Journal of Education and Health Promotion

Women’s decision to adopt or not adopt cervical cancer screening: Application of precaution adoption process model as the theoretical framework

. Zhila Sharifipour; . Sakineh Rakhshanderou; . Yadollah Mehrabi; . Ali Safari‑Moradabadi; . Mohtasham Ghaffari

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, , Pages 1-10

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BACKGROUND: The cancer is uncontrolled growth and spread of cells that affect almost all parts ofthe body. One of the most prevalent cancers in the female genital system is cervical ... Read More

Asymptomatic bacteriuria of pregnant women in a tertiary care centre

. Meenakshi Totadhri; . Anandhi Lakshmanan; . Saraswathy M P; . Manisha S. Mane

Volume 12, Issue 7 , August 2022, , Pages 1-7

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BACKGROUND: Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is commonly seen during pregnancy due to thevarious morphological, hormonal, and physiological changes the body undergoes. If left undiagnosed,it ... Read More BACKGROUND: Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is commonly seen during pregnancy due to thevarious morphological, hormonal, and physiological changes the body undergoes. If left undiagnosed,it can lead to conditions such as pyelonephritis and preterm delivery which could culminate in causingmaternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Therefore, this study aims to determine the prevalence,risk factors, microbial profile, and antibiotic susceptibility patterns associated with ASB in a tertiaryhealthcare center.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross‑sectional study was carried out where 150 urine sampleswere obtained from pregnant women within the gestational age of 13–36 weeks. Randomizedstratified sampling was the method of sampling used. A questionnaire was also administered tothem to determine potential risk factors. The samples were cultured and identified using biochemicaltests. Antibiotic susceptibility tests were carried out by Kirby–Bauer disc diffusion method. Statisticalanalysis was carried out using Chi‑square test. The graphs and tables were generated using MicrosoftExcel and Word.RESULTS: Out of the 150 samples that were obtained, 8 samples had significant bacteriuria whichis a prevalence of 5.33%. Escherichia coli was the most frequently isolated organism accountingto 45% of the isolates. The other organisms that were isolated were Enterococcus, Klebsiellapneumoniae, Coagulase negative staphylococcus (CONS), Candida albicans, and Group BStreptococcus which measured to 11% of the total distribution each. In the antibiotic sensitivitytests, among the gram‑negative isolates, marked resistance to Ampicillin and Amoxycillin along withsensitivity to Cotrimoxazole and Nitrofurantoin. Of the gram‑positive isolates, there was sensitivityto Ampicillin and Nitrofurantoin. A positive correlation was seen between the age groups of 23–27and the prevalence of ASB.CONCLUSION: The prevalence of ASB in this study shows that ASB is not uncommon in thepopulation. Despite the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines and National Health Missionrecommendations to make urine check‑ups a routine, it not carried out, possibly due to costimplications. However, it poses a risk for severe maternal and fetal outcomes and hence, should bescreened for on a regular basis. Thus, this study emphasizes the importance of screening pregnantwomen for ASB for promoting better maternal and fetal health.

Survey COVID‑19 among the homeless residents of Isin camp in Bandar Abbas in South of Iran

. Elham Ahmadizadeh Fini; . Ali Asadian; . Ahmad Sotoudeh; . Mohammad Hadadian; . Abdoljabar Zakeri; . Masoud Dadras

Volume 11, Issue 11 , December 2021, , Pages 1-4

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BACKGROUND: One way to reduce the burden of early detection of COVID‑19 disease is invulnerable and high‑risk groups. The aim of this study was to diagnose and evaluate the disease ... Read More

Breast cancer awareness’s and attitude among regular health‑care users versus irregular in a sample of Kurdish women in the West of Iran

. Zahra Rastad; . Marzieh Kaboudi; . Nematollah Shiri

Volume 11, Issue 7 , August 2021, , Pages 1-5

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INTRODUCTION: It is universally acknowledged that strengthen the participation rate in breastcancer (BC) screening can find cancer in its earlier stages. The aim of this study was to ... Read More

Determinants of mammography screening in Tehranian women in 2018 based on the health belief model: A cross‑sectional study

. Masoumeh Rezaeimanesh; . Mahnaz Solhi; . Farbod Ebadi Fard Azar; . Homeira Sajjadi; . Hassan Rafiey; . Farhad Nosrati Nejad; . Mohammad Ali Mohammadi Gharehghani3; . Marzieh Najafi; . Sayedeh Mahboobeh Hosseini; . Salah Eddin Karimi

