Review the Status of Successful Aging in the Elderly City of Zahedan in 2014
Mitra Molashahri1 and Heidarali Abedi2*1Department of Medical Sciences Deputy, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Islamic Azad University, (Khorasgan) Branch, Isfahan, Iran. 2Department of Medical Sciences Deputy, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Islamic Azad University, (Khorasgan) Branch, Isfahan, Iran.
Abstract: The successful aging refers to attaining to potential individual ability and optimal level of physical and social ability as well as mental health .Through it the elderly enjoy themselves and others. The present study was conducted to determine successful aging in Zahedan in 2014.This is a descriptive study. In this study, 385 elderly subjects with ages more than 65 were selected through random clustering method. To analyze the collected data, by using SPSS software analytical statistics including Kolmogorov – Smirnov tests and Binomial test was conducted. Results: The data analysis indicated that in the studied samples, 46% had mental problems,34% had Problems in Social Performance, 53% had anxiety and sleep disorders , 30% had mental health problems. Conclusion: According to research finding there were significant difference between successful and unsuccessful aging in mental health and that subscales(Social malfunctions, depression, and anxiety). According to the results,54% and 46% of elderly subjects were respectively successful and unsuccessful. Also successful aging has significant relationship with age, sex, marital status, education and job. To facilitate the promotion of healthy behaviors, the Professional System of Health Community can use The results of this study in design and implementation of comprehensive programs.
Keywords: Aging; Successful and Unsuccessful Aging; Mental Health; City of Zahedan Back to TOC