M. Tajvar, Maryam Torabi, H. Dargahi, Omolbanin Atashbahar, H. Sajadi
{"title":"Assessing the Isfahan Hospitals based on the World Health Organization's Age-Friendly Hospital Model: A Mixed Method Study","authors":"M. Tajvar, Maryam Torabi, H. Dargahi, Omolbanin Atashbahar, H. Sajadi","doi":"10.32598/sija.2023.3536.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32598/sija.2023.3536.1","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives The rapid growth of the elderly population requires the design of age-friendly healthcare systems to respond to the complex needs of the elderly. This study aims to assess the hospitals in Isfahan, Iran based on the age-friendly primary health care centers criteria and identify challenges. Methods & Materials This cross-sequential study was conducted in two phases in 2020-2021. First, using the checklist of Ahmadi et al.’ study, the teaching hospitals in Isfahan were assessed based on the age-friendly primary health care centers criteria. The checklists were completed by observation and based on the opinions of the experts. Data analysis was done in SPSS software, version 26 using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation test. Qualitative data were collected through a semi-structured interview and were analyzed using Conventional content analysis method. Results Most of the hospitals were in good conditions in terms of physical environment, sanitary facilities, and signboards. The lowest scores were related to the areas of admission and payment, appointments, accessibility, and inpatient services. The mean age-friendly score of hospitals was 51.7 out of 100. There was no significant relationship between the characteristics of hospitals (type of ownership, type of activity, specialty, number of beds, bed occupancy rate, degree of accreditation, and manager’s study field) and their age-friendly scores. We identified 9 themes and 27 sub-themes related to challenges of being age-friendly in the hospitals. Conclusion The hospitals in Isfahan have many shortcomings in being age-friendly. Promoting the expertise of geriatric medicine and geriatric nursing, designing a special queuing system for the elderly, considering a special administrator for the elderly in different departments, reducing the costs of treatment for the elderly, promoting consultation/examination/treatment/follow-up programs for the elderly with an emphasis on upstream documents and cooperation between different departments, empowering employees, upgrading physical infrastructure can help solve existing challenges.","PeriodicalId":44423,"journal":{"name":"Salmand-Iranian Journal of Ageing","volume":"47 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86744004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jamileh Amirzadeh Iranagh, Firouz Mohammadi, Parviz Salem Safi, Vahid Ayoughi, Ali Sedghiani, Saeed Razi
{"title":"Non-pharmacological Intervention to Reduce Sleep Disturbance Among Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study","authors":"Jamileh Amirzadeh Iranagh, Firouz Mohammadi, Parviz Salem Safi, Vahid Ayoughi, Ali Sedghiani, Saeed Razi","doi":"10.32598/sija.2022.3372.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32598/sija.2022.3372.1","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives This study aims to assess the effect of music therapy (MT) and sleep hygiene (SH) education on sleep disorders of the elderly in Urmia, Iran. Methods & Materials This is a randomized controlled clinical trial. Participants were 150 older adults referred to health centers in Urmia, Iran. They were divided into three groups of SH+MT, SH, and control using the block randomization method. To measure their sleep quality, the standard Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) was used. The intervention was conducted for two months. Data analysis was conducted in SPSS software, version 21. To know the baseline difference in the qualitative variables among the three groups, chi-square test was used. Kolmogorov Smirnov test was used to check the normality of data distribution and then one-way ANOVA test was used to compare the seven dimensions of PSQI among the three groups. Results The comparison of seven PSQI dimensions showed that subjective sleep quality (F=14.34, P=0.0001), sleep latency (F=10.05, P=0.0001), sleep duration (F=21.91, P=0.0001), habitual sleep efficiency (F=24.98, P=0.0001), sleep disturbances (F=15.37, P=0.0001), use of sleep medication (F=1.840, P=0.04) and daytime drowsiness (F=1.181, P=0.02) were significantly different among the three groups. The combination of SH education and MT improved the sleep quality of participants more than the SH education alone. Conclusion It seems that sleep disorders of the elderly can be reduced by teaching sleep hygiene and listening to favorite music before going to sleep.","PeriodicalId":44423,"journal":{"name":"Salmand-Iranian Journal of Ageing","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73813735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Razieh Baneshi, Malihe Saboor., Marjan Haghi, R. Bidhendi Yarandi, Zhale Zandie
