How Active Ageing Dimensions are Associated with Mental Health of Older People in the Iranian Context?

IF 0.5 Q4 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Journal of Muslim Mental Health Pub Date : 2022-06-21 DOI:10.3998/jmmh.257

M. Tajvar, Badrye Karami, M. Yaseri, A. Zaidi

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Abstract

-the Active Ageing (AA), as the process of health promotion, collaboration, andsecurity opportunities to increase the quality of life in old age, may be astrategy to prevent many of future challenges in countries like Iran with rapidpace of population ageing. The aim of this study was to measure the AAdimensions in Iran and examine their associations with mental health of Iranianelderly. Methods- A quantitativecross-sectional survey of a random sample of 623 community resident people ofTehran aged 55+ years was conducted. In total, 590people responded. The AA was measured using Active Ageing Index (AAI), including four domains and mentalhealth of participants was measured using 15-item GHQ scale. Associationsbetween them were examined using Mixed-Effect Linear Regression analysis.- The overall AAI score was calculated at 26.8 (men 33.9 vs. women 20.6) out of100. Higher scores in the first domain (employment) and lower scores in the 3rddomain (independent, healthy and secure living)andthe 4th domain (enabling environment)were linked withpoorer mental health, but the 2nd domain (participation in society) showed noassociation.Conclusions- Different aspects of AAI showed differenteffects on mental health. In addition, it seems that the AAI, as a tool formeasuring the AA, needs a profound modification in the Iranian context, usingqualitative studies in Iran.

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在伊朗背景下，活跃的老龄化维度与老年人的心理健康有何关联？

-积极老龄化（AA）作为提高老年生活质量的健康促进、合作和安全机会的过程，可能是防止伊朗等人口老龄化速度快的国家未来面临许多挑战的策略。本研究的目的是测量伊朗的AAdimensions，并检验其与伊朗心理健康的关系。方法：随机抽取泰国623名55岁以上社区居民进行横断面定量调查。总共有590人作出了回应。AA使用主动老龄化指数（AAI）进行测量，包括四个领域，参与者的心理健康使用15项GHQ量表进行测量。使用混合效应线性回归分析来检验它们之间的相关性AAI总分为26.8分（男性33.9分，女性20.6分）。第一个领域（就业）的得分较高，第三个领域（独立、健康和有保障的生活）和第四个领域（有利的环境）的得分较低，这与较差的心理健康有关，但第二个领域（参与社会）没有显示出相关性。结论AAI的不同方面对心理健康有不同的影响。此外，AAI作为衡量AA的工具，似乎需要在伊朗的背景下进行深刻的修改，在伊朗进行定性研究。

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Journal of Muslim Mental Health PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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1.00

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11.10%

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审稿时长

25 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Muslim Mental Health is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed academic journal and publishes articles exploring social, cultural, medical, theological, historical, and psychological factors affecting the mental health of Muslims in the United States and globally. The journal publishes research and clinical material, including research articles, reviews, and reflections on clinical practice. The Journal of Muslim Mental Health is a much-needed resource for professionals seeking to identify and explore the mental health care needs of Muslims in all areas of the world.