Find out the link between social safety and the quality of life in Kurdistan.

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Karshnas Arshad Ravanshanasi Balini, Daneshgah Ulum Pazshki Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran

2 Psychiatrist, Sina Hospital, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

3 Grand Master of Rawan Shanasi, Daneshgah Azad Eslami, Sanandaj, Sanandaj, Iran

4 Kar Shinas Arshad Epidemiologist, Research and Fanauri Assistant, Daneshgah Ulum Pazshki Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran

5 Daneshjoy Department of Amuzesh Behdasht, Behdasht Network and Darman Shahrastan Kamiyaran, Daneshgah Ulum Pzshki Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran

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Background & objectives: Social health is the assessment and understanding of how one performs in society and the quality of one's relationships with others. Quality of life is also a concept that has become increasingly important in recent years due to its role in mental health. To the extent that students will be in charge of managing different areas of society in the future, therefore, it is necessary to identify issues that could endanger the quality of life and health of students.
Methods: This was a descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study. All students were studying at Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences in the academic year of 98-99. The sample of this study was 190 students studying Associate Degree, BSc and MSc in Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Included with the inclusion criteria: Satisfaction with the study, and students who are first-year students. Exclusion criteria: Students who do not volunteer to study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and covariance analysis using SPSS-20 software.
Results: Research findings show that there is a positive relationship between social health and quality of life of students. Also, there is a significant relationship between social cohesion and social prosperity with the two subscales of social cohesion and social prosperity.
Conclusion: According to the results of our research, it is recommended to conduct psychological assessments of students and provide psychological services in different fields to improve their health and quality of life.
Keywords: Social Health, Quality of Life, Students.

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