Perceived benefits of pet ownership for the elderly with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Authors

  • Beatriz Hugues H. Instituto Nacional de Endocrinología (INEN), La Habana
  • Aimee M. Álvarez Á. Instituto Nacional de Endocrinología (INEN), La Habana
  • Lizet Castelo E. Instituto Nacional de Endocrinología (INEN), La Habana
  • Loraine Ledón L. Clínica Central Cira García, La Habana
  • Madelín Mendoza T. Instituto Nacional de Endocrinología (INEN), La Habana
  • Emma Domínguez A. Instituto Nacional de Endocrinología (INEN), La Habana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v27i2.11645

Keywords:

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

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore the perception of senior people with diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) (n=60) on having companion animals and the relationship with personal satisfaction, benefits on mental health and metabolic control, and to the motivation on practicing physical activities. A self-administered questionnaire was developed for the evaluation of these aspects and for obtaining demographic data. The results showed that 82% of the persons indicated to be satisfied in sharing their life with companion animals, 88% perceived a high beneficial relationship for their mental health, and 97% indicated that having pets encouraged them to take better care of DM2. Moreover, most of the people doing walks with their dogs (15/60) admitted more eagerness for these walks (84%) and for exercise (68%).

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Published

2016-06-15

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 2 (2016)

Section

Artículos Primarios

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Copyright (c) 2016 Beatriz Hugues H., Aimee M. Álvarez Á., Lizet Castelo E., Loraine Ledón L., Madelín Mendoza T., Emma Domínguez A.

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How to Cite

Hugues H., B., Álvarez Á., A. M., Castelo E., L., Ledón L., L., Mendoza T., M., & Domínguez A., E. (2016). Perceived benefits of pet ownership for the elderly with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 27(2), 233-240. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v27i2.11645