Cent Eur J Nurs Midw 2010, 1(1):37-42

Factors of Quality of Life in older Romany population

Michaela Dingová1,*, Igor Ondrejka2, Katarína Žiaková1
1 Department of Nursing, Jessenius Medical Faculty in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava
2 Clinic of Psychiatry, Jessenius Medical Faculty in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava

Objectives: we are aimed to identify factors of quality of life in the multidimensional concept (WHOQOL) particularly in Romany older adults and seniors.

Method: WHOQOL-BREF and WHOQOL-OLD questionnaires were used as data collecting methods.

Results: A factor analysis revealed as most important factors of quality of life in Romany older population: Satisfaction with function and performance, Subjective well-being, Absence of fear of death and dying, Intimacy and Social participation.



Conclusion: Results contribute to the growth of knowledge about quality of life of Romany population in Slovak Republic. In the light of our findings is possible to improve assessment of needs of Romany clients and to plan optimal interventions in clinical/community settings.

Keywords: factors of quality of life, older adults and seniors in Romany population

Published: March 30, 2010  Show citation

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Dingová M, Ondrejka I, Žiaková K. Factors of Quality of Life in older Romany population. Ošetřovatelství a porodní asistence. 2010;1(1):37-42.
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