Iran University of Medical Sciences
Razi Journal of Medical Sciences
2228-7043
2228-7051
23
144
2016
6
1
The molecular epidemiology evaluation and antibiotic resistance patterns of Salmonella isolated in food outbreaks in Yazd province by culture and PCR methods
1
8
FA
Anjelina
Yahyavi
Islamic Azad University
anna_yahyavi@yahoo.com
N
Samaneh
Sedighi
Islamic Azad University
sedighi.samaneh @ yahoo.com
N
Mohammad Mehdi
Soltan Dallal
Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
msoltandallal@gmail.com
Y
Background: Salmonella is one of the most causes of food contamination in food chain thought the world. Increasing antibiotic resistance is also pressing health threats facing the world today, and makes Salmonella as one of the most important pathogens of gastroenteritis in food outbreaks. The aim of this study was to investigate, the molecular epidemiology evaluation and antibiotic resistance patterns of Salmonella isolated in food outbreaks in Yazd province by culture and PCR methods Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study and, 141diarrhea stool swab from 39 food outbreaks were studied in Yazd providence over a period of year. The samples were inoculated into selenite F broth for enrichment and then cultured into Hektoen enteric agar or xylose lysine dextrose Agar for the growth .The suspected colonies were chosen for the identification by biochemical and serologic tests .The identification was confirmed by PCR method. The antibiotic susceptibility test was performed by disk diffusion method. Results: Out of 141 samples 11 (7.8%) were isolated as Salmonella. All the isolated serogroup was type D. Laboratory conducted antibiotic resistance testing showed that entirely 100% of isolates Salmonella were susceptible to ciprofloxacin and imipenem whereas (73.07%) were resistant to Nalidixic acid . All isolates were confirmed by PCR. Conclusion: Salmonella commonly known as a pathogen that caused gastroenteritis in food out breaks. Awareness of the common serogroup and antibiotic resistance patterns would help the treatment.
Salmonella, Outbreak, Yazd, PCR
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3839-en.html
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3839-en.pdf
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Razi Journal of Medical Sciences
2228-7043
2228-7051
23
144
2016
6
1
Comparison of cytotoxicity chitosan- docetaxel nanoparticles and free drug on MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells
9
18
FA
zahra
Hadavand mirzaie
Islamic Azad University
zahramirzaee40@yahoo.com
N
Shiva
Irani
Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
S.irani@srbiau.ac.ir
Y
Fatemeh
Atyabi
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
atyabifa@tums.ac.ir
N
Background and objective: Resulting in the accumulation of somatic mutations in cancer cells caused. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide. The use of nanoscale drug delivery systems is important for effective treatment. The main aim of this study was to determine effects of chitosan conjugated to docetaxel nanoparticles in treatment of breast cancer. Methods: The self-assembled nanoparticle were prepared though conjugation of docetaxel , using succinic anhydride as a linker. Conjugation was confirmed by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-NMR) studies. Evaluation of the in vitro cytotoxicity of the nanoparticles by MTT assay. Results: The results indicated that prepared nanoparticles have spherical shape with narrow size distribution around 150 nm with positive zeta potential. Acording to in vitro studies, we observed increased cell death in treat by nanoparticles Conclusion: Our finding show that docetaxel-chitosan nanoparticles can be suggested as an effective anticancer combination for breast cancer treatment.
