Evaluation of the level of knowledge on the effects of noncompliance with housing quality standards among civil engineers and civil engineering students in Sabzevar in 2009

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Objectives: Housing is a physical place and, as a shelter, it is considered a primary need
for the family. Planning for physical, mental, and social needs of society members is
important due to the circumstances and parameters that might threaten the health of
households.
Methods: For this cross-sectional study, convenience sampling was performed based on
the sample population. Data were collected by the researcher using a questionnaire. Study
population consisted of civil engineers and civil engineering students with the help of
Construction Engineering Organization and Hakim Sabzevari University. Data were
summarized by descriptive statistics. Results: Response rate was higher in engineers than in students. Both groups responded
weakly to questions related to standards, while engineers replied better than students. Conclusion: Low level of knowledge in civil engineers on noncompliance with standards
does not indicate that all the current problems related to unhealthy housing in the society
are attributable to civil engineers. Other parameters, such as economy and involvement of
others, such as mass builders, should be considered and evaluated. On the other hand,
providing education on housing health in the form of workshops for engineers and
educational courses for students and also holding core counseling sessions with the
participation of a health professional seem to be beneficial.

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Volume 16, Issue 1
April 2011
Pages 19-26

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