Journal of Education and Health Promotion

Erratum: A reproductive health-care program for surrogate mothers: A mixed methods study

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

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Relationship between the status of occupational health management and job satisfaction among farmers: A health promotion approach

. Hesamedin Askari Majdabadi; . Behzad Khadri; . Elham Akhlaghi Pirposhteh; . Zahra Abbasi Dolatabadi; . Negin Kassiri; . Milad Abbassi; . Zahra Ghalichi-Zave; . Mohsen Poursadeqiyan; . Nasir Amanat; . Ali Salehi Sahlabadi; . Javad Vatani; . Alireza Khammar

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-7

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BACKGROUND: Job satisfaction is one of the most important issues related to human resources inthe organization which can reduce organizational productivity. In this regard, occupational ... Read More BACKGROUND: Job satisfaction is one of the most important issues related to human resources inthe organization which can reduce organizational productivity. In this regard, occupational health is animportant science related to the health of the workforce in any organization, paying attention to it will helphealth promotion. The aim of the present study was to determine the relationship between the status ofoccupational health management and job satisfaction among farmers with a health promotion approach.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross‑sectional study was conducted in 2020. The number of209 farmers from all villages of Zabol was included by census method. Data were collected usinga researcher‑made questionnaire that consisting of three sections of demographic information,occupational safety and health status, and standard job satisfaction questionnaire. At first, the validityand reliability of the questionnaire were evaluated. In addition, 5–10 staff working in Agricultural JihadOrganization were asked about the content, clarity, and simplicity of the questionnaire terms. Contentvalidity index and content validity ratio indexes were calculated as 0.68 and 0.83 for occupationalhealth management and 0.69 and 0.83 for job satisfaction questionnaires, respectively. Instrumentreliability was also assessed using the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, which was 0.872. Finally, afterverifying the validity and reliability of the instrument, a questionnaire was used to collect the researchdata. Shapiro–Wilk, Wilcoxon, and Spearman correlation tests were used to analyze the findings.The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software version 19. Armonk; NY, USA: IBM Corp.RESULTS: The results of the study indicate that occupational health management was at a moderateto a high level (3.701) and job satisfaction (3.381) was at a moderate to a high level. The standardregression coefficient between occupational health management and job satisfaction was obtainedas 0.571. With a confidence of 95%, it can be stated that occupational health management in Zabolcity under the supervision of jihad‑e‑agriculture organization has a significant impact on farmers’job satisfaction. In addition, the research findings confirmed a positive and significant relationshipbetween occupational health management and job satisfaction of employed farmers and showed thatthe implementation of occupational safety and health programs in the jihad‑e‑agriculture organizationcan affect the job satisfaction of farmers.CONCLUSION: According to the evaluation of research findings, job satisfaction and occupationalhealth management in the Agricultural Jihad Organization are relatively favorable among farmersin Zabol city. It was argued that there is a relationship between occupational health managementand job satisfaction, that the implementation of programs related to occupational safety and healthmanagement system such as Health and Safety Executive will promote health.

Learning innovation in community medicine teaching: A‑Z of job responsibilities of anganwadi worker, accredited social health activist, and auxiliary nurse midwife

. Manish Taywade; . Debkumar Pal; . Bimal Kumar Sahoo

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-3

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The interaction between medical students and frontline healthcare workers is one of the crucialcomponents of community medicine. The interaction of medical students with frontline healthcareworkers ... Read More

Factors affecting nonadherence to treatment among type 2 diabetic patients with limited health literacy: Perspectives of patients, their families, and healthcare providers

. Nasrin Pourhabibi; . Roya Sadeghi; . Bahram Mohebbi; . Elham Shakibazadeh; . Mojgan Sanjari; . Azar Tol; . Mehdi Yaseri