chitosan-Docetaxel, MDA-MB-231 cells
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3591-en.html
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3591-en.pdf
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Razi Journal of Medical Sciences
2228-7043
2228-7051
23
144
2016
6
1
A Study on the Effectiveness of Caregivers’ Group Supportive-Training Intervention on the Mental Health of MS Patients
19
29
FA
Nayereh
Jahanbakhsian
Kharazmi University
n.jahanbakhshian@yahoo.com
N
kianoush
zahrakar
Kharazmi University
dr_zahrakar@yahoo.com
N
reza
davarniya
Kharazmi University
rezadavarniya@yahoo.com
Y
Background: According to global and regional statistics multiple sclerosis (MS) is increasingly prevailing all over the world. MS is an auto immune disease of the central system. It has a significant social, psychological and physical impact on the affected individual as well as his or her family. This research examined the effect of MS patient’s caregiver’s participation in group supportive- training therapy on the improvement of patient’s mental health (decrease of depression and anxiety, increase of positive effect). Methods: The present research design is a pretest-posttest quasi-experimental method with control group. The statistical population of research is included relapse-remitting MS Patients of 20-35 years old referring to Iranian MS society in 2013 who resided in Tehran. Sample of this research consists of 24 relapse-remitting MS Patients of 20-35 years old that are selected purposively and they were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The research measure of research was MHI scale of MSQLI inventory which was answered by 24 subjects (experimental & control groups) in pretest-posttest. Caregivers of experimental group attended 8 sessions of supportive-training group counseling that lasted nearly 90 minutes and hold once a week. Caregivers of control group did not receive any intervention. Collecting data were analyzed by using independent “t” test. Results: The finding of research indicated supportive- training intervention on caregivers of MS Patients was effective on the improvement of patient’s mental health. Conclusion: Findings of present research show supportive- training intervention for MS Patient’s caregivers is dramatically effective on the patient’s mental health. At last applying proper intervention for MS Patient’s caregivers in other MS Societies on the purpose of improvement of care giving affected patients quality of life is suggested.
Supportive- Training Group Therapy, Mental Health, Multiple Sclerosis
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3407-en.html
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3407-en.pdf
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Razi Journal of Medical Sciences
2228-7043
2228-7051
23
144
2016
6
1
Breast cancer diagnosis using non-parametric kernel density estimation
30
40
FA
Robab
Sheikhpour
Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
R.Sheikhpour@yahoo.com
Y
Razieh
Sheikhpour
Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
R_sheikhpour@yahoo.com
N
Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. An accurate and reliable system for early diagnosis of benign or malignant tumors seems necessary. We can design new methods using the results of FNA and data mining and machine learning techniques for early diagnosis of breast cancer which able to detection of breast cancer with high accuracy. Materials and Methods: In this study, 699 samples of benign and malignancy with 9 characteristics from WBCD and 569 samples of benign and malignancy with 30 characteristics from WDBC were used. Then, a model based on non-parametric kernel density estimation is proposed for classification of WBCD and WDBC data. Results: The results of non parametric methods showed that Gaussian kernel method based on Euclidean distance with accuracy ٪97.93 has the highest accuracy on WDBC data and Gaussian kernel based on Euclidean distance and k-nearest neighbor methods with accuracy ٪98.17 has the highest accuracy compared with other methods on WBCD data for breast cancer disease. Conclusion: The result of this study showed that non-parametric kernel density estimation based classification can be used for breast cancer diagnosis with high accuracy.
Breast cancer, Machine learning, non-parametric kernel based density estimation
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3266-en.html
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3266-en.pdf
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Razi Journal of Medical Sciences
2228-7043
2228-7051
23
144
2016
6
1
Epidemiology of colorectal cancer: incidence, mortality, survival rates and risk factors
41
50
FA
Sajjad
Rahimi Pordanjani
Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
sajadrahimip@gmai.com
N
Najiballah
Baeradeh
Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
n.baerade@yahoo.com
Y
Mohammad Hassan
Lotfi
Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
n.btytytytyaerade@yahoo.com
N
Behrad
Pourmohammadi
Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
behrad46@yahoo.com
N
Abstract
Background: Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers of gastrointestinal tract in Iran and the other parts of the world. Colorectal cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in throughout the world. Almost every year recognizes one million new cases of colorectal cancer that nearly half a million of them die due to this disease.
Materials and methods: In this review study, a thorough investigation in Scopus, SID, Google Scholar, Elsevier and PubMed databases was conducted using keywords associated with colorectal cancer including; incidence, prevalence, mortality and survival rates and the risk factors. Then the valid related articles published during the last two decades (1993-2014) were collected and evaluated.
Results: The highest incidence rate of colorectal cancer was related to North America, Australia, New Zealand, Western Europe and Japan. The average incidence rate was related to Southern regions of South America and the lowest incidence rate was related to Africa, South and Central Asia. In Iran, the age-adjusted incidence rate of the disease was differ from 2.34 to 17.62 per 100,000 in Sistan-Baluchestan and Tehran respectively. An upward trend was observed in incidence and mortality rate of the disease in Iran. The survival rate for colorectal cancer in the world and Iran was estimated 13% - 66% and 47% - 50% respectively. The main risk factors for the disease were the high-fat and low-fiber diet, obesity, physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol consumption, family history and age.
