Assessment of Healthy Lifestyle among Elderly in Isfahan, Iran

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1 Community Medicine Specialist, Isfahan Provincial Health Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

2 Isfahan Provincial Health Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

3 Student of Medicine, Student Research Committee, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Background: Medical and health advances have led to relative increases in human longevity and the elderly population. Common diseases in the elderly can be prevented by healthy lifestyle. Identifying the current status of seniors is necessary to design educational intervention programs to improve their health and quality of life. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the lifestyle of the elderly in Isfahan, Iran.Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed in Isfahan in 2010-2011. Using stratified multistage random cluster sampling, 1124 seniors were selected. Data was collected based on elderly healthy lifestyle questionnaire. Data was analyzed by SPSS15 using descriptive statistics, t-test, and analysis of variance (ANOVA).Findings: Mean of total lifestyle score was 148.95 ± 12.8. Men and women scored 149.87 ± 13.62 and 148 ± 11.94, respectively (P = 0.02). Conclusion: The status of healthy lifestyle among the elderly in the province of Isfahan is relatively moderate. However, more studies are needed for further information.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 29, Issue 149 - Serial Number 149
July and August 2011
Pages 1064-1074

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  • Receive Date: 26 February 2012
  • Revise Date: 01 November 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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