{"title":"Fear of Falling and its Relationship With Frailty in Older Adults","authors":"Razieh Baneshi, Malihe Saboor., Marjan Haghi, R. Bidhendi Yarandi, Zhale Zandie","doi":"10.32598/sija.2023.3504.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32598/sija.2023.3504.1","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives Fear of falling affects the daily performance of older adults, exacerbates the frailty syndrome, and ultimately reduces their independence. This study aims to investigate the relationship between fear of falling and frailty in older adults in Bushehr, Iran. Methods & Materials This descriptive-analytical study with a cross-sectional design was conducted on 215 older adults aged ≥60 years referred to urban comprehensive health centers in Bushehr, Iran in 2021 who were selected by a cluster sampling method. A demographic/clinical form, falls efficacy scale international (FES-I), and Fried’s frailty scale were used for collecting data. Data were analyzed using chi-square test, and logistic regression analysis in SPSS software, version 24. Results The mean age of the participants was 68.81±8.31 years. They included 56.7% female (n=122) and 43.3% male (n=93). The chance of developing frailty syndrome in people with high level of fear of falling was 6 times that of people with low fear of falling (OR=6.37, 95% CI, 1.44%-28.08%). The fear of falling was significantly higher in those with younger age, low education level, low income, those who were widower/widow, housekeeper or retired, and those with a history of falling in the last year, and frailty (P<0.001). Conclusion Fear of falling can cause frailty and thus increase the dependence of older adults; therefore, timely screening and intervention are recommended to reduce its negative effects","PeriodicalId":44423,"journal":{"name":"Salmand-Iranian Journal of Ageing","volume":"14 4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81150776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Parisa Janjani, Yaser Salehabadi, Sayeh Motevaseli, Reza Heidari Moghadam, S. Siabani, N. Salehi
{"title":"Comparison of Risk Factors, Prevalence, Type of Treatment, and Mortality Rate for Myocardial Infarction in Diabetic and Non-diabetic Older Adults: A Cohort Study","authors":"Parisa Janjani, Yaser Salehabadi, Sayeh Motevaseli, Reza Heidari Moghadam, S. Siabani, N. Salehi","doi":"10.32598/sija.2022.3091.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32598/sija.2022.3091.2","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives Older diabetic patients with myocardial infarction (MI) are vulnerable group. This study aims to compare the prevalence of risk factors, type of reperfusion therapy, and mortality in diabetic and non-diabetic elderly with MI. Methods & Materials This is a cohort study. The statistical population consists of all older adults (age ≥60 years), whose information was available in the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) registry system of Imam Ali hospital in Kermanshah, Iran from July 2016 to January 2020. Of these, 1460 participants with STEMI were selected based on the inclusion criteria and divided into two diabetic and non-diabetic groups. Their information was recorded by trained nurses using a checklist surveying demographic information, medical records, cardiovascular disease risk factors, clinical and diagnostic tests, type of treatment, and death at the time of admission, hospitalization and discharge. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, Mann-Whitney and chi-square test in Stata software, version 14. P<0.05 was considered as significant level. Results The number of diabetic women (47.11%) was significantly higher than the number of those without diabetes (25.60%) (P<0.001). The mean LDL and cholesterol levels in non-diabetics was significantly higher than diabetics (P<0.001). The mean HDL was not significantly different between the two groups (P=0.777). The number of patients with BMI≥30, history of myocardial infarction, blood lipid, hypertension, triglyceride level, and glomerular filtration rate <60 were significantly higher in the diabetic group than in the non-diabetic group. There were no significant differences between the two groups regarding the variables of place of residence, literacy level, smoking, history of stroke, coronary angioplasty and coronary artery bypass surgery. In addition, there was no significant difference in mortality rate and type of reperfusion treatment between the two groups. Conclusion Some of risk factors for MI are different between diabetic and non-diabetic elderly with MI. The results of this study can provide useful information to experts in this field to develop lifestyle modification programs by making drug prescription more purposeful and providing awareness for this group of patients.","PeriodicalId":44423,"journal":{"name":"Salmand-Iranian Journal of Ageing","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84216193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Farahbod, Iravan Masoudi Asl, S. Tabibi, M. Kamali
