Calidad de vida y funcionalidad familiar en el adulto mayor de la parroquia Gguaraynag, Azuay. 2015-2016

Abstract

Objective: Determine the relationship between quality of life of the elderly, family functionality and sociodemographic factors. Also, to determine the family's perception of the quality of life of the elderly. Methodology: There was a mixed quantitative cross-sectional analytical and qualitative study of ethnographic type. The study included 146 participants who met the inclusion criteria and who signed the informed consent. The quality of life was measured with the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire and the family APGAR was used to provide family support. To search for the association, the RP was used with a CI95% and for statistical significance the chi square was accepted a value of p <0.05. For the qualitative, the focal group technique was used. Results: Low quality of life was concentrated between 23 and 28%, family dysfunction was related to poorer quality of life and health (RP 1,8 CI95% 1,094–3,008), social relationships (RP 2,0 CI95% 1,223–3,515) and the environment (RP 2,8 IC95% 1,632–5,087). Relatives perceive as factors that favor quality of life are a good health, work, participation, affection and solidarity. Conclusions: Quality of life is related to family functionality in three of its four dimensions