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Elderly Awareness on Healthy Lifestyle during Aging
Author(s): Magid Taheri, Mehri Mohammadi, Babak Paknia and Abolfaz Mohammadbeigi Magid Taheri, Mehri Mohammadi, Babak Paknia and Abolfaz Mohammadbeigi
Background: Lifestyle choices are associated with cardiovascular disease and mortality. As Iran started to experience population ageing, it is important to consider and address the elderly people\\\\\\\'s needs and concerns, which might have direct impacts on their wellbeing and quality of life. Aim: There have been only a few researches into different aspects of life of the elderly population in Iran. So, this study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of elderly people in Tehran, Iran. Setting and design: This is a cross-sectional study that conducted in Tehran, Iran. Methods and material: Self-administered structured questionnaire was designed to measure knowledge, attitude and practice about healthy life style. The questionnaire completed by 412 elderly people during 2012. Statistical analysis used: Cronbach\\\\\\\'s alpha coefficient, Pearson correlation coe.. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2329-9088.1000139