Psycho-emotional factors and resilience in older adults with chronic diseases
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Psychoemotional factors; Resilience; Anxiety; Older adults; Chronic diseasesAbstract
Chronic diseases represent one of the major public health challenges around the world, with a high prevalence among older adults and a significant impact on their functional capacity and life quality. Consequently, resilience has gained increasing relevance in healthcare as a key factor in enhancing individuals' ability to cope with chronic illnesses. The objective of this study was to analyze psychoemotional factors and resilience in older adults with chronic diseases. This research applied a quantitative, descriptive-correlational, and cross-sectional design. The sample was selected based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A), the Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics software, and the Chi-square test was applied to assess associations between variables. The results showed that 64% of the participants were between 65 and 69 years of age, 56.2% had hypertension, and 53.8% had diabetes mellitus. Additionally, 54.3% exhibited moderate resilience, while 40% presented moderate-to-severe anxiety. A statistically significant inverse association was found between resilience and anxiety, pointing out that higher levels of resilience were associated with fewer anxiety symptoms. The findings suggest that resilience serves as a key protective factor for mental health in older adults with chronic diseases. Furthermore, the study highlights the urgent need to implement biopsychosocial intervention strategies aimed at strengthening the adaptive resources of older adults living with chronic conditions to promote active and healthy aging.
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