Multimorbidity of Hypertension, Diabetes, and Dyslipidemia and Influencing Factors of Family Function among the Elderly
摘要
Background With the global population aging at an accelerating rate, the rapid growth of the elderly population in China presents a series of health challenges, particularly in the management of chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. Residents of original residential communities, a unique social unit within the urbanization process, experience a higher prevalence of comorbidities related to these conditions. This underscores the urgent need for effective and comprehensive management strategies. Family function plays a critical role in the management of chronic diseases. For patients with the hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia, family support is not only crucial for improving treatment outcomes but also a key factor in enhancing overall quality of life. Objective This study aims to investigate the prevalence of comorbidities and family function among older people of original residential communities of Guangzhou with hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. Methods The survey was based on the annual health examination services for patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes, in accordance with the National Basic Public Health Service Standards (Third Edition). Stratified random sampling was used to conduct a questionnaire survey with the APGAR scale among patients of comorbidities of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia over 60 years old in Panyu District, Guangzhou, between January and June 2023. To explore the multimorbidity and family functioning status of original residential communities of Guangzhou and its associated factors. Results A total of 2 507 patients were surveyed. Among them, 202 patients (8.1%) had only one condition, 1 712 patients (68.3%) had two conditions, and 593 patients (23.7%) had all three conditions. Statistically significant differences (P<0.05) were observed in the types of conditions present based on variables such as gender, place of residence, number of household members with hypertension,