The association of health-promoting lifestyle with quality of life among the Iranian elderly
Joint Authors
Zare, Najaf
Rakhshani, Tibah
Shujaizadah, Dawud
Rakhshani, Fatimah
Kavah, Muhammad Husayn
Lankarani, Kamran Baghiri
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 16, Issue 9 (30 Sep. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2014-09-30
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : As individuals live a longer life, health-promoting lifestyle (HPL) becomes even more essential, particularly with regard to maintaining functional independence and improving quality of life (QoL). Objectives : This study aimed to determine the association between QoL and HPL in the Iranian elderly living in Shiraz. Materials and Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in 2013 at retirement centers of Shiraz City, Iran.
The sample included 500 elderly who aged > 60 years.
Proportional stratified random sampling was used to select the elderly from retirement centers.
QoL was assessed by the Farsi version of Short Form Health Survey questionnaire (SF-36) and HPL was measured by health-promoting lifestyle profile (HPLP II).
Data were analyzed using independent-samples t test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation, and stepwise multiple regression using SPSS 21. Results : There were significant differences in QoL in terms of sex, age, education, and marital status.
There were significant differences in HPL in terms of gender, age and education (P < 0.05) There was a statistically significant association between QoL and HPL in the elderly (r = 0.42, P < 0.05).
Based on HPLP II constructs, the significant predicting factors of QoL in the elderly consisted of spiritual growth, stress management, and physical activity (P < 0.05). Conclusions : Health providers should improve the QoL in the elderly by facilitating HPL through health-promoting interventions, which will maintain and increase physical activity, stress management, and spiritual growth.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rakhshani, Tibah& Shujaizadah, Dawud& Lankarani, Kamran Baghiri& Rakhshani, Fatimah& Kavah, Muhammad Husayn& Zare, Najaf. 2014. The association of health-promoting lifestyle with quality of life among the Iranian elderly. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 16, no. 9, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rakhshani, Tibah…[et al.]. The association of health-promoting lifestyle with quality of life among the Iranian elderly. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 16, no. 9 (Sep. 2014), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Rakhshani, Tibah& Shujaizadah, Dawud& Lankarani, Kamran Baghiri& Rakhshani, Fatimah& Kavah, Muhammad Husayn& Zare, Najaf. The association of health-promoting lifestyle with quality of life among the Iranian elderly. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2014. Vol. 16, no. 9, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-408197
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 5-6
Record ID
BIM-408197