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J Health Syst Res 2025, 21(1): 122-130 |
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Arbabi F, Bagheri S, Moghadam F, Jahantigh M, Rahmati A. Evaluation of the Health and Safety Status of Sports Spaces in Elementary Schools in Zabol City, Iran. J Health Syst Res 2025; 21 (1) :122-130
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1- Farhangian Resalat University of Zahedan, Zahedan, Iran
2- Lecturer, Department of Public Health, School of Health, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
3- Lecturer, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
4- PhD, Department of Genetics and Breeding, Zabol University, Zabol, Iran
2- Lecturer, Department of Public Health, School of Health, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
3- Lecturer, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
4- PhD, Department of Genetics and Breeding, Zabol University, Zabol, Iran
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Background: One of the most important issues related to sports spaces in schools is the health and safety status of sports places. The purpose of this research was to investigate the safety and health components of schools in Zabol City, Iran.
Methods: In this descriptive study, 100 government and non-government primary schools were examined using a random stratified sampling method. To collect data, a questionnaire was developed based on input from the authors of related articles and approved by health and safety experts. The reliability of the questionnaire was established with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.85. The data were analyzed using independent t-test and descriptive statistical methods with SPSS software.
Findings: Regarding the safety conditions of the field, 48 schools (48%), equipment 50 schools (50%), privacy and lines, platforms and coverings 45 schools (45%), and the overall health of the sports fields 52 schools (52%) were in average condition. Notably, the health component of the sports fields was found to be in poor condition. In girls' and boys' schools, no statistically significant differences were observed among the investigated components. However, a disparity was noted between government and non-government schools, with non-government schools exhibiting unfavorable conditions regarding the assessed indicators.
Conclusion: The health and safety situation of sports spaces in schools of Zabol City is worrying, so that in terms of the safety of privacy and lines component, public and girls' schools were at an average level, and most of the private and boys' schools were at a poor condition. Moreover, regarding the compliance with health principles in girls’ and boys’ public and private schools, most of the schools were at a poor condition. Therefore, it is suggested that the education and training system in Zabol City will improve the health and safety level of schools in this city by holding orientation classes for managers, physical education instructors, and teachers in the fields of health and safety.
Methods: In this descriptive study, 100 government and non-government primary schools were examined using a random stratified sampling method. To collect data, a questionnaire was developed based on input from the authors of related articles and approved by health and safety experts. The reliability of the questionnaire was established with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.85. The data were analyzed using independent t-test and descriptive statistical methods with SPSS software.
Findings: Regarding the safety conditions of the field, 48 schools (48%), equipment 50 schools (50%), privacy and lines, platforms and coverings 45 schools (45%), and the overall health of the sports fields 52 schools (52%) were in average condition. Notably, the health component of the sports fields was found to be in poor condition. In girls' and boys' schools, no statistically significant differences were observed among the investigated components. However, a disparity was noted between government and non-government schools, with non-government schools exhibiting unfavorable conditions regarding the assessed indicators.
Conclusion: The health and safety situation of sports spaces in schools of Zabol City is worrying, so that in terms of the safety of privacy and lines component, public and girls' schools were at an average level, and most of the private and boys' schools were at a poor condition. Moreover, regarding the compliance with health principles in girls’ and boys’ public and private schools, most of the schools were at a poor condition. Therefore, it is suggested that the education and training system in Zabol City will improve the health and safety level of schools in this city by holding orientation classes for managers, physical education instructors, and teachers in the fields of health and safety.
Type of Study: Applicable |
Subject:
Occupational health engineering and occupational safety
Received: 2023/02/27 | Accepted: 2024/04/27 | Published: 2025/04/4
Received: 2023/02/27 | Accepted: 2024/04/27 | Published: 2025/04/4
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