Sociodemographic and health factors interfering with functionality and physical activity of the elderly

Keywords: Gerontology, Health promotion, Health unit system, Motor activity

Abstract

This cross-sectional study aimed to identify the sociodemographic and health factors involved in functionality and physical activity of 654 elderly users of Basic Health Units in Maringá, state of Paraná, Brazil. The sociodemographic and health profile questionnaire, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and the WHODAS 2.0 were used. Data were analyzed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U-tests (p<0.05). Women perform more moderate activities per day (p=0.039) and per week (p= 0.048). Men have less understanding and communication difficulties (p=0.011), mobility (p=0.001), activities of daily living (p=0.004), social participation (p=0.023) and better overall functionality (p=0.001). Elderly from 70 to 79 years old have better functionality than younger and those aged 80 or over (p=0.032). Gender, age group and history of falls are interfering with the duration and frequency of physical activity, as well as their functionality.

Author Biographies

Daniel Vicentini Oliveira, Unicamp/Unifamma
Postdoctoral student in Physical Education. Department of Graduate Studies in Physical Education. University State of Maringá (UEM). Maringá (PR), Brazil.
Rogéria Vicentini de Oliveira, Universidade Cesumar - UniCesumar
Master's Student in Health Promotion. Stricto sensu postgraduate department in Health Promotion. Cesumar University (UniCesumar) Maringá (PR), Brazil.
Matheus Amarante do Nascimento, Universidade Estadual de Maringá - UEM
Professor in the stricto sensu postgraduate program in Physical Education. Stricto Sensu Post-Graduation Department in Physical Education. State University of Maringá. Maringá (PR), Brazil.
Géssica Aline Caruzo, Faculdade Metropolitana de Maringá - FAMMA
Graduated in Physical Education. Undergraduate Physical Education Department. Metropolitan University Center of Maringá (UNIFAMMA). Maringá (PR), Brazil.
José Roberto Andrade do Nascimento Júnior, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF
Professor in the Department of Postgraduate in Physical Education at the Federal University of Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF), Petrolina (PE), Brazil.
Sônia Maria Marques Gomes Bertolini, Universidade Cesumar - UniCesumar
Professor at the Stricto Sensu Graduate Program in Health Promotion at the University Cesumar (UniCesumar). Researcher at the Cesumar Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation (ICETI), Maringá (PR), Brazil.
Cláudia Regina Cavaglieri, Universidade Estadual de Campinas - UNICAMP
Professor in the graduate program in Gerontology. Strico sensu postgraduate department in Gerontology. State University of Campinas (UNICAMP). Campinas (SP), Brazil.

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Published
2021-07-15
Section
Artigos Originas - Promoção da Saúde