Factores vinculados a la calidad de vida en la adultez mayor / Quality of life of older people living in Antofagasta, Chile
Rev. méd. Chile
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139(8): 1006-1014, ago. 2011. ilus
Artículo
en Español
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ABSTRACT
Background:
As basic needs of older people are covered, the concern about the determinants of their quality of life becomes preeminent.Aim:
To evaluate the relationship between self-reported quality of life and related variables. Material andMethods:
The Quality of Life Survey for older people developed by the World Health Organization (WHOQOL-Old), the reduced scale of Ryff Psychological Well Being, the Functional Social Support Questionnaire, the SF-12 and GHQ12 general health surveys were applied to 406 older adults aged 71 ± 7 years (83 percent women), that were members of older people organizations and lived in Antofagasta, Chile.Results:
Older people that perceived themselves as sick had significantly lower quality of life scores. Self-acceptance, social support, autonomy and having a purpose in life also influenced the perception of quality of life.Conclusions:
Health issues and the sense of self efficacy are determinants of the quality of life of these older subjects.
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Asunto principal:
Calidad de Vida
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Evaluación Geriátrica
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Autoeficacia
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio pronóstico
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Investigación cualitativa
Límite:
Anciano
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Chile
Idioma:
Español
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Chile
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidad Católica del Norte/CL
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