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1995/2013 - Influence of socioeconomic factors on quality of life of elderly hypertensive
Influência de fatores socioeconômicos na qualidade de vida de idosos hipertensos

Author:

• JOAO MARCUS OLIVEIRA ANDRADE - Andrade, J.M.O - MONTES CLAROS, MG - UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE MONTES CLAROS - <joao_marcus13@hotmail.com>

Co-author(s):

• LORENA ROSELI RIOS - Rios, L.R - UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE MONTES CLAROS - <lorenarrd@yahoo.com.br>
• LARISSA SILVA TEIXEIRA - TEIXEIRA, L.S - UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE MONTES CLAROS - <lari_gbi@hotmail.com>
• FERNANDA SILVA VIEIRA - VIEIRA, F.S - UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE MONTES CLAROS - <nandinha_vi@hotmail.com>
• Danilo Cangussu Mendes - Mendes, D.C. - UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE MONTES CLAROS - <danilocangussu@bol.com.br>
• MARIA APARECIDA VIEIRA - VIEIRA, M.A - UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE MONTES CLAROS - <di.vieira@ig.com.br>
• Marise Fagundes Silveira - Silveira, M.F. - Montes Claros, MG - UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE MONTES CLAROS - <ciaestatistica@yahoo.com.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8821-3160

Thematic Area:

Saúde do Idoso

Abstract:

The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of socioeconomic variables on quality of life of elderly hypertensive patients by the Family Health Strategy in the city of Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil. An analytical cross study conducted in a representative sample of 294 elderly hypertensive patients. Data were collected through a questionnaire on socioeconomic characteristics and quality of life specific to hypertensive patients (MINICHAL). Data were analyzed using nonparametric Mann-Whitney and Kuskall-Wallis test. The results showed that among the socioeconomic factors evaluated marital status, religion and education statistically significant way affect the quality of life of elderly hypertensive patients. The mean analysis revealed that elderly hypertensive single / divorced / widowed, evangelical, spirit and belonging to other religious bodies, illiterate and had lower scores of quality of life. For other variables there was no statistical association. In conclusion, socioeconomic factors such as marital status, education and religion influence the quality of life of elderly hypertensive patients.

Keywords:

Elderly Quality of Life Hypertension Family Health

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Andrade, J.M.O, Rios, L.R, TEIXEIRA, L.S, VIEIRA, F.S, Mendes, D.C., VIEIRA, M.A, Silveira, M.F.. Influence of socioeconomic factors on quality of life of elderly hypertensive. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2014/Apr). [Citado em 22/01/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/influence-of-socioeconomic-factors-on-quality-of-life-of-elderly-hypertensive/14971?id=14971&id=14971



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