สภาพปัญหาคุณภาพชีวิตของผู้สูงวัยในเขตดุสิต กรุงเทพมหานคร

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study the quality of life problems of the elderly in Dusit District, Bangkok and 2) propose guidelines for improving the quality of life of the elderly in Dusit District, Bangkok. This research was conducted using an interview form to analyze documents and in-depth interviews with 17 people directly involved. The triangulation process was used to analyze data by interpreting and inductively constructing conclusions. The content analysis from documents and interviews took into account the context and used descriptive writing. The results of the research found that the quality of life problems of the elderly in Dusit District, Bangkok were as follows: Physical problems: Some elderly people lack knowledge and awareness in taking care of their own health, such as eating an unbalanced diet, smoking, and drinking alcohol, which affect their health in the long term. Mental problems: The elderly do not have the same role in society as before, so they may feel that they are worthless. The elderly who have to stay home alone, especially during the day when no one is home, may feel lonely and abandoned. Social relationships are problems: Modern children place less importance on the elderly due to changes in social values, which reduce kindness and gratitude towards the elderly. Environmental problems: heavy traffic and the use of vehicles that use oil as fuel cause combustion and release toxic substances, such as PM2.5 dust and exhaust fumes, which cause high air pollution. And the guidelines for developing the quality of life of the elderly in Dusit District, Bangkok are: Physical aspect, the environment and services provided to the elderly should be improved as one important thing. And should promote the awareness of important information about health, such as disease prevention, exercise, and easy access to medical services, etc. Mental aspect, improving the environment and services provided to the elderly are important. Knowing important information about health and good behavior for the elderly, such as disease prevention, exercise, and easy access to medical services, etc. Social relationship, there should be promotion of cooperation between family members or neighbors in the community and the elderly. It is a link to make the community strong. And for the environment, suitable places for relaxation and exercise should be created, along with improving the environment to support the elderly's lifestyle better. And create a volunteer group in the community to repair houses. This is a clear path to increase the quality of life and promote the health of the elderly in the Dusit community.