Predictors of perceived quality of life in zoroastrian minority older adults with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study in Iran.

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BACKGROUND: Quality of life (QoL) is crucial in older adults with major impact on their psychological, social, and biological well-being. This is especially important among minorities who suffer from chronic diseases which are prevalent in later life. This study aimed to identify predicting factors associated with QoL among Zoroastrian older adults in Iran due to the unique cultural/religious context.METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 Zoroastrian older adults and their family caregivers in Yazd, Iran. Participants were recruited using random sampling method from two Urban Comprehensive Health Service Centers (UCHSCs). Data collection tools included a demographics questionnaire, the WHOQOL-OLD module, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, the Brief Religious Coping Measure, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and the 10-item Burden Scale for Family Caregivers. The multiple linear regression was used for the data analysis.RESULTS: The estimated mean QoL score was 79.73 ± 10.26 (range: 24-120). Negative religious coping, lower resilience capacity, weaker social support, and higher caregiver burden were significantly associated with lower QoL in the studied Zoroastrians (p