Discussion and conclusion: According to the upward trend in incidence and mortality rate of colorectal cancer in Iran, implementation of cancer prevention programs such as; screening, dietary modification and healthy life style education is necessary.
colorectal cancer, incidence, mortality, survival, risk factors.
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-4116-en.html
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-4116-en.pdf
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Razi Journal of Medical Sciences
2228-7043
2228-7051
23
144
2016
6
1
Review of biomechanical parameters of diabetic foot ulcers
51
67
FA
Mohammad
Taghipour
Research Center of Movement Disorder, Babol University of Medical Science, Babol
taghipourm@yahoo.com
Y
Ebrahim
Abi Kordadeh
Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences , University of Mazandaran
Abdi.sportinglife@gmail.com
N
Mansour
Eslami
Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences , University of Mazandaran
m.eslami@umz.ac.ir
N
Background: The aim of this study was to identify mechanical risk factors of diabetic foot ulcers and presenting biomechanical solving to prevent diabetic foot ulcers. Methods: Related articles from validate electronic and indexed sources from 1990 to 2014 were studied. In summation, 140 articles from electronic databases and journals, Elsevier, Pumped, Up to date, Google scholar, Cochrane library, were used. Results: Studies identified peak plantar pressure, shear force and time pressure and force integral as causes of diabetic foot ulcers. Intervention Factors such as peripheral neuropathy, skeletal abnormalities, muscle weakness, muscles cocontraction, hypomobility and reduced static and dynamic balance have been identified as aggrevating factors for mechanical risk of diabetic foot ulcers. Conclusion: Shear force, peak plantar pressure and time pressure integral are the most important mechanical risk factors for diabetic’s foot ulcers. Thus, good shoes and insoles can act as a filter and correct variables which effect ulcers such as force, pressure and time pressure integral.
diabetes, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure foot
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3526-en.html
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3526-en.pdf
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Razi Journal of Medical Sciences
2228-7043
2228-7051
23
144
2016
6
1
Assessment of Psychometric properties of Behavioral activation and Behavioral inhibition systems scale associated with impulsivity and anxiety
68
80
FA
sohrab
amiri
urmia university
amirysohrab@yahoo.com
Y
Jafar
Hassani
Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.
N
Aim: This study was performed aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of Behavioral activation and Behavioral inhibition systems scale in nonclinical groups. Method: The study population were from Urmia and Kharazmi University, among which 368 and 472 respectively selected as the final sample. For determine the psychometric properties of Behavioral activation and Behavioral inhibition systems scale, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was used. Then reliability of this scale were measured through the Cronbach's alpha coefficient, retest, and splitting, as well as criterion validity its was examined with positive and negative affect scale sensitivity to punishment and reward Scale. Results: The results of the exploratory factor analysis, four factors were obtained. Also fit indictors in confirmatory factor analysis was supported from four-factor model. Alpha coefficients, retest and splitting Showed satisfactory internal consistency, and patterns of correlation coefficients between subscales Persian version of Behavioral activation and Behavioral inhibition systems with positive and negative affect scale and sensitivity to punishment and reward Scale showed good criterion validity for this scale. Conclusion: The findings of the present study was similar to original culture, therefore the Persian version of Behavioral activation and Behavioral inhibition systems scale is a good tool for assessment characteristics consistent with BAS and BIS system and their subscales.
