@article{ author = {Razzaghi, Zohreh and Karimloo, Masuod and Rahgozar, Mahdi and Aghamohammadzadeh, Naser and Mahdizadeh, Alirez}, title = {Prediction of Vitamin D Deficiency Among Tabriz Elderly and Nursing Home Residents Using Stereotype Regression Model}, abstract ={Objectives: Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most important health problems of any society. It is more common in elderly even in those dwelling in rest homes. By now, several studies have been conducted on vitamin D deficiency using current statistical models. In this study, corresponding proportional odds and stereotype regression methods were used to identify threatening factors related to vitamin D deficiency in elderly living in rest homes and comparing them with those who live out of the mentioned places. Methods & Materials: In this case-control study, there were 140 older persons living in rest homes and 140 ones not dwelling in these centers. In the present study, 25(OH)D serum level variable and age, sex, body mass index, duration of exposure to sunlight variables were regarded as response and predictive variables to vitamin D deficiency, respectively. The analyses were carried out using corresponding proportional odds and stereotype regression methods and estimating parameters of these two models. Deviation statistics (AIC) was used to evaluate and compare the mentioned methods. Stata.9.1 software was elected to conduct the analyses. Results: Average serum level of 25(OH)D was 16.10±16.65 ng/ml and 39.62±24.78 ng/ml in individuals living in rest homes and those not living there, respectively (P=0.001). Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (less than 20 ng/ml) was observed in 75% of members of the group consisting of those living in rest homes and 23.78% of members of another group. Using corresponding proportional odds and stereotype regression methods, age, sex, body mass index, duration of exposure to sunlight variables and whether they are member of rest home were fitted. In both models, variables of group and duration of exposure to sunlight were regarded as meaningful (P<0.001). Stereotype regression model included group variable (odd ratio for a group suffering from severe vitamin D deficiency was 42.85, 95%CI:9.93-185.67) and duration of exposure to sunlight variable (odd ratio for a group suffering from severe vitamin D deficiency was 0.717, 95%CI: 0.642-0.792). Conclusion: This study demonstrated high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in older people living in rest homes comparing with those who do not live in such centers. It seems that stereotype regression as a modern method among multicategory logistic models is well capable in sieving kinds of diseases especially vitamin D deficiency.}, Keywords = {Stereotype regression, Proportional odds, Vitamin D, Elderly}, volume = {6}, Number = {2}, pages = {0-0}, publisher = {دانشگاه علوم بهزیستی و توانبخشی}, url = {http://salmandj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-418-en.html}, eprint = {http://salmandj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-418-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Ageing}, issn = {1735-806X}, eissn = {1735-806X}, year = {2011} } @article{ author = {Abbasi, Ali and BerenjeianTabrizi, Hossein and Bagheri, Kambiz and Ghasemizad, Alirez}, title = {The Effect of Whole Body Vibration Training and Detraining Periods on Neuromuscular Performance in Male Older People}, abstract ={Objectives: This study aimed to evaluatethe the effect of eight weeks whole body vibration training (WBVT) and detraining periods on neuromuscular performance male healthy older people. Methods & Materials: Thirty male subjects (70±9.6 years old) were randomly allocated into two groups of WBVT and control (n=15 per group). Timed Up & Go and 5-Chair stand tests, as indicators of neuromuscular performance in older subjects, were taken as pretest and posttest and also after four, six, and eight weeks of detraining. Results: Results of Repeated-measure ANOVA and one-way ANOVA showed that neuromuscular performance improved significantly in WBVT group (P<0.05). There were also significant differences between posttest and six and eight weeks of detraining periods in WBVTgroup (P<0.05). Conclusion: WBVT could affect neuromuscular performance in healthy subjects and reduce the probability of falling among them. However, the effects of this training are not persistent, goes back to the early levels after six weeks of detraining. Hence, it is possible that WBVT can be recommended as a safe balance training to older people.}, Keywords = {Elderly, Whole body vibration training, Detraining, Neuromuscular}, volume = {6}, Number = {2}, pages = {0-0}, publisher = {دانشگاه علوم بهزیستی و توانبخشی}, url = {http://salmandj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-420-en.html}, eprint = {http://salmandj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-420-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Ageing}, issn = {1735-806X}, eissn = {1735-806X}, year = {2011} } @article{ author = {Farhadi, Akram and Foroughan, Mahshid and Mohammadi, Farahnaz}, title = {The Quality of Life Among Rural Elderlies A Cross-sectional Study}, abstract ={Objectives: Life expectancy has increased over the world and resulting in increased number of old people. Thus, it is not just the living years which are important now, but the quality of life is itself a goal. This includes the elderly living in the rural areas as well to help recognize what steps tobe taken to promote these older peoples’ health and prevent disability. This study intends to examine the quality of life of the rural elderlies living in Dashti District of Boushehr Province, Iran. Methods & Materials: In a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytic study,we examined quality of life of the rural older people of Dashti District of Boushehr Province in February 2010, using SF-36 quality of life questionnaire. Applying a multistage cluster sampling, 69 rural older people who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected as samples. Data gathering was performed through face to face