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Comparison of Physical and Mental Health of the Elderly with and without Married Children
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Soraya Mansouri   , Mousa Kafi , Abbas Abolghasemi * |
| Guilan University & The same |
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Abstract: (500 Views) |
Introduction: The population of Iran is rapidly moving towards aging. The elderly are one of the most important groups at risk of physical and mental injuries. The aim of this study was to compare the physical and mental health of the elderly with and without married children.
Methods: The research was conducted in a descriptive causal-comparative manner. The statistical population included the elderly who referred to retirement centers in Rasht in the spring of 2024. The research sample consisted of 312 people in two groups (149 people with married children and 163 people without married children). The physical health scale of Weir & Sherborne's Quality of Life Questionnaire was used. Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of variance and independent t-test using SPSS 24 software.
Results: The results showed that there was no difference in physical health and mental health between the two groups of elderly people with and without married children. However, in the secondary findings in physical health between the sexes, men had higher physical health than women. Also, in the mental health subscales, men were better off than women in the two components of physical symptoms and anxiety.
Conclusion: According to the findings of the study that elderly women were in a lower state of physical and mental health than men, prevention and empowerment are recommended, especially for elderly women.
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| Keywords: Child Marriage, Aging, Physical Health, Mental Health |
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Type of Study: Original research |
Subject:
active and healthy aging
Received: 2025/01/25 | Accepted: 2025/03/30 | Published: 2025/03/30
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