RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HEALTH-PROMOTING LIFESTYLE AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN IN BAZARGAN CITY

Given the negative effects of middle-age changes on the quality of life of middleaged
women, there is a need to identify factors that have a positive effect on their quality of life, so that
in the future we can focus our interventions on these factors. Therefore, the present study was conducted
to determine the relationship between the dimensions of a health-promoting lifestyle and quality of life
among the middle-aged women in Bazargan city.
Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 150 middle-aged women living in
Bazargan city. The data gathering tool was a tri-section questionnaire including demographic
information, Walker Health Promoting Lifestyle and Quality of Life (SF-12) scale which was provided
to the samples through WhatsApp messenger. Data analysis was performed with SPSS software and
using descriptive and analytical (Kolmogorov–Smirnov, Pearson correlation and Multiple linear
regression) statistics.
Results: The mean scores of health-promoting lifestyle and quality of life were 136.96±21.05 and
60.02±19.38, respectively. Among the six dimensions of health-promoting lifestyle, two dimensions of
physical activity (p <0.020, β = 0.215) and spiritual growth (p <0.020, β = 0.212), were significant
predictive factors of quality of life in middle-aged women of Bazargan city.
Conclusion: The quality of life and lifestyle among middle-aged women of Bazargan city was not at an
acceptable level. Therefore, policymakers and executives in the health system can use these findings to
design and implement a variety of programs, including educational programs to improve the lifestyle of
middle-aged women in Bazargan city and thus improve their quality of life.