Journal of Education and Health Promotion

Effect of needs‑assessment‑based psychoeducation for families of patients with schizophrenia on quality of life of patients and their families: A controlled study

. Viktoria Omranifard; . Azam Yari; . Gholam Reza Kheirabadi; . Mahnaz Rafizadeh; . Mohammad Reza Maracy; . Sima Sadri

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, Pages 1-6

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Introduction: Family psychoeducation is one of the most routine interventions in aschizophrenic patients’ management. We evaluated the effects of a needs‑assessment‑basededucational ... Read More

A Delphi study to curriculum modifying through the application of the course objective and competencies

. Parvaneh Taymoori; . Mahdi Moshki

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, Pages 1-8

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Background: In order to incorporate new knowledge, skills and emerging concepts fromdynamic fields of public health into ongoing courses reform of curriculums sounds necessary.Accordingly, ... Read More

The effect of self‑care education program on reducing HbA1c levels in patients with type 2 diabetes

. Iraj Zareban; . Mahmood Karimy; . Shamsaddin Niknami; . Alireza Haidarnia; . Fatemeh Rakhshani

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, Pages 1-7

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Background: Diabetes as the most common diseases caused by metabolic disorders is animportant global challenge. This is a disease that requires lifelong self‑care because self‑care ... Read More Background: Diabetes as the most common diseases caused by metabolic disorders is animportant global challenge. This is a disease that requires lifelong self‑care because self‑care andimproved quality of life is cost effective. This study is aimed to determine the impact of self‑careeducation program on reducing HbA1c, type 2 diabetic patients and was conducted in Zahedan.Materials and Methods: This is an experimental study done on 138 diabetic female patients inZahedan city, in 2011 (1390). This sampling method of patients was based on inclusion and exclusioncriteria of the Diabetes Center, at Hazrat Ali Asghar Hospital(AS) in Zahedan. Samples were dividedrandomly in to two groups: 69 cases and 69 controls. Data collected included validity and reliabilityconfirmed questionnaire. Checklist was based on patients ‘performance of reporting and (HbA1c)testing. Before the educational intervention, the checklist of questions for recording the (HbA1c)test for both the groups were completed, and study samples received 5 sessions of education (withthe group discussion and film show) for a month. However, the control group received only routinetraining. Three months after the educational intervention, both groups completed the questionnaireand the check list and data using SPSS software and the appropriate tests were analyzed.Results: Findings showed that the mean domain scores of area of knowledge, attitude and practiceeducational groups, were recorded as (46.6 ± 8.57, 46.5 ± 0.86 and 29.06 ± 10.02), respectively.And after education scores of knowledge, attitude and practice were recorded as (52.80 ± 2.20,12.98 ± 1.02 and 39.69 ± 4.74), respectively, and in study group significant difference (P < 0/001)was seen. Conclusion: Self‑care training in striation leads to improve knowledge, attitude andself‑care performance of the study samples and also improves the average (HbA1c). Because itseems to increase the active participation of learners in their care that they have experienced withthis training method and their motivation enhanced them to learn better self‑care. So this type ofcare education should be given to the attention of nurses and healthcare’s staff.

Performance of the libraries in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences based on the EFQM model

. Saeid Karimi; . Bahareh Atashpour; . Ahmad Papi; . Rasul Nouri; . akbar Hasanzade

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, Pages 1-6

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Introduction: Performance measurement is inevitable for university libraries. Hence, planningand establishing a constant and up‑to‑date measurement system is required for the libraries,especially ... Read More

Evaluation of the quality of the college library websites in Iranian medical Universities based on the Stover model

. Mohammad Reza Nasajpour; . Hasan Ashrafi‑rizi; . Mohammad Reza Soleymani; . Leila Shahrzadi; . Akbar Hassanzadeh

