PERCEPTION OF THE BENEFITS OF THE OWNERSHIP OF COMPANION ANIMALS IN THREE POPULATION GROUPS IN HAVANA, CUBA

Authors

  • Beatriz Hugues H Instituto Nacional de Endocrinología (INEN), La Habana, Cuba
  • Aimee Álvarez A. Instituto Nacional de Endocrinología (INEN), La Habana, Cuba
  • Lizet Castelo E.C. Instituto Nacional de Endocrinología (INEN), La Habana, Cuba
  • Loraine Ledón L. Instituto Nacional de Endocrinología (INEN), La Habana, Cuba
  • Madelín Mendoza T. Instituto Nacional de Endocrinología (INEN), La Habana, Cuba
  • Emma Domínguez A. Instituto Nacional de Endocrinología (INEN), La Habana, Cuba

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v25i3.10115

Keywords:

personal satisfaction, psicoemotional health, metabolic control, physical activities, companion animals

Abstract

The study aimed to determine the perception of three groups of people in Havana, Cuba [breeders of ornamental birds (CAO), veterinary medicine students (E), and pet owners (RAC)] through a survey on pet ownership in relation to personal satisfaction and health. Results showed that 99% of the persons were satisfied of sharing their lives with companion animals. They also pointed out high mental health benefits (84, 73, and 80% for CAO, E, and RAC respectively). In relation to metabolic control, 58 and 96% of the persons suffering any of these diseases indicated that were motivated to take better care. The results showed that the surveyed persons in the three population groups perceive that pet ownership brings them physical and mental health benefits.

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Published

2014-09-15

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 3 (2014)

Section

Artículos Primarios

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Copyright (c) 2014 Beatriz Hugues H, Aimee Álvarez A., Lizet Castelo E.C., Loraine Ledón L., Madelín Mendoza T., Emma Domínguez A.

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How to Cite

Hugues H, B., Álvarez A., A., Castelo E.C., L., Ledón L., L., Mendoza T., M., & Domínguez A., E. (2014). PERCEPTION OF THE BENEFITS OF THE OWNERSHIP OF COMPANION ANIMALS IN THREE POPULATION GROUPS IN HAVANA, CUBA. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 25(3), 355-365. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v25i3.10115