The Relationship Between Spirituality and Quality of Life Among Older Adults

Abstract

Background: Health problems that can arise in the elderly are physical, psychological and social health problems such as disability, weakness, functional limitations, incapacitations and delays that will be experienced along with the process of deterioration due to the aging process. To improve the quality of life of the elderly, it is necessary to overcome psychosocial problems in the elderly with a strong spiritual life. The purpose of the study is to determine the relationship between Spirituality and Quality of Life in the Elderly in Tarok Dipo Village, Guguak Panjang Health Center, Bukittinggi City, in 2024. Methods: This type of research is for the elderly in Tarok Dipo Village, Guguak Panjang Health Center, Bukittinggi City, as many as 1829 people. The sampling technique used used was the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. The analysis in this study included univariate and bivariate analysis. Results: The results showed that there was a relationship between Spirituality and Quality of Life using the Spearman Rank statistical test with a confidence level of 95% or p<a (0.05). If the p<a value (0.05) is statistically significant and if the p>a (0.05) is meaningful, then the calculation results are meaningless. The conclusion is that there is a relationship between spirituality and Quality of Life. The value of r=0.517, means that there is a moderate positive correlation between the spiritual behavior variable and the quality of life variable of the elderly. Conclusion: The conclusion is that there is a significant relationship between spirituality and the quality of life of the elderly in Tarok Dipo Village, Guguak Panjang Health Center, Bukittinggi City in 2024. For the health center, it is hoped that they will always pay attention to the health of the elderly, if the elderly are not present at elderly activities, it is hoped that the health center can facilitate the elderly at another time or by conducting health checks at home.