Objectives. To analyse family dynamics among health service users. To establish a connection between perception of family dysfunction and different variables.
Design. A descriptive crossover study, in line with a closed question survey model: a) family Apgar, b) 16 item questionnaire.
Setting. Jumilla Health Centre, Murcia.
Patients. 397 patients between 18 and 65 were selected by systematic sampling.
Interventions. The Chi-squared statistical method and remainder analysis were used.
Measurements and results. a) Analysis of family perception: 315 normally functioning (79.35%) and 82 dysfunctional (20.65%). b) There were statistically significant connections between family dysfunction and the number of brothers and sisters and the place occupied by them, marital status, number of children, educational level, mental health and reason for the consultation.
Conclusions. The family Apgar enables patients with family dysfunction to be identified. There is a clear connection between family dysfunction and the reasons for seeking health care.
Objetivo. Analizar la dinámica familiar en la población que utiliza servicios sanitarios. Establecer una relación entre percepción de disfunción familiar y distintas variables.
Diseño. Estudio descriptivo transversal, según modelo de encuesta con preguntas cerradas: a) Apgar familiar (Apgar-F), y b) cuestionario de 16 ítems.
Emplazamiento. Centro de Salud de Jumilla (Murcia).
Sujetos. Seleccionados 397 pacientes (18-65 años) por muestreo sistemático.
Intervenciones. Se utilizó el método estadístico de ji al cuadrado y análisis de residuos.
Mediciones y resultados. a) Análisis de la percepción familiar: 315 normofuncionantes (79,35%) y 82 disfuncionales (20,65%). b) Aparecen relaciones estadísticamente significativas entre disfunción familiar y número de hermanos, lugar ocupado entre los hermanos, estado civil, número de hijos, nivel de instrucción, salud mental y motivo de consulta.
Conclusiones. El Apgar-F permite distinguir los pacientes con disfunción familiar. Hay una clara relación entre la disfunción familiar y los motivos de consulta.
Objectives. To analyse family dynamics among health service users. To establish a connection between perception of family dysfunction and different variables.
Design. A descriptive crossover study, in line with a closed question survey model: a) family Apgar, b) 16 item questionnaire.
Setting. Jumilla Health Centre, Murcia.
Patients. 397 patients between 18 and 65 were selected by systematic sampling.
Interventions. The Chi-squared statistical method and remainder analysis were used.
Measurements and results. a) Analysis of family perception: 315 normally functioning (79.35%) and 82 dysfunctional (20.65%). b) There were statistically significant connections between family dysfunction and the number of brothers and sisters and the place occupied by them, marital status, number of children, educational level, mental health and reason for the consultation.
Conclusions. The family Apgar enables patients with family dysfunction to be identified. There is a clear connection between family dysfunction and the reasons for seeking health care.
