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In the name of Almighty, Eternal, Just And Merciful GOD

In the name of Almighty, Eternal, Just And Merciful GOD. Determinants of healthy lifestyle and its related factors among elderly people living in suburban of Tehran.

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In the name of Almighty, Eternal, Just And Merciful GOD

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  1. In the name of Almighty, Eternal, Just And Merciful GOD Zanjani

  2. Determinants of healthy lifestyle and its related factors among elderly people living in suburban of Tehran SamanehZanjani, PhD. candidate of Health Education & Promotion, The International Campus of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Zanjani

  3. Other Researchers Sadeghi S, Assistant professor, Dept. of Health Education and promotion, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Tol A, PhD, Health Education and promotion, Dept. of Health Education and promotion, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Mohebbi B, MD, Assistant professor, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Moradi A, Ms. Health Education and promotion, Dept. of Health Education and promotion, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Zanjani

  4. Introduction • Elderly population is the fastest growing population in the world. • The elderly are increasing in Iran, too. • Based on the 2006 census, 7 million people are over 60 years in Iran. • Ageing is accompanied with diminishing physical and mental capacities in daily life and incidence of chronic disease. • Diet and lifestyle influence morbidity and mortality during the course of life. Zanjani

  5. … Introduction • longevity or healthy outcomes are associated with a healthy lifestyle, • four modifiable healthy lifestyle factors (healthy diet, nonsmoking, normal weight, and regular physical activity) can significantly reduce premature mortality. • attention to lifestyle of elder can help them get used to their lives and maintain their life satisfaction. • However, elder psychological obstacle, lack of knowledge as an interpersonal and structural obstacle have all made it difficult for them to take part in healthy lifestyles. Zanjani

  6. Study Objectives Assessing determinants of a healthy lifestyle and its related factors among elderly people living in Islamshar, South of Tehran. Zanjani

  7. Type of Study descriptive – analytical study Zanjani

  8. Sample Size& Study Population • Elderly (aged 60 and over) referred to Islamshahr Health Center of Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2012–2013. • A sample size with a confidence interval (CI) of 0.95, power of 0.8 and considering 20% sample size reduction, determined 480 elderly. Zanjani

  9. Sampling • Random clustering sampling method was applied based on the number of under coverage population that is, the more populous health centers, the more selected subjects. Zanjani

  10. Data Collection Instruments • Questionnaire • Two-part questionnaire: socio demographic such as age, gender, level of education, living with spouse or family; and health- related characteristics, e.g., body mass index (BMI), history, type and frequency of chronic disease; • Standard healthy lifestyle instrument: a 46 items self-report standard instrument with five subscales reflecting domains including exercise (5 items), nutrition (14 items), prevention (15 items), stress management (5 items) and social relationship (7 items). Zanjani

  11. Analyze • The obtained data was analyzed by SPSS 18 software • Using Independent t-test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), Chi- square test and ordinal logistic regression test to compare mean scores at a significant level of P≤0.05. Zanjani

  12. Findings Zanjani

  13. demographic variables and the elderly health related characteristics Zanjani

  14. Distribution of mean score of healthy lifestyle based on demographic variables * Significant at 0.05 by independent t-test Zanjani

  15. … Findings • Mean score of total healthy lifestyle was 148.56±11.5. • Men and women scored 151.95±11.15 and 145±10.32, respectively (P<0.001). • 366 participants had moderate healthy lifestyle and 114 had desirable healthy lifestyle. • None of the elderly had undesirable lifestyle. • Marital status and gender were important factors in elderly healthy lifestyle. Zanjani

  16. … Findings • With increasing age, the average score in exercise domain decreases. • Men in the prevention, exercise and social relations domains were obtained significantly higher scores. • The elderly who were living without a spouse, total healthy lifestyle and social relations domain scores were less than others . Zanjani

  17. Conclusion • A variation in health behaviors exist between men and women. • Marital status had great impact in achieving the desired lifestyle between elderly. • Most the elderly had moderate score of lifestyle, • Affecting factors in lifestyle and its domains, should be as an important educational priority for elderly. Zanjani

  18. Thank honorable people who help me for making this circumstances THANKs FOR YOUR Patience & ATTENTION Zanjani

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