Factors Affecting Quality of Life among of Muslim Older: Minburi

Abstract

The purpose of this descriptive research is to Study the level of quality of life and factors related to the quality of life of the Muslim elderly: Minburi community. The sample group consisted of 230 elderly people in the Minburi community. The sample was selected by simple random sampling. The tools used to collect data include personal information. General health status questionnaire regarding mental health and questionnaire on quality of life of the elderly World Health Organization Brief Thai Edition (WHOQOL-BREF-THAI) which has been checked for accuracy by experts and calculate confidence using the Cronbach alpha coefficient. The reliability value was 0.81. Data analysis was obtained. By distributing frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations. Analyze the relationship to the quality of life of Muslim elderly using Multiple linear regression. The results of the research found that 1) The level of overall quality of life in terms of physical, mental, and social relationships and environmental is at a moderate level and 2) Factors that have a statistically significant effect (p<.05) on the quality of life of Muslim elderly people: Minburi Community including mental health conditions, income, and age, affecting overall quality of life in terms of social relationships. and environmental As for the age factor Affects the quality of life in terms of physical Suggestions: Relevant agencies can use this as a guideline in promoting health among Thai Muslim elderly. To be consistent with the cultural lifestyle of Thai Muslim elders and is basic information for further research on related issues.