Predictors of Active Aging Among Community-dwelling Older Adults in Qazvin City, Iran, 2023

Objectives: This study aims to determine the predictive factors of active aging among older people in Qazvin City, Iran. Methods: This study, conducted in 2023, included individuals aged >60 years in Qazvin City. Participants were selected using cluster sampling in three zones of Qazvin City. Old...

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Main Authors: Zahra Shirshekan, Ahad Alizadeh, Mohammad Amerzadeh, Fatemeh Mohammadi, Seyedeh Ameneh Motalebi
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Published: Negah Institute for Scientific Communication 2025-03-01
Series:Iranian Rehabilitation Journal
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Online Access:http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-2256-en.pdf
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author Zahra Shirshekan
Ahad Alizadeh
Mohammad Amerzadeh
Fatemeh Mohammadi
Seyedeh Ameneh Motalebi
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Ahad Alizadeh
Mohammad Amerzadeh
Fatemeh Mohammadi
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description Objectives: This study aims to determine the predictive factors of active aging among older people in Qazvin City, Iran. Methods: This study, conducted in 2023, included individuals aged >60 years in Qazvin City. Participants were selected using cluster sampling in three zones of Qazvin City. Older adults were selected from mosques and parks in each zone. Data were collected using a demographic information checklist, an Iranian active aging questionnaire, a multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) and the World Health Organization (WHO) disability assessment schedule (WHODAS 2.0). A multiple linear regression was performed using R software, version 4.2.3 to detect predictors of active aging. Results: The mean age of the patients was 66.78±6.22 years. A total of 178 patients (61.6%) were men and 207(71.6%) were married. The mean score for active aging was 109.18±24.15, indicating a moderate level. Multiple regression analysis showed that sex, marital status, educational level, economic situation, job, perceived health, disability and perceived social support were significant predictors of active aging Discussion: Based on our results, active aging among older adults was moderate. We suggest that health policymakers pay more attention to older individuals with low literacy, low income, disabilities, and health problems when planning active aging programs. Additionally, increasing intergenerational support is vital to encourage social participation among older adults.
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spelling doaj-art-5d38a2f5992449faa6284f92ed5d1a3d2025-08-20T02:19:26ZengNegah Institute for Scientific CommunicationIranian Rehabilitation Journal1735-36021735-36102025-03-012313142Predictors of Active Aging Among Community-dwelling Older Adults in Qazvin City, Iran, 2023Zahra Shirshekan0Ahad Alizadeh1Mohammad Amerzadeh2Fatemeh Mohammadi3Seyedeh Ameneh Motalebi4 Student Research Committee, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran. Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran. Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran. Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran. Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran. Objectives: This study aims to determine the predictive factors of active aging among older people in Qazvin City, Iran. Methods: This study, conducted in 2023, included individuals aged >60 years in Qazvin City. Participants were selected using cluster sampling in three zones of Qazvin City. Older adults were selected from mosques and parks in each zone. Data were collected using a demographic information checklist, an Iranian active aging questionnaire, a multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) and the World Health Organization (WHO) disability assessment schedule (WHODAS 2.0). A multiple linear regression was performed using R software, version 4.2.3 to detect predictors of active aging. Results: The mean age of the patients was 66.78±6.22 years. A total of 178 patients (61.6%) were men and 207(71.6%) were married. The mean score for active aging was 109.18±24.15, indicating a moderate level. Multiple regression analysis showed that sex, marital status, educational level, economic situation, job, perceived health, disability and perceived social support were significant predictors of active aging Discussion: Based on our results, active aging among older adults was moderate. We suggest that health policymakers pay more attention to older individuals with low literacy, low income, disabilities, and health problems when planning active aging programs. Additionally, increasing intergenerational support is vital to encourage social participation among older adults.http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-2256-en.pdfagedactivesocial supportdisabilityperceived health
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Mohammad Amerzadeh
Fatemeh Mohammadi
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Predictors of Active Aging Among Community-dwelling Older Adults in Qazvin City, Iran, 2023
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal
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disability
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title Predictors of Active Aging Among Community-dwelling Older Adults in Qazvin City, Iran, 2023
title_full Predictors of Active Aging Among Community-dwelling Older Adults in Qazvin City, Iran, 2023
title_fullStr Predictors of Active Aging Among Community-dwelling Older Adults in Qazvin City, Iran, 2023
title_full_unstemmed Predictors of Active Aging Among Community-dwelling Older Adults in Qazvin City, Iran, 2023
title_short Predictors of Active Aging Among Community-dwelling Older Adults in Qazvin City, Iran, 2023
title_sort predictors of active aging among community dwelling older adults in qazvin city iran 2023
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active
social support
disability
perceived health
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