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-13

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BACKGROUND: Treatment adherence is one of the behaviors associated with type 2 diabetes thatpredicts whether it will be successfully treated or develop complications and become uncontrolled.This ... Read More BACKGROUND: Treatment adherence is one of the behaviors associated with type 2 diabetes thatpredicts whether it will be successfully treated or develop complications and become uncontrolled.This study aimed to determine factors affecting nonadherence to treatment among diabetic patientswith limited health literacy from the perspectives of patients, their families, and healthcare providers.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This qualitative study with a content analysis approach was conductedon 84 eligible type 2 diabetes patients with limited health literacy and poor adherence to treatment,as well as their families and healthcare providers using a purposive sampling method, in Kerman cityin 2021. Interviews were conducted using a semistructured interview guide with a broad, open‑endedquestion to provide a general history of the disease separately. The interviewer asked participantsto identify the perceived barriers to treatment nonadherence. Each interview lasted 45–60 min.MAXQDA version 20 and inductive content analysis were used to code and analyze extracted data.RESULTS: Four major themes emerged from the patients’ perspectives as “financial problems,”“individual factors,” “problems related to medication availability,” and “healthcare providers’ poorpractices.” Two major themes were classified from the perspective of patients’ families as “financialproblems” and “Individual factors,” and four major themes were identified from the viewpoint ofhealthcare providers including “financial problems,” “individual factors,” “scarcity and medicationavailability,” and “poor practice of the healthcare provider.” These mentioned barriers were confirmedregarding treatment nonadherence among study participants.CONCLUSION: Study findings revealed different factors of treatment nonadherence among diabeticpatients with limited health literacy. Therefore, these factors should be considered in tailoringpromotive educational and supportive interventions. Considering the importance of adherence totreatment patients, planning empowerment family‑based interventions focusing on health literacyimprovement seems necessary.

The effectiveness of Meaning‑Centered Group Psychotherapy on improving spiritual well‑being and reducing anxiety in Iranian male cardiovascular patients

. Mohammad Ghasemi; . Youkhabeh Mohammadian; . Ali Akbar Parvizifard; . Mohammad Rouzbahani; . Pardis JamshidMofid

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-7

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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the most important cause ofdeath in Iran and the Kermanshah province. One of the most important problems that cardiovascularpatients ... Read More

Do different positions during a non‑stress test affect the maternofetal physiological parameters and comfort in pregnant women?

. Rukmani Patel; . M. V. Smitha; . Saubhagya K. Jena; . Jaison Jacob; . Joseph John

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-8

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BACKGROUND: A non‑stress test (NST) is an essential diagnostic test performed during pregnancyto assess fetal well‑being. It is a recording of fetal movements besides fetal heart ... Read More BACKGROUND: A non‑stress test (NST) is an essential diagnostic test performed during pregnancyto assess fetal well‑being. It is a recording of fetal movements besides fetal heart rate, indicating fetalbiophysiological well‑being. As maternal physiology is altered in various positions, apt positioningduring the NST is essential for accurate results while ensuring maternal comfort. This study aims toevaluate the effect of different maternal positions, left lateral and semi‑fowler’s, on NST reactivity,maternal blood pressure, heart rate, and comfort in pregnant women while performing the NST.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This crossover study evaluated 50 healthy pregnant women between32 and 40 weeks of gestation with no obstetric complications for the effect of maternal positionson maternofetal physiological parameters and comfort. The NST was performed for 20 min in eachposition with a washout period of 10 min. The maternofetal physiological parameters were recordedby a calibrated sphygmomanometer and the electrocardiograph interpretations. The maternal comfortwas assessed using a maternal comfort rating scale (MCRS) for each position after the NST. Relevantdescriptive and inferential statistics are applied to compute the results.RESULTS: Statistically, there was a significant difference in the mean maternal blood pressure andheart rate between the left lateral and semi‑fowler’s positions at 0 and 20 min (P = 0.001), whereaswithin the groups, in the same position at 0 and 20 min, no significant difference was found. Therewas no significant difference in NST reactivity (P = 0.79) in different positions. There was no significantdifference between the MCR scores of women in either of the positions (Z = −1.64, df = 49, P = 0.100).CONCLUSION: Semi‑fowler’s position demonstrated favorable maternal blood pressure and heartrate during the NST in the third trimester of pregnancy, though it was clinically not significant. Therewas no significant difference in the comfort of women in both positions. Hence, either of the positionscan be implemented in practice as an alternative position while performing the NST, based on thewomen’s preference.

