Factors Influencing to Quality of Life for Elderly in Khaokawsrisomboon Sub-district , Thung Saliam District, Sukhothai Province.

Abstract

Abstract

          A cross-sectional descriptive research to study factors affecting the quality of life of the elderly in the Khao Kaew Sri Somboon sub-district ,Thung Saliam District Sukhothai Province, the sample consisted of 410 people, using a stratified sampling method. The research instrument was a questionnaire. Confidence in the Elderly Welfare Questionnaire social support and quality of life of the elderly. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used. The confidence values were 0.78, 0.88, and 0.90, respectively. Statistics used in data analysis included number, percentage, mean, standard deviation, median, maximum, minimum, and Stepwise multiple linear regression analysis.

          The results of the study found that the majority of the sample were female, 60.2 percent, with an average age of 70.26±9.31 years. 34.1% had a moderate level of welfare for the elderly, 43.2% had a high level of social support, and 52.7% had a moderate level of quality of life for the elderly. Factors that significantly affect the quality of life of the elderly Statistically, it is the support of material labor. Budget and services (p < 0.001, β = 0.418), social welfare (p < 0.001, β = 0.307), life security welfare (p < 0.001, β = 0.170), emotional support (p< 0.001, β = 0.103) They can  predict the quality of life of the 83.0%. This study should be used as basic information for organizing programs to develop the quality of life of the elderly to be appropriate for the area.