Journal of Education and Health Promotion

Neurophysiological parameters of sensory perception and cognition among different modalities of learners

. Rachna Parashar; . Mukesh Shukla; . Abhimanyu Ganguly; . Sandip M. Hulke

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-10

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INTRODUCTION: Different types of learners based on sensory modalities are observed. Cognition orphysiological alterations in the sensory pathways might play its role in different modalities ... Read More INTRODUCTION: Different types of learners based on sensory modalities are observed. Cognition orphysiological alterations in the sensory pathways might play its role in different modalities of visual,auditory, read and write, and kinesthetic learners which are based on different sensory modalitiesof perceptionOBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to ascertain an objective parameter (neurophysiologicalparameters) for the classification of learners based on their preferred sensory modalityMATERIALS AND METHODS: An experimental cross‑sectional study was conducted among100 medical students. Learners were classified into visual, auditory, read‑write, and kinestheticlearners based on the interpretation drawn on the basis of the VARK questionnaire. Sensory‑evokedpotentials (SEPs), including pattern shift visual (PSVEPs), brain stem auditory (BAEPs), short‑latencysomatosensory (SSEP), and event‑related potentials (P300) were measured. SEPs measured inmicrovolts were recorded from the scalp with the help of active and reference electrodes. Multipleresponses to sensory stimuli (using NIHON KOHDEN Corporation Neuropack X1, Tokyo, Japan)were recored and averaged using the computerized signal averging technique.RESULTS: No statistically significant difference was observed in conduction velocities (in terms oflatency and amplitude) of SEP among different type of learners, except latency N145 wave form inVEP (P < 0.05). A characteristic pattern of minimal comparative latency was observed among themajority of visual learners. Similary, P300 has shown a characteristic pattern of decreased comparativelatency among majority of read and write learners.CONCLUSION: Study findings suggested that among existing teaching and learning modalities,visual modalities were observed faster but to retain it in memory and for abstract thinking, studentsshould utilize read and writing skills which are lacking in the era of digitalization and overuse ofelectronic devices.

The effect of educational intervention based on dramatic literature on parents of elementary schoolchildren skills in sex education

. Elnaz Ghaffari; . Farbod Ebadi Fard Azar; . Nammam Ali Azadi; . Morteza Mansourian

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-5

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BACKGROUND: Today, one of the biggest concerns of parents is protecting their children andproperly educating them about sex. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of educationalintervention ... Read More

Family physician model in the health system of selected countries: A comparative study summary

. Roghayeh Mohammadibakhsh; . Aidin Aryankhesal; . Mehdi Jafari; . Behzad Damari

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-11

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BACKGROUND: In the 21st century, with the epidemiological and demographic transition andthe changing nature of diseases and the increase in the burden of chronic diseases, the need ... Read More

Maternal early pregnancy body mass index and pregnancy outcomes among nulliparous women registered in tertiary care hospital and urban slum hospital of a metropolitan city

. Swati Tukaram Dahake; . Uzma A. Shaikh

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-5

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BACKGROUND: Underweight is still prevalent in developing countries like India. Prepregnancy bodymass index (BMI) is used as the standard against which the measurements are made in pregnancy.AIM: ... Read More

Comparison of the effect of electronic education and workshop on the satisfaction of nurses about Emergency Severity Index triage

. Ahmadreza Yazdannik; . Shahla Mohamadirizi; . Mohammad Nasr-Esfahani

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-6

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INTRODUCTION: Nurse educators need to develop the level of scientific and practical of the studentswith the goal of becoming expert nurses. However, the use of modern educational methods ... Read More

Modeling the relationship between attachment styles and somatic symptoms with the mediating role of emotional processing

. Mozhgan Falahatdoost; . Behrouz Dolatshahi; . Abbas Pourshahbaz; . Mahmoud Dehghani; . Mohsen Nouri Yalguzaghaji; . Zahra Mohammadi

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-8

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INTRODUCTION: In spite of our general knowledge about psychological roots and defects ofdevelopmental processes in the formation of somatic symptoms, the effect of the interaction ofdevelopmental ... Read More

Promoting health and quality of life of patients with osteoarthritis of knee joint through non‑pharmacological treatment strategies: A randomized controlled trial

. Nirav Vaghela; . Daxa Mishra; . Jayshree Patel; . Vyoma Dani

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-7

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative disorder whichprimarily affects the articular cartilage of synovial joints followed by bony remodeling and overgrowthat ... Read More

Implementing of mental health training programs for promotion of health affected teenage girls to premenstrual syndrome: A community‑based study

. Maliheh Abootalebi; . Mansoureh Dehghani; . Marzieh Akbarzadeh

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-6

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BACKGROUND: Mental health is one of the major determinants of a person’s health which hasa significant impact on the quality of life. Implementing of mental health training programs ... Read More

