Associated Factors of Ageing Perception among Elderly in Qazvin, 2015

Introduction: Self-perception of ageing is considered as an affecting factor in experiencing successful ageing. Influencing factors associated with the ageing perception varies in different societies and closely relates to the culture of each communities. This research aimed to examine the associated factors of ageing perception among eldery in Qazvin, 2015. Method: A descriptive-analytic design conducted on 300 elderly that were recruited from the clinics and health centers in Qazvin using stratified random sampling method. Data were collected with demographic and Barker`s ageing perception questionnaires. Data analysis was performed