The association between osteoporosis and quality of life among older adults in Southern Iran: findings from the Bushehr Elderly Health Program
This study highlights the significant association between osteoporosis and the physical component of QoL in both older men and women, particularly among women. Further research and interventions focusing on enhancing physical QoL in individuals with osteoporosis are warranted to promote healthier aging.
Authors
- Noushin Fahimfar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6205-9794)
- Afshin Ostovar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8670-5797)
- Amin Sedokani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1325-3309)
- Iraj Nabipour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1785-0883)
- Nekoo Panahi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2184-7043)
- Marjan Hosseinpour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6292-2225)
- Sepideh Hajivalizadeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0393-1196)
- Yasaman Zarinfar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3559-6022)
- Bagher Larijani
Institutions
- Biotechnology Research Center (IR)
- Sina Hospital (IR)
- Bushehr University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Geriatrics
- Published
- 2024-09-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05348-9
- Citations
- 9
- Primary Topic
- Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.30
Funders
- Bushehr University of Medical Sciences