From: Self-perceived health in functionally independent older people: associated factors
Health and living condition dimensions assessed | Main variables and scales used |
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Sociodemographic characteristics | Age; sex; marital status; level of education; occupational status; income |
Health status | Functional status (BI, and LS, respectively); self-perceived health; health-related quality of life (EQ-5D); chronic diseases; drug prescriptions; cognitive status (SPMSQ); depressive symptoms (GDS); falls; sensory impairment |
Lifestyle | Smoking status; drinking habits; sleep; diet; undernutrition (STARU); physical activity |
Social relationships | Leisure activities, household composition; help and care given and received; social capital (STS); social support from family and friends (LSNS); functional social support (Duke-UNC FSSQ) |
Social services | Use of social services |
Health services | Use of health services |
Housing | Housing tenure; facilities (lift, shower/bath, and mobile phone, among others); housing condition; indoor and outdoor access |
Neighbourhood environment | Proximity of services; adequacy of community services |