{"title":"The Status of Rehabilitation in Iran: Barriers and Facilitators","authors":"M. Farahbod, Iravan Masoudi Asl, S. Tabibi, M. Kamali","doi":"10.32598/sija.2023.2535.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32598/sija.2023.2535.1","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives Rehabilitation is one of the basic services for the elderly and people with disabilities and provides the possibility of equal opportunities and participation in the society. In fact, it is one of the main pillars of the health; however, less attention has been paid to this issue in Iran, and it does not have a specific place in the health system. The present study aims to find barriers and facilitators regarding rehabilitation programs for the elderly and people with disabilities in Iran. Methods & Materials This is a qualitative study using content analysis method. Participants were 13 experts in different fields of rehabilitation who were selected using a purposive sampling method which continued until the data saturation. The data were collected using a semi-structured in-depth interview from February 2021 to February 2022. The interviews were transcribed verbatim, and then were analyzed by using conventional content analysis method and using constant comparative analysis. Results Two main categories of barriers and facilitators, each with 4 sub-categories were identified. The barriers were: High number of rehabilitation trustees, lack of awareness of officials and people, lack of attention to the role of the municipality in rehabilitation, and poor rehabilitation management. Facilitators were: Building culture in the field of rehabilitation and disability, improving the insight of officials, the role of rehabilitation specialists, benefiting from the experiences of other countries Conclusion The identified barriers and facilitators can help officials and policymakers in Iran to improve the status of rehabilitation and provide better services to people with disabilities.","PeriodicalId":44423,"journal":{"name":"Salmand-Iranian Journal of Ageing","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84739844","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Rezaee, M. Peyravi, Katayoun Jalali, Sepehr Avazzadeh, M. Ahmadi Marzaleh
{"title":"Exploring the Lived Experiences of Older Adults in Iran During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Study","authors":"R. Rezaee, M. Peyravi, Katayoun Jalali, Sepehr Avazzadeh, M. Ahmadi Marzaleh","doi":"10.32598/sija.2022.2023.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32598/sija.2022.2023.4","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives Since older people make up a great percent of the population is Iran, and they experienced higher mental, physical, and emotional pressures due to quarantine and lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, the present study aims to investigate the lived experiences of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran. Methods & Materials This qualitative phenomenological study was conducted in Fars, Kermanshah, and Tehran provinces of Iran from October 1, 2021 to January 30, 2022. The data were collected through interviewing 16 older adults. Data analysis was done by Smith’s interpretative phenomenology analysis. Results Of 16 older adults, 9 were male and 7 were female, with a mean age of 73 years. Their lived experiences were classified into three main categories: Psychological tensions, resilience (healing) measures, and economic tensions. Conclusion Iranian older people experienced various types of tensions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing and quarantine increased the concerns about their mental health. Therefore, it is very important to identify and analyze the psychological concepts and protective factors along with preparing practical guidelines to protect their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.","PeriodicalId":44423,"journal":{"name":"Salmand-Iranian Journal of Ageing","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75437529","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of a Technology-based Exercise Program on Physical Fitness and Activities of Daily Living in the Elderly With Balance Impairment: A Clinical Trial","authors":"F. Shirazi, A. Jaberi, Noorolla Zahedian Nasab","doi":"10.32598/sija.2023.3448.