Spatial Analysis of Mental Health Issues Among Female-Headed Households in Zanjan City
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Objective: The increasing trend of female-headed households in the present era has led to specific consequences for this group of women. Due to their unique circumstances, female-headed households cannot often participate effectively in society. This study examines the higher prevalence of poverty and mental health issues among female-headed households compared to male-headed households over the past decade. It aims to identify the dimensions of the social experience of female-headed households with mental health problems in Zanjan city.
Methods and Materials: The research approach is descriptive-analytical, combining library-based research, field studies, the Delphi method for validation of indicators, spatial analysis using GIS, and regression modeling. Furthermore, the final research indicators were determined through the Delphi method, and various aspects of social deprivation were extracted and validated. The data were then analyzed using spatial analysis and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Findings: The results indicate meaningful clustering patterns of mental health issues among female-headed households, with distinct variations across different neighborhoods. Meanwhile, the support policies of institutions such as the Committee for Relief and Welfare are random and inconsistent.
Conclusion: The findings emphasize the crucial role of socio-economic and physical factors in shaping the residential patterns of female-headed households with mental health issues and provide insights for targeted policy interventions.
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