Health-related Quality of Life in Elderly Iranians
Author Information
Author(s): Tajvar Maryam, Arab Mohammad, Montazeri Ali
Primary Institution: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Hypothesis
What factors determine health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in elderly people in Tehran, Iran?
Conclusion
Elderly people in Tehran, Iran, experience relatively poor health-related quality of life, especially women and those with lower education levels.
Supporting Evidence
- Elderly women reported significantly poorer HRQoL compared to men.
- Age, gender, education, and economic status were significant determinants of poorer physical HRQoL.
- Elderly living with family had better HRQoL scores than those living alone.
Takeaway
This study shows that older people in Tehran are not feeling very well, especially women and those who didn't go to school much.
Methodology
Cross-sectional survey using the SF-36 questionnaire to measure HRQoL among a random sample of elderly residents in Tehran.
Potential Biases
Potential social desirability bias due to face-to-face interviews.
Limitations
The study design was cross-sectional, limiting the ability to establish cause-effect relationships, and only included non-institutionalized individuals.
Participant Demographics
{"gender_distribution":{"male":56.5,"female":43.5},"age_distribution":{"65-69":38.3,"70-74":31.5,"75-79":15.3,"80+":15.0},"education":{"illiterate":49.8,"middle_literacy":45.8,"university":4.5},"marital_status":{"married":69.8,"non_married":30.2},"economic_status":{"poor":35.8,"intermediate":52.2,"good":12.0}}
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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