A Model of Noncommunicable Diseases Determinants in Iran; a Qualitative Study

Abstract

Abstract Aims: Non-communicable diseases have become an emerging pandemic globally with disproportionately higher rates in developing countries. This study aimed to design a representative model of non-communicable diseases determinants in Iran according to the viewpoint of experts. Participants & Methods: The statistical population of this qualitative study was experts and academic member informants, who were worked at Kashan , Esfahan and Tehran Universities of Medical Sciences in March to June 2016. 20 participants were selected through purposeful sampling method. Experts were asked to explain their opinion regarding to the most effective factors of noncommunicable disease in developing countries. Findings: Social, environmental, and physiological factors, besides the life style are affecting factors on non-communicable diseases in developing countries. Conclusion: Social, environmental, and physiological factors, besides the life style are affecting factors on non-communicable diseases in developing countries.

Keywords

• Chronic Diseases
• Developing Countries
• Iran