RESPONSABILIDAD FAMILIAR Y CONOCIMIENTOS SOBRE LA OSTEOPOROSIS: UN ESTUDIO EN GERONTOLOGÍA SOCIAL.
Abstract
La osteoporosis es una condición debilitante y forma parte de las enfermedades crónicodegenerativas,
cuya incidencia observa un crecimiento conjuntamente con la edad cronológica. El
propósito del presente estudio es explorar la preparación del cuidador familiar al respecto. Los
aspectos sociales de este padecimiento, no sólo afecta a la salud sino también a la calidad de vida
del paciente y de su entorno familiar. En este tenor, 44 participantes definidos por personas de
edad avanzada como el "principal cuidador familiar" fueron entrevistados, usando un cuestionario
semi estructurado en su domicilio, en el municipio de Guadalupe, estado de Nuevo León (México)
durante la primavera del 2000. Entre los hallazgos preliminares del estudio, destacan el pobre
conocimiento que sobre la enfermedad y sus factores de riesgo, tienen los familiares de los
"ancianos". La actual transición epidemiológica que se vive en México constituye un importante
desafío, lo cual va más allá de la mera atención médica.
Abstract
Osteoporosis, a debilitating condition, is a chronic and degenerative disease whose incidence
grows jointly with chronological age. The purpose of this study is to explore the preparation of the
family caregiver as far as osteoporosis is concerned. The social aspects of this disease not only
affect health, but also the quality of life of the the sufferer and its family environment. In this vein, 44
participants designated by the elderly as their primary family caretakers were interviewed at home,
using a semi structured questionnaire. This took place in Guadalupe, Nuevo León (Mexico) during
Spring 2000. The findings point out a superficial knowledge of the disease and its risk factors
among the family caretakers of the elderly. The on going demographic transition in Mexico which
represents an important challenge going beyond a mere medical care.
Palabras clave: osteporosis, percepciones, Nuevo León; México, osteporosis, preceptions
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