Assessing Experts' Perspectives on Challenges and Health Priorities Based on One Health Framework in Yazd Province

Saeed  Hosseini; Vali   Bahrevar; Zahra Naqibi  Nodoushan; Seyed Masood  Mousavi

doi:10.18502/mshsj.v9i3.17293

Saeed Hosseini Center for Healthcare Data Modeling, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
Vali Bahrevar Ph.D. student of Aging, Department of Aging, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Zahra Naqibi Nodoushan BSc in Professional Health Engineering, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
Seyed Masood Mousavi Assistant Professor, Health Management and Policy Research Center, Department of Health Management and Economics Health, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/mshsj.v9i3.17293

Keywords: Health priorities, One health, Yazd

Abstract

This study employed One Health Framework to identify and prioritize health challenges in Yazd Province, Iran. By combining qualitative and quantitative methods, the research explored various factors influencing health outcomes, including access to healthcare, quality of services, disease prevalence, and social determinants of health. Key findings revealed that water scarcity, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, air pollution, and nutritional support for vulnerable groups were the most pressing health issues. The One Health approach offers a comprehensive strategy to address these challenges by integrating human, animal, and environmental health. By fostering intersectoral collaboration and promoting interdisciplinary education, policymakers can implement effective interventions to improve public health in Yazd Province and beyond. The study's findings can serve as a valuable resource for developing evidence-based health policies and programs.