Active Aging Index and Its Individual Determinants in Tehran, Iran

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TAJVAR M.; YASERI M.; MAHMOUDI R.; KARAMI B.

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Journal: JOURNAL OF SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH Year:2020 | Volume:18 | Issue:2 Page(s): 139-158

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Active Aging Index and Its Individual Determinants in Tehran, Iran

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TAJVAR M. | YASERI M. | MAHMOUDI R. | KARAMI B. | Issue Writer Certificate

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ElderlyQ2

Active Aging IndexQ1

Individual DeterminantsQ1

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Background and Aim: “ Active ageing” is the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security of the Elderly in order to enhance their quality of life. This study aimed to measure the Active Ageing Index (AAI) in Tehran at the individual level and determine its determinants. Materials and Methods: This quantitative cross-sectional study included 590 old people 55 years old and above, selected by randomized cluster sampling and interviewed at their homes in various areas of Tehran. The AAI tool, which includes 4 domains ─ employment, participation, secure/safe life and an empowering environment ─ and 22 indicators was used to measure active ageing. The association between individual characteristics of older people and their AAI scores was determined using the mixed-effect linear regression analysis method, with the STATA software. Results: The overall AAI score in Tehran was found to be 26. 8 out of 100, it being 33. 9 and 20. 6 for men and women, respectively. Being a women, older, poorer, and living alone or in a large family resulted in significantly lower AAI scores as compared to being a man, younger, richer, living with others, and living in a smaller family. Conclusion: Iranian older people, particularly women, are experiencing relatively inactive lives. Their AAI scores are particularly low in the third and fourth domains. Considering the high rate of population aging in Iran, providing a safe environment for an active life for the Elderly, particularly for the groups found to have a less active life, is a top priority.

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TAJVAR, M., YASERI, M., MAHMOUDI, R., & KARAMI, B.. (2020). Active Aging Index and Its Individual Determinants in Tehran, Iran. JOURNAL OF SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH, 18(2 ), 139-158. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/407961/en

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TAJVAR M., YASERI M., MAHMOUDI R., KARAMI B.. Active Aging Index and Its Individual Determinants in Tehran, Iran. JOURNAL OF SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH[Internet]. 2020;18(2 ):139-158. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/407961/en

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M. TAJVAR, M. YASERI, R. MAHMOUDI, and B. KARAMI, “Active Aging Index and Its Individual Determinants in Tehran, Iran,” JOURNAL OF SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH, vol. 18, no. 2 , pp. 139–158, 2020, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/407961/en

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