Frailty, Seasonal Sensitivity and Health-related Quality of Life in Older People Living in High Southern Latitudes: a Bayesian Analysis

Mabe-Castro, Diego; Gomez, Karen Tobar; Castillo-Aguilar, Matias; Jannas-Vela, Sebastian; Guzman-Munoz, Eduardo; Valdes-Badilla, Pablo; Nunez-Espinosa, Cristian

Abstract

Background In older people, a notable research gap exists regarding the intricate dynamics between frailty, seasonal sensitivity, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This study aimed to determine the association between frailty, seasonal sensitivity, and HRQoL in older people from high southern latitudes. Methods A cross-sectional observational study was conducted. Frailty, seasonal sensitivity, and HRQoL measurements were selfreported by participants through questionnaires. A total of 118 older people were recruited from a local community. The participants were selected through intentional nonprobabilistic sampling. Results The adjusted models showed a trend where lower education was associated with a higher risk of frailty (BF = 0.218). For frailty and HRQoL, we observed a trend suggesting that HRQoL decreases with increasing severity of frailty (BF = 1.76). In addition, we observed a linear effect based on the severity of seasonal sensitivity, meaning that older people with higher perceived severity report a proportional decrease in HRQoL (BF = 6.66). Conclusion Sociodemographic factors, such as lower education levels, have increased the risk of frailty. At the same time, frailty and seasonal sensitivity perceived severity were associated with a lower HRQoL in older people.

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Título según WOS: ID WOS:001186133100002 Not found in local WOS DB
Título de la Revista: CANADIAN GERIATRICS JOURNAL
Volumen: 27
Número: 1
Editorial: Multimed, Inc.
Fecha de publicación: 2024
Página de inicio: 56
Página final: 62
DOI:

10.5770/cgj.27.719

Notas: ISI