatory cytokines associated with a reduction in the bioavailability of zinc has been used as a marker for inflammation. Despite the high inflammatory state found in institutionalized elderly individuals, few studies have proposed verifying the factors associated with this condition in this population to pandemic COVID-19.Objective: To verify the factors associated with inflamm-aging in institutionalized elderly.Methodology: A total of 187 elderly individuals (≥ 60 years old) living in the nursing homes of Natal/RN were included in the study. After cluster analysis was used to identify 3 groups according to their inflammatory state, an analysis of sarcopenia and anthropometric, biochemical, sociodemographic and health-related variables was performed. In sequence, an ordinal logistic regression was performed for a confidence level of 95% in those variables with p <0.20 in the bivariate analysis.Results: IL-6, TNFα and Zinc. Low-density lipids (LDL), high-density lipids (HDL) and triglycerides were associated with inflamm-aging. The increase of 1 unit of measurement of LDL, HDL and triglycerides increased the chance of inflammation-aging by 1.5%, 4.1% and 0.9%, respectively, while oldest old (≥80 years old) had 84.9% chance of presenting inflamm-aging in relation to no oldest old (<80 years).Conclusion: The association between biochemical markers and inflamm-aging demonstrates a relationship between endothelial injury and the inflammatory state. In addition, the presence of a greater amount of fat in the blood may present a higher relative risk of death from COVID-19.

Socio-Demographic Factors and Health-Related Behaviors Associated with Gerontology

GIS Business ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 359-370
Author(s):  
Dr. Ravi S. Dalawai
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Work Culture ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Social ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Insight Into

Indian population is in growing trend from 942.2 million in 1994 to 1.36 billion in 2019.Among this six per cent of India's population was of the age 65 and above (UNFPA, 2019). Today the work culture is totally changed. Both husband and wife are forced to work in the current scenario and unable to take care of their parents. The changing structure created increased problems for old age people leads to loneliness, psychological, physical health and financial insecurity. The study paper provides insight into the social and demographic factor and health related sickness of the oldest people. This research explained the cross-sectional study included a representative sample (n=116) of adults aged ≥60 years. The sample was chosen using a four-stage stratified random-cluster survey sampling method .The Chi Square test and ANOVA test was analyzed using SPSS20.

scholarly journals Orthostatic Hypotension and Falls in Hospitalized Older Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382098668
Author(s):  
Kathleen Schell ◽  
Denise Lyons ◽  
Barry Bodt
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Orthostatic Hypotension ◽  
Electronic Medical Records ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Hospitalized Older Adults

The aim of this retrospective study was to determine the prevalence of orthostatic hypotension (OH) among a convenience sample of older adults on two Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) units of the ChristianaCare™ in Delaware. Another aim was to determine if subjects with documented OH experienced falls. Retrospective de-identified data was obtained from electronic medical records for the years 2015 to 2018. Among all patients who had valid first orthostatic vital sign (OVS) readings ( n = 7,745), 39.2% had orthostatic hypotension on the first reading. Among the patients, 42.8% were found to be hypotensive during OVS. Thirty-one (0.9%) of those with OH fell at some point during their stay. The odds ratio for falls in the presence of OH was 1.34 with a 95% confidence interval (0.82, 2.21), but a chi-square test failed to find significance ( p = .2494). The results could not determine if OVS should be mandatory in fall prevention protocols.

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