Multidimensional poverty index: a multilevel analysis of deprivation among Iranian older adults

Abstract Although the older adult population faces a higher risk of poverty compared to others, there is no clear picture their in Iran. The aim this study was measure multidimensional and its related factors among Iranian adults. This cross-sectional conducted from July November 2019 collected data by interviewing 1,280 participants Tehran, To compute poverty, four dimensions were used: health (disabilities), education, housing standard living. Single joint distribution deprivation calculated. Multilevel logistic regression models used determine relationship between predictor variables outcome (multidimensional poverty). Multidimensional Tehran's people 59.0 per cent. prevalence health, housing, education living deprivations 15.4, 25.3, 29.5 29.9 cent, respectively. Furthermore, multivariate analysis shows that with spouse, being employed, having social insurance coverage protective factors, while female factor for poverty. Approximately 21 cent variance attributed district level remaining assigned individual-level factors. showed adults different areas Tehran experience aspects So paying attention can play an important role customising policies each district. Also, findings on be effective designing implementing interventions mitigate