Factors Associated with Mental Health and Its Relation with Health-Promoting Lifestyle in Female Heads of Households: A Cross-Sectional Study
Journal Title: UNKNOWN - Year 2018, Vol 20, Issue 11
Abstract
Background: Minority groups such as female heads of households are more vulnerable in terms of mental health than other groups due to accepting multiple responsibilities. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the relationship between predictive factors of mental health and its relation to the health-promoting lifestyle in female heads of households in Zahedan, Iran. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted on 420 female heads of households from four regions of the north, south, east, and west of Zahedan selected using purposive sampling. The research tool included a demographic information form, a standard health-promoting lifestyle profile (HPLP-II), and a standard general health questionnaire (GHQ-28). Data analysis was performed using Spearman’s correlation coefficient, Chi-Square, and logistic regression tests. Results: Based on the results of the present study, a high percentage of the sample (72.4%) had mental health disorders. The most and the least impact on the prediction of health status were related to spiritual growth (OR = 0.196, CI = 0.106 - 0.360) and physical activity (OR = 0.757, CI = 0.384 - 1.491). Except for physical activity, all subscales of the health-promoting lifestyle were able to predict the mental health status (P < 0.01), but in the presence of economic and social factors, they could not predict the mental health status (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Since mental health in female heads of households is influenced by a complex system other than health-promoting behaviors, empowering both women and community to cope with these problems and move toward health promotion seems essential. Moreover, the results of the current study might be used by authorities in evidence-based decision making to reduce health inequalities.
Authors and Affiliations
Somayyeh Khazaeian, Nourossadat Kariman, Abbas Ebadi, Malihe Nasiri
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP427697
- DOI 10.5812/ircmj.64479
- Views 96
- Downloads 0
Standardization and Study of Psychological Properties of the HSE Stress Questionnaire
Background: Job stress has recently been regarded as a risk factor for some diseases. Objectives: In this study, we standardized the Persian version of the HSE management standards indicator tool and studied the psycholo...
Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of Spiritual Leadership Questionnaire (SLQ): A Methodological Study
Background: Spiritual leadership has recently become the focus of attention for policy makers and top managers in Iran, especially in the health system. Due to the lack of culturally and academically accepted scales in I...
Effectiveness of Cervical Cerclage on Preterm Delivery and Neonatal Outcome in Twin Pregnancies: Propensity Score Matching Analysis
Background: The effectiveness of cervical cerclage (CC) in mothers suffering cervical incompetence (CI) for preventing preterm birth (PTB) in twin gestations remains controversial. Some studies show that it plays a preve...
The Effects of Rutin on the Gene Expression of Dazl, Bcl2, and Caspase3 in Idarubicin-induced Testicular Damages in Mice
Background: Idarubicin (IDA), as a chemotherapeutic drug, has side effects on testicular tissue; different studies have shown the protective and antioxidant effects of rutin. Objectives: The current study aimed at invest...
Effect of Educational Package on Self-care Behavior, Quality of Life, and Blood Glucose Levels in Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Gestational diabetes is a particular disorder during pregnancy which can cause complications for mother and fetus. One reason for the limited success in the treatment of diabetes is the lack of patient partic...