Assessment of Commitment to Unit health and Some Effective Factors (a Cross-Sectional Study at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences)

The One Health is an integrated effort of several disciplines at different levels to achieve the highest level of health for humans, animals, and the environment. This study aimed to determine the extent of commitment to One Health and some factors affecting it in students, staff, and professors of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. 

This correlational study was conducted with the participation of 296 faculty members, staff, and students. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data. The SPSS-22 software was used to perform statistical tests of one-way ANOVA, independent-sample T-test, and Pearson correlation coefficient at the significant level of (p<0.05). 

The mean attitude and practice scores were 22.90±2 and 27/93±4/59, respectively. Meanwhile, the compliance and commitment scores were 26.28±5.98 and 77.12±11.35 in commitment, respectively. 35.10% of the participants had good status in commitment. There was a significant relationship between mean performance, adherence, commitment scores and the position of the participants, and student's level of education (p<0.05). 

Although a large percentage of the studied population had a favorable attitude towards commitment to One Health, this attitude did not have a significant impact on performance, adherence, and ultimately a commitment to One Health. Therefore, other factors may be involved in the commitment to One Health.