ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: 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. OBJECTIVES: To identify the domains and factors associated with the quality of life of older adults under the Family Health Strategy program. DESIGN AND SETTING: This was a cross-sectional analytical study was conducted in the municipality of Palmas, Tocantins, Brazil. METHODS: 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. RESULTS: 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). CONCLUSION: 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.

Abstract Objective To determine the association between perceived social support and family functioning in older people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method A cross-sectional study was carried out of 72 participants aged ≥60 years enrolled at an Open University of the Third Age (U3A) in the interior of Sao Paulo state, Brazil. The variables analyzed were socioeconomic and demographic conditions, social support (Medical Outcomes Study Scale), and family functioning (Family APGAR). The Chi-Square, Mann-Whitney, and Multivariate Poisson Regression tests were used for data analysis, with a significance level of 5%. Results The type of support with the highest mean scores was affectionate (95.1 points) while the lowest was emotional (87.4 points). Family dysfunction rate was 22.2%. For every additional point of affectionate support score, there was a decrease in the probability of presenting family dysfunction (OR=0.96; p=0.001). Conclusion Affectionate support was associated with family functioning. These findings highlight the importance of identifying family structure, dynamics, and relationships in planning comprehensive health care for the older population.

Resumo Objetivo Verificar a associação entre apoio social percebido e funcionalidade familiar em pessoas idosas durante a pandemia de covid-19. Método Trata-se de um estudo transversal, realizado com 72 participantes idosos que estavam matriculados em uma Universidade Aberta para Pessoas Idosas, no interior do estado de São Paulo, Brasil. As variáveis analisadas foram: condições socioeconômicas, demográficas, apoio social (Escala do Medical Outcomes Study) e funcionalidade familiar (Apgar de família). Utilizaram-se os testes: Qui-Quadrado, Mann Whitney e Regressão de Poisson Múltipla para as análises dos dados, com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados O tipo de apoio com maiores escores médios foi o afetivo (95,1 pontos) e o menor, o emocional (87,4 pontos). A disfunção familiar foi de 22,2%. A cada ponto do escore de apoio afetivo havia o decréscimo na probabilidade de apresentar disfunção familiar. (RP=0,96; p=0,001). Conclusão O apoio afetivo associou-se à funcionalidade familiar. Tais achados demonstram a importância de identificar a estrutura, dinâmica e relações familiares para planejar o cuidado integral à saúde da população idosa.