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26/Nov/2024
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0937
Highlights The FRAIL scale is a validated instrument for the diagnosis of frailty syndrome. LGBT+ people are subject to different stressors throughout their lives, which can affect their health. Being an LGBT+ man aged ≥60 and an LGBT woman aged ≥50 was independently associated with frailty. ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate differences in the prevalence of frailty between LGBT+ and non- LGBT+ older adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving Brazilians aged 50 and over was performed. The participants were invited to […]
Keywords: Aged; Frailty; Middle aged; Minority health; Sexual and gender minorities; Survey and questionnaire