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, Pages 1-7

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Introduction: Today, the websites of college and university libraries play an important rolein providing the necessary services for clients. These websites not only allow the users ... Read More Introduction: Today, the websites of college and university libraries play an important rolein providing the necessary services for clients. These websites not only allow the users toaccess different collections of library resources, but also provide them with the necessaryguidance in order to use the information. The goal of this study is the quality evaluation of thecollege library websites in Iranian Medical Universities based on the Stover model. Materialand Methods: This study uses an analytical survey method and is an applied study. Thedata gathering tool is the standard checklist provided by Stover, which was modified by theresearchers for this study. The statistical population is the college library websites of theIranian Medical Universities (146 websites) and census method was used for investigation.The data gathering method was a direct access to each website and filling of the checklistwas based on the researchers’ observations. Descriptive and analytical statistics (Analysis ofVariance (ANOVA)) were used for data analysis with the help of the SPSS software. Findings:The findings showed that in the dimension of the quality of contents, the highest averagebelonged to type one universities (46.2%) and the lowest average belonged to type threeuniversities (24.8%). In the search and research capabilities, the highest average belonged totype one universities (48.2%) and the lowest average belonged to type three universities. Inthe dimension of facilities provided for the users, type one universities again had the highestaverage (37.2%), while type three universities had the lowest average (15%). In general the librarywebsites of type one universities had the highest quality (44.2%), while type three universitieshad the lowest quality (21.1%). Also the library websites of the College of Rehabilitation andthe College of Paramedics, of the Shiraz University of Medical Science, had the highest qualityscores. Discussion: The results showed that there was a meaningful difference between thequality of the college library websites and the university types, resulting in college libraries oftype one universities having the highest average score and the college libraries of type threeuniversities having the lowest score.

Barriers related to fecal occult blood test for colorectal cancer screening in moderate risk individuals

. Seyed Homamodin Javadzade; . Mahnoush Reisi; . Firouze Mostafavi; . Akabar Babaei Heydarabadi; . Elahe Tavassoli; . Gholamreza Sharifirad

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, Pages 1-5

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Introduction and Objective: Colorectal cancer is one of the most important and most commoncancer and second leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Through secondary prevention ofthis ... Read More

The relationship between functional health literacy and health promoting behaviors among older adults

. Mahnoush Reisi; . Seyed Homamodin Javadzade; . Akbar Babaei Heydarabadi; . Firouzeh Mostafavi; . Elahe Tavassoli; . Gholamreza Sharifirad

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, Pages 1-5

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Background: Health literacy is a measure of individual’s ability to read, comprehend, and acton medical instructions. Older adults are one of the most important at risk groups ... Read More

Meta‑analysis of the role of delivery mode in postpartum depression (Iran 1997‑2011)

. Parvin Bahadoran; . Hamid Reza Oreizi; . Saeideh Safari

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, Pages 1-8

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Background: Postpartum period is the riskiest time for mood disorders and psychosis.Postpartum depression is the most important mood disorder after delivery, which canbe accompanied ... Read More

Quality assessment of Isfahan Medical Faculty web site electronic services and prioritizing solutions using analytic hierarchy process approach

. Nafiseh Hajrahimi; . Sayed Mehdi Hejazi Dehaghani; . Nargess Hajrahimi; . Sima Sarmadi