Identifying the preparedness components in COVID‑19: Systematic literature review

. Pooneh Maziar; . Ali Maher; . Khalil Alimohammadzadeh; . Mehrnoosh Jafari; . Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-19

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In 2019, the COVID‑19 pandemic posed a major challenge to the world. Since the world is constantlyexposed to communicable diseases, comprehensive preparedness of countries is required. ... Read More

Knowledge, Anxiety, and practice during the COVID‑19 crisis among HCWs in Saudi Arabia

. Salah Alshagrawi; . Sultan Alhowti

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-6

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BACKGROUND: The rapid and widespread of COVID‑19 has caused distress and havoc amongpeople in all walks of life. Such impact has been more pronounced among HCWs. We sought toexamine ... Read More

The effect of educational intervention based on the self‑efficacy theory of high school students in adopting preventive behaviors of COVID‑19

. Zahra Rezaie; . Vahid Kohpeima Jahromi; . Vahid Rahmanian; . Nader Sharifi

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-6

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BACKGROUND: The COVID‑19 pandemic has become a major problem for education systems. Thisstudy was conducted to investigate the effect of educational intervention based on the self‑efficacytheory ... Read More

Feasibility of the novel ‘Tobacco‑Free Hospital’ model and its compliance assessment at a tertiary care hospital of New Delhi, India

. Surbhi Kapoor; . Vikrant R. Mohanty; . Aswini Y. Balappanavar; . Shivam Kapoor; . Kavita Rijhwani; . Puneet Chahar; . Sneha Malhotra

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-7

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BACKGROUND: Tobacco is one of the biggest threats to the public health. Tobacco harms not onlyhuman health but also the environment. The Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) ... Read More

Coping strategy with coronavirus disease‑2019 health anxiety in nursing students

. Raziyeh Ghafouri; . Arezoo Qadimi; . Hosna Karami Khomaam

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-7

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BACKGROUND: The high prevalence of coronavirus disease‑2019 (COVID‑19) has a lot of stress onmedical students. This study was conducted to investigating the adaptation strategy ... Read More

Competency‑based medical education (CBME) curriculum and its effect on prevalence of anxiety, depression and stress amongst medical undergraduates

. Ashish Goel; . Yashendra Sethi; . Arsalan Moinuddin; . Desh Deepak; . Priyanka Gupta

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-7

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BACKGROUND: A growing body of literature now identifies higher levels of anxiety, depression, andstress among medical students as a distinct mental health domain. The competency‑based ... Read More

The survey of nursing students’ attitude towards virtual education and its relationship with their satisfaction during the Covid‑19 epidemic: A cross‑sectional study

. Mansooreh Rooeintan; . Niloofar Hajiaraghi; . Seyed Maryam Mousavi; . Behnaz Asadizaker; . Zahra Gorjian

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-6

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BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid‑19) pandemic has increased virtual educationuse. This study aimed to determine the attitude of nursing students of Ahvaz Jundishapur Universityof ... Read More

Investigating the effect of cognitive‑behavioral educational intervention on the development of female teenagers’ social skills in Khomeini Shahr

. Masoomeh Kazemi; . Maryam Amidi Mazaheri; . Akbar Hasan Zadeh

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-7

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BACKGROUND: Social skills are necessary for teenagers to have good interactions, accept roles, andadapt to conditions in the community. The present study investigated the effect of ... Read More

Application of Berlin questionnaire in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome through soft palate morphology types

. Imit P. Saluja; . Ananya Bhargava; . Apoorva Bhargava; . Darshan R. Prasad Hiremutt; . Shobhit Saxena; . Anagha Agrawal

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-6

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BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder characterized by intermittentcomplete and partial airway collapse, resulting in frequent episodes of apnea and hypopnea. ... Read More BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder characterized by intermittentcomplete and partial airway collapse, resulting in frequent episodes of apnea and hypopnea. TheBerlin questionnaire (BQ) is a simple, inexpensive instrument used to screen for OSA, whichis about risk factors for sleep apnea, namely, snoring behavior, daytime sleepiness or fatigue,and the presence of obesity or hypertension. This 10‑question test has since then become wellknown for its accuracy in predicting the presence of sleep apnea in patients. Cephalometry is arelatively inexpensive method and it permits a good assessment of the soft tissue elements thatdefine the soft palate and its surrounding structures. Therefore, the present study aims to studythe morphology of the soft palate using lateral cephalometry and classify it into various types.And to identify the individuals with OSA syndrome through a particular type of soft palate andcorrelate it with the BQ.MATERIAL AND METHODS: This prospective study was conducted in the Department of OralMedicine and Radiology of D.Y.Patil Dental College, Pune. About 150 subjects for the study wereselected by random sampling from the outpatient department of Oral Medicine and Radiology andthe patients were referred from the orthodontics department. Lateral cephalograms were assessedfor soft palate morphology types, and all participants filled the BQ. A Chi‑square test was applied.The level of significance was set at P < 0.05.RESULTS: Among six types of the soft palate, the maximum number of participants had type 2(rat‑tail type) of the soft palate (26.0%). A highly significant association was found between theBQ (positive and negative response) and soft palate morphology types (i.e., P < 0.01). A maximumnumber of participants who responded to the BQ had type 5 (S type) of the soft palate (76.47%).CONCLUSION: The type 2 (rat‑tail) soft palate was the most frequent type, while the type 4 (straight‑line)shape was the least common among all the six types. The persons with type 5 (S‑shape) soft palateresponded more positively to the BQ as compared to other types of soft palate. This shows that aparticular type of soft palate could be responsible for causing OSA syndrome.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Lateral cephalogram and BQ, which are relatively inexpensive andwidely available, can be used in resource‑limited and thickly populated countries like India to correctlyidentify patients with OSA syndrome.

Investigation of academic motivation in medical students and its association with clinical education quality, academic achievement, and academic burnout

. Seyede Mahboobeh Hosseini; . Seyed Mehdi Pourafzali; . Hadi Raeisi Shahraki; . Majid Kabiri; . Najmeh Rostami

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-9

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BACKGROUND: Improving the quality of clinical education requires continuous review of the currentsituation, identifying strengths, and correcting weaknesses. This study aimed to investigate ... Read More BACKGROUND: Improving the quality of clinical education requires continuous review of the currentsituation, identifying strengths, and correcting weaknesses. This study aimed to investigate theassociation between academic motivation with quality of clinical education, academic achievement,and burnout.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross‑sectional study was done in 2020 on all of the 140 internshipstudents of Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, using the consensus method. The datacollection tools included standard questionnaires such as Herman’s Academic Motivation, ClinicalEducation Quality, Maslach Modified Academic Burnout, Pham and Taylor Academic Achievement,Satisfaction of Educational Welfare Facilities. Data were analyzed using SPSS (ver. 22) softwareand descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, frequency and percentage of frequency),Spearman rank, correlation coefficient and Mann–Whitney and Kruskal–Wallis statistical tests.P < 0.05 is considered statistically significant.FINDINGS: The mean ± SD of age was 25.68±2.03. 86 (61.4%) of the internship were femaleand 87 (62.1%) were single. Mean± SD of academic motivation and quality of clinical educationwere 81.51± 8.73 and 28/99± 11/52 respectively. Also, the Mean± SD of academic achievementand academic burnouts were 147/61± 14/94 and 42/37± 10/42 respectively.RESULTS: Academic motivation had a meaningful and positive relationship with academicachievement and satisfaction of welfare facilities but a negative correlation with academic burnout.Also, academic achievement and academic burnout had a negative correlation but a positivecorrelation was seen between the quality of clinical education and satisfaction of welfare facilities.CONCLUSION: Considered the results, recommended improving welfare education facilities byusing up‑to‑date training aids, upgrading educational infrastructure, and employ young staff in theeducation office. For improving the quality of clinical education, appropriate educational methods,conducting developmental assessments continuously, using simulated environments, and improvingstudents’ motivation.

COVID‑19 mental health challenges: A scoping review

. Sanjana Agrawal; . Sonal Dayama; . Abhiruchi Galhotra

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-8

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The COVID‑19 pandemic has disordered the lives of millions in an unprecedented way. A state ofmental health crisis has emerged across the globe. The lifestyle and well‑being of ... Read More

Development and implementation of anxiety management program for women under gynecological surgery with spinal anesthesia: Protocol of action research study

. Solmaz Halakou; . Homeira Khoddam; . Nasrin Nikpeyma; . Mahnaz Modanloo

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-8

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BACKGROUND: Anxiety is the most common health problem and the second leading cause ofdisability worldwide. Patients undergoing surgery often experience anxiety. It is necessary to useappropriate ... Read More

Prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among private medical college students in South India: A cross‑sectional study

