Original Research
Factors associated with quality of life for rural people: importance of family health and socioeconomic aspects
AUTHORS
Janett V Chaves Sosa1 MPH
Salomon Huancahuire-Vega2,3 (Latin american) PhD *
AFFILIATIONS
1 Postgraduate School, Universidad Peruana Unión (UPeU), Lima, Peru
2 School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Peruana Unión (UPeU), Lima, Peru
3 General Directorate of Research, Universidad Peruana Unión (UPeU), Lima, Peru
ACCEPTED: 12 September 2025
Early Abstract:
Purpose: Considering socioeconomic aspects, this study aimed to analyze the relationship between quality of life and family health in residents of a rural area of Peru.
Methods: In a cross-sectional design study, the sample comprised 288 residents chosen through simple random probabilistic sampling. It included Peruvian residents of both sexes over 18 who lived with their families and agreed to participate in the study. The SALUFAM scale and the Quality of Life Index (QLI-Sp) are used for data collection.
Results: The results revealed that residents with basic education (aOR: 2.44, 95% CI: 1.33–4.49, p = 0.004) who do not have a job (aOR: 1.66, 95% CI: 1.23–2.23, p = 0.001) and who receive an income less than the minimum wage (aOR: 1.45, 95% CI: 1.03–2.03, p = 0.03) presented a greater probability of inadequate quality of life. Furthermore, residents with more vulnerable family health (aOR: 1.79, 95% CI: 1.34–2.38, p = 0.000) were more likely to have an inadequate perception of their quality of life than those in families with less vulnerability.
Conclusions: Socioeconomic factors and vulnerability in family health are significantly associated with a worse quality of life in these rural communities.
Keywords: family health, quality of life, rural health, socioeconomic factors.