The Impact of Adverse News About the Gaza War on the Health of Iranian Elderly People: A Qualitative Study

It is necessary to strengthen the elderly's resilience to reduce the psychological and physical stress effects of war news on them. This can be achieved by practicing stress control and management, emphasizing social connections, developing a proper understanding of the media environment, and, most importantly, monitoring the contents broadcast by the media. Implementing a violent content label to give the audience the right to choose can help prevent media-related risks. These measures are crucial for this purpose.