Volume 11, Issue 3 , March 2021, , Pages 1-9

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BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. Mammographyis the most sensitive and important method for screening and early diagnosis of breast cancer.Considering ... Read More BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. Mammographyis the most sensitive and important method for screening and early diagnosis of breast cancer.Considering the importance of using mammography in breast cancer screening, this study wasperformed to evaluate mammographic determinants.MATERIALS AND METHODS: In the cross‑sectional study, we surveyed 985 women over 40 years inTehran concerning demographic characteristics: age, socioeconomic status, a problem in the breast,alcohol use, drug use, and health belief model. Logistic regression was used to identify determinantfactors associated with mammography performance.RESULTS: The results of this study showed that 42.1% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 38, 45)participant performed mammography at least once during their lifetime. Age (odds ratio [OR] = 4.252;95% CI = 2.041–8.857); housing situation (OR = 1.706; 95% CI = 1.178–2.469); having breastproblems (OR = 5.224; 95% CI = 3.501–7.795); socioeconomic status (OR = 1.855; 95%CI = 1.035–3.325); family income level (OR = 1.998; 95% CI = 1.028–3.884); alcoholconsumption (OR = 2.676; 95% CI = 1.344–5.328); smoking (OR = 2.824; 95% CI = 1.418–5.623);self‑efficacy (OR = 1.935; 95% CI = 1.242–3.015); perceived barriers (OR = 2.017; 95%CI = 1.348–3.019); self‑care (OR = 4.901; 95% CI = 3.152–7.620); perceived susceptibility (OR = 1.971;95% CI = 1.271–3.057) and perceived severity (OR = 1.830; 95% CI = 1.170–2.860) weremammography behaviors determinants.CONCLUSION: The findings indicated that the rate of mammography screening among Tehranianwomen is low and highlights the need for developing a comprehensive national breast cancer controlprogram, which should be considered as the priority for health‑care providers. Furthermore, theidentification of these factors can help to design an appropriate educational intervention that focuseson the benefits of mammography screening.

Breast cancer screening behavior and its associated factors in female employees in South Khorasan

. Zoya Tahergorabi; . Mahyar Mohammadifard; . Fatemeh Salmani; . Mitra Moodi

Volume 11, Issue 3 , March 2021, , Pages 1-6

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BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is a preventable disease, using three secondary preventive methodsof mammography, clinical breast examination (CBE), and breast self‑examination (BSE) that ... Read More

The effect of education on anxiety of pregnant mothers before amniocentesis

. Shahnaz Mojahed; . Razie Sadat Tabatabaei; . Fariba Reihani; . Ali Dehghani; . Faride Khavari

Volume 11, Issue 2 , February 2021, , Pages 1-8

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BACKGROUND: Pregnancy alone is associated with many anxieties and worries for many women.Prenatal diagnosis of fetal malformations is one of the most important anxious events for women.Increasing ... Read More BACKGROUND: Pregnancy alone is associated with many anxieties and worries for many women.Prenatal diagnosis of fetal malformations is one of the most important anxious events for women.Increasing knowledge empowers the person to identify the important issues and by increasingunderstanding, creates a positive attitude in people. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigatethe effect of education on the level of anxiety of pregnant mothers before invasive screening for fetalabnormalities (amniocentesis).MATERIALS AND METHODS : This is a quasi‑experimental study with two parallel designs in threestages: Pretest (before intervention), posttest (after intervention), and after amniocentesis. This studywas performed on 80 pregnant women candidates for amniocentesis (40 pregnant women in thecontrol group and 40 pregnant women in the intervention group) referred to the perinatology clinic inYazd in 2020. Data collection tools were demographic and midwifery questionnaires and Spiel Bergeranxiety questionnaires. In the experimental group, the intervention was performed as group trainingfor 90 min immediately before amniocentesis. In the control group, only routine procedures (briefdescription by a perinatologist during amniocentesis) were performed. SPSS software version 16was used to analyze the data.RESULTS: The mean age of the research units was 67/5 ± 5/33 years. The results of Mann–Whitneyintergroup test showed that the mean scores of overt anxiety before the intervention between thecontrol and intervention groups were not significant (P < 0.014) but were significant after training andafter amniocenter (P < 0.001). Furthermore, the results of Mann–Whitney group test showed thatthe mean scores of overt anxiety in the intervention group before and after training were significant(P < 0.001). Furthermore, the results of the control group showed significant results (P < 0.001). Theresults of the independent t‑test showed that the mean scores of latent anxiety before the interventionbetween the control and intervention groups were not significant (P < 0.194) but were significantafter the training (P < 0.57) but The results were not significant after amniocentesis (P < 0.216).Furthermore, the results of paired t‑test within the group showed that the mean scores of overtanxiety in the intervention group before and after training was significant (P < 0.001). Furthermore,the results of the control group showed significant results (P < 0.001).CONCLUSION: The findings of the present study indicate the positive effect of education on anxiety ofpregnant women candidates for amniocentesis. The results also show the important role of educationon the psychological dimension of high‑risk pregnant women in relation to the consequences ofpregnancy and childbirth. According to the research results, it seems that education affects thecognitive system and information processing by increasing people’s awareness of the amniocentesisprocess and its consequences.

