Religious Practice and Health-Related Quality of Life in Iranian Adolescent Girls.
This study aimed to determine the relationship between religious practice and health-related quality of life in adolescent girls in Tabriz, Iran, 2014-2015. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 520 female students who were selected using the random sampling method. Religious practice and health-related quality of life questionnaires were used for data collection. Multivariate linear regression analysis showed a significant relationship between health-related quality of life and received religious support, religiosity, father's and mother's education, father's occupation, family economic status, and the number of children. It is necessary to find ways to further promote religious practices in adolescents and ultimately their quality of life.
Midwifery Department, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Mojgan
M
Mirghafourvand
Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh
SM
Charandabi
Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. f.alizadeh11@gmail.com.
Fariba Alizadeh
FA
Sharajabad
Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Favziye
F
Sanaati
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007492:Iran; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D011788:Quality of Life; D029181:Spirituality; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
Adolescents; Health-related quality of life; Religious practice