Table 3. Results of the multivariate analysis of factors associated with frailty. The Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Aging (ELSI-Brazil), 2015-2016.
| Variable | Adjusted PRd | 95%CIe |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| 50–59 | 1 | |
| 60–69 | 1.69 | 1.37–2.09a |
| 70 or older | 3.49 | 2.82–4.32a |
| Lives with a partner | ||
| No | 1 | |
| Yes | 0.78 | 0.67–0.91b |
| Education (years of schooling) | ||
| 0–3 | 1 | |
| 4–7 | 0.80 | 0.66–0.97c |
| 8–11 | 0.72 | 0.55–0.93c |
| 12 or more | 0.51 | 0.28–0.93c |
| Self-rated health | ||
| Good | 1 | |
| Regular | 1.65 | 1.34–2.05a |
| Poor | 3.17 | 2.56–3.93a |
| Number of chronic diseasesf | ||
| Uma ou none | 1 | |
| Two or more | 1.34 | 1.08–1.66b |
| Difficulty performing BADLg | ||
| No | 1 | |
| Yes | 2.68 | 2.23–3.22a |
a p < 0.001
b p < 0.01
c p < 0.05
d Prevalence ratio adjusted by gender and income sufficiency.
e Estimated 95% confidence intervals.
f History of medical diagnosis of hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, chronic lung disease, stroke, arthritis, asthma, cancer, and kidney disease.
g Difficulty in performing one of the following basic activities of daily living (BADL): bathing, dressing, eating, using the toilet, getting out of bed, crossing a room on the same floor.