Factores biopsicosociales que influyen en el estado nutricional del adulto mayor de la parroquia Cuchil, Sigsig 2015

Abstract

Introduction: In the elderly, disorders of nutritional status are frequent, due to the changes of old age and the greater frequency of diseases. The assessment and identification of risk factors can help the prevention and prognosis of health status. Objectives: To determine the biopsychosocial factors that influences the nutritional status of the older adult of the Cuchil parish, Sigsig 2015. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted with 157 older adults. Nutritional status was assessed using the body mass index according to the OPS. A questionnaire was applied for sociodemographic information, consumption habits, Yesavage test to determine depression, FFSIL scale for family functionality. A descriptive analysis was performed using frequencies and percentages. The association was determined by the prevalence ratio and its 95% CI. Values of p <0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: Most of the analyzed sample consisted of adults aged 65-74 years, 56.1%, female 75.8%, about half were nuclear families 47.8%. Adequate nutritional status was evidenced, with symptoms of mild depression (46.5%), retired in one third of the elderly. Problems of overweight were more frequent 23.6% in relation to thinness 15.3%. They mainly consume foods rich in carbohydrates and sugars, and very few foods rich in proteins like milk or meats. Finally, there was no association between nutritional status and biopsychosocial factors.

Conclusions: There is a high prevalence of alterations in nutritional status, however, no associated factors were found