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, Pages 1-5

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Context: Implementing information technology in the best possible way can bring many advantagessuch as applying electronic services and facilitating tasks. Therefore, assessment of ... Read More Context: Implementing information technology in the best possible way can bring many advantagessuch as applying electronic services and facilitating tasks. Therefore, assessment of service providingsystems is a way to improve the quality and elevate these systems including e‑commerce, e‑government,e‑banking, and e‑learning. Aims: This study was aimed to evaluate the electronic services in the websiteof Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in order to propose solutions to improve them. Furthermore,we aim to rank the solutions based on the factors that enhance the quality of electronic services by usinganalytic hierarchy process (AHP) method. Materials and Methods: Non‑parametric test was used toassess the quality of electronic services. The assessment of propositions was based on Aqual modeland they were prioritized using AHP approach. The AHP approach was used because it directly appliesexperts’ deductions in the model, and lead to more objective results in the analysis and prioritizing therisks. After evaluating the quality of the electronic services, a multi‑criteria decision making frame‑workwas used to prioritize the proposed solutions. Statistical Analysis Used: Non‑parametric tests and AHPapproach using Expert Choice software. Results: The results showed that students were satisfied inmost of the indicators. Only a few indicators received low satisfaction from students including, designattractiveness, the amount of explanation and details of information, honesty and responsiveness ofauthorities, and the role of e‑services in the user’s relationship with university. After interviewingwith Information and Communications Technology (ICT) experts at the university, measurementcriteria, and solutions to improve the quality were collected. The best solutions were selectedby EC software. According to the results, the solution“controlling and improving the process inhandling users complaints” is of the utmost importance and authorities have to have it on thewebsite and place great importance on updating this process. Conclusions: Although, 4 outof the 22 indicators used in the test hypothesis were not confirmed, the results show that theseassumptions are accepted at 95% confidence level. To improve the quality of electronic services,special attention should be paid to “services interaction.” As the results showed having“controllingand improving the process in handling userscomplaints” on the website is the first and mostimportant one and the process of “changingbrand/factory name/address in the text ofthe factory license/renewal or modification ofmanufacturing license/changing the formula”is the least important one.

Survey of social health insurance structure in selected countries; providing framework for basic health insurance in Iran

. Effat Mohammadi; . Ahmad Reza Raissi; . Mohsen Barooni; . Massoud Ferdoosi; . Mojtaba Nuhi

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, Pages 1-9

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Introduction and Objectives: Health system reforms are the most strategic issue that hasbeen seriously considered in healthcare systems in order to reduce costs and increaseefficiency ... Read More Introduction and Objectives: Health system reforms are the most strategic issue that hasbeen seriously considered in healthcare systems in order to reduce costs and increaseefficiency and effectiveness. The costs of health system finance in our country, lack of universalcoverage in health insurance, and related issues necessitate reforms in our health systemfinancing. The aim of this research was to prepare a structure of framework for social healthinsurance in Iran and conducting a comparative study in selected countries with social healthinsurance. Materials and Methods: This comparative descriptive study was conducted in threephases. The first phase of the study examined the structure of health social insurance in fourcountries – Germany, South Korea, Egypt, and Australia. The second phase was to developan initial model, which was designed to determine the shared and distinguishing points of theinvestigated structures, for health insurance in Iran. The third phase was to validate the finalresearch model. The developed model by the Delphi method was given to 20 professionals infinancing of the health system, health economics and management of healthcare services. Theircomments were collected in two stages and its validity was confirmed. Findings: The study ofthe structure of health insurance in the selected countries shows that health social insurance indifferent countries have different structures. Based on the findings of the present study, the currentsituation of the health system, and the conducted surveys, the following framework is suitable forthe health social insurance system in Iran. The Health Social Insurance Organization has a uniqueservice by having five funds of governmental employees, companies and NGOs, self‑insured,villagers, and others, which serves as a nongovernmental organization under the supervisionof public law and by decision‑ and policy‑making of the Health Insurance Supreme Council.Membership in this organization is based on the nationality or residence, which the insured bypaying the insurance premiums within 6-10%of their income and employment status, areentitled to use the services. Providing servicesto the insured are performed by indirectforms. Payments to the service providers forthe fee of inpatient and outpatient servicesare conservative and the related diagnosticgroups system. Conclusions: Payingattention to the importance of modification ofthe fragmented health insurance system andfinancing the country’s healthcare can reducemuch of the failure of the health system,including the access of the public to healthservices. The countries according to the degree of development, governmental, and private insurance companies and existing rules mustuse the appropriate structure, comprehensive approach to the structure, and financing of thehealth social insurance on the investigated basis and careful attention to the intersections anddifferentiation. Studied structures, using them in the proposed approach and taking advantagesof the perspectives of different beneficiaries about discussed topics can be important and efficientin order to achieve the goals of the health social insurance.

