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Journal of Combat Medicine
2020; 3(2): 63-75
10.30491/JCM.2020.279355.1004

Original Article

Identification of Mental Health Model Related to Iranian Culture for the
War Veterans' Spouses

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Mahnaz Jilanchi , Mahmoud Borjali , Hamidreza Vatankhah , Maryam
Mashayekh 4

1 PhD, Islamic Azad University, UAE Branch, School of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Dubai, UAE
2 Assistant Professor, Kharazmi University, Faculty of Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology, Tehran, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Islamic Azad University, West Tehran Branch, Faculty of Psychology, Department of Psychology,
Tehran, Iran
4 Assistant Professor, Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch, Faculty of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Tehran,
Iran

Received: 4 August 2020 Accepted: 13 November 2020
Abstract
Background and Aim: War as a traumatic event can lead to the psychological trauma of veterans' spouses.
The aim of this study is to identify the pattern of mental health-related to Iranian culture for the war veterans’
spouses by content analysis.
Methods: In the process of conducting this research, qualitative method and content analysis and network of
themes have been used. The statistical population includes theories and schools and a number of experts and
professors in the field of mental health who were selected using purposive sampling. The sample size of the study
and in terms of theoretical saturation, interviews with 30 people were considered. The research tool is a semi-
structured interview, the validity of which was approved through internal validity based on the selection of
appropriate samples and the reliability of the tool, through the precise guidance of the interview flow to gather the
required data.
Results: According to the results, 90 basic themes, 23 organizing themes, and finally 3 comprehensive themes
of personality balance, trying to meet needs and creating a positive environment were identified and extracted.
Conclusion: The developed model contains indicators of physical, mental, social, and spiritual health that the
implementation of prevention and treatment programs for veterans' spouses, can provide balance in personality,
efforts to meet needs, and create a positive environment.

Keywords: Mental Health Model, Content Analysis, Iranian Culture, Spouses of Imposed War Veterans.

* Corresponding Author: Mahnaz Jilanchi
Address: Islamic Azad University, UAE Branch, School of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Dubai, UAE.
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E-mail: [email protected]

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