“Estado de salud del adulto mayor en Azogues, mayo-octubre 2022”

Abstract

Introduction:The state of health is related to the perception of the quality of life of the older adult, where factors of nutrition, physical activity, sexuality, rest, and work intervene. Objective: To determine the health status of older adults in Azogues city from May to October 2022. Methodology: An observational, descriptive, analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted with 368 older adults living in Azogues city using the Modified Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the World Health Organization's Quality of Life Questionnaire, WHOQOL-BREF. Results: 68.2% were women, 51.4% were Ecuadorian living in the rural area of Azogues city, 41.3% attended primary education, and 56.0% were married/consensual union. 85.1 % presented cognitive health without deterioration, and 68.3 % of older adults had diabetes. Age is weak to moderate with cognitive (rho=.13) and physical health (rho=.43). In mental health, there were no differences according to the age range of the older adults (F=1.39; p=.25). Besides that, in physical fitness, older adults presented differences according to age range (F=42.49; p<.05). Long-lived adults (85+) showed more physical health problems than older adults (70 to 79 years) and young adults (60 to 69 years). There were no significant differences between Cognitive and Physical Conclusion: In the longevity stage, there are determinant factors related to physical and cognitive health.