The quality of life and its effective factors in the elderly living population of Azerbaijan district, Tehran, Iran

The world population is growing old. The rising proportion of the elderly is creating
new health care challenges in the current century. This study aimed to determine the quality of life and the
associated factors in the elderly population of Azerbaijan district in the city of Tehran, Iran
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 287 elderly persons aged 60 and older. Participants
were selected through systemic random sampling. The WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire, the Activities of Daily Living
(ADL) questionnaire, and a questionnaire for demographic characteristics were used for data collection. Each
domain was given a score between 0 to100 based on the WHO manual. The final variables were determined in
a multivariate linear regression model using SPSS16.
Results: The mean score of the 4 domains of quality of life (physical, psychological, environmental, and social
health) of the elderly population living in Azerbaijan district was 58.41, 53.13, 59.53, and 42.82, respectively.
Conclusion: A variety of correlates affect the quality of life of the elderly. Recognizing and considering these
factors are important for planning more effective programs for the elderly and empowering them