Social capital as a social
context based concept is a new component in addition to the previous factors
including the biologic–environmental, the genetic and the individual behavior
factors that influence health and society. Social capital refers to the
information that makes people believe being interesting & being paid
attention to, & respected, valued, and belonging to a network of bilateral
relations. Health issue is greatly affected by the existence of social capital.
High risk behaviors refer to the ones enhancing the probability of negative and
devastating physical, psychological and social consequences for an individual.
Negative & overwhelming results mean keeping one’s distance from social
norms as a result rejection and labeling (social stigma) and finally, to
distance oneself from the benefits of social life in the individuals with high
risk behaviors. The present study reviews social capital in the groups having
high risk behaviors.
Article review results led to organizing the subjects into 6
general categories: Social capital and its role in health; Social capital in
groups with high risk behaviors (Including: substance abusers, AIDS patients,
the homeless and multi-partner women); Social capital in different social
groups; measurement tools for social capital and risk behaviors; the role of
health in helping people with risky behaviors with the focus on improving
social capital and social support. The findings of this study indicate that
social capital was significantly lower in the substance abusers than the
non-addicts. Also, social participation, social trust and networks of social
relationships were significantly lower than non-drug abusers. Social capital
has interactive effects on risky behaviors and delinquency. On the one hand,
high levels of social capital can be involved in preventing delinquency. On the
other hand, creating negative social capital in high risk groups is also
considered as the damaging effects of the negative aspects of social capital in
these groups.
From this review extracted findings, it can be concluded
that to design risky behaviors programs and preventive interventions, social
capital and social support should be considered more than before. To accept an
addict or HIV sufferer is effective in reducing their psychological reactions.
So with effective social interaction and social support, these people can
improve their risky lifestyles. As a result, these changes are associated with
higher levels of satisfaction with their lives. Finally, it is recommended to
design and implement counseling programs in order to educate health-promoting
behaviors in high risk groups focusing on social capital and social support.
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1Department of Reproductive Health and
Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical
Sciences, Sari, Iran
2Student Research Committee, Mazandaran
University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
3Department of Reproductive Health and
Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical
Sciences, Sari, Iran
4Traditional and Complementary Medicine
Research Centre, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
Corresponding author: Zeinab Hamzehgardeshi, Department of
Reproductive Health and Midwifery, Nasibeh Nursing and Midwifery faculty,
Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran, Vesal Street, Amir
Mazandarani Boulevard, Sari, Mazandaran Province, Iran. Po Box: 4816715793,
Office Tel: +98 11 33367342-5, Fax: +98 11 33368915. E-mail: ri.ca.smut.izar@hezmah
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