. Sangeetha Raja; . Gayathri Balasubramanian; . Jamuna Rani R

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-5

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BACKGROUND: Medical education is competitive across the globe. The long duration of the medicaland paramedical courses and exposure to clinical settings potentially causes mental health ... Read More BACKGROUND: Medical education is competitive across the globe. The long duration of the medicaland paramedical courses and exposure to clinical settings potentially causes mental health issues.The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress amongundergraduate students in a private medical college in South India.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross‑sectional study was conducted among paramedical andmedical students at a private medical college hospital and research center in South India in theyear 2021. The required sample size was calculated as 783 with an expected prevalence of 53%,95% confidence interval (CI), design effect 2.0, and non‑response of 10%. The study participantswere selected based on simple random sampling. After obtaining informed consent, the data wascollected using an email questionnaire. Standard data collection tools such as the Perceived StressScale (PSS); and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale ‑ 21 (DASS‑21) questionnaire wereused. The investigator computed the odds ratio (OR) and adjusted odds ratio (aOR) with a 95% CI.RESULTS: Out of 1200 students, 1015 (85%) responded to the email questionnaire. Among them, 639were females (63%), and 925 were paramedics (91%). Prevalence of depression, anxiety and stresswere 59%, 43% and 11%, respectively. Almost 95% of students experienced moderate‑to‑severestress in the last one month. Prevalence was higher among females and students of medicalcourses. Students of final year of college (aOR = 2.0; 95% CI = 1.2–3.5) and students of medicalcourse (aOR = 1.5; 95% CI = 1.1–2.4) were independently associated with stress among the studyparticipants.CONCLUSION: There is high prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among medical collegestudents in south India. The final year of study and medical course were independently associatedwith higher stress than others. We recommend periodic assessment of mental health status andadditional mental health care for final year students and medical students.

The effect of holding a workshop (group and face‑to‑face training method) on nutrition adjustment on anthropometric indices in children with chronic liver disease

. Zahra Namjou; . Seyed Ali Jafari; . Aramesh Rezaeian; . Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan; . Elham Shahraki Moghadam

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-7

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BACKGROUND: Complications of chronic liver disease (CLD) in children play an important role in mortalityand disability. This disease is one of the health problems of the country and ... Read More BACKGROUND: Complications of chronic liver disease (CLD) in children play an important role in mortalityand disability. This disease is one of the health problems of the country and due to its chronic and irreversibledisease, it needs care and treatment education programs. Therefore, this study was performed to determinethe effect of nutrition adjustment training program on anthropometric indices in children with CLD.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This clinical trial study was performed on 75 children(45 in the intervention group and 30 in the control group) with CLD in the nutrition clinic of GhaemEducational‑Research Center in Mashhad. Children and caregivers with inclusion criteria enteredthe study after completing written consent. Anthropometric indices (abdominal circumference, bodywater level, body fat, height, weight, body mass index, arm circumference) were measured andrecorded in children at the beginning of the study. Children and their caregivers were randomlydivided into control and intervention groups. The intervention group underwent nutritional adjustment(calculation of energy and carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, vitamins and minerals, calculationand selection of diet) training (face to face) for 6 sessions (each session 90–120 min, three timesa week for 2 weeks). Twelve weeks after the start of the study, children in both intervention andcontrol groups were evaluated for anthropometric indices. The collected data were analyzed by SPSSsoftware version 16 and descriptive and analytical statistical tests (Mann–Whitney and Wilcoxon).RESULTS: The results of Wilcoxon statistical test showed that children in the intervention group atthe end of the study compared to the beginning of the study had significant changes in scores aroundthe abdomen (P = 0.001), total body water (P = 0.009), total fat (0.001 > P), height (P = 0.001),weight (P < 0.001), body mass index (P < 0.001), arm circumference (P < 0.001). The mean scoresat the end of the study increased compared to the beginning of the study, but the mean scores ofthe studied indices in the control group did not change significantly.CONCLUSION: The results of this study showed that diet adjustment training program can be effectiveon anthropometric indices of children with CLD. For this purpose, the use of this educational methodis recommended to improve the anthropometric indices of these children.