behavioral activation system, behavioral inhibition system, Positive and negative Affect, sensitivity to punishment and reward
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3960-en.html
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3960-en.pdf
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Razi Journal of Medical Sciences
2228-7043
2228-7051
23
144
2016
6
1
The population attributable fraction of hypertension and obesity in the West Country
81
88
FA
masoud
mohammadi
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
masoud.mohammadi1989@yahoo.com
Y
Masoud
mirzaei
Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
masoud.mohammadi1989@yahoo.com
N
Background: Hypertension is one of the most important public health problems in the world today. Blood pressure as a result of several factors, such as obesity arise, given the prevalence of obesity in Iran and rising blood pressure is this study is to determine what the rate of prevalence of hypertension in Western Iran in 2009 can be attributed to obesity. Materials and methods: In the study of information relating to the non-communicable disease care system to all provinces of the country use achieved in 2009 and the size of the effect of the risk factors as well as of the data from the determined lipid and glucose study and after the standardization of population-based prevalence data derived from the Census of 2011the population attributable risk for West province of the country has been calculated according to the formula above. Results: In this study, the maximum amount of deductions attributable to the male population in the West Country in Kermanshah Province 19.9 percent and female 21.3 percent and the lowest in males in Ilam 10.3 percent and Female in Kurdistan 11.5 Obtained. Conclusion: Recognizing the importance of the prevalence and impact of blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and the high incidence of obesity and blood pressure in large provinces in the West of the country, it is necessary to prevent the outbreak of the disease in the Western provinces of the country, actions performed impressive.
hypertension, obesity, population attributable fraction, West Country
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3647-en.html
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3647-en.pdf
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Razi Journal of Medical Sciences
2228-7043
2228-7051
23
144
2016
6
1
Method and kit for the diagnosis of congenital toxoplasmosis
89
90
FA
ehsan
saburi
Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
ehsansaburi@yahoo.com
N
toktam
rajaii
Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
t.rajaii@yahoo.com
Y
Dear Editor: At reviews in my research field, faced to an article published in your journal in Volume 20, Number 106, April 2013 titled "avidity ELISA method in the diagnosis of congenital toxoplasmosis", with interest all looked at it and found we had vague hints as to help promote your Journal referred to them. As you know, the purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence Period of maternal toxoplasmosis of the assessment of IgG Avidity benefited, while we know that with this method, Of course sensitivity is not high eventually with an accuracy of 3-2 months duration can be guessed. Its course, along with the other two sides of the triangle diagnosis of congenital toxoplasmosis or abortion caused by toxoplasmosis, the molecular diagnostics and clinical signs, it’s meaningful (2, 1). Another important point is that in some parts, the Low avidity indicator of infection in the past & High avidity indicate nearly infection (Introduction, paragraph 5) that even with some parts of this paper and other papers apparent contradiction show (3, 4). In methodology part of that paper noted that the ELISA is diagnostic gold standard, in basis of numerous articles, this claim was rejected and molecular methods such as PCR, RealTime-PCR and western blot analysis as an evaluation will be made mandatory. In a paper published Gharavi et al in 2015 have even positive predictive value (PPV) of ELISA Avidity test is about 57% reported that they considered to be very low (1, 4, 5). In materials and methods portion noted that the of phosphate and urea treatment should be used only in quantitative ELISA Avidity is need but not in semi-quantitative, While the basis of numerous articles in both cases, to odd and even plates Respectively urea & phosphate buffers added to antibody-antigen adept of tight junctions (the avidity) measured (6, 4). Of course on research methodology can be noted that another important point to lack of statistical analysis results, so that none of the variables using statistical tests have not been studied. Compare the results of a liquid kit and Amniotic fluid in maternal serum using paired t-test, or check the number of abortions significantly associated with the results of kit mothers using independent t-test, including those to be ignored (7).
Finally, in discussion mentioned out by IgM ELISA test can definitively diagnose the presence of parasites in the patient presented, and to differentiate the case of pre- and post-pregnancy Infection, Dye Test methods will be used. It is noteworthy that IgM ELISA does not have a very high sensitivity and comprising false & negative positive which it is not confirmed by Dye Test (Sabin Feldman also called). Nowadays the risk of operating, cost and high failure chance of that methods cause molecular methods such as nested PCR and RealTime PCR and Western blot was replaced (8,9). Various studies have also shown that various immunological methods such as Immunofluorescent can be trusted more than the ELISA (10).
At the end, we thanking the authors of the article and respect their efforts we have been told that because of improve the view of readers noticed you merely. We hope that by presenting better and more perfect articles help our country to scientific evolvement.
