Journal of Education and Health Promotion

Investigating the mental health and coping strategies of parents with major thalassemic children in Bandar Abbas

. Sakineh Dadipoor; . Hamid Haghighi; . Abdoulhhossain Madani; . Amin Ghanbarnejad; . Fatemeh Shojaei; . Aliakbar Hesam; . Ali Safari Moradabadi

Volume 5, Issue 4 , August 2015, , Pages 1-5

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Introduction: Major thalassemia is a hereditary, chronic blood disease caused by the synthesisdeficiency of one or more polypeptide chains of globin during childhood. This leads to ... Read More Introduction: Major thalassemia is a hereditary, chronic blood disease caused by the synthesisdeficiency of one or more polypeptide chains of globin during childhood. This leads to the rise ofblood pressure and family tensions. Therefore, the coping strategies of the family could seriouslyaffect and facilitate the thalassemic child’s healthy growth. The present research sought to investigatethe mental health and coping strategies of families with major thalassemic children in Bandar Abbasin 2013. Materials and Methods: This study is of a descriptive‑analytical and cross‑sectionaltype. Research population consisted of 140 parents of major thalassemic children who visitedShahid Mohammadi Hospital of Bandar Abbas. The instruments used were the 12‑item GeneralHealth Questionnaire of Goldberg and Williams along with the coping strategies questionnaire.Nonprobabilistic, convenient sampling method was used. To analyze the data, Spearman’scorrelation coefficient, Chi‑square and descriptive statistical tests were used. The significancelevel was set at P < 0.05. Results: Data analysis showed that parents’ mental health (32 ± 4.25)along with their coping strategy scores (45 ± 7.50) was about the average. The most prevalentcoping strategies among the parents were represented as: “I trust in God in order to get my problemssolved” (87%), “to get mentally and spiritually relieved, I would visit mosques and holy shrines” (53%),and “to overcome problems, I make harder attempts” (50.7%). A significant correlation was foundbetween the parents’ coping strategies and general health (P < 0.001). A significant correlationwas also observed between mother’s educational level (P = 0.044), age (P = 0.022) and generalhealth. Discussion and Conclusion: According to the results of this research, it is categorical forthe ministry of health and medical education and those in charge to pay special and adequateattention to the social, spiritual, and mental health of these children and their families.

Investigating the prevalence and causes of events leading to falls among the elderly hospitalized in Bandar Abbas hospitals

. Fereshteh Mazharizad; . Sakineh Dadipoor; . Abdoulhhossain Madani; . Ali Safari Moradabadi

Volume 5, Issue 1 , February 2015, , Pages 1-6

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Background and Purpose of Study: Statistical indices show a growing increase in the elderlypopulation around the world and our country. On the one hand, senior citizens are more exposed ... Read More Background and Purpose of Study: Statistical indices show a growing increase in the elderlypopulation around the world and our country. On the one hand, senior citizens are more exposed totragic events than other age groups due to natural physiological changes. Falling down, accidentsand scalds are among the most prevalent deadly events in this age group. Environmental securityis vital in maintaining the elderly’s health. Therefore, the present research was conducted seekingto determine the prevalence and causes of falls among the elderly hospitalized in Bandar Abbashospitals. Methods and Materials: The present research is of a descriptive, cross‑sectionaltype. Research population is comprised of all the elderly patients in Bandar Abbas hospitals.The sample included 300 individuals who were selected according to convenience samplingmethod till the sample was saturated. The instrument used was a questionnaire and the data werealso gathered through interviews. The collected data were later analyzed by SPSS version 16.To analyze the data, descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) were used along withthe Chi‑squared test. The significance level was set at P < 0.05. Results: From among the 300subjects, 47.3% had experienced falls since the age of 60. In 22 of cases, it had led to injury andthey were obliged to visit a doctor. The results of this research revealed that the causes of fallsamong the elderly were respectively: 43.33% of unbalance, 12.3% of poor eyesight, 11.66% ofnon‑existing handles or fences, 12% of slippery ground, 2.66% of insufficient lightning, 8.66% ofunbalance and poor eyesight and 9.33% of other reasons. As the results revealed, a correlationexisted between falls and educational level (P < 0.025). Moreover, a significant correlation wasfound between sex and falls (P < 0.011). A similar significant correlation was also observedbetween the place of residence and falling down (P < 0.045). Conclusion: According to theresearch results, planning to prevent events and traumas among the elderly and securing theirresidential environment is of an essential significance.

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Investigating the mental health and coping strategies of parents with major thalassemic children in Bandar Abbas

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Investigating the prevalence and causes of events leading to falls among the elderly hospitalized in Bandar Abbas hospitals

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