Factores que influyen en la calidad de vida de los adultos mayores del cantón Santiago de Méndez, Ecuador 2022

Abstract

Background: Constant growth and the characteristics of population aging are considered important in the area of health. This research project addressed the quality of life of the elderly and the factors that are most related to the well-being of this group. age, the quality of life was taken into account from a multidimensional vision, which should include: environmental, cultural, economic aspects, health services, satisfaction, leisure activities, among others. Objective: To determine the influence of associated factors on the quality of life of older adults in the Santiago de Méndez canton, Ecuador 2022. Methodology: Cross-sectional, quantitative, analytical study. Data was obtained by applying the WHOQOL-BREF quality of life scale, family APGAR, and the INEC socioeconomic level stratification survey. Results: Statistically significant results were reflected with a confidence level of 99.9% for factors such as being an adult over 71 years of age, not having studies or having incomplete primary school, having a marital status of single, widowed or divorced, being of AfroEcuadorian ethnicity. or indigenous and presenting severe or moderate dysfunction in the family environment, which represent a risk to the quality of life of the elderly. Conclusions: Having a low level of education, being of Afro-Ecuadorian or indigenous ethnicity, presenting a severe or moderate dysfunction directly influence risk factors that determine a very poor or regular quality of life.