interview and the statistical software SPSS 17 was used for data analysis. One-way analysis of variance and T-Test were used to determine the relationships between demographic variables and quality of life. Results: The quality of life significantly varied in different ages and marital statuses in its two subscales of vitality and mental health (P<0.05). There was no statistically significant differences in the quality of life of male and female older people (P>0.05). The mean score of sub-scale of physical role limitation was significantly higher in the subjects who were able to read Quran (P=0.016) compared to those who could not. The mean scores of quality of life and its dimensions in the older people living in Dashti Districtwere less than median except in the subscale of social function. Conclusion: According to the results, the quality of life of rural older people in Dashti District is lower than the average, so immediate attention and interventions are necessary to improve their quality of life.}, Keywords = {Rural elderly, Quality of life, Dashti District of Boushehr Province}, volume = {6}, Number = {2}, pages = {0-0}, publisher = {دانشگاه علوم بهزیستی و توانبخشی}, url = {http://salmandj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-419-en.html}, eprint = {http://salmandj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-419-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Ageing}, issn = {1735-806X}, eissn = {1735-806X}, year = {2011} } @article{ author = {Sadeghiyan, Farideh and Raei, Mahdi and Hashemi, Marziyeh and Amiri, Mohammad and Chaman, Rez}, title = {Elderly and Health Problems: A Cross Sectional Study in the Shahroud Township}, abstract ={Objectives: The elderly is raised as an important issue of nations. In our country due to pyramid of the population program ,planning for any service, needs to understanding the real demands of the elderly the study of health problems of elderly was conducted in2009. Methods & Materials: This study was applied the method of cross-sectional study on 1046 people aged 60-69 years rural and urban in Shahroud. Data gathering tool was a questionnaire, 33 questions from the interview, examination and weighing were completed in the elderly. Data analyze using descriptive and analytical tests were performed using the software spss. Results: 61% of elderly were women. 59.8% lived in urban areas. 60% were illiterate and 13% of those were alone. Elderly problems were 44.7% sleep, 23% hearing, 62% vision, 45.2% of foot, 21.7% constipation, 45.3% impairment of memory, 14.8% of urinary tract, 90.8% stress and 43% reported dental problems. In this study significant relations were found between Sex with joint pain and sleep disorders, living area with visual impairment, visual impairment with education, sleep disorders and dental problems. Conclusion: findings showed that dental, vision, foot and memory were the main problems in the elderly. Development of care and services for the elderly in health and primary health care networks, Health awareness and life skills training to elderly and their families can have an effective role in improving the status of the elderly.}, Keywords = { Elderly, Health problems, Shahroud}, volume = {6}, Number = {2}, pages = {0-0}, publisher = {دانشگاه علوم بهزیستی و توانبخشی}, url = {http://salmandj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-417-en.html}, eprint = {http://salmandj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-417-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Ageing}, issn = {1735-806X}, eissn = {1735-806X}, year = {2011} } @article{ author = {Salesi, Mohsen and Jowkar, Bahram}, title = {Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity on Happiness of Postmenopausal Female}, abstract ={Objectives: The aim of this research was to study the effect of exercise on happiness in old women. Methods & Materials: 72 sedentary postmenopausal women participated in this study. Participants were randomized into three exercise group (walking, weight training and water exercise) and one control group. The experimental groups contributed in an 8 week training with given intensity and duration. The control group was asked to continues their usual daily routines during the 8 week experimental period. The instrument of study was Revised version of Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ-R) that was measured before and after the exercise program. Data were analyzed by one way analysis of variance (P<0.05). Results: The findings revealed significantly differences between groups. The results showed the effect of exercise participation on improving happiness and weight training group had most effect in relation with control group. Conclusion: Our study has shown improvements in the parameters of happiness in all exercise groups. Administration of a regular exercise program will be beneficial to sedentary postmenopausal women. It is considered appropriate that old women can benefit from all kind of exercise that introduce in this study for diminish postmenopausal problems.}, Keywords = {Happiness, Physical activity, Postmenopausal women}, volume = {6}, Number = {2}, pages = {0-0}, publisher = {دانشگاه علوم بهزیستی و توانبخشی}, url = {http://salmandj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-415-en.html}, eprint = {http://salmandj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-415-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Ageing}, issn = {1735-806X}, eissn = {1735-806X}, year = {2011} } @article{ author = {MomenHeravi, Mansooreh and Afzali, Hasan and Soleimani, Zahra and Matin, Moi}, title = {Common Infectious Diseases Among the Hospitalized Elderly Patients}, abstract ={Objectives: The elderly are more susceptible to the infectious diseaseswith higher risk of morbidity and mortality. Variouspresentations of infectious disease in the elderly can lead to delay in diagnosis. