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Table 2 Univariate analysis of life satisfaction and contextual characteristics among old people. The BH Health Study, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, 2008–2011

From: A multilevel model of life satisfaction among old people: individual characteristics and neighborhood physical disorder

Variables

TotaL

Life Satisfaction

PR (95% CI)

p-value

N = 146

Satisfied

Dissatisfied

Street conditions and traffic infrastructure items m(SD)

0.81 (0.89)

0.93 (0.89)

0.90 (0.87)

1.01 (0.97–1.05)

0.762

Walking environment m(SD)

2.76 (1.04)

2.98 (0.93)

2.78 (0.82)

1.05 (1.01–1.08)

0.008

Accessibility m(SD)

1.13 (0.74)

1.26 (0.90)

1.26 (0.92)

1.00 (0.96–1.04)

0.980

Spaces for physical activity and leisure m(SD)

0.65 (0.99)

0.65 (0.96)

0.58 (0.88)

1.01 (0.98–1.05)

0.423

Physical disorder m(SD)

1.86 (0.77)

1.72 (0.72)

1.86 (0.79)

0.95 (0.90–1.00)

0.082

Safety m(SD)

1.46 (1.06)

1.75 (1.12)

1.50 (1.07)

1.04 (1.00–1.07)

0.026

Food, health and recreational services m(SD)

0.63 (0.47)

0.65 (0.41)

0.66 (0.49)

0.99 (0.92–1.07)

0.775

Garbage collection and school services m(SD)

1.26 (0.81)

1.30 (0.77)

1.16 (0.70)

1.04 (1.01–1.08)

0.020

Automotive mechanics and repair services m(SD)

2.26 (0.58)

2.28 (0.64)

2.26 (0.55)

1.01 (0.96–1.06)

0.680

  1. m Mean, SD standard deviation