title: [Apgar questionnaire in the study of family function].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Centro de Salud de Jumilla, Gerencia de Atención Primaria y SNU de Alhama, Murcia.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rodríguez Fernández
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gea Serrano
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gómez Moraga
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: García González
mesh_terms: 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
vernacular_title: Estudio de la función familiar a través del cuestionario Apgar.