Assessing quality of life, well being and depression among Iranian elderly in Australia

The aim of the study was to achieve the health status of theIranian elderly migrants in Australia. This study was done as a cross sectional surveycarried out in 2005-2007 on 302 Iranian immigrant aged 65 yrs and overwho had lived in Sydney Metropolitan area for at least 6 months. The majority of the Iranian elderly had a moderate level of anxietyand depression (44%) and more than half of them (58%) were experiencingaverage level of psychological wellbeing. From aspect of physical function(41%) Iranian elderly had moderate level of physical function as well aswithout limitation. With respect to daily living activity, the great part of theelderly participants (56%) were independent. The predictor variables ofSocio-demographic and acculturation were strong significant variables inphysical and mental health status of the Iranian elderly. Chronic medical conditions, Physical and social activity, andalso accessing information and awareness of aged care services predictedboth mental and physical health status of Iranian elderly respondents in thisstudy (P ≤0/001).