Estilo de vida de los pacientes con diagnóstico de anemia autoinmune que acuden a la Unidad de Enfermedades inflamatorias y autoinmunes sistémicas en un hospital de Loja

Abstract

Abstract: The study focused on establishing the lifestyle of patients with autoimmune anemia attending the Systemic Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases Unit of the Manuel Ygnacio Monteros IESS-Loja Hospital. A quantitative and descriptive cross-sectional approach was applied, using the PEPS-I Healthy Lifestyle Scale to collect information. The group consisted of all patients diagnosed with autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) who were treated at the aforementioned hospital. A sample was selected using convenience sampling. Statistical tests were performed on all the results obtained from each patient in order to identify trends and elements that can be improved in the patients' lifestyles. The inclusion criteria included patients diagnosed with AIHA who were willing to participate, while those with other hematological pathologies or restrictions that hindered the examination were excluded. The results suggest that, relatively speaking, the patients who participated were healthy in the dimensions of exercise, stress management, and interpersonal support, but showed notable deficiencies in nutrition and health responsibility. Most patients did not follow a balanced diet or exercise regularly, which ultimately may affect their overall health.