Table 3 Factors associated with poor HRQL in older people
From: Health-related quality of life and associated factors in functionally independent older people
Variables | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|
Age | 0.99 (0.97-1.02) | 0.530 |
Sex | ||
Women | 1.00 | 0.552 |
Men | 0.90 (0.64-1.27) | |
Number of drugs consumed daily | ||
0-2 | 1.00 | <0.0001 |
≥ 3 | 2.32 (1.62-3.31) | |
Sensory impairment | ||
No | 1.00 | 0.002 |
Yes | 1.83 (1.24-2.69) | |
Cognitively stimulating activities | ||
Yes | 1.00 | 0.044 |
No | 2.51 (1.03-6.16) | |
Group social activities | ||
Yes | 1.00 | 0.012 |
No | 1.57 (1.11-2.22) | |
DUFSS | ||
High level of social support (>32) | 1.00 | <0.0001 |
Low level of social support (≤32) | 3.12 (1.78-5.46) | |
Obstacles in the closest home environment | ||
No | 1.00 | 0.019 |
Yes | 1.83 (1.11-3.02) | |