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The Effects of Superstitious Thoughts on the Older Adults’ Lifestyle
- Source :
- Journal of Health Sciences and Surveillance System, Vol 12, Iss 3, Pp 312-318 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 2024.
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Abstract
- Background: A society’s culture, beliefs, and values are important and effective factors in lifestyle and health status. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the correlation between older adults’ tendency towards superstitions and their healthylifestyles.Methods: This study was descriptive-analytical and of a correlational type. The statistical population consisted of all the older adults covered by healthcare centers in the North of Iran. The sample size was determined to be 360 using the multistage random sampling method. Data were collected using the Elderly Healthy Lifestyle and Tendency to Superstitions Questionnaires. Spearman’s test, regression analysis, chi-square, Kruskal-Wallis tests, and SPSS 28 software were utilized to analyze the data.Results: Among a total of 360 elderly participants in the study, 173 were male, and 187 were female, in the age range of 60 to 91 years. The results indicated a significant correlation (P
- Subjects :
- lifestyle
superstitions
older adults
Public aspects of medicine
RA1-1270
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23452218 and 23453893
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Health Sciences and Surveillance System
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.22bda63dbd384082883d26a1df5b93f5
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2023.97310.1704