The effect of educational intervention based on theory of planned behavior on the improvement of colorectal cancer screening intention among average‑risk individuals referring to Asadabad city clinics

. Mina Maheri; . Fatemeh Darabi; . Saeede Khalili; . Marziyeh Hesari

Volume 11, Issue 2 , February 2021, , Pages 1-9

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BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in men and the fourthmost common cancer in women in Iran. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the effectof ... Read More

Awareness of cancer cervix and its prevention among students in Melaka, Malaysia

. Somsubhra De; . Vigneshwari T. Selvan; . James Tan; . Htoo Htoo Kyaw Soe; . Soumendra Sahoo; . Rashmirekha Sahoo

Volume 9, Issue 11 , November 2019, , Pages 1-6

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BACKGROUND: Cancer cervix is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), oncogenic virus and hasvaccines and screening as its preventive measures. This study analyzes the change in awarenessand ... Read More

Developing a community‑based breast cancer risk prediction tool for resource‑poor settings

. Divya Pillai; . Shaikh Shah Hossain; . Vijay Kumar Chattu

Volume 9, Issue 6 , June 2019, , Pages 1-5

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BACKGROUND: With an estimation of every two women newly diagnosed with breast cancer,one dies. It is accounted that 1 in 28 women is likely to develop breast cancer during her lifetime.Developing ... Read More

Screening for red flag symptoms of cancer: A community‑based cross‑sectional study from urban Puducherry, India

. Manikandanesan Sakthivel; . Yuvaraj Krishnamoorthy; . Gokul Sarveswaran; . R. Jayalakshmy; . Shanthosh Priyan; . N. Bharathnag

Volume 8, Issue 12 , December 2018, , Pages 1-5

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BACKGROUND: Patients with cancer often delay seeking medical advice in developingcountries. In India, only 20%–30% of cancers are being diagnosed in Stages I and II.Screening ... Read More

Modification of infant hypothyroidism and phenylketonuria screening program using electronic tools

. Behjat Taheri; . Asefeh Haddadpoor; . Mahmood Mirkhalafzadeh; . Fariba Mazroei; . Pezhman Aghdak; . Mehran Nasri; . Gholamreza Bahrami

Volume 7, Issue 1 , March and April 2017, , Pages 1-6

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Background: Congenital hypothyroidism and phenylketonuria (PKU) are the most commoncause for preventable mental retardation in infants worldwide. Timely diagnosis and treatmentof these ... Read More Background: Congenital hypothyroidism and phenylketonuria (PKU) are the most commoncause for preventable mental retardation in infants worldwide. Timely diagnosis and treatmentof these disorders can have lasting effects on the mental development of newborns. However,there are several problems at different stages of screening programs that along with imposingheavy costs can reduce the precision of the screening, increasing the chance of undiagnosedcases which in turn can have damaging consequences for the society. Therefore, given theseproblems and the importance of information systems in facilitating the management andimproving the quality of health care the aim of this study was to improve the screening processof hypothyroidism and PKU in infants with the help of electronic resources. Methods: Thecurrent study is a qualitative, action research designed to improve the quality of screening,services, performance, implementation effectiveness, and management of hypothyroidism andPKU screening program in Isfahan province. To this end, web‑based software was designed.Programming was carried out using Delphi.net software and used SQL Server 2008 for databasemanagement. Findings: Given the weaknesses, problems, and limitations of hypothyroidismand PKU screening program, and the importance of these diseases in a national scale, thisstudy resulted in design of hypothyroidism and PKU screening software for infants in Isfahanprovince. The inputs and outputs of the software were designed in three levels includingHealth Care Centers in charge of the screening program, provincial reference lab, and healthand treatment network of Isfahan province. Immediate registration of sample data at the timeand location of sampling, providing the provincial reference Laboratory and Health Centers ofdifferent eparchies with the ability to instantly observe, monitor, and follow‑up on the samplesat any moment, online verification of samples by reference lab, creating a daily schedule forreference lab, and receiving of the results from analysis equipment; and entering the resultsinto the database without the need for user input are among the features of this software.Conclusion: The implementation of hypothyroidism screening software led to an increase inthe quality and efficiency of the screening program; minimized the risk of human error in theprocess and solved many of the previous limitations of the screening program which werethe main goals for implementation of this software. The implementation of this software alsoresulted in improvement in precision and quality of services provided for these two diseasesand better accuracy and precision for datainputs by providing the possibility of enteringthe sample data at the place and time ofsampling which then resulted in the possibilityof management based on precise data and also helped develop a comprehensive databaseand improved the satisfaction of service recipients.

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