Document Type : Short Communication
Authors
1 Student Research Committee, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
2 HIV/STI Surveillance Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
3 Research Center for modeling in health, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman, Iran
4 Department of Nursing, Islamic Azad University, Kerman Branch, Kerman, Iran
5 Environmental Health Engineering Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
Abstract
Background: In recent years, the concept of quality of life has been integrated with approach of social ecology. The present study aims to investigate the relationship between satisfaction with social ecological factors and the quality of life of the people of Kerman.
Methods: This policy brief was derived from a cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study that was conducted in 2024. The statistical population studied in this study were 324 people who referred to comprehensive health centers. The data collection tools were standard questionnaires.
Results: Quality of life and satisfaction with social ecological factors in Kerman city were at an average level. The quality of life in cities is directly influenced by socio-ecological factors such as access to parks and green spaces, state of transportation and traffic, access to shopping centers, access to basic infrastructure services, satisfaction with the quality of drinking water and sewage and surface water drainage, waste management, housing conditions, satisfaction with neighborhood security, employment status and monthly income, and the local climate. Preliminary assessments indicate that dissatisfaction with the environmental conditions, shortage of public spaces, and concerns over water scarcity are among the main challenges.
Conclusions: Considering role of social ecological factors on the quality of life, improving urban infrastructure, promoting people's access to urban services, and urban planning can improve the quality of life. This policy brief, based on field studies, proposes three policy pillars to enhance satisfaction and ultimately improve the quality of life: a) ecological resilience, b) equitable access to urban services, and c) community-based participation.
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