scholarly journals The Tabriz Older People Survey (TOPS-2019): A community-based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mostafa Araj-Khodaei ◽  
Sarvin Sanaie ◽  
Seyed Aria Nejadghaderi ◽  
Mark J M Sullman ◽  
Sirous Samei Sis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Older People ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background: Population aging and its consequences area substantial global concern. The growth in the numbers of older people is one of the most important factors increasing the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on society. The Tabriz Older People Survey (TOPS) aimed to understand the socio-demographics, health-related behaviors, and health profile of older adults. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on a representative sample of 1362 community dwelling older adults in Tabriz, the most populated city in the northwest of Iran. The sampling method was probability proportionate to size (PPS). Data collection was conducted in the households of the participants from summer 2019 to winter 2020. Trained interviewers administered the questionnaire, which measured socio-demographics, anthropometrics, social support, sleep quality, mental health, past medical history, dietary habits, traditional medicine, physical activity, and other health-related behaviors. Results: The sample of 1362 consisted of 56.4% fameless and 54.4% were young older people (60-69 years old). Almost half of the sample were completely illiterate. There was no daily walking in 13.3% of the sample, with women reporting a more sedentary lifestyle than males. Out of the 1362 participants, 135 (9.9%) were current smokers, which was higher in males (20.9% vs. 1.5%) and more than 88% of people who lived alone were women. In terms of sleep quality, anxiety, depression, cognitive status, daily functioning, and social support, men were significantly better than women. Hypertension and stroke were the most and least common underlying diseases (81.0% vs. 6.2%). Conclusions: The findings suggest that older women are significantly worse than older males in terms of social and disability related measures, as well as having a higher burden from some NCDs. The results of this study might help regional health policymakers to identify targets for improving the quality of life among community-housed geriatrics.

scholarly journals Sleep quality and chronic pain in community dwelling older adults: preliminary results

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Celuane Oliveira Silva ◽  
Glaudson Sá Brandão ◽  
Maria Eduarda Moreira Lino ◽  
Adriano L. Fonseca ◽  
Marcos Mota Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Older People ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Student’S T

Background: The natural process of human aging causes biopsychosocial alterations, which can trigger chronic pain and poor sleep quality in older adults. Considering the high prevalence and possible association between these two clinical conditions, special attention from public health policies is necessary to provide quality aging. Objective: To verify if there is an association between chronic pain and sleep quality among older adults in the community. Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional study on the association of chronic pain with the sleep quality among older people in the community. Participants were evaluated using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI); Visual Analog Pain scale; questionnaires of sociodemographic and clinical data, assessment of cognitive impairment through the Mini Mental State Examination, and anthropometric assessments. The data were submitted to descriptive statistics. The means between the groups of older people with and without chronic pain were compared using the Student's t test for independent samples and Pearson's correlation coefficient (r) was used to analyze the association of PSQI with pain intensity. Results: In total, 51 older women were included, with a mean age of 70 ± 8 years. The majority had a low level of education (52.9%), low financial income (64.7%), and chronic pain (56.9%). It was found that the older adults with chronic pain presented worse sleep quality when compared those without chronic pain and a moderate (r=0.595) and significant (p<0.01) correlation between sleep quality and the intensity of chronic pain was observed. Conclusion: Older adults in the community with chronic pain present worse sleep quality when compared to the older adults without pain. There is a strong correlation between the intensity of chronic pain and sleep quality in older adults; the greater the intensity of pain, the worse the sleep quality. Trial Registration: Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos (REBEC) Identifier: RBR-3cqzfy  

scholarly journals Association between sleep quality and depression among institutionalized and community older people - Brazilian Western Amazonia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cleide Maria de Paula Rebouças ◽  
Maura Regina Ribeiro ◽  
Juliana Zangilorami-Raimundo ◽  
Polyana Caroline de Lima Bezerra ◽  
Angelo Márcio das Chagas de Souza Júnior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Older People ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background The transition in the population pyramid is a reality in several locations around the world and projections of an increase in the older population in Brazil demonstrate the relevance of studies on factors that may interfere in the functionality and quality of life in this age group. Thus, the present study aims to assess depression levels and their relationship with sleep quality in institutionalized and community older adults. Methods This cross-sectional study included 220 older people of both sexes, divided into two groups, institutionalized older adults, and community older adults. The older adults were monitored by Community Health Agents (CHA), through identification of everyone in their micro area using a method of random name generation, based on geographic location. Due to the small number of institutionalized older adults, all residents in the institutions were recruited, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were used to assess depression and sleep quality. Results Among the 220 older adults, 175 were community members and 45 were institutionalized. The survey revealed that institutionalized older adults had a higher percentage of severe depression compared to community dwelling older adults (p <  0.039). Conclusion Older adults in the community present greater symptoms of depression and better sleep than institutionalized older adults. There was a direct association between sleep quality and depression. In our sample, being institutionalized and female positively influenced and feeling alone negatively influenced depressive symptoms.

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