Caracterización de los estilos de vida saludable de los adultos mayores en la comunidad San Eduardo de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Habits and lifestyles in older adults are a fundamental element to prevent diseases or achieve control of existing ones. Objective.- To determine the healthy lifestyles of the elderly of the Virgen del Cisne Cooperative in the San Eduardo sector. Methodology. - type of descriptive, observational, cross-sectional, quantitative study, sample 200 older adults. Results.- 65% women, 60% presented arterial hypertension, 45% lived with relatives (children), when applying the lifestyle scale, 70% had healthy lifestyles with a score of 80 points, healthy eating 56% a sometimes drank between 4 and 8 glasses of water a day, exercise activity 50% did not perform physical activity, stress management 50% sometimes express their feelings or concerns, 40% frequently consider activities to deal with the concern, personal support 40% face difficult situations and receive support from others, self-realization 30% are satisfied with what they have done in their lives, responsibility in health 60% currently do not consume alcohol, 40% go at least once a year for a check-up medical. conclusions. - Older adults present healthy lifestyles in some items of the scale, which favors raising the lifestyle of this age group.