Quality of life of elderly practitioners of physical activity in the context of the family health strategy

Abstract

Cross-sectional, descriptive and correlational study with 107 elderly enrolled in two basic health units in Minas Gerais, in order to describe the sociodemographic profile and evaluate the interdependence of quality of life of the elderly and physical activity, in the face of possible factors. Initially we performed a descriptive analysis of the socioeconomic profile of the sample and the tests applied to the elderly. We sought to explore joint relationships between quality of life, physical activity and exploratory variables through principal component analysis. Three distinct profiles were identified in two dimensions that explained the relationship between quality of life and physical activity. We concluded that the quality of life for the elderly is good and is influenced by regular physical activity, absence of depression, greater cognitive ability and good family functioning. DESCRIPTORS:Quality of life. Health of the elderly. Family health. Motor activity. RESUMO:Estudo transversal, descritivo, correlacional, realizado com 107 idosos cadastrados em duas unidades básicas de saúde, no interior de Minas Gerais com objetivo de descrever o perfil sociodemográfico e avaliar a relação de interdependência entre a qualidade de vida de idosos e atividade física, diante de possíveis fatores determinantes. Incialmente foi realizada uma análise descritiva do perfil socioeconômico da amostra e dos testes aplicados aos idosos. Buscou-se explorar relações conjuntas entre a qualidade de vida, atividade física e as variáveis exploratórias por meio da análise de componentes principais. Foram identificados três perfis distintos, que explicaram, em duas dimensões, a relação entre qualidade de vida e atividade física. Conclui-se que a qualidade de vida dos idosos é boa e influenciada pela prática de atividades físicas regulares, ausência de depressão, maior capacidade cognitiva e boa funcionalidade familiar. DESCRITORES:Qualidade de vida. Saúde do idoso. Saúde da família. Atividade motora. LA CALIDAD DE VIDA DE LOS ADULTOS MAYORES FISICAMENTE ACTIVOS EN EL CONTEXTO DE LA ESTRATEGIA DE SALUD FAMILIARRESUMEN: Estudio transversal, descriptivo por correlación, realizado con 107 adultos mayores de dos unidades básicas de salud en Minas Gerais. El objetivo fue describir el perfil sociodemográfico y evaluar la interdependencia de la calidad de vida de los adultos mayores, la actividad física y posibles factores. Inicialmente se realizó un análisis descriptivo del perfil socioeconómico de la muestra y los testes aplicados a los adultos mayores. Hemos tratado de explorar las relaciones conjuntas entre la calidad de vida, la actividad física y las variables de exploración a través de un análisis de componentes principales (ACP). Se identificaron tres perfiles distintos en dos dimensiones que explican la relación entre calidad de vida y la actividad física. Se concluye que la calidad de vida de los adultos mayores es buena y estás más influenciada por la actividad física regular, la ausencia de depresión, mayor capacidad cognitiva y el bu...

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