Author:

• Carmen Ricoy Lorenzo - Pino, M., Ricoy, M.C. y Portela, J. - Ourense, Galicia - Universidad de Vigo - <cricoy@uvigo.es>

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Abstract:

ABSTRACT
Objective: To design, implement and evaluate a health education program,
using the analysis of the habits that harm the health of people over 65.
Methods: an evaluative research was carried out from a multiple case study in the North-West area of Spain, combining both the quantitative and the qualitative approach. The questionnaire and the interview were used as tools for data collection.
Results: The elderly take a lot of medicines and they treat themselves as well. A small group smoke and drink alcohol. More of the 25% have sedentary habits and their average body mass rate is 30.55. The implementation of the programme has significantly influenced their quality of life
Elderly people have deep rooted unhealthy habits. The achievement of educational contents improved their quality of life. However, they are reluctant to assume new habits, even though they are healthy.
Key words: evaluation of programs, educational intervention, health education, elderly people, educational gerontology.

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