Situation analysis of the health of Ab-Gilack slum area of Qazvin
| Author | S Asefzadeh | en |
| Author | MA Joafshani | en |
| Author | F Samieefard | en |
| Author | Z Kalantari | en |
| Issued Date | 2001-09-30 | en |
| Abstract | Background: During the past two decades the slum areas around Qazvin city has grown and the health-care of these areas is of great importance. Objective: To analyze the health condition of Ab-Gilack slum area of Qazvin during 1998-99. Methods: The data regarding 288 families, settling in this area were collected using direct observation and interview with the people. The data were recorded in structured questionnaires. Findings: The average family size in the area is 6 and 43.8% of the population were under 15 years of age. About 71.5% of the houses are in normal health condition. Only 43.7% of married women use contraceptive methods. Findings indicated rather bad environment of sanitation and swage. Conclusion: Seeking ways for the community’s participation to improve their living environment and health should be prioritized in the health planning of these areas. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/ | en |
| URI | https://brieflands.com/journals/jid/articles/154822 | en |
| Keyword | Slum area | en |
| Keyword | Environment | en |
| Keyword | Public health | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Situation analysis of the health of Ab-Gilack slum area of Qazvin | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |