Calidad de vida del adulto mayor en el Primer Nivel de Atención

Abstract

Introduction: Old age is a process of physiological changes that arises in the course of existence and occurs after the age of 60. Quality of life is considered as a set of emotions, attitudes and experiences. Among the risk factors that affect well-being are family abandonment, economic situation, lifestyles, physical conditions, health, housing where they operate. Objective: the study has the purpose of determining the risk factors that affect the quality of life of the elderly in the City of Machala, Ecuador. Methods: descriptive cross-sectional study. 94 older adults from Barrio Venezuela, who are elderly and do not have terminal illnesses, were surveyed. Results: 37.2% live with their partner, 31.9% of those surveyed live alone; 71.28% are ill, 62% report needing energy and treatment to carry out their daily activities; 48.19% feel that their life has no meaning; 54.3% feel little satisfied in falling asleep; 46.3% perform daily activities adequately, 43.6% indicate they are satisfied with their work activities, 44.7% quite satisfied with their personal relationships, 41.5% indicate satisfaction with their sexual life, 36.9% feel satisfied with access to health services. Conclusions: the quality of life of aging people is especially affected by the deficient participation of the family and by the economic situation necessary to cover their needs. Therefore, it is necessary to promote comprehensive educational strategies to improve the well-being of this group of people.