Application of joinpoint regression in determining breast cancer incidence rate change points by age and tumor characteristics in women aged 30–69 (years) and in Isfahan city from 2001 to 2010

. Zahra Fazeli Dehkordi; . Mehdi Tazhibi; . Shadi Babazade

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, Pages 1-10

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Background and Objectives: Breast cancer is a major threat to women’s health. Evaluationof the changes in trend of the incidence rate provides valuable information for the assessmentand ... Read More

Validation of the partner version of the multidimensional vaginal penetration disorder questionnaire: A tool for clinical assessment of lifelong vaginismus in a sample of Iranian population

. Mitra Molaeinezhad; . Effat Merghati Khoei; . Mehrdad Salehi; . Alireza Yousfy; . Robab Latifnejad Roudsari

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, Pages 1-9

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Background: The role of spousal response in woman’s experience of pain during the vaginalpenetration attempts believed to be an important factor; however, studies are rather limited ... Read More Background: The role of spousal response in woman’s experience of pain during the vaginalpenetration attempts believed to be an important factor; however, studies are rather limited inthis area. The aim of this study was to develop and investigate the psychometric indexes of thepartner version of a multidimensional vaginal penetration disorder questionnaire (PV‑MVPDQ);hence, the clinical assessment of spousal psychosexual reactions to vaginismus by specialistswill be easier. Materials and Methods: A mixed‑methods sequential exploratory design wasused, through that, the findings from a thematic qualitative research with 20 unconsummatedcouples, which followed by an extensive literature review used for development of PV‑MVPDQ.A consecutive sample of 214 men who their wives’ suffered from lifelong vaginismus (LLV) basedon Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 4th version (DSM)‑IVTR criteria duringa cross‑sectional design, completed the questionnaire and additional questions regardingtheir demographic and sexual history. Validation measures and reliability were conducted byexploratory factor analysis (EFA) and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient through SPSS version 16manufactured by SPSS Inc. (IBM corporation, Armonk, USA). Results: After conducting EFAPV‑MVPDQ emerged as having 40 items and 7 dimensions: Helplessness, sexual information,vicious cycle of penetration, hypervigilance and solicitous, catastrophic cognitions, sexualand marital adjustment and optimism. Subscales of PV‑MVPDQ showed a significantreliability (0.71‑0.85) and results of test‑retest were satisfactory. Conclusion: The presentstudy shows PV‑MVPDQ is a multi‑dimensional valid and reliable self‑report questionnaire forassessment of cognitions, sexual and marital relations related to vaginal penetrations in spousesof women with LLV. It may assist specialists to base on which clinical judgment and appropriateplanning for clinical management.

Informational needs and related problems of family caregivers of heart failure patients: A qualitative study

. Masoud Bahrami; . Shahram Etemadifar; . Mohsen Shahriari; . Alireza Khosravi Farsani

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, Pages 1-6

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Background: Heart failure is incurable disease and patients often have an ongoing decline oncediagnosed. The symptoms of heart failure may impair the ability of patient to perform activities ... Read More

Self‑medication among students in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences based on Health Belief Model

. Asiyeh Pirzadeh; . Firoozeh Mostafavi

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, Pages 1-5

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Background: The prevalence of self‑medication is high all over the world, especially in Iran.But there is a paucity of studies to explore self‑medication activities among the universitystudents. ... Read More

Improvement of hospital processes through business process management in Qaem Teaching Hospital: A work in progress

. Mohammad H. Yarmohammadian; . Hossein Ebrahimipour; . Farzaneh Doosty

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, Pages 1-5

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In a world of continuously changing business environments, organizations have no option;however, to deal with such a big level of transformation in order to adjust the consequentialdemands. ... Read More

