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 Factors related to the health promoting life style among geriatric patients    Rashidi S [1] , Bahrami M [2] *     Received: 15 Jan, 2015 Accepted: 11 Apr , 2015   Abstract  Background & Aim: Having a healthy aging is one of the main individuals' rights. Activities leading to a better health status and having a healthy life style are the main strategies in order to maintain and improve individual's lives. The aim of this study was therefore to identify the health promoting life style, and its affecting factors between geriatric patients hospitalized in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences affiliated hospitals.  Materials & Methods: This was a descriptive correlational study which was conducted in four major hospitals affiliated to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 2012. 300 geriatric patients were randomly selected and invited to complete the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile – II (HPLP-II) that measures the health promoting life style.  Results: In several domains including Responsibility regarding the health domain (39.75 ± 21.04), Physical activity (14.79 ± 17.01), Nutrition (49.93 ± 16.97), and Stress management (40.26 ± 18.44), the mean scores were below the acceptable level (50). However, in the domains such as Spirituality growth (54 . 59 ± 24.74), and Interpersonal relationship (56.2 ± 19.7) the mean score was above the acceptable level. In general, patients did not have a promoting healthy life style (42.8 ± 13.2). Significant correlations were found between promoting life style behaviors and marital status, educational level and occupation.  Conclusion: The study findings indicated that geriatric patients may not have a promoting healthy life style. In order to facilitate the geriatric health thereby decreasing chronic illnesses, frequent hospitalization and related morbidities, it is suggested to implement the health education programs in a wide range.   Key words : Geriatrics, Health promotion, Life style, Nursing     Address : Faculty of of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran   Tel: (+98)3117922943, Fax:(+98)3116699398   Email: bahrami@nm.mui.ac.ir   [1] Master of Science in Community Health Nursing , Health Department Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Isfahan, Iran   [2] PhD in Nursing, Assistant Professor , Center for Nursing Care Research , School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Isfahan, Iran (Corresponding author)

Keywords: Geriatrics, Health promotion, Life style, Nursing

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