Behavioral interventions towards knowledge and awareness of reproductive cancer care: A study on select Indians using an online survey

. Padmaja Gadiraju; . Ranjit Kumar Dehury; . Punam Singh; . C. Vanlalhruaii; . Parthsarathi Dehury; . Kadari Devaraju; . Sangita Behera

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-8

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BACKGROUND: The behavioral aspects of human beings influence the incidences of cancer casesdirectly and indirectly. The factors like positive thinking and motivation were found to change ... Read More BACKGROUND: The behavioral aspects of human beings influence the incidences of cancer casesdirectly and indirectly. The factors like positive thinking and motivation were found to change thebehavior toward knowledge and awareness of cancer. The main objective of the study is to assessthe knowledge and awareness of select Indians about reproductive cancer.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The online survey method assessed various components ofknowledge and awareness about reproductive cancer. A Google Form has been distributed throughsocial media platforms such as e‑mail, Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. The coded data hasbeen computed in SPSS (version 25) by IBM (USA) for the analysis. Univariate and bivariate dataanalysis has been drawn to justify the objective.RESULTS: Nearly 68 percent of the respondents were aware of reproductive cancer. Among them,17 percent know about cervical cancer, and 12.5 percent have awareness about breast cancer.Electronic and print media (41.2 percent) were major sources of information about reproductivecancer. Nearly 48 percent of respondents reported that multiple sexual partners and poor sexualhygiene were risk factors for reproductive cancer. Around 57 percent of respondents reportedreproductive cancer is preventable, 59 percent knew about cancer screening, and 63.5 percentknew the treatment process. The gender of the respondents was associated (p‑value = 0.002) withawareness of reproductive cancer. It has been found that there is a significant association betweenknowledge of screening tests and the treatment process of reproductive cancer. The marital statusof respondents is strongly associated (p‑value = 0.000) with the awareness of reproductive cancer.CONCLUSION: The factors like knowledge of reproductive cancer and awareness proceed asan important role in cancer prevention. A gender‑neutral cancer awareness program is needed toincrease cancer awareness irrespective of marital status.

A modified Delphi study to identify strategies to promote health literacy in parents of children with cancer

. Somaye Sayahi; . Masoud Bahrami; . Ahmad Ali Eslami; . Alireza Moafi

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-6

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BACKGROUND: Parents play a key role in the care, monitoring, management of symptomsexperienced in children with cancer, the support, and follow‑up of treatment. However, there is ... Read More

Role of life‑skills and attitude toward alcohol abuse in predicting academic achievement of school students

. Kishor Kumar Rai; . Vandana

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-6

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BACKGROUND: Life skills are crucial for young adults to lead a successful, satisfying, and productivelife. There is enough evidence suggesting a positive relationship between life skills ... Read More

Comparison of the effect of ferrous sulfate and ferrous gluconate on prophylaxis of iron deficiency in toddlers 6-24 months old: A randomized clinical trial

. Vahid Falahati; . Ali Ghasemi; . Kazem Ghaffari; . Aziz Eghbali; . Sanaz Khodabakhshi; . Amir Almasi‑Hashiani; . Bahman Sadeghi‑Sedeh; . Mostafa Shanbehzadeh

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-7

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BACKGROUND: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is one of the most common anemias, especially inchildren 4–23 months. Therefore, prophylaxis is necessary to improve iron status as well ... Read More

Physical therapy students’ perceptions for working with persons with mental illness in the USA

. Michelle Zechner; . Ellen Z. Anderson; . Ann A. Murphy; . Anthony Zazzarino; . Sean Karyczak

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-6

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BACKGROUND: Physical therapists provide important services for improving health and function forthe general population; however, physical therapy (PT) is infrequently accessed by persons ... Read More BACKGROUND: Physical therapists provide important services for improving health and function forthe general population; however, physical therapy (PT) is infrequently accessed by persons with aprimary diagnosis of severe mental illness (SMI). This study examined the attitudes of PT studentsbefore and during their participation in a service‑learning (SL) program for people with SMI.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross‑sectional institutional review board approved qualitative studycollected 1‑h semi‑structured qualitative interviews from seven graduates of a doctor of PT program.Participants were from a New Jersey University program in the USA who participated in an SMI SLexperience. Participants were asked about participant attitudes toward people with SMI and theirobservations during a SL experience using an interview guide. All interviews were digitally recorded,transcribed, and coded using interpretive phenomenological analysis by a team of researchers. Thistype of qualitative analysis aims to explore participants understanding of their experience withoutpre‑conceived theoretical direction. Recordings, transcripts, and field notes were reviewed forrecurring ideas that were summarized into codes. Through independent coding, reflexivity memos,and consensus meetings, data were further analyzed to identify themes. Investigator triangulationaddressed differences and aided consensus development.RESULTS: Before the SL experience, the students reported negative perceptions about peoplewith SMI and feelings of uncertainty and unpreparedness to work with this population. Accordingto student reports, SL supported their personal and professional development and allowed them tosee that PT services are beneficial for people with SMI.CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study indicate that PT students have negative attitudes of peoplewith SMI and feel unprepared to work with this population. The results also support SL as an effectivestrategy for helping students in their preparation for working with people with SMI.

