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Nafiseh Marsousi, Seyed Alireza Lajevardy,
Volume 14, Issue 2 (5-2014)
Abstract
In recent decades, the concept of quality of urban life has been entered into urban planning studies due to worldwide increasing growth of urbanization and cities. The aim of this research is comparative study of the quality of urban life in Iran cities. Using descriptive and analytic approach, a Composite Human Development Model is applied to assess urban life quality in Iran. This model uses 36 indicators in three social- cultural, population- economic and infrastructure categories. The results show that quality of urban life is better in the northern and central cities than the other ones. Most of these are located in the imaginary circle which starts from Isfahan, passes through Tehran and Semnan and finally ends to the northern cities of country. Cities in western and northern half of country have better social and cultural conditions, whereas the economic conditions are better in cities of southern and eastern part of country. The quality of urban life is relatively suitable in the cities with 100 – 400 Meters elevation above sea level. In addition, the cities having 100-250 thousands population are better in social and cultural view and cities with more than one million population have better economic condition than others.
Volume 27, Issue 2 (11-2024)
Abstract
Background: The health-related quality of life in patients who have received kidney transplants plays a crucial role in determining the timing of their dialysis initiation and their involvement in family and community settings. Consequently, this study was conducted to evaluate the quality of life among kidney transplant recipients.
Method: This research is a retrospective descriptive-analytical study involving patients who have undergone kidney transplantation within the past year, carried out at Golestan and Imam Khomeini Ahvaz hospitals. A specific questionnaire, the KDQOL-SF, was employed to gather data on the quality of life of these patients. The study comprised 27 participants who were at least 6-months post-transplant.
Results: The results indicated that the overall quality of life among the participants was average, with those who were one-year post-transplant reporting improved quality of life scores. It was observed that men and married individuals had significantly higher quality of life scores compared to their female and single counterparts. Furthermore, participants aged 26 to 30 years exhibited the highest quality of life scores, and a significant positive correlation was found between quality of life and the level of social support received by kidney transplant patients.
Conclusion: In summary, the findings of this study suggest that the quality of life for kidney transplant recipients is generally average, with notable improvements occurring one year after the procedure. Additionally, demographic factors such as gender, marital status, and age, along with the presence of social support, are significant determinants of quality of life in this demographic.
