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July 15, 2026BMC GeriatricsOpen Access

Factors associated with low social support and participation among Brazilian older adults with disabilities: a cross-sectional study based on the 2019 national health survey

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ÉSÉrika Giovana Carvalho da SilvaMMMatheus de Sousa MataDSDamião Ernane de Souza

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Overview

Cross-sectional study analyzes low social support and participation in older adults with disabilities, revealing key vulnerability factors.

Key Points

  • This study aims to identify factors influencing low social support and participation among Brazilian older adults with disabilities.
  • Cross-sectional analysis of 5,511 older adults (≥ 60 years) with permanent disabilities from the 2019 National Health Survey.
  • Assessment of social support and participation related to sociodemographic, economic, and health-related variables.
  • Data analysis included Pearson’s Chi-square tests and multivariate logistic regression models.
  • 24.7% prevalence of permanent disability among participants, with an average age of 73.2 years.
  • Lower social support linked to being aged 60–74, less education, no partner, living in urban Northern and Southeastern regions, and poorer self-rated health.
  • Low social participation more common in men, older individuals, Whites, less educated, urban residents, smokers, and those not using assistive devices.

Cite This Study

Silva et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5722be88b21df87547f9b2https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-026-07910-z
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