Investigating the Role of Social Health Components in the Education Department of Sabzevar, Iran

Background This study aimed to assess social health components in the education department of Sabzevar, Iran in 2014.
Materials & Methods The study population consisted of all employees of the Department of Education of Sabzevar, Iran, a total of 150 persons. The study sample (N=114) was recruited by simple random sampling method (Krejcie and Morgan Table, 1970). The measurement tool was Keynesian social health questionnaire with 5 components (social prosperity, social solidarity, social cohesion, social acceptance, and social participation) which is a standardized questionnaire regarding its validity and reliability. The descriptive statistics were used to analyze data through SPSS (ver 20.0).
Results The results showed that the average social health in Directorate of Education of Sabzevar City is 61.68%. Among them, 12.20% were of high social health, 78.80% were of average social health, and social health of no case was under the lower limit, with standard deviation of 5.265. The mean values of all components of the social health were obtained which were more than 50%. There was not found any significant differences with regard to gender, marital status, and educational level. However, the income amount, work experience, and residency area of the participants had significant effects.
Conclusion According to the results, the average score was between 47 and 74. It can be concluded that the public health of education staff in Sabzevar is at the average level. The maintenance of this condition and its promotion should be managed by integrated planning and encouragements.