Comparison of the level of critical thinking skills of faculties and medical students of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, 2021

. Abdolhussein Shakurnia; . Nasrin Khajeali; . Reza Sharifinia

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-6

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BACKGROUND: One of the main tasks of educational institutions, in addition to developing students’professional competencies, is to develop decision‑making and problem‑solving ... Read More

Development of application‑based education model and prenatal yoga in reducing the occurrence of cesarean section (CS) delivery: Study protocol

. Ni M. Dewianti; . Stang; . Sukri Palutturi; . Masyita Muis; . I. Nyoman M. Karmaya; . Suriah

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-5

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BACKGROUND: In the last 20 years, the public health community has expressed concerns overthe unprecedented increase of cesarean section (CS) delivery. Rising global concerns over thisescalation ... Read More

Correlation of the job turnover intention of Iranian nurses with job satisfaction and burnout in the COVID‑19 pandemic

. Maede Fasih Far; . Hamid Sharif Nia; . Abdolghader Assarroudi

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-6

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BACKGROUND: The COVID‑19 pandemic has led to numerous psychological consequences and adrastic increase in the workload of nurses. The present study aimed to investigate the correlation ... Read More

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

Analysis of the intellectual and social structure of health system response plan to earthquake studies adopting word co‑occurrence and narrative approaches

. Seyed Hossein Mousavi; . Hamidreza Khankeh; . Golrokh Atighechian; . Mohammad H. Yarmohammadian; . Mehrdad Memarzadeh

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

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BACKGROUND AND AIM: Earthquake is a natural disaster severely affecting the societies’ health,hygiene, and welfare as such the most effective method to respond to its damages ... Read More

Developing professional identity among undergraduate medical students in a competency‑based curriculum: Educators’ perspective

. Narendiran Krishnasamy; . Ameya A. Hasamnis; . Sapna S. Patil

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-6

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Professional identity formation (PIF) refers to the possession and exhibition of the conduct of a medicalprofessional. It’s an external representation of a medical personnel’s ... Read More

Association between infertility factors and perceived relationship quality in infertile couples

. Narendiran Krishnasamy; . Ameya A. Hasamnis; . Sapna S. Patil; . Sedighe JamaliGandomani; . Mahboube Taebi; . Ali Reza Mirghiasi; . Parisa Nilforoushan

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-6

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BACKGROUND: Infertility is a crisis in the life of couples that could affect their relationships. Thepresent study was conducted to evaluate the relation between infertility factors ... Read More BACKGROUND: Infertility is a crisis in the life of couples that could affect their relationships. Thepresent study was conducted to evaluate the relation between infertility factors and the quality ofmarital relationship in infertile couples who were referred to the Fertility and Infertility Center of Isfahan.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study was conducted cross‑sectional on 131 infertilecouples who were referred to the Fertility and Infertility Center of Isfahan and had the inclusion criteriaand were selected using convenient sampling method. Data gathering tool for the present study wasPerceived Relationship Quality Components (PRQC). All the data were analyzed using SPSS softwareversion 21. Analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential statistics (independent t‑test andone‑way analysis of variance). The level of significance was set at 0.05 for all the statistical tests.RESULTS: The mean score of PRQC for women and men was 84.05 and 88.46, respectively, andtheir difference was statistically significant. There was a significant relation between the score ofPRQC in women (P = 0.028) and men (P = 0.030) with the infertility factor. Results showed that themean score of perceived quality of different aspects of the marital relationship was significantly lowerwhen the infertility factor was female (P < 0.05). In women aspects of “satisfaction” (P = 0.024) and“commitment” (P = 0.011) and in men aspect of “love” (P = 0.004) from the perceived aspects ofrelationship had a significant relation with the infertility factor.CONCLUSIONS: Perceived quality of different aspects of marital relationship had a significant relationwith infertility factor in infertile couples. Results of the present study showed that when infertility hadfemale causes, the quality of relationship was more affected. Therefore, in infertility counseling,simultaneous counseling for both spouses with emphasis on women, along with treatments, shouldbe considered.

