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Factors influencing the successful aging of Iranian old adult women
Joint Authors
Pashaki, Nazila Jawadi
Muhammadi, Farahnaz
Jafaraghai, Fatimi
Mihrdad, Nida
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 17, Issue 7 (31 Jul. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2015-07-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Sociology and Anthropology and Social Work
Medicine
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : Aging is an irreversible natural process characterized by a decline in both the physical and mental status of individuals.
Because of multiple factors, this process and its consequences vary greatly between individuals.
A successful aging (SA) is the target of current health policies and well-being of individuals.
Knowing the factors that contribute to SA and its barriers would translate in measurements that increase the quality of life of elderly and reduce health costs.
Objectives : The aim of this study was to explore barriers and facilitators to Iranian elderly women’s SA.
Patients and Methods: A purposive sample of 16 elderly women, aged 61 - 96 years, was recruited for this qualitative content analysis study.
Study data were collected during 2012 -.2013 by conducting 16 face-to-face semi-structured in-depth interviews.
We continued the data collection until reaching saturation.
Study data were analyzed concurrently with data collection, by using the conventional qualitative content analysis approach.
Results : Barriers and facilitators to Iranian elderly women’s SA fell into five main categories, including availability of support systems, state of health, personal capabilities, personality characteristics, and lifestyle.
Conclusions : Availability of support systems, state of health, personal capabilities, personality characteristics, and lifestyle were the main interrelated factors affecting Iranian elderly women’s SA.
Accordingly, providing elderly women with strong educational, emotional, financial, cultural, and social supports can help facilitate their SA.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pashaki, Nazila Jawadi& Muhammadi, Farahnaz& Jafaraghai, Fatimi& Mihrdad, Nida. 2015. Factors influencing the successful aging of Iranian old adult women. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 17, no. 7, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-593712
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pashaki, Nazila Jawadi…[et al.]. Factors influencing the successful aging of Iranian old adult women. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 17, no. 7 (Jul. 2015), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-593712
American Medical Association (AMA)
Pashaki, Nazila Jawadi& Muhammadi, Farahnaz& Jafaraghai, Fatimi& Mihrdad, Nida. Factors influencing the successful aging of Iranian old adult women. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2015. Vol. 17, no. 7, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-593712
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 8
Record ID
BIM-593712