The analysis of the quality of life of elders in the community of Shangqiu and the affecting factors
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1672-7088.2014.20.021
- VernacularTitle:商丘市社区老年人生活质量及影响因素分析
- Author:
Hui QI
;
Yan ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Community;
The elders;
Quality of life
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2014;30(20):65-67
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To understand the quality of life of elders in the community of Shangqiu and analyze the affecting factors to provide a scientific evidence which could improve their quality of life.Methods The general questionnaire and World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Evaluation From were used among 116 elders in two communities of Shangqiu.Results The quality of life of elders was in low level.The mainly factors that influencing the quality of life of elders in the community of Zhengzhou were age,education status,economic income,hobbies and interest,family relation,physical exercise.Conclusions The factors that influence the elders in community are various.To improve quality of life of elders,community workers should take relevant measures and encourage family members to participate in caring elders.