Social capital, socioeconomic status, and health-related quality of life among older adults in Bogotá (Colombia)

Diego I. Lucumí; Luis F. Gomez; Ross C. Brownson; Diana C. Parra

doi:10.1177/0898264314556616

Social capital, socioeconomic status, and health-related quality of life among older adults in Bogotá (Colombia)

Diego I. Lucumí, Luis F. Gomez, Ross C. Brownson, Diana C. Parra

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Objective: The main goal of this study was to evaluate the relationship between levels of cognitive social capital and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Methods: A multilevel, cross-sectional study was conducted in 2007 in Bogotá Colombia. A total of 1,907 older adults completed the Spanish version of the Short Form of Health Survey (SF-8) to assess HRQOL. Cognitive dimension of social capital was assessed. Hierarchical linear regressions were conducted to determine the associations between social capital variables and HRQOL. Results: Only 20% to 25% of the population reported trust in others and shared values. A total of 93% percent reported that people in their neighborhood would try to take advantage of them if given a chance. Higher social capital indicators were positively associated with the mental and physical dimensions of HRQOL. Discussion: Results from this study support evidence on the disintegration of the Colombian society, which may be influenced by high levels of social inequality.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	730-750
Number of pages	21
Journal	Journal of Aging and Health
Volume	27
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0898264314556616
State	Published - Jun 4 2015

Keywords

health-related quality of life
older adults
social capital
socioeconomic status

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