Quality of life of older adults in Family Health Strategy: a cross-sectional study

With the increase in the older adult population, it is essential to identify the living and health conditions that can impact the quality of life of these individuals.

To identify the domains and factors associated with the quality of life of older adults under the Family Health Strategy program.

This was a cross-sectional analytical study was conducted in the municipality of Palmas, Tocantins, Brazil.

We assessed 449 older adults enrolled in the Family Health Strategy program. Data were collected between April and July, 2018. World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment (WHOQOL-OLD) was used to assess the quality of life (QoL) and multiple linear regression was used to estimate the factors associated with QoL.

The QoL domain with the highest score was death and dying (mean = 70.4), and the lowest score was for sensory functions (mean = 61.0 points). The factors associated with QoL were single marital status (β = -4.55; P = 0.014), level of independence for daily living activities (β = 4.92; P < 0.001), self-assessment of regular health (β = 5.35; P < 0.001), and poor health (β = -8.67; P < 0.001).

The death and dying domain of QoL presented the highest score. Marital status, impairment in daily activities, and health self-assessment were associated with QoL.