Quality of life, perceived health status and sociodemographic factors among persons with rheumatoid arthritis

Authors

  • Olga Janneth Gómez-Ramírez Author Facultad de enfermería Universidad Nacional
  • Arlen Patricia Gómez-Ramírez Author Universidad de la Salle

Keywords:

Arthritis, quality of life, health status, social security, socioeconomic factors

Abstract

Objective: determine the relationship between quality of life, health status and sociodemographic factors among persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Materials and methods: This is an explanatory correlational study. A direct interview was conducted during the nursing consultation prior to the medical check-up concerning rheumatic diseases. A non-probability intentional sampling of type subjects included 635 individuals. Results: A higher frequency of RA was found among women (87%). There also was a positive correlation (0.596; P <0.001) between quality of life and health status. Socio-demographically speaking, women with a basic education and a low socioeconomic status have a lower perception of quality of life and health status. These variables were subjected to a test process using a Path model to analyze covariance. Conclusions: The social conditions of persons with RA are factors that determine the implementation of action for intervention aimed at solving the problem this population faces in terms of quality of life.

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Author Biographies

Olga Janneth Gómez-Ramírez, Facultad de enfermería Universidad Nacional

Profesora Asociada Facultad de Enfemería.  Coordinadora Grupo de cuidado, asignatura cuidado de enfermería a la persona con enfermedad crónica. Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Arlen Patricia Gómez-Ramírez, Universidad de la Salle

Profesora asociada. Facultad de ciencias agropecuarias. Universidad de la Salle

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Published

2017-06-12

How to Cite

Gómez-Ramírez, O. . J., & Gómez-Ramírez, A. P. (2017). Quality of life, perceived health status and sociodemographic factors among persons with rheumatoid arthritis. Aquichan, 17(2), 150–161. Retrieved from https://aquichan.unisabana.edu.co/index.php/aquichan/article/view/6401

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Vol. 17 No. 2 (2017)

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Articles

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