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32598/sija.2023.3448.1","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives Due to the increase in life expectancy in different countries and, thus, the increase in the number of aged people and the prevalence of physical problems related to old age, it is important to find low-risk methods that can lead to the improvement of the physical fitness and activities of daily living (ADLs) in the elderly. Hence, this study aims to assess the effects of a technology-based exercise program on physical fitness and ADLs of the elderly people with balance impairment residing in nursing homes. Methods & Materials This is a clinical trial that was conducted on 60 older adults with balance impairment living in nursing homes in Shiraz, Iran. They were randomly divided into two groups of intervention (n=30) and control (n=30). The intervention group received technology-based exercises using the Xbox Kinect sensor at two sessions of 30-45 minutes per week for six weeks. The control group received the routine programs of nursing homes including walking and playing table tennis. After six weeks, their physical fitness and ADLs were measured using the senior fitness test (SFT) and the ADL questionnaire in both groups. Results After the intervention, the mean score of ADL significantly increased (from 87.1±10.4 to 92.6±9.1) compared to the control group (from 86.5±11.3 to 85.1±1.2) (P=0.00). In addition, the intervention led to an increase in the SFT tests of chair stand test (P<0.001), arm curl test (P<0.001), chair sit and reach test (P=0.001), back scratch test (P=0.007) and 8-foot up & go test (P=0.001). These changes were not observed in the control group. Conclusion The technology-based exercise program is effective in increasing the physical fitness and ADLs of the elderly people with balance impairment residing in nursing homes, and can be replaced with team sports.","PeriodicalId":44423,"journal":{"name":"Salmand-Iranian Journal of Ageing","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78537695","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Concepts and Images of Aging From the Perspective of Psychological Components in the Curriculum of the Primary School of the Iranian Educational System: Qualitative Content Analysis","authors":"Tayebeh Tajari, Mahindokht Javanneshan, Marziyeh Bayani","doi":"10.32598/sija.2022.2910.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32598/sija.2022.2910.3","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives The present study aims to analyze the content of primary school textbooks in the Iranian educational system based on the psychological components of the elderly and how these books have reproduced the psychological components of the elderly. Methods & Materials The research method was descriptive-content analysis. The statistical population of the study included primary school textbooks. The statistical sample of the desirable cases purposefully included the content of all primary school textbooks in 2020. Research components included self-acceptance, autonomy, personal growth, communication with others, environment mastery, and consciousness in life, as well as a content analysis unit. Results The results showed that primary school textbooks have addressed the problem of aging from a psychological perspective to some extent, but the texts and images have been at a low level in terms of content and quality of effect in primary school children, which is the period of their personality formation, and has indirectly introduced an elderly person disable and impressible. Therefore, these textbooks do not strongly reproduce the psychological characteristics of the elderly. Their presentation focuses more on the quality of communication with others and neglects other psychological components. Conclusion Iranian primary school curriculum requires a thorough review based on the psychological components of the elderly. Texts, activities, and elderly images are included in the textbook to pay more attention to the area of vitality and life expectancy. This practice creates an attitude and a sense of purposefulness in aging.","PeriodicalId":44423,"journal":{"name":"Salmand-Iranian Journal of Ageing","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79633739","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effectiveness of Cognitive Rehabilitation on Improving the Cognitive Abilities of the Elderly","authors":"K. Yazdanbakhsh, Akram Azarnia","doi":"10.32598/sija.2022.3258.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32598/sija.2022.3258.1","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives The stagnation of mental activity in aging is associated with a decline in the function of all body systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, genital, glandular, immune, and other organs. Cognitive disorders are also one of the most common problems in aging, which in turn exposes them at risk. Aging is associated with significant changes in memory, intelligence, perception, metacognition, recall, problem-solving, and other cognitive abilities. