Providing a Model for Managing the Environmental Health of Mosques

In our country, as a model of Islamic government, paying attention to mosques is very importance. Considering the significant population using the mosques, if the attention is not paid to this important issue, the mosque may become a focal point in the transmission of pathogens.

This study is a qualitative-quantitative exploratory study. In this study, qualitative research plays a secondary role. The purpose of this study was to obtain enough information to build a suitable tool.

In this study, 51 individuals were interviewed including prayers, clerics and mosque workers. Findings of the qualitative section were analyzed by content analysis. First, the characteristics of the participants were described, then the data analysis process was presented. Given that this research is based on knowledge and knowledge, for data analysis, inferential content analysis method was used. After determining the unit of analysis, open coding and then classifying codes and then classes and exploration. Finally, it was identified in two areas of management and knowledge and a number of subcategories.

The health status of the mosques is very important and should be taken into consideration. The most important areas of activity are knowledge and management. The results showed that better ventilation, a preventive cleaning strategy, and a more detailed study are needed.