The need for renovating patient education in kidney transplantation: A qualitative study

. Ahmad Mahdizadeh; . Fatemeh Oskouie; . Sedigheh Khanjari; . Soroor Parvizy

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-8

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BACKGROUND: Many kidney transplant recipients lack the knowledge, abilities, and support theyneed for self‑care. On the other hand, most kidney transplant centers do not have a well‑plannedand ... Read More

Comparison of emotional intelligence, body image, and quality of life between rhinoplasty candidates and control group

. Nikzad Shahidi; . Farshad Mahdavi; . Mehdi Khanbabayi Gol

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-5

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INTRODUCTION: Psychological factors affect the tendency of individuals toward cosmetic surgeriesalthough their contribution has not been clearly understood. Therefore, the current study ... Read More

Clinical instructors' recruitment callenges: Interpretive Structural Modeling approach

. Akram Sadeghian; . Shahram Tofighi; . Nikoo Yamani; . Tahereh changiz

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-9

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CONTEXT: Universities of medical sciences are responsible for educating and training humanresources (HRs) that provide services to all members of the community. Clinical educators play ... Read More

Comparing the effect of standardized patient‑based education and feedback lecture on midwives’ knowledge and practice in counseling screening for fetal malformations

. Maryam Javidi‑Sarafan; . Mahin Tafazoli; . Talat Khadivzadeh; . Seyed Reza Mazloum

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-7

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INTRODUCTION: Midwifery screening is one of the duties of midwives according to nationalguidelines. It is possible to increase midwives’ knowledge and practice through effective ... Read More

Investigating the sexual quality of life and its relationship with general health in older men in Iran

. Alireza Najimi; . Yousef Veisani; . Sanaz Azami; . Arman Azadi

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-8

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INTRODUCTION: Sexual problems in elder people are considered as a public health concern andcan affect their overall health and quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the sexual ... Read More

Effectiveness of emotional intelligence training program on marital satisfaction, sexual quality of life, and psychological well‑being of women

. Arezoo Sheikh Milani; . Meimanat Hosseini; . Mahsa Matbouei; . Maliheh Nasiri

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-8

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CONTEXT: Emotional communications play an important role in having a satisfying relationshipand a more successful marriage. If marriage does not provide suitable conditions to satisfy ... Read More CONTEXT: Emotional communications play an important role in having a satisfying relationshipand a more successful marriage. If marriage does not provide suitable conditions to satisfy couple’sneeds, not only it does not help to mental health but also results in negative and irreversible effects.AIMS: This research was performed with the aim of determining the impact of emotional intelligencetraining on marital satisfaction, sexual quality of life, and psychological well‑being of women.SETTINGS AND DESIGN: The present research is an experimental study conducted on 70 womenreferring to community health centers of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in 2019.SUBJECTS AND METHODS: The sampling was performed using multistage cluster sampling.Before implementing the training intervention, the research instruments (general questionnaire,Kansas Marital Satisfaction Scale, Iranian version of Sexual Quality of Life‑Female questionnaire,and World Health Organization Five Well‑Being Index) were provided to the participants in orderto complete them. All participants recompleted the instruments immediately and 1 month after thetraining intervention.STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: The significance level was considered as P < 0.05.RESULTS: The mean scores of marital satisfaction in the control group had no significant differencebefore, immediately after, and 1 month after the intervention (P = 0.895). However, in the interventiongroup, over time, the mean scores of marital satisfaction increased (P = 0.001), and the differencebetween the two groups was significant (P < 0.001). The mean scores of sexual quality of life andpsychological well‑being had no significant differences before, immediately after, and 1 month afterthe intervention in the control group. However, in the intervention group, over time, the mean scoresof sexual quality of life and psychological well‑being firstly increased and then decreased (P < 0.001),and the difference between the two groups was significant (P < 0.001).CONCLUSIONS: Training the components of emotional intelligence can be effective on enhancingmarital satisfaction, sexual quality of life, and psychological well‑being of women.

Results from brief educational intervention and health screenings: A community health study of Latinos in Southwest Florida

