
doi: 10.3390/geriatrics8010027 , 10.5281/zenodo.10573136 , 10.5281/zenodo.18912449 , 10.5281/zenodo.18912450
pmid: 36826369
pmc: PMC9957470
handle: 20.500.12226/1882
doi: 10.3390/geriatrics8010027 , 10.5281/zenodo.10573136 , 10.5281/zenodo.18912449 , 10.5281/zenodo.18912450
pmid: 36826369
pmc: PMC9957470
handle: 20.500.12226/1882
Studies that analyze the predictors of satisfaction with the health of the elderly are scarce. That is the reason why the objective of this study is to analyze whether the physical-psychological state, sports practice, and the use of socio-health resources are factors that predict satisfaction with health status in physically active elderly people. The Physical Activity and Quality of Life questionnaires were applied to a sample of 397 elderly people in this cross-sectional observational study. The data have been analyzed using Student’s t-test chi-square test, Cohen’s d, Phi Coefficient and Cramer’s V. The results have shown that the lack of physical illnesses (OR = 3.920; p < 0.001) and psychological problems (OR = 1.940; p = 0.032), practicing a high level of physical activity (OR = 2.049; p = 0.001), having high scores in functional skills (OR = 8.059; p < 0.001) and using little social and health services (OR = 2.595; p < 0.001) are all predictors of being highly satisfied with one’s health. In conclusion, predictors associated with high health satisfaction of active older people have been found, such as functional abilities, the existence of physical illness, psychological problems, level of physical activity, frequency of use of health and social services and satisfaction with health and social services; but it is not associated with gender or age of participants.
Health satisfaction, functional ability, Aging, Physical activity, aging, RC952-954.6, physical activity, elderly, Functional ability, Article, Elderly, health satisfaction, Geriatrics
Health satisfaction, functional ability, Aging, Physical activity, aging, RC952-954.6, physical activity, elderly, Functional ability, Article, Elderly, health satisfaction, Geriatrics
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