Letters to the editor, ELISA avidity, congenital toxoplasmosis
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3680-en.html
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3680-en.pdf
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Razi Journal of Medical Sciences
2228-7043
2228-7051
23
144
2016
6
1
Evaluation of Interleukin 10 Gene Polymorphism (rs1800872A/C) Association with Chronic Hepatitis B Infection
91
99
FA
Farzaneh Sadat
Mirfakhar
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
ma_hosseini@sbu.ac.ir
N
Seyed Reza
Mohebbi
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
sr.mohebbi@sbum.ac.ir
Y
Seyed Masoud
Hosseini
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
ma_hosseini@sbu.ac.ir
N
Pedram
Azimzadeh
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
azimzadeh.pedram@gmail.com
N
Shaghayegh
Derakhshani
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
sh.derakhshani@outlook.com
N
Afsaneh
Sharifian
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
legendsharifian@rigld.ir
N
Mohamad Reza
Sarbazi
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
mr.sarbazii@sbmu.ac.ir
N
Mohamad Reza
Zali
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
mrzali@rigld.ir
N
Background and Aim:
Cytokines are believed to play an important role in the regulation of cellular immune response in hepatitis B virus infection. Interleukin 10 is a member of cytokine family. The overall expression of these molecules is mainly controlled by single nucleotide polymorphisms at specific sites on the promoter region of the Interleukin 10 gene.
The aim of this study was to analyze the association between Interleukin 10 gene single nucleotide polymorphism )rs1800872A/C( and chronic hepatitis B virus infection.
Methods:
A total of 130 chronic hepatitis B virus infected patients and 130 healthy controls were involved in this study.
Polymorphism detection and amplification was performed by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and genotyping was carried out by Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP).
Results:
Genotype frequencies of CC, AC and AA were 40%, 50.8% and 9.2% respectively for our patients and 56.9%, 36.2% and 6.9% in our control group. A statistically significant difference was observed in the frequency of Interleukin 10 gene polymorphism rs1800872A/C between healthy subjects and those with hepatitis B virus infection for both allele (P=0.017) and genotype (P=0.024) frequencies.
Conclusion:
Interleukin 10 gene polymorphism rs1800872A/C could be a host genetic factor associated with susceptibility to hepatitis B virus infection or disease progression in chronic hepatitis B virus infected patients.
Cytokine, Single nucleotide polymorphism, Interleukin-10, Chronic Hepatitis B, Genotype
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3717-en.html
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3717-en.pdf
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Razi Journal of Medical Sciences
2228-7043
2228-7051
23
144
2016
6
1
Evaluation of total and specific IgE in serum of wheat allergy patients before and after of desensitization
100
108
FA
Mohammad
Nabavi
Associate Professor, Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Mnabavi44@yahoo.com
N
Mahsa
Rekabi
Associate Professor, Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
mahsarekabi1@gmail.com
Y
Saba ,
Arshi
Associate Professor, Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
arshi@yahoo.com
N
ohammad Hassan
Bemanian,
Associate Professor, Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
mhbemanian@yahoo.com
N
Morteza
Fallahpour,
Associate Professor, Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Fallahpour.morteza@gmail.com
N
Rasool ,
Molatefi
Associate Professor, Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
rmolatefi@yahoo.com
N
Abolfazl
Rajabi,
Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
ortomehdii@gmail.com
N
Vahab ,
Rekabi
Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
vahabrekaby@hotmail.com
N
Majid
Khoshmirsafa
Associate Professor, Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
mj.khoshmirsafa@hotmail.com
N
Farhad,
Seif
Associate Professor, Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
farhad.seif@outlook.com
N
Background and Aim: Allergy to some food products is a usual affair which appears to be caused by immunologic and non immunologic reactions. One of the most important factors generating these reactions is mediating the IgE which can cause anaphylaxis. Additionally one of the most renowned allergens is wheat. However the best method for curing these patients is avoiding from allergen, modern approaches such as oral immunotherapy can be used for lowering or prevention of IgE increasing in these patients. The aim of this study is evaluation of total and specific IgE in patients before and after desensitization.
Methods: Patients suffering from wheat Allergy were recruited and 12 individuals of them approved by physical examination and Double-blind Placebo-controlled Food Challenge. Then they were put into desensitization protocol containing 2phases: first phase was gradually increased prescription of semolina and second was gradually increased doses of spaghetti. Eventually total and specific IgE to wheat was determined by ELISA before and after desensitization.
