[Factors associated with the perception of discrimination: ageism and quality of life of the geriatric population from a bioethical approach].

Introduction: There are a set of conditions that directly affect the quality of life of older adults, causing marginalization and discrimination of this age group.

Objective: Determining the factors that affect the perception of discrimination and quality of life of older adults in the province of El Oro, Ecuador.

Methods: Observational, descriptive, qualitative-phenomenological, cross-sectional, cross-sectional study in older adults aged 65 years, between September 2019 and November 2020.