Analysis on Quality of Life of Elderly in Xiamen and Its Influencing Factors

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10.2991/iccese-19.2019.137How to use a DOI?

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Xiamen; quality of life of elderly; WHOQOL-BREF; influencing factors

Abstract

Objective: To understand the current situation of the quality of life of the elderly in Xiamen City and its influencing factors, and to provide a basis for product design practice for elderly users, so as to promote healthy aging. Methods: Through multi-stage stratified random sampling, 197 seniors over 60 years old in Xiamen City were surveyed by the WHO brief life quality measurement scale (WHOQOL-BREF), and a database was established. SPSS software was used for statistical analysis. Results: The grand average score of life quality of the elderly in Xiamen is 86.1. The scopes of scores of physical health, mental health, social relationship and surrounding environment were respectively 48.1-78.5, 51.2-78.2, 52.7-79.9, and 49.8-80.8. Multivariate analysis showed that the factors influencing the total score of life quality of the elderly in Xiamen were whether they are sick or not, and occupation. Conclusion: The quality of life of the elderly in Xiamen is better overall, but there are some problems, comprehensive measures can be taken to further improve their quality of life.

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AU  - Keke Sun
AU  - Liang Liao
AU  - Fangyu Yang
AU  - Yanting Zeng
PY  - 2019/04
DA  - 2019/04
TI  - Analysis on Quality of Life of Elderly in Xiamen and Its Influencing Factors
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Culture, Education and Economic Development of Modern Society (ICCESE 2019)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 620
EP  - 624
SN  - 2352-5398
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DO  - 10.2991/iccese-19.2019.137
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