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical featuresof infectious diseases and laboratory findings among the hospitalized elderly patients. Methods & Materials: In a cross sectional study, 248 older people admitted to Beheshti hospital of kashan, Iran, during the year 2009, with an infectious disease were recruited. The patient was diagnosed with an infection if fever or a local site of infection was present. After history taking and physical examination, laboratory tests including blood culture, urine culture, CBC, ESR, and CRP and diagnostic imagings such as sonography, CT scan and MRI were performed. Demographic information, clinical findings and laboratory tests results were recorded through interviews, as well as review of medical records. The results are presented by descriptive statistics. Results: Among a total of 248 patients with mean age of 74. 3 years old, 133(53.6%) were male. Most of the patients (78.4%) aged 60-75 years old. The most common chief complaint was fever (19.4%) followed by dyspnea (14.9%) and the most common underlying disease was hypertension (37%). Pneumonia was the most common infectious disease (23.4%) followed by Spiss (15.7%). a total of 117(47.2%) patients had a previous history of hospitalization. Conclusion: The most common infectious diseases leading to hospitalization and death in the elderly arepneumonia and sepsis.}, Keywords = {Elderly, Infectious diseases, Hospitalization}, volume = {6}, Number = {2}, pages = {0-0}, publisher = {دانشگاه علوم بهزیستی و توانبخشی}, url = {http://salmandj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-422-en.html}, eprint = {http://salmandj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-422-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Ageing}, issn = {1735-806X}, eissn = {1735-806X}, year = {2011} } @article{ author = {Golparvar, Mohsen and Bozorgmehri, Khatereh and Kazemi, Malihe Sadat}, title = {Integrative Relationship Between Retirement Syndromes Components With General Health Symptoms Among Retired Adults}, abstract ={Objectives: This research was administered with the aim of studying the relationship between retirement syndrome components with general health symptoms in retired adults in Esfahan city. Methods & Materials: This research carried out in descriptive and correlational method. Research statistical population was the retired adults in Esfahan city, among them, 461 persons for participating to research were selected using stratified random sampling, and then retirement syndrome questionnaire (helplessness and failure, older and idleness, trying and new direction and conflict and confusion) and general health questionnaire (somatization, anxiety and insomnia, social dysfunction, and depression) administered to them. Results: 1) Three components have predictive power for prediction of somatization, consisted of: helplessness and failure, older and idleness, trying and new directions, 2) for prediction of anxiety and insomnia, helplessness and failure, trying and new direction, older and idleness have significant predictive power, 3) For prediction of social dysfunction, helplessness and failure, and trying and new directions have significant predictive power, 4) For prediction of depression also, helplessness and failure and trying and new directions have significant predictive power. Conclusion: The finding of this research revealed that, helplessness and failure along with trying and new direction are the two components which must be considered in retired adults. Therefore, it is essential for this two dimensions established counseling centers related to retirement centers for helping retired adults.}, Keywords = { Retirement syndrome, Retired adults, General health}, volume = {6}, Number = {2}, pages = {0-0}, publisher = {دانشگاه علوم بهزیستی و توانبخشی}, url = {http://salmandj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-416-en.html}, eprint = {http://salmandj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-416-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Ageing}, issn = {1735-806X}, eissn = {1735-806X}, year = {2011} } @article{ author = {Sohbatiha, Mohammad and Aslankhani, Mohammad Ali and Farsi, Alirez}, title = {The Effect of Aquatic and Land-Based Exercises on Static and Dynamic Balance of Healthy Male Older People}, abstract ={Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of exercise in and out of the water on balance level of healthy male older people. Methods & Materials: A total of 40 healthy and physically active males aged more than 65 years old, who had not previously experienced the study exercises were recruited. The subjects were randomly assigned into three different groups: aquatic exercise group (n=13), land-based exercise group (n=12) and control group (n=15). The aquatic exercise and land-based exercise groups participated in a 6 weeks similar exercise program of 3 times per week and 60 minutes per session. Each exercise session consisted of three main phases (warm up, main exercise program and cool down). Both experimental groups were assessed before and after the exercises. The Sharpened Romberg Test and Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) were used to measure changes in balance level of the subjects before and after exercise. SPSS software version 16. 00 was used for statistical analysis and the significance level was set as P<0.05. Results: Significant improvements were observed in static and dynamic balance of the subjects in bothaquatic exercise and land-based exercise groups (P<0.05) however, no significant differences were observed either between the two groups, nor between pretest and post test scores in the control group (P>0.05). Conclusion: The static and dynamic balance level improves in healthy male older people as a result of aquatic and land-based exercises. However, further evaluations are needed to assess the long-term effects of these exercises.}, Keywords = {Aquatic exercise, Land-based exercise, Balance, Maleelderlies}, volume = {6}, Number = {2}, pages = {0-0}, publisher = {دانشگاه علوم بهزیستی و توانبخشی}, url = {http://salmandj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-421-en.html}, eprint = {http://salmandj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-421-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Ageing}, issn = {1735-806X}, eissn = {1735-806X}, year = {2011} }