Results: Before and after desensitization specific IgE to wheat was measured in patients. Although it was shown little increase in specific IgE but there was no significant difference between after and before specific IgE. Total IgE was also measured before and after desensitization and despite of little increase in total IgE, there was no significant difference between after and before total IgE in patients.
Conclusion: In this study it was shown the effect of oral immunotherapy on specific and total IgE in patients suffering from wheat allergy but more study is needed in order to find the best initiation time of desensitization, how to increase gradual doses and the other factors influencing the process of immunotherapy.
Allergy, anaphylaxis, desensitization, wheat, IgE
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3793-en.html
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3793-en.pdf
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Razi Journal of Medical Sciences
2228-7043
2228-7051
23
144
2016
6
1
Determinants of quality of life in Female-headed households based on educational and ecological cognition stage of precede-proceed model
109
118
FA
Mahnaz
Solhi
Department of Health Services,Scgool of health, Iran University of Medical Sciences
solhi.m@iums.ac.ir
N
Marzieh
Shabani Hamedan
Department of Health Services,Scgool of health, Iran University of Medical Sciences
a.jshabani@gmail.com
Y
Masoud
Salehi
Department of Health Services,Scgool of health, Iran University of Medical Sciences
salehi.m@iums.ac.ir
N
Background and aim: Female-headed households are more vulnerable for social damages than other women. It has significant effect on the quality of life of women. Aim of this study was to determine the factors associated with quality of life for women heads of families, based on the stage of realizing the educational and ecological precede - proceed model. Materials and Methods: In this cross sectional descriptive 180 household women of Tehran Welfare Organization were attended. Sampling method was Multi-stage random Dada collection tools was standard quality of life questionnaire (WHOQOL - BREF) and a questionnaire developed by the researcher based on the educational and ecological stage of precede-proceed model. Data were analyzed in software SPSS (15) using descriptive and analytical tests. Results: The mean age of the women was 8/8 ± 39/43 years and the average of duration of house holding was 92/4 ± 69/5 years. There were positive correlation between quality of life with knowledge (r=.215, P = .0004), attitude (r=.625, P =.001), enabling factors (r=.585, P = .001), reinforcing factors (r=.534, P = .001) and behavioral factors (r=.629, P = .001). Conclusion: Knowledge, Attitude, enabling factors, reinforcing factors, and behavioral factors are effective factors on the quality of life in female headed house hold and improvement interventions to improve the quality of life for these women should pay attention to. Keywords: Quality of life, female-headed house hold, precede-proceed model, educational and ecological cognition
Quality of life, female-headed house holds, precede-proceed model
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3649-en.html
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3649-en.pdf
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Razi Journal of Medical Sciences
2228-7043
2228-7051
23
144
2016
6
1
Survey of Knowledge of health professionals of Kashan city regarding water birth and its benefits and barriers in 2015.
119
127
FA
zahra
shahsavari
Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
shahsavari.z3134@gmail.com
N
tahere
dehdari
Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
dehdarit@yahoo.com
Y
Background and objective: Although promoting methods to reducing labor pain by health professional is essential, few researches have been addressed to the study of knowledge among these workers. This study aimed to determine knowledge of health professionals of Kashan city regarding water birth and its benefits and barriers in 2015. Methods: This study was cross-sectional design (descriptive-analytical). First, scale was developed and assessed it validity. Then through census method a convenience sample included 233 girl college students were selected and filled out designed questionnaires. Statistical analysis of data was performed with SPSS software and independent-samples T test, Chi Square and Fishers tests. Results: The average age of participants was 36.69 years (±7.7). %69.5 of the participants had knowledge at the moderate level and others at the good level. Knowledge of participants regarding some benefits of water birth such as possibility of infection in the mother and infant, start breathing of infant without provocation interventions, reduce mental problems among infants was at the moderate level. Only, %21.6 of participants was aware of limitation of water birth in less 37 weeks of gestational age. Conclusion: Since knowledge of %30.5 of the participants was at the moderate level, conducting educational sessions for this group is essential.
Knowledge, Health professional, Water birth
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3752-en.html
http://rjms.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3752-en.pdf