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Prevalence and Determinants of Frailty in Community-Dwelling Iranian Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Majid Rahimi, Maryam Shirdozham, Awat Feizi

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Majid RahimiDepartment of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2954-4971
Maryam ShirdozhamDepartment of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8747-6295
Awat FeiziDepartment of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, and Isfahan Clinical Toxicology Research Center Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan Iran.

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Abstract

Background and Aims: Frailty is one of the most common syndromes in old age. This syndrome, associated with adverse health outcomes and increased economic costs, can affect the quality of life of elderly people. This study investigates the prevalence and determinants of frailty in community-dwelling Iranian older adults. Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted over 5 months among the retired elderly people (> 60 years) in Isfahan. The tools used in this study included a demographic questionnaire, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), an assessment of polypharmacy, and the Edmonton Frail Scale. Data were analyzed using statistical tests in SPSS software. Results: The prevalence of frailty, based on the Edmonton Frail Scale, was 17.4%. No statistically significant difference in mean frailty scores was observed between men and women ( Conclusion: This study's results indicated that age, education, polypharmacy, and poor sleep quality are associated with an increased risk of frailty in Iranian elderly people. Therefore, timely screening and intervention are recommended to identify these factors and prevent their irreversible physical, psychological, and financial consequences.

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determinantselderly peoplefrailtypolypharmacyretirement

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PMID40900684
PMCPMC12399986

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