Factores sociodemográficos asociados con calidad de vida en adultos mayores mexicanos con diabetes tipo 2

Alexis Arias Anaya; José Ángel Hernandez Mariano; Ana Cristina Castañeda Márquez; José Antonio Guerrero Solano; Edith Araceli Cano Estrada

doi:10.19136/hs.a25n2.6163

Authors

Alexis Arias Anaya Autonomous University of Hidalgo State
José Ángel Hernández Mariano Hospital Juárez de México
Ana Cristina Castañeda Márquez Juarez University of the State of Durango
José Antonio Guerrero Solano Autonomous University of Hidalgo State
Edith Araceli Canon Estrada Autonomous University of Hidalgo State

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19136/hs.a25n2.6163

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the sociodemographic factors associated with quality of life in older people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Materials and methods: This is an analytical and cross-sectional study in 251 older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) who are users of three day care centers for the elderly in Hidalgo, Mexico. Sociodemographic characteristics were obtained with a general data questionnaire. The WHOQOL-BREF instrument was used to assess Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in four domains. Logistic regression models were applied to estimate odds ratios, adjusted for confounding variables.

Results: The dimensions with the highest proportion of deficient HRQoL were psychological health (20.7%) and physical health (19.1%). Older adults, with low education, without a partner or who lived alone, and those who had two or more comorbidities showed a higher probability of deficient HRQoL.

Conclusions: A considerable proportion of older adults with T2D have deficient HRQoL, particularly in the physical and psychological areas. Sociodemographic factors such as advanced age, low educational level, and living alone have a negative influence on HRQoL. These results consolidate the importance of implementing comprehensive interventions that address both clinical and social factors in the care of this population.

Keywords: Aged; Social factors; Quality of life.

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Author Biographies

Alexis Arias Anaya, Autonomous University of Hidalgo State

Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Tlahuelilpan High School. Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo. Hidalgo, Mexico.
José Ángel Hernández Mariano, Hospital Juárez de México

Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Master of Science in Epidemiology. Doctor of Science in Epidemiology. Researcher in Medical Sciences. Research Division. Hospital Juárez de México. Mexico City, Mexico.
Ana Cristina Castañeda Márquez, Juarez University of the State of Durango

Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Master of Science in Nutrition. Doctor of Science in Epidemiology. Postdoctoral researcher. National Institute of Scientific Research. Juárez University of the State of Durango. Durango, Mexico
José Antonio Guerrero Solano, Autonomous University of Hidalgo State

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition. Master in Biomedical and Health Sciences. PhD in Food Science and Human Health. Research Professor. Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo. Hidalgo. Mexico.
Edith Araceli Canon Estrada, Autonomous University of Hidalgo State

Degree in Biochemistry. Master of Science. PhD in Biochemical Sciences. Research Professor. Tlahuelilpan High School. Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo. Hidalgo. Mexico.