Evaluation of the impact of the quality of the built environment on the level of mental health of neuropsychiatric patients in Ardabil city

Document Type : Research Article (Applied - Development)

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1 Ph.D.Student. Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences, University Of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.

2 Prof.Geography and Urban Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences and University Of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.

3 Associate Professor of Neurology, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran

10.22103/jusg.2024.2130

Abstract

Introduction: Despite the scientific advances of today's mankind, there are still many factors that threaten human health, especially their mental health. The physical environment created by humans can be one of the most threatening factors for humans. While the main focus of scientists' research in the contemporary century has been on physical health, mental health has been relatively less cared for. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the impact of the quality of the built environment on the level of mental health of neuropsychiatric patients in Ardabil city.
Data and Method: Research method: The current research is applied in terms of purpose and in terms of descriptive-analytical method. The information required in this study has been collected through field and master methods. The statistical population of the research corresponds to neuropsychiatric patients in Ardabil city. For data analysis, SPSS and SMART PLS software and one-sample T statistical tests and path confirmation coefficient in structural equation software were used.
Results: According to the research findings based on the structural model, the T-Value statistic for all variables is greater than (1.96) and the confidence level is 95. It is meaningful. And the amount of adjusted variance (AVE) for the variable of physical elements is (.343), the variable of art and beauty (.321), the variable of environmental elements and cleaning (.416), and the variable of environmental elements (.332). And there is a significant relationship between the quality and design of the built environment with the mental health of neurological and psychiatric patients in Ardabil city, and the most positive impact that the designed and built environment has on the mental and psychological health of neurological and psychiatric patients is related to biological elements. It is environmental and cleanliness, and the highest average item was related to the cleanliness and health of the city's air, therefore, the better and more favorable the quality of the environment, the higher the mental health of the citizens.
Conclusion: Based on the opinions of the respondents, the quality of the built environment in Ardabil city, apart from environmental elements and cleanliness, other factors are at a low standard level, which shows the lack of proper management by urban planners and managers in Ardabil city, and causes an increase in depression in the city. It has become among the citizens and the increase in the number of patients of brain and nervous system.

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  • Receive Date: 29 January 2024
  • Revise Date: 08 June 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 September 2024

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