The effects of an interventional program based on self‑care model on health‑related quality of life outcomes in hemodialysis patients

. Mohammadkarim Bahadori; . Fatemeh Ghavidel; . Shahla Mohammadzadeh; . Ramin Ravangard

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, Pages 1-9

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Background: Hemodialysis patients have lower quality of life and one of the ways to improvetheir quality of life is providing self‑care education to them using some models including ... Read More

Comparison of Iranian National Medical Library with digital libraries of selected countries

. Firoozeh Zare-Farashbandi; . Nayere Sadat Soleimanzade Najafi; . Bahare Atashpour

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, Pages 1-6

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Introduction: The important role of information and communication technologies and theirinfluence on methods of storing, retrieving information in digital libraries, has not only changedthe ... Read More Introduction: The important role of information and communication technologies and theirinfluence on methods of storing, retrieving information in digital libraries, has not only changedthe meanings behind classic library activates but has also created great changes in their services.However, it seems that not all digital libraries provide their users with similar services and onlysome of them are successful in fulfilling their role in digital environment. The Iranian NationalMedical library is among those that appear to come short compared to other digital librariesaround the world. By knowing the different services provided by digital libraries worldwide, onecan evaluate the services provided by Iranian National Medical library. The goal of this study is acomparison between Iranian National Medical library and digital libraries of selected countries.Materials and Methods: This is an applied study and uses descriptive – survey method. Thestatistical population is the digital libraries around the world which were actively providing libraryservices between October and December 2011 and were selected by using the key word “DigitalLibrary” in Google search engine. The data‑gathering tool was direct access to the websites ofthese digital libraries. The statistical study is descriptive and Excel software was used for dataanalysis and plotting of the charts. Results: The findings showed that among the 33 digitallibraries investigated worldwide, most of them provided Browse (87.87%), Search (84.84%), andElectronic information retrieval (57.57%) services. The “Help” in public services (48/48%) and“Interlibrary Loan” in traditional services (27/27%) had the highest frequency. The Iranian NationalMedical library provides more digital services compared to other libraries but has less classicand public services and has less than half of possible public services. Other than Iranian NationalMedical library, among the 33 libraries investigated, the leaders in providing different servicesare Library of University of California in classic services, Count Way Library of Medicine in digitalservices, and Library of Finland in public services. Results and Discussion: The results of thisstudy show that among the digital libraries investigated, most provided similar public, digital,and classic services and The Iranian National Medical library has been somewhat successfulin providing these services compared to otherdigital libraries. One can also conclude thatthe difference in services is at least in partdue to difference in environments, informationneeds, and users. Conclusion: IranianNational Medical Library has been somewhatsuccessful in providing library services indigital environment and needs to identifythe services which are valuable to its usersby identifying the users’ needs and specialcharacteristics of its environment

A Review on influencing criteria for selecting supplier of information technology services in the hospital

. Sima Ajami; . Ahmad Rajabzadeh; . Saeedeh Ketabi

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, Pages 1-5

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Organizations try to outsource their activities as much as possible in order to prevent the problemsand use organizational capabilities in Information Technology (IT) field.The purpose ... Read More

A comparative study on iMed© and European database for multiple sclerosis to propose a common language of multiple sclerosis data elements

. Sima Ajami; . Golchehreh Ahmadi; . Sakineh Saghaeiannejad‑Isfahani; . Masoud Etemadifar

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, Pages 1-9

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Context: Establishing and developing minimum data set (MDS), controlled vocabularies,taxonomies and classification systems are requirements of health information system in everysociety. ... Read More

Comparative study on National Burn Registry in America, England, Australia and Iran

. Sima Ajami; . Parisa Lamoochi

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, Pages 1-5

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Context: Iran experiences a high rate of burns accompanied by painful consequences,death and a lot of disabilities. In order to reduce the burden of this injury, some strategiessuch ... Read More

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