. Maryam Saber; . Ali Akbar Haghdoost; . Hassan Eftekhar; . Hadise Safinejad
Volume 11, Issue 7 , August 2021, , Pages 1-7
Abstract
BACKGROUND: nongovernmental organizations (NGOs( are the hidden system of promoting publichealth and the symbol and mediator of people’s participation. The aim of the present ...
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BACKGROUND: nongovernmental organizations (NGOs( are the hidden system of promoting publichealth and the symbol and mediator of people’s participation. The aim of the present research wasto assess the status and recognize the performance of various NGOs in providing health‑orientedservices as opportunities in promoting community health.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study was a descriptive–analytical (cross‑sectional)study, which was conducted on the position and function of all NGOs in Kerman from February 2014to the end of January 2015. A researcher‑made checklist was used to collect the data, which wasdesigned based on the statutes of NGOs. The information was collected from a total of 150 NGOs.To analyze the data, in addition to descriptive statistical tests (frequency, percentage, mean, andstandard deviation), other tests were also used (Chi‑square test and Fisher’s exact test). Moreover,all data analysis was done using SPSS (ver. 16).RESULTS: There was a significant relationship between the levels of prevention and field of activityand the objectives and methods of implementation of these objectives (P < 0.001). There was asignificant relationship between health prevention levels in the target community of the NGO andinitial assets (P = 0.02), licensing organization (P < 0.001), management type in terms of the boardof trustees or membership availability (P < 0.001), relevance of members’ major with organizationalgoals (P = 0.02), and activeness or inactiveness of the organization (P = 0.007).CONCLUSION: The results showed that there was a relationship between NGO’s target populationin terms of levels of prevention and the studied factors. The relationship between the services ofthese organizations and the levels of prevention is a very important and effective role in communityhealth promotion.
