Assessment of Physical, Psychological, Social, and Environmental Health Domains of Quality of Life in Female Students Living in Dormitories of Qom University of Medical Sciences

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Department of Medical Education, Student Research Committee, Medical Education Faculty, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran,

2 Department of Public Health, Student Research Committee, Health Faculty, Qom University of Medical Sciences,

3 Department of Public Health, Islamic Azad University, Qom Branch, Qom, Iran

10.4103/iahs.iahs_18_17

Abstract

Aims: Considering significant number of students, especially female students consisting young stratum of the society, there is the increased possibility of
mental damages and the direct effect it can have on their quality of life (QOL). The present study aimed to investigate the QOL in female students living
in dormitories of the University of Medical Sciences in Qom University of Medical Sciences. Materials and Methods: This study is a cross‑sectional
study conducted in 2016 on 300 students of the Qom University of Medical Sciences selected using quota sampling. Data gathering tool was the World
Health Organization QOL‑BREF questionnaire containing 26 items. Statistical data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics of SPSS
software. Results: In general, the mean score of students in the four domains of QOL was respectively related to physical health (14.42 ± 2.42), social
health (13.30 ± 3.33), environmental health (13.11 ± 2.95), and psychological health (13 ± 2.81), and also, there was a significant relationship between
QOL and age (P < 0.0001), discipline (P < 0.04), economic status (P < 0.0001), and interest in discipline (P < 0.001). Conclusion: This study showed
that the lowest area of QOL was associated with psychological health; therefore, to increase the QOL in this dimension; the periodical evaluation of the
mental health is recommended. Appropriate training to create psychological adjustment in student dormitories can also improve the QOL.

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International Archives of Health Sciences
Volume 4, Issue 4
December 2017
Pages 93-96

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  • Receive Date: 11 July 2023
  • Accept Date: 11 July 2023

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