Mental health, pain, and health perception in older adults in Chile : a perspective from the life course studies
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2021
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The prevalence of chronic health conditions is increasing in the older population. Several risk factors have been identified in the goal of promoting good health. In epidemiological life course studies, it has been observed that trajectories in certain domains may be associated with poor health outcomes. To understand more about this phenomenon, we examined the relationship between employment-coresidence histories and self-perceived health, pain, and mental disorders in older adults in an urban area of Chile. Methods: Data was obtained by a Chilean longitudinal and urban population representative survey: ““Life course and vulnerability among older people in Santiago, Chile”. The sample comprised 802 older adults from Santiago, Chile. We used nine trajectories developed previously with the same data. We generated logistic regression models for each outcome adjusted by health habits and inadequate weight. Results: Trajectories characterized by poor labor attachment were associated with an increased risk for poor self-perceived health, and presence of mental illness. For mental disorders not having children is particularly deleterious too. Informal full time employment trajectory while living with a partner and children until later life has a significantly increased risk for troubled pain. Conclusion: Both employment and coresidence domains are strongly linked to health conditions in older ages.
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Tesis (Magíster en Salud Pública)--Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2021
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Personas mayores