Aims: Spirituality can be an important source of coping with the disease, reduce feelings of suffering and improving the quality of life in patients with chronic diseases. The purpose of the current study was to determine the relationship of spirituality with the perception of suffering and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes.Instruments & Methods: This was a descriptive-correlation study. Participants were 145 patients with type 2 diabetes of rural health clinics and the valley hospital in Khorramshahr city which were selected via stratified random and available sampling methods. Data collection tools were version of 29-item of the spiritual questionnaire (Parsian and Dunning), experience and perception of suffering questionna

Results: In general, the mean scores of motherschr (chr ('39') 39chr ('39')) awareness were 6.23?1.86, attitude was 38.48?4.85, self-efficacy was 20.91?3.14 and performance was 5.53?2.19. There was a significant correlation between awareness, attitude, self-efficacy and performance. There was also a significant relationship between parentschr (chr ('39') 39chr ('39')) awareness and education and motherchr (chr ('39') 39chr ('39')) s job (P< 0.05).Conclusion: According to the results of this study based on moderate awareness and performance, and good attitude and self-efficacy of mothers and on the other hand the key role of mothers in preventive of early childhood caries, increasing mothers information through training classes in comprehens

Introduction: A low level of health literacy is common among patients with Type 2 diabetes, and may be a barrier to self-efficacy and self-care behaviors. The purpose of the current study was to examine the relationship between health literacy, and self-care and self-efficacy in Patients with Type 2 diabetes. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted in 2017. Participants were type 2 diabetes patients from the rural health clinics in khorramshahr city, of which 121 were selected via random cluster sampling methods. Data collection tools were a health literacy scale (14-items), self-care scale (12 items) and self-efficacy scale (8 items). Data were analyzed using the SPSS software version 22, and by Pearson’s

BackgroundAdolescence is the most difficult period to control and manage type 1 diabetes (T1D), and various perceptions, enablers, and nurturers influence self-care behaviors in these patients.ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to identify factors affecting self-care performance in adolescents with T1D, according to the PEN-3 cultural model.MethodsIn this study, in-depth interviews were conducted initially with 26 participants, and one group discussion was held with 13 participants. Assessment domains of the PEN-3 model (key influence on health behaviors and impact of behavior on health) guided the analysis of qualitative study and focus group data. Finally, the data were classified to a 3? 3 table, based on the PEN-3 model.ResultsThe

Aim: One of the influential factors in maintaining health is nutritional status. As a meal that is prepared quickly and easily and sold in restaurants and eateries, fast food has been popular in many communities. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of health education on the knowledge, attitude, and practice of fast food consumption among primary students in Tehran.Materials and Methods: In this semi-experimental study, 120 primary school students were selected by simple random sampling method during 2015-2016 academic year in Tehran and they were randomly allocated to intervention and control groups. The data were collected from schools in district 6, Tehran, using a valid and reliable questionnaire before and after the interven

Introduction: The “Candidiasis” is a worldwide crisis which involves millions of women every year. The “Candida Albicans” is mainly known to be 85%-90% cause of vaginal fungous infections. The main objective of the current study is to determine preventive behaviors which affect “Candida Albicans” vaginal infections in diabetes suffered women based on with health belief modelMethods: The present study is a sectional descriptive-analytical one. It coveredabout 300 of women who either used to refer to “Yazd” Diabetes centers or they ask medical advice from “endocrine glands” specialists. Data collection instrument was designed as a questionnaire which was approved to be as valid and reliable. Then, the data were analyzed th

: Heart disease-a disease pandemic and the leading cause of death worldwide and is Iran and a healthy heart and prevent cardiovascular disease not only reduces pain, suffering and disability of millions And prevent waste of resources and increase productivity, economic growth and prosperity is Therefore, it became effective teaching methods and educational pamphlet on knowledge, attitude and performance of public facilities in Yazd We compared the risk of cardiovascular disease.: An interventional study (field trial) is in 1390 over 160 people from Yazd Employees of government agencies (educational intervention in 79 educational videos and pamphlets in 81 others) having been conducted. The questionnaire collected information on the reliabil

Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted on 513 secondary school female students, who were selected using a stratified sampling method. The data collection tool was a questionnaire that its reliability was confirmed in Mazloomy's study via Cronbach alpha (0.81). Moreover, the study data were analyzed by descriptive statistics as well as analytic statistics using SPSS software (ver. 11.5).Results: Mean age of participants was 15/88?1/04 years. Mean and standard deviation scores of knowledge, attitude, performance were reported 12.19?5.44 (total core= 37), 18.98?2.26 (total core= 24) and 7.47?2/51 (total core= 16) respectively. Using sunscreen (71.5%) was introduced as the most prevalent sun protection behavior. A signif

Methods: This study was descriptive-analytic. The study population consisted of all managers (Senior, middle, operational) of the teaching hospitals (Shahid Sadoughi, Rahnemon, Afshar, crashes and burns), Due to the limited number of general research community, they underwent all in the statistical population (N= 180). Data was collected by transformational leadership Questionnaire from the view of bass & olive managers and Job Involvement Questionnaire of Thomas and Data was analyzed by SPSS 18.Results: Findings show that Between the transformational leadership and four dimension (intellectual persuasion, inspirational motivation, idealized influence, individualized consideration) with job involvement in four hospitals with p=./01 and r=./

This paper aimed to investigate the effect of physical activity on depression and academic performance of male students of secondary schools in Kermanshah Province conducted. Research method is field and quasi-experimental. The study population consisted of secondary school students in Kermanshah province, the number is 45,000 and statistical sample was 450 randomly selected districts of the city in three groups of athletes (individual and group) and non-athletes group and individual athletes and two groups at least three sessions per week for eight weeks. In addition, each had a half hour of physical activity, while non-athletes in this period did not have any physical activity. In this study, the Beck Depression Inventory questionnaire to

Methods: In this cross-sectional study 523 nurses in 4 hospitals in Yazd. The main variables investigated are awareness of Ergonomics Principles, working conditions, job injuries and demographic variables. Information After extraction from questionnaires were entered into SPSS software version 16 and using statistical tests, Kolmogorov Smirnov, Chi-square, independent t-test, Manwitny and Pearson is being processed.Results: Nurses' knowledge in the field of ergonomics, with a mean of (2.86?076) from 5 Score was moderate and working conditions of nurses with a mean (2.41?0.58) as weak and job injuries such as musculoskeletal disorders with a mean (2.67?0.87) was poor as well. Between knowledge of science of ergonomics and job injuries statis

Introduction: Diabetes and its complications have a significant impact on patients' quality of life and spirituality can help improve the quality of life in such patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of spirituality with quality of life in patients with Type 2 diabetes. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive-correlation study. Participants were 145 individuals with type 2 diabetes, patients of rural health clinics and the Valiasr hospital in Khorramshahr city, selected via stratified random and sampling methods. Data collection tools were a version of 29item of the spiritual questionnaire (Parsian and Dunning) and a version of 26-item of the Quality of Life Questionnaire (World Health Organization), bo

Background & Objectives: Cardiovascular diseases are the most important cause of death in Iran and the world. Regarding the relationships between cardiovascular diseases and nutritional status as well as the tendency of people toward having food in restaurants and hotels present study conducted to study the effect of education on knowledge, attitude and practice of restaurant and hotels’ chefs to prevent risk factors of cardiovascular diseases in Yazd. Methods: In a semi-experimental study, intervention factor for case group was education through lectures, pamphlets, and videos were. All the restaurant and hotels’ chefs of Yazd were divided in two groups, intervention and control (each group 39). Data were gathered through a researcher

Aim: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the main contributor to disability and the leading cause of death in Iran and worldwide. This study was done to determine the effect of education on behaviors related to CVDs among Yazd city restaurantschefs.Method: In an experimental study, the intervention factor for case group was education through lectures, pamphlets, and videos. All the restaurant and hotel chefs of Yazd were divided into two groups: intervention and control (each group 39). Data were gathered through a researcher-made questionnaire with confirmed validity and reliability. All registered data were transformed to the SPSS program and analyzed under Mann-Whitney's U, Wilcoxon's, McNemar's, Marginal homogeneity, Spearman's correlati