Research on Information Science and Public Libraries

Identification and Validation of Components of a Health Information Services Framework in Iranian Public Libraries

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Farzaneh Parsa 1
Davoud Haseli 2
Nosrat Riahinia 2

1 PhD Candidate in Knowledge and Information Science, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran

2 Department of Knowledge and Information Science, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran

10.61882/publlij.2026.2076368.1050
Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to identify the components of a health information services framework through a systematic review of the literature and to validate these components using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) from the perspective of public librarians in Iran.
Methods: An exploratory mixed‑methods design was employed, consisting of two phases: a systematic literature review and confirmatory factor analysis. In the first phase, relevant databases and citation indexes were systematically searched using the PRISMA framework to locate sources related to health information services. Following multiple stages of screening and data refinement, 61 eligible documents were identified. The research team conducted a thematic analysis of the extracted data. Based on the resulting themes, a questionnaire was developed and administered to 300 Iranian public librarians. The collected data were analyzed using CFA to assess the validity of the proposed framework.
Results: The systematic review revealed a broad spectrum of health information services offered in public libraries worldwide, leading to the identification of three major functional categories and 19 specific services. The CFA results confirmed the validity of these three categories within the Iranian context: informational functions (8 services), educational functions (8 services), and social functions (12 services). These findings demonstrate that the structure of health information services identified globally aligns with the perceptions and experiences of Iranian public librarians.
Conclusions: The systematic review identified diverse health information services implemented in public libraries internationally. The confirmatory factor analysis further demonstrated that Iranian public libraries possess both the capacity and willingness to contribute to community health promotion. The validated framework provides a practical foundation for developing, organizing, and expanding health information services in Iranian public libraries. It can guide policymakers, library administrators, and practitioners in designing evidence‑based programs that enhance public access to reliable health information and support informed health decision‑making.

Keywords

Public libraries
Health information
Health information services
Library services
Systematic review
Confirmatory factor analysis
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