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Health-related quality of life in individuals with chronic diseases living in a vulnerable area of North Lima

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Quality of life is very important in relation to health, as it addresses functions that enable people to maintain a healthy life. Therefore, the research objective is to determine the quality of life in relation to health in people with chronic diseases living in a vulnerable area of northern Lima. This is a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional, and non-experimental study. A total population of 152 people with chronic diseases responded to a questionnaire on sociodemographic aspects and a questionnaire on quality of life in relation to health. The results show that 18 (n=11.8%) have a low quality of life, 26 (n=17.1%) have an average quality of life, 58 (n=38.2%) have a high quality of life, and 50 (n=32.9%) have a very high quality of life. It was concluded that strategies to increase promotion and prevention of non-communicable diseases should be taken into account.

Source: South Health and Policy

DOI: 10.56294/shp202236

Authors: Milusca Jaqueline Velarde-Tejada, David Fidel Vela-Quico, Fernando Ubaldo Enciso-Miranda, Elizabeth del Carmen Ormaza Esmeraldas, Fidel Aguilar-Medrano

Institutions: Universidad Tecnológica del Perú, Universidad Nacional de San Agustin de Arequipa, Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí

Language: English

Topic: Health and Well-being Studies

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4413022673