Associations of Physical Health and Social Support on Quality Of Life of Elderly People in Na Siew Sub-district, Mueang District, Chaiyaphum Province
Keywords:
Physical health, Social support, Quality of life of elderlyAbstract
This descriptive study aimed to examine associations of physical health and social support on quality of life of elderly people In Na Siew Sub-district, Mueang District, Chaiyaphum Province. Sample was 285 older adults. All data were collected by using questionnaires. Reliability obtained the values of .83, .80, .84 and .87 respectively. Data were analyzed by using percentage, means, standard deviation for descriptive and results revealed the following
1. Barthel ADL Index of the older adults were mild severe dependence 97.5% and Chula ADL Index were dependence 94.0%
2. Social support of the older adults were at a high level (M = 3.61 , SD = 0.65)
3. Quality of life of the older adults were at a moderate level (M = 3.45 , SD = 0.54)
4. Results showed factors that related to quality of life of elderly people were age, family characteristic, marriage status, living nature and social support (p-value < .05).
The results can be applied to define a plan or project and develop a model for promoting the quality of life of the elderly continuously. Coordination of local community service network partners, social service partners and integrated holistic are for the elderly.
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