[Apgar questionnaire in the study of family function].
OBJECTIVE
To analyse family dynamics among health service users. To establish a connection between perception of family dysfunction and different variables.


METHODS
A descriptive crossover study, in line with a closed question survey model: a) family Apgar, b) 16 item questionnaire.


METHODS
Jumilla Health Centre, Murcia.


METHODS
397 patients between 18 and 65 were selected by systematic sampling.


METHODS
The Chi-squared statistical method and remainder analysis were used.


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.
Rodríguez Fernández
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Centro de Salud de Jumilla, Gerencia de Atención Primaria y SNU de Alhama, Murcia.
Gea Serrano
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Gómez Moraga
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García González
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D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D004493:Education; D005190:Family; D005191:Family Characteristics; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012494:Sampling Studies; D013030:Spain; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
Estudio de la función familiar a través del cuestionario Apgar.