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation in improving the cognitive abilities of the elderly. Methods & Materials The present study was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population included elderly people living in nursing homes in Kermanshah City, Iran, from which 24 people were selected by convenience sampling method and according to the inclusion criteria and were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. The experimental group underwent 20 sessions of 35 minutes twice a week with the Captain Log cognitive rehabilitation program, during which time the control group did not receive any intervention. After the intervention, post-test was performed for both groups. Research tools included a cognitive rescue skills questionnaire and Captain Log rehabilitation software. Descriptive statistics and univariate and multivariate analysis of covariance were used to analyze the data using SPSS software, version 24. Results The results of data analysis showed that F statistic for dependent components, including memory (F=193.57, P<0.001), selective attention (F=375.43, P<0.001), decision-making (F=39.20, P<0.001), planning (F=120.003, P<0.001), sustained attention (F=312.07, P<0.001), flexibility (F=91.44, P<0.001), and social cognition (F=4.48, P<0.05) are significant at the level of 0.05 and 0.01. Therefore, it can be concluded that the cognitive rehabilitation program has improved the cognitive abilities of the elderly. Conclusion Considering that cognitive rehabilitation has a significant effect on the neural activities of brain areas related to cognitive abilities and improves their function, it can be used as a suitable method to improve cognitive abilities.","PeriodicalId":44423,"journal":{"name":"Salmand-Iranian Journal of Ageing","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87863398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sadegh Mohsen Al-Gimavi, M. Bakhshi, A. G. Moghaddam, Vahid Ghavami, H. Al-Khalidi
{"title":"A Comparative Study of Healthy Lifestyle of Iranian and Iraqi Elderly and Its Predictors","authors":"Sadegh Mohsen Al-Gimavi, M. Bakhshi, A. G. Moghaddam, Vahid Ghavami, H. Al-Khalidi","doi":"10.32598/sija.2022.3420.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32598/sija.2022.3420.1","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives Lifestyle is influenced by differences in societies and changes in culture, social and environmental conditions, hence this study was conducted to determine and compare healthy lifestyle and its predictors in the elderly living in Iran and Iraq. Methods & Materials This descriptive-analytical study was performed on 800 elderly people over 60 years old who were referred to health centers in Najaf City, Iraq, and Mashhad City, Iran in 2021. The research units were selected by cluster probability sampling. Data were collected by demographic characteristic form, healthy lifestyle questionnaire for the elderly, and questionnaire of predictors of a healthy lifestyle at the time of the presence of the elderly in the health center. Data were analyzed using SPSS software, version 23 with descriptive statistics, and the Chi-Square, Mann Whitney U, independent t test, and regression. Results The Mean±SD age of the elderly in Iran and Iraq was 66.89±6.68 and 66.42±5.23 years, respectively. About 75% of the Iranian elderly and 59% of the Iraqi elderly had a moderate lifestyle. The mean and standard deviation of total lifestyle scores in Iran and Iraq were 145.75±14.97 and 152.29±13.46, respectively, and the independent t test showed a significant difference (P<0.001). Multiple linear regression tests showed that variables of age, self-assessment of health, drug abuse, income and job satisfaction, and marital status and companions had a significant relationship with a healthy lifestyle in the Iranian elderly, while in the Iraqi elderly, variables of age, sex, self-assessment of health, smoking, income, and job satisfaction, and companions had a significant relationship with a healthy lifestyle (P<0.05). Predictor factors predicted 25% of healthy lifestyle scores in Iran and 37% in Iraq. Conclusion It is recommended to improve the lifestyle of the elderly in both Iran and Iraq from the current situation to the desired level. For this purpose, health officials must pay more attention to the most effective factors for a healthy lifestyle, especially drug abuse and income satisfaction in Iran and Iraq, respectively.","PeriodicalId":44423,"journal":{"name":"Salmand-Iranian Journal of Ageing","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84756399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}