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The Elderly Perception and Views on Their Health - Facilitating and Inhibiting Factors in Elderly Health Care in Iran: A Qualitative Study Publisher



Abedi H1 ; Mostafavidarani F2 ; Riji HM3
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  1. 1. Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Islamic Azad University, Khorasgan Branch, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Health Faculty, Medical Science of Isfahan University, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang, KL, Malaysia

Source: Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences Published:2010


Abstract

As the proportion of older persons in the Islamic Republic of Iran is increasing and is expected to be about 10% of the total population by end of the 21st century, health policy makers are seriously concerned about what more services to offer the elderly. A qualitative research was conducted that aimed at identifying the views of the respondents relating to factors that might facilitate or inhibit the process. Seven categories were identified; concept of health, lifestyle, spiritual belief, personal and family factors, economic and social factors, health care services factor, and supportive context. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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