. Payal Kahar; . Lirio K. Negroni

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-8

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BACKGROUND: Latinos in the U.S., one of the fastest growing minority population, have lowhealth‑related knowledge and higher rates of diabetes and obesity.AIM: The study aims (1) ... Read More BACKGROUND: Latinos in the U.S., one of the fastest growing minority population, have lowhealth‑related knowledge and higher rates of diabetes and obesity.AIM: The study aims (1) to assess health‑related knowledge levels and change in knowledge levelsafter brief educational intervention and (2) to assess undiagnosed diabetes, hypertension, andhypercholesterolemia in adult Latinos residing in Immokalee, Florida. A total of 164 participantscompleted pre–posttests while 161 participants took part in health screenings comprising bloodpressure (BP), total cholesterol (TC), blood glucose (BG), and body mass index (BMI).METHODS: Health‑related knowledge levels were assessed using 10 questions before andafter the educational intervention via face‑to face interviews. BP was measured using automatedsphygmomanometer, BG and TC were measured using lipid and glucose analyzer, waistcircumference using inch tape and BMI using digital scale. T test and Chi square were used toexamine the differences in knowledge levels and distribution of screening results across demographiccharacteristics and self‑reports respectively.RESULTS: Mean age was 40.1 ± 13.3 years; there were 77 males and 87 females. The knowledgelevels based on 10 questions increased by 1.43 (0.42) after educational sessions (P < 0.001).Participants with college degree had statistically significantly higher pre–posttest scores than thosewith no formal or less than high school education (P = 0.041). More males than females had high BPin the age groups of 18–44 and ≥45 years (P < 0.001). More males in the age group of 18–44 yearshad high TC (P = 0.024). Differences between screening results and self‑reports for diabetes and BPwere statistically significant (P < 0.001 and P = 0.01, respectively). Mean BMI was 28.5 ± 5.1 andwaist circumference was 38.6 ± 4.8 inch. Mean random and fasting BG levels and TC were higherin females than in males (P = 0.003, P = 0.022, and P = 0.004, respectively).CONCLUSIONS: The study highlights undiagnosed diabetes and hypertension in Latinos and moreLatino males than females to have hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. Latinos’ vulnerability tochronic diseases and associated complications is further confounded by limited health knowledge.However, the results of the brief educational program were encouraging and have implications insetting up structured educational interventions in health clinics and migrant education programs.

Association of quality of life with physical activity, depression, and demographic characteristics and its predictors among medical students

. Nafiseh Ghassab‑Abdollahi; . Seyed Kazem Shakouri; . Alireza Taheri Aghdam; . Ali Farshbaf‑Khalili; . Somayeh Abdolalipour; . Azizeh Farshbaf‑Khalili

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-7

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BACKGROUND: Medical students face a variety of challenges during their years of medical educationthat can affect their quality of life (QOL). This study aimed to investigate the association ... Read More

The effect of empowerment program based on the social cognitive theory on the activity of daily living in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

. Fatemeh Aliakbari; . Forouzan Mohammad Alipour; . Elahe Tavassoli; . Morteza Sedehi

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-8

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OBJECTIVE AND AIM: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most commonchronic diseases. The patient’s fear and anxiety of shortness of breath and coughing during ... Read More OBJECTIVE AND AIM: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most commonchronic diseases. The patient’s fear and anxiety of shortness of breath and coughing during exercisemay lead to a decrease in patients’ daily activities. Therefore, the present study aimed to determinethe effect of empowerment program based on the social cognitive theory (SCT) on the daily activityof patients with COPD.METHODS: This quasi‑experimental study was performed on 70 patients with COPD referred toKashani and Hajar centers in 2019. Samples were randomly divided into two groups of experimentaland control. Data collection tools included demographic information questionnaire and activity of dailyliving questionnaire, specific for COPD, and a researcher‑made questionnaire for measuring SCTconstructs. For the experimental group, the training program consisted of four theoretical and practicalsessions of 40 min/week. The data were collected at three time points, before, immediately and 3months after the training are 3 time. The data were analyzed by SPSS software using descriptiveand inferential statistics.RESULTS: The difference between the mean scores of behavioral ability, self‑efficacy, andempowerment in the three stages was significant only in the experimental group (P < 0.001). Themean daily activity score of patients before, immediately, and 3 months after intervention showeda statistically significant difference between the two groups (52.46 ± 21.98, 63.36 ± 21.95, and71.34 ± 19.02), respectively, in the intervention group, and (51.79 ± 19.29, 53.70 ± 19.28, and53.82 ± 19.26), respectively, in the control group (P < 0.001).CONCLUSION: The results of this study showed that empowerment of patients through interventionsbased on SCT can increase the daily activity of patients with COPD. Because nurses play an importantrole in patient education and improvement, it is hoped that the findings of this study will be used asa strategy to increase the daily activity and ultimately improve the quality of life in these patients.

Maternal health improvement through root cause analysis of severe maternal morbidity (maternal near miss) in Isfahan, Iran

. Sepideh Zhali; . Shahnaz Kohan; . Azar Danesh Shahraki; . Marjan Beigi

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-7

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INTRODUCTION: Investigating severe maternal morbidity and near‑miss cases are appliedinternationally as a new indicator to examine the quality of maternal care and as an effective ... Read More

Opportunities and challenges of social media for health knowledge management: A narrative review

. Hossein Ghalavand; . Sirous Panahi; . Shahram Sedghi

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-5

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INTRODUCTION: Social media is becoming a new tool for developing health knowledge management.However, despite the rapid growth of research in this area, few attempts have been made ... Read More

Risk communication during novel corona‑virus disease 2019 pandemic in low health service coverage setup: The case of Ethiopia

. Habteyes Hailu Tola

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-2

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Effectiveness of school‑based mental health programs on mental health among adolescents

. Fariba Shahraki‑Sanavi; . Alireza Ansari‑Moghaddam; . Mahdi Mohammadi; . Nour‑Mohammad Bakhshani; . Hamid Salehiniya

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-6

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AIM: This study aimed to investigate the effect of school‑based interventions on mental health amongadolescents in the southeast of Iran.METHODS: This interventional quasi‑experimental ... Read More

Design and psychometric properties of willingness to mobile learning scale for medical sciences students: A mixed‑methods study

. Nayereh Baghcheghi; . Hamid Reza Koohestani; . Mahmood Karimy

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-7

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BACKGROUND AND AIM: Given the absence of a scale specially designed to measure willingnessto mobile learning (m‑learning) in medical sciences students, the present study was conducted ... Read More BACKGROUND AND AIM: Given the absence of a scale specially designed to measure willingnessto mobile learning (m‑learning) in medical sciences students, the present study was conducted todesign and evaluate the psychometric properties of “willingness to m‑learning” scale for medicalsciences students.METHODOLOGY: The study was carried out as a mixed‑method study in two phases at SavehUniversity of Medical Sciences in 2019. Phase one was a qualitative study to elaborate on the students’perception of m‑learning. Then, the statements were extracted, and statement pool was completedthrough reviewing the text. In the second phase, the psychometric properties including face, content,and construct validities (using explorative factor analysis), internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha),and test–retest reliability (intercluster correlation test) were measured. A total of 482 students whowere selected randomly participated in the second phase. Data analysis was done with MAXQDAsoftware (VERBI Software 2019, Berlin, Germany) for qualitative data and SPSS 19 software(SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) for quantitative data.RESULTS: Based on qualitative content analysis and literature review, 92 statements were extracted.After checking face and content validity, 55 statements remained in the study. Construct validity of thequestionnaire based on explorative factor analysis removed 10 more statements and the remaining 45statements were categorized into nine factors, namely technophilia, perceived attraction, perceivedease, perceived conflict, self‑management, attitude, behavioral intention to use, educational use,and efficacy of m‑learning. Reliability of the scale was obtained as 0.95 based on Cronbach’s alphaand stability was checked using test–retest method (intercluster correlation coefficient; r = 0.92).CONCLUSION: Willingness to m‑learning scale had an acceptable reliability and validity in medicalsciences students. Therefore, it can be used for medical sciences students for improve learningand education.

Validity and reliability of the Persian version of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Abuse Short Form

. Maryam Chegeni; . Aliakbar Haghdoost; . Mahin Eslami Shahrbabaki; . Parvin Mangolian Shahrbabaki; . Nouzar Nakhaee

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-7

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BACKGROUND AND AIM: Measuring child abuse and adverse experiences is a critical task withregard to its long‑term impact on the health of individuals and communities. The purpose of ... Read More

Training needs assessment of nursing managers for achieving university health coverage

. Sogand Tourani; . Zainab Malmoon; . Rouhollah Zaboli; . Mehdi Jafari; . Ali Nemati

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-5

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BACKGROUND: University health coverage gives everyone accesses to health services focusedon the most important causes of illness and death and ensures that the quality of services is ... Read More

Frequency of physical inactivity and insufficient sleep, and their mixed effects on academic achievement in ethnic minority students: A matched case–control study in a dental school

. Carlos Martín Ardila; . Ángela María Gómez‑Restrepo

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-5

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BACKGROUND: Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in health sciences programs in variousnations. Furthermore, there is no known research studying the occurrence of physical inactivity ... Read More

Enhancing academic engagement of underachieving gifted students: The effects of Martin’s educational program

. Meadeh Hesam; . Ahmad Abedi

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-5

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INTRODUCTION: Gifted students are superior to their peers in terms of cognitive, educational,scientific, creativity, and artistic abilities. There are also gifted students who struggle ... Read More

A new method of “student‑centered formative assessment” and improving students’ performance: An effort in the health promotion of community

. Fateme Shahedi; . Javad Ahmadi; . Tahereh Sharifi; . Seyedeh Nahid Seyedhasani; . Mahbubeh Abdollahi; . Negar Shaabani; . Mohammad Sarmadi

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-5

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BACKGROUND: Improving the learning process in education will empower medical students, andalso formative assessment helps improve the teaching–learning process by providing ongoingreflective ... Read More

Exposure