International Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability

International Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability

Analysis of the criteria for establishing women’s parks with an approach to explaining the factors influencing women’s health

Document Type : Case Study

Author
Department of Architecture, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
The inclusivity of urban spaces is one of the main goals of urban planners and designers. In this context, designing spaces that meet the needs of women, such as women’s parks, is an issue that needs to be considered in urban development plans, as women represent half of the urban population. This research aims to design a women’s park with an approach that clarifies the factors influencing women’s health. Based on the research objectives and the components examined, the type of research is applied, and the method used, given the nature of the work, is descriptive-analytical. Data collection methods included library and field research, and the data collection tool in the survey section was a questionnaire with a reliability of 0.802 using Cronbach’s alpha. The statistical population of this research comprised all women aged 15 and above, and the research sample, calculated based on Cochran’s formula, amounted to 384 individuals, selected through random sampling. In analyzing the data, the research utilized SPSS software and tests such as Pearson correlation and regression analysis. The Pearson correlation between the design of women’s parks and women’s health was found to be 0.706, with a significance level of the relationship at an alpha of 0.01 and a confidence level of 0.99 (sig 0.00), indicating that attention to the design and equipping of women’s parks has a significant impact on ensuring women’s health in the city and that the establishment of this space will enhance health levels. Furthermore, prioritizing the five effective components in designing the women’s park showed that the component of multifunctionality in spatial and activity diversity had a standardized regression coefficient of 0.755, accessibility 0.801, privacy and hijab principles 0.801, and safety and security 0.705, respectively, indicating they have the most significant impact on the design of the women’s park.
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Volume 5, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
Spring 2024
Pages 216-227

  • Receive Date 01 March 2024
  • Revise Date 29 May 2024
  • Accept Date 23 June 2024