Dissatisfaction with life and associated factors in older community-dwelling adults

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the prevalence of dissatisfaction with life and associated sociodemographic factors. Method: A cross-sectional, population-based study was carried out. Data collection was performed using the Brazil Old Age Schedule (BOAS) questionnaire. A total of 573 older adults from the urban area were interviewed, selected through cluster sampling, stratified by sex. Bivariate analysis was performed using the chi-square and prevalence ratio with a 95% confidence interval (CI). For multivariate analysis, the Poisson Robust regression model was applied. Variables were entered into the model using the backward method. Results: The prevalence of dissatisfaction with life was 15.53%. Dissatisfaction with life was associated with women (PR=1.54; 95% CI: 1.02; 2.32), being illiterate (PR=2.57; 95% CI: 1.44; 4.60), having up to four years of schooling (PR=1.79; 95% CI: 1.01; 318) and having an income of less than two minimum wages (PR=3.29; 95% CI: 1.29; 8.42). In the multivariate analysis, being female (PR=1.50; 95% CI: 1.01; 2.25), being illiterate (PR=2.54; 95% CI: 1.42; 4.54) and having up to four years of schooling (PR=1.77; 95% CI: 0.99; 3.14) remained associated with dissatisfaction with life Conclusion: the prevalence of dissatisfaction is low. Dissatisfaction with life was associated with sex, education and income, in a bivariate manner. Sex and education were predictors of dissatisfaction with life. These findings reinforce the need for actions to promote social equality between men and women and to facilitate the access of older adults to education.

Screening for common mental disorder in elderly residents in the countryside: a cross-sectional study

“…A study conducted in a small-population Brazilian city found equivalent results, in which the elderly dissatisfied with life showed a 2.08 times greater chance of CMD than satisfied elderly (29) . Another study, conducted with 573 elderly people from central Brazil to analyze the prevalence of dissatisfaction with life and associated sociodemographic factors, revealed a rate of 15.53%, associated with the factors "female sex, " low level of education and/or illiteracy, " and "fragile financial situation (30) , " which can negatively impact both the physical and emotional health of this population. This association is understood as something expected in the face of the consequences caused by this disorder since satisfaction with life in old age can be linked to a feeling of comfort, well-being, health, and personal and social relationships (29) .…”

Rastreamento de transtorno mental comum em idosos residentes no interior: estudo transversal

“…Resultados semelhantes foram encontrados em estudo realizado em município brasileiro de pequeno porte populacional, no qual se verificou que os idosos insatisfeitos com a vida evidenciaram 2,08 vezes maior chance de TMC do que os idosos satisfeitos (29) . Outro estudo, realizado com 573 idosos da região central do Brasil com o intuito de analisar a prevalência de insatisfação com a vida e fatores sociodemográficos associados, revelou uma taxa de 15,53%, associada aos fatores "sexo feminino", "nível de escolaridade baixo e/ou analfabetismo" e "situação financeira frágil" (30) , o que pode repercutir negativamente tanto na saúde física quanto emocional dessa população. Tal associação é entendida como algo esperado diante das consequências acarretadas por esse transtorno, visto que a satisfação com a vida na velhice pode estar vinculada a sensação de conforto, bem-estar, saúde e relações pessoais e sociais (29) .…”