Effectiveness of reinforcement program on adherence toward short peripheral catheter (SPC) care guidelines among registered nurses working in pediatric wards of a tertiary care hospital

. Shivani S; . Hepsi Bai Joseph

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-7

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hospital with patients’ admittance. It becomes challenging when it comes to children and requiresmore knowledge and skills. The aim of the current study was to assess the effectiveness ... Read More

Investigating olfactory disorders in children with COVID‑19 disease admitted to Hazrat Masoumeh Hospital in Qom

. Narges Alizadeh; . Hanieh Hajian; . Zahra Movahedi; . Mohammad Agha Ali

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-6

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BACKGROUND: One of the most important sensory disorders that usually occur after viral infections,especially human coronaviruses and rhinoviruses, is anosmia or loss of olfactory sense. ... Read More

Cesarean section or normal vaginal delivery: A cross‑sectional study of attitude of medical students

. Tanisha Sudhir Saraf; . Rupali Verma Bagga

Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, Pages 1-8

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INTRODUCTION: Childbirth is regarded as an important life event for women, and growing numbersof them are making the choice to give birth by cesarean delivery. Increasing rate of births ... Read More INTRODUCTION: Childbirth is regarded as an important life event for women, and growing numbersof them are making the choice to give birth by cesarean delivery. Increasing rate of births by cesareansection is an issue of concern in many countries. In order to reduce the rates of unnecessary cesareansections, it is essential to acquire information of the reasons that motivate physicians to carry outcesarean sections rather than vaginal deliveries. The objective of present study is to evaluate whetherthe education process for undergraduate medical students affects their decision‑making.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study was cross‑sectional and questionnaire based.A total of 292 students participated in the study. Out of which, 150 were first‑year students and142 were doing internship in Maharashtra Institute of Medical Education and Research (MIMER),Talegaon Dabhade, Maharashtra, India. The study was conducted in the months of June and July2019. Data was collected with the help of person to person interview of all the participants whosatisfied the inclusion criteria after obtaining their informed consent. The data was entered by usingMicrosoft Excel 2007 and was analyzed using Epi Info version 3.3.2. The data was tabulated andanalyzed according to responses which were given by the respondents.RESULTS: A total of 292 students answered the questionnaire. Age of participants varied between19 and 23 years. 130 males and 162 females were the subjects, out of which 40 students declaredfear of labor. Most of the students preferred vaginal delivery over cesarean sections in all the fourscenarios. The difference of opinion was significant in case of an uneventful pregnancy and normalpregnancy under their care. For general population as healthcare manager this difference of opinionwas not significant. In case of one’s own or partner’s delivery, internship students preferred cesareansection but this difference was statistically non‑significant.CONCLUSION: Most of the students would recommend vaginal delivery because this form of deliveryhas fewer risks as compared to cesarean section. Majority of students chose vaginal delivery forthe birth of their own child; however, a higher number of interns as compared to first year studentspreferred cesarean section. Pain associated with vaginal delivery was the most common reasongiven for choosing cesarean section. The student’s preference for childbirth changed in due courseof graduation toward cesarean section. This indicates a probable effect of medical education onpermissive culture of cesarean section as a mode of delivery.

Estimating the prevalence of high‑risk behaviors using network scale‑up method in medical university students

. Fatemeh Moghaddam Tabrizi; . Rahim Sharafkhani; . Zeynab Heydari; . Abdolah Khorami Markani; . Najaf Ahmadi Aghziyarat; . Hamid Reza Khalkhali

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BACKGROUND: There is not much information about high‑risk behaviors in young groups, especiallystudents. This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of high‑risk behaviors ... Read More

Social networks: A quality tool for health dissemination?

. Carmen García‑Méndez; . Francisca María García‑Padilla; . Macarena Romero‑Martín; . Elena Sosa‑Cordobés; . María del Mar Domínguez-Pérez; . José Miguel Robles‑Romero

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BACKGROUND: Social networks are integrated in our lives and, amongst other functions, theyare a means of dissemination. There are numerous social network accounts dedicated to healththat ... Read More

The lived experience of parents from educating morality to their children Phenomenological study

. Parvaneh Valavi; . Nooshafarin Soleimani Harouni; . Masoud Safaei Moghadam

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BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to identify the parents’ experience of moral educationto their children in secondary school and with a phenomenological method.MATERIALS ... Read More

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