Assessing physical activity, mental health, and quality of life among older adults in Tehran, Iran: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The World Health Organisation (WHO/EMRO) funded research aimed to evaluate the effects of physical activity (PA) levels and their relationship with mental health and quality of life (QoL) among older adults in Tehran, Iran.

Methods

A cross-sectional design was used, and data from five different regions were collected from 7500 individuals aged over 60 years using four questionnaires: The International PA Questionnaire (IPAQ), Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-26), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), and a preliminary individual characteristics questionnaire. The IPAQ assessed PA, while the GHQ-28 evaluated mental health. The WHOQOL-26 assessed quality of life in four areas: physical health, psychological well-being, social relationships, and environment. Da

SUBMITTER: VaezMousavi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12011300 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature