Factors Related to Quality of Life among Elderly People with Chronic Diseases in Sadao Yai Subdistrict, Khukhan District, Sisaket Province

Abstract

This cross-sectional descriptive study aimed to study the quality of life among elderly with chronic diseases. in Sadao Yai Subdistrict, Khukhan District, Sisaket Province. A total sample of 163 elderly people 60 years old and over with chronic disease was selected. Data were collected using quality of life of the World Health Organization. (WHOQOL-BREF-THAI). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, percentage, mean, standard deviation. Chi-Square and Spearman test were used at the 0.05 level of significance.

The results of the study found that most samples was female (53.4%), aged 60-69 years (82.2%), had a diet control (71.2%) had exercise (66.9%), were able to manage their own stress (94.5%), had no smoking (86.5%) and no alcohol (74.8%), had health insurance (87.1%), had a their own vehicle traveled for health care services (44.8%), received health advice from health workers (68.7%), were members of elderly groups or clubs (54.6%), participated in the activities (66.3%), had a relationship with normal family members (99.4%), and had a good relationship with neighborhood (98.2%). The results of depression were at the normal level (46.0%), and quality of life at moderate level (66.9%). The factors that associated with quality of life were; the vehicles traveled to get health services (χ2 = 15.4, p-value < 0.001) and depression (rs = 0.16, p-value = 0.39)

In conclusion, the results of the study indicated that the sample mostly had a quality of life at moderate level and depression was associated with quality of life. Therefore, family members and related organizations should pay more attention to the transition among the elderly and the health care of older adults with chronic diseases.