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Shahandeh K, Jamshdi E, Akbari F, Adili F, Esmailzadeh H. Participatory research of lifestyle of residents in zone 17 Tehran, 2006. J Arak Uni Med Sci
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Introduction: Healthy lifestyle is an essential issue and each individual needs a healthy lifestyle throughout his life. The purpose of this study is to identify the lifestyle of the residents in zone 17 of Tehran and issues affecting it. The main reason for applying this study is promoting the quality of life among residents, based on their analysis of socio-economic patterns and participation. Materials and Methods: Participatory approach has been conducted in this qualitative research. The methods for collecting data were participatory tools consisting of participatory observation, interview and community group work. Research team was a rapid appraisal team composed of members with different backgrounds and skills of community, organizations and University. Results: Overall local facilities in zone 17 included: companion facilities and city facilities. Results showed that the distribution of resources and facilities was different in different quarters of the zone and people were more interested in companion facilities than city facilities. Most social communication of people was traditional and ethnical which had a direct effect on their health. Also three groups of barriers in establishing healthy lifestyle were found including: wrong personal beliefs, social communication based on relative relationship and talking same language and structural and environmental barriers. Conclusion: Findings showed that most social communication and relationship was based on relativeness and neighborhood which had a significant effect on people lifestyle. When people participation and communication expands to general population, a good chance for social development will be provided. Also local organizations by using effective education methods can provide people participation in their own health promotion
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