Análisis descriptivo del estado de salud en la población adulta mayor de la comunidad de Imantag Centro del Cantón Cotacachi
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2024
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PUCE - Ibarra
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La realidad de la comunidad rural central de Imantag que se encuentra ubicada en el cantón Cotacachi, presenta variabilidad demográfica, estilos de vida influenciados por el entorno, preferencias específicas de la población, factores culturales indígenas, redes de apoyo y conexiones comunitarias, así como distintas necesidades no satisfechas adecuadamente, lo que ha llevado a considerar a la población adulta mayor (PAM) como un grupo vulnerable, es por eso que este estudio proporciona información específica y actualizada sobre el estado de salud de los adultos mayores (AM). La investigación es de enfoque cuantitativo y descriptivo, donde se empleó encuestas estructuradas que recopilaron datos en las cuatro esferas de la Valoración xiv Geriátrica Integral (VGI): clínica, funcional, mental y social, asegurando solidez científica y representatividad con una muestra de 72 AM. Los resultados han permitido determinar que el estado de salud de la PAM está en los promedios aceptables y sugeridos por las diferentes escalas; sin embargo, presenta algunos hallazgos significativos, destacando altos índices de sarcopenia, riesgo social elevado, y prevalencia de síntomas depresivos, sobre todo en mujeres. La diversidad socioeconómica y de salud subraya la necesidad de intervenciones específicas, como monitoreo clínico continuo y programas de promoción de la salud, para mejorar la calidad de vida y bienestar en esta población.
The reality of the central rural community of Imantag, located in the Cotacachi canton, exhibits demographic variability, lifestyles influenced by the environment, specific population preferences, indigenous cultural factors, support networks, and community connections, as well as various inadequately addressed needs. This has led to considering the elderly population as a vulnerable group. Hence, this study provides specific and updated information on the health status of older adults. The research adopts a quantitative and descriptive approach, using structured surveys that collected data in the four spheres of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: clinical, functional, mental, and social, ensuring scientific robustness and representativeness with a sample of 72 older adults. The results have allowed determining that the health status of the older adult population falls within acceptable and suggested averages by different scales. However, there are some significant findings, highlighting high rates of sarcopenia, elevated social risk, and a prevalence of depressive symptoms, especially in women. Socioeconomic and health diversity underscores the need for specific interventions, such as continuous clinical monitoring and health promotion programs, to enhance the quality of life and well-being in this population.
The reality of the central rural community of Imantag, located in the Cotacachi canton, exhibits demographic variability, lifestyles influenced by the environment, specific population preferences, indigenous cultural factors, support networks, and community connections, as well as various inadequately addressed needs. This has led to considering the elderly population as a vulnerable group. Hence, this study provides specific and updated information on the health status of older adults. The research adopts a quantitative and descriptive approach, using structured surveys that collected data in the four spheres of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: clinical, functional, mental, and social, ensuring scientific robustness and representativeness with a sample of 72 older adults. The results have allowed determining that the health status of the older adult population falls within acceptable and suggested averages by different scales. However, there are some significant findings, highlighting high rates of sarcopenia, elevated social risk, and a prevalence of depressive symptoms, especially in women. Socioeconomic and health diversity underscores the need for specific interventions, such as continuous clinical monitoring and health promotion programs, to enhance the quality of life and well-being in this population.
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Población adulta mayor, Valoración geriátrica integral