scholarly journals Self-perceived health status in older adults: regional and sociodemographic inequalities in Spain

2012 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 310-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatriz Fernandez-Martinez ◽  
Maria-Eugenia Prieto-Flores ◽  
Maria João Forjaz ◽  
Gloria Fernández-Mayoralas ◽  
Fermina Rojo-Pérez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
The South ◽  
Socioeconomic Condition ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Euroqol Group ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Autonomous Regions

OBJECTIVE: To assess regional and sociodemographic differences in self-perceived health status among older adults. METHODS: A face-to-face quality of life survey was conducted in a representative sample of the Spanish population comprising 1,106 non-institutionalized elderly aged 60 or more in 2008. Logistic regression models were used to explain self-perceived health status according to the EuroQol Group Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS). Independent variables included sociodemographic and health characteristics as well as the nomenclature of territorial units for statistics level 1 (NUTS1: group of autonomous regions) and level 2 (NUTS 2: autonomous regions). RESULTS: Younger and better off respondents were more likely to have a positive self-perceived health status. Having no chronic conditions, independence in performing daily living activities and lower level of depression were also associated with positive self-perceived health status. People living in the south of Spain showed a more negative self-perceived health status than those living in other regions. CONCLUSION: The study results point to health inequality among Spanish older adults of lower socioeconomic condition and living in the south of Spain. The analysis by geographic units allows for international cross-regional comparisons.

Self-Perceived Health Status and Sense of Coherence in Children With Type 1 Diabetes in the West Bank, Palestine

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kawther Elissa ◽  
Ewa-Lena Bratt ◽  
Åsa B Axelsson ◽  
Salam Khatib ◽  
Carina Sparud-Lundin
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
West Bank ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Diabetes Group ◽  
Study Results

Introduction: Self-perceived health status and sense of coherence (SOC) are essential constructs for capturing health outcomes in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). This study measured self-perceived health status and SOC in children with T1D and compared them with a healthy reference group in West Bank, Palestine. Methodology: One hundred children with T1D aged 8 to 18 years and 300 healthy children completed PedsQL 4.0 Generic Core Scales and SOC-13 in a cross-sectional descriptive study. Results: All children reported acceptable self-perceived health status and low degree of SOC. In the diabetes group, high degree of SOC was associated with better self-perceived health status and more optimal metabolic control. Males in the diabetes group reported higher self-perceived health status than females. Discussion: The unstable political situation in Palestine may threaten SOC in children in general. Health professionals can monitor self-perceived health status and SOC to evaluate interventions aiming to improve glycemic control.

The impact of giving support to others on older adults' perceived health status

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yadollah Abolfathi Momtaz ◽  
Rahimah Ibrahim ◽  
Tengku A. Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
The Impact

The Association Between Self-reported Income and Perceived Health Based on the Ontario Longitudinal Study of Aging

1986 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
John P. Hirdes ◽  
K. Stephen Brown ◽  
William F. Forbes ◽  
Debby S. Vigoda ◽  
Lawrence Crawford
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Health Changes ◽  
Reported Income

ABSTRACTAn analysis of the data from the Ontario longitudinal study of aging was carried out to investigate the associations between self-reported income and perceived health status, using cross-tabulations and logistic regression models. Reported income, educational level, and smoking status were associated with perceived health status. Reported income was associated with perceived health status independently of the effects of education and smoking. The data also indicate that changes in income are related significantly to changes in perceived health status. A reduced income was associated with a worsening of health and a weak relationship was apparent between increased income and better health. The analyses further suggest that income changes precede health changes. The possible mechanisms through which an income change may lead to health changes are discussed.

scholarly journals CASP-19 AND THE HEALTH AND SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES OF OLDER ADULTS PARTICIPATING IN FIBRA 80+

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine Valias Sodré Pereira ◽  
Carolina Pessoni Garcia ◽  
Maria José D’Elboux
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Sociodemographic Variables

INTRODUCTION: Assessing quality of life in older adults is relevant due to the significant increase in this population. Based on Maslow’s need hierarchy model, CASP-19 is a broad measure of quality of life that focuses on positive aspects of older adults’ lives, regardless of health conditions or other factors. OBJECTIVE: To compare sociodemographic and health variables with quality of life according to CASP-19 scores. METHODOLOGY: Using data from the Frailty in Brazilian Older People (FIBRA 80+) follow-up study, this study included 233 adults aged ≥ 80 years who resided near the University of Campinas (Campinas, SP, Brazil). Sociodemographic variables (gender, age, and perceived social support), health variables (perceived health status and depressive symptoms) and quality of life were evaluated. RESULTS: The participants were predominantly women (69.09%) with a mean age of 83.46 ± 3.7 years. A total of 77.25% rated their health as fair or good, and 79% showed no signs of depression. The mean CASP-19 score was 41.8 ± 2.62 points, which corresponds to better well-being (total scores range from 0 to 57). Among the instrument’s domains, autonomy and pleasure obtained the highest mean scores (11.15 and 11.64 respectively). When comparing these variables with quality of life, social support (p = 0.001), depressive symptoms (p <0.001), and perceived health status (p <0.001) were statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS: Older adults who were satisfied with their social support, presented no depressive symptoms, and who rated their health as good or very good had higher overall quality of life scores.

Perceived Health Status Is Associated With Hours of Exercise per Week in Older Adults Independent of Physical Health

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1102-1108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Edel McHugh ◽  
Brian A. Lawlor
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Type Method ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Objective Health ◽  
Actual Health

Background:Perceived health status does not always reflect actual health status. We investigated the association between objective and self-rated measures of health status and hours of exercise per week in older adults.Method:As part of the TRIL clinic assessment, we gathered information from 473 community dwelling adults over the age of 65, regarding hours spent per week exercising, depression, personality, perceived health status, and objective health status (in the form of a comorbidity count). Regression analyses were performed on these data to investigate whether perceived health status, objective health status, personality and mood are associated with hours of exercise per week.Results:Perceived and objective health status were significantly but weakly correlated. Both perceived and objective health status, as well as depression, were independently associated with hours of exercise per week.Conclusions:We conclude that exercise uptake in older adults is contingent on both perceived and objective health status, as well as depression. Perceived health status has a stronger association with exercise uptake in older adults with lower depression levels. The current findings have implications for designing exercise interventions for older adults.

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