Resumo
The aim of this study was to verify the impact of socioeconomic determinants and health conditions on the quality of life of elderly quilombola people. This is a cross-sectional exploratory study with a quantitative approach, carried out in four quilombola communities in the region of Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, with 62 elderly people. The instrument consisted of a sociodemographic questionnaire, health conditions, functionality (Barthel Index, Lawton Scale, Edmonton Frailty Scale (EFS), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15), Prisma 7 and Medical Outcomes Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36). Initially, in the crude analysis, the association between non-frailty and positive perception of quality of life was statistically significant (PR=0.55; 95% CI=0.28-0.92; p=0.02). After adjustments, the relationship lost significance (PR=0.80; p=0.34), which suggests that other factors may interfere in this process. Regarding depressive symptoms, the research indicated that individuals without depressive symptoms had a lower prevalence of negative perception of quality of life, which was statistically significant in the crude analysis (PR=0.44; 95% CI=0.24-0.78; p<0.01). After adjustment for confounding variables, this relationship was softened, but still remained relevant (RP=0.54; p=0.08). These results indicate that frailty and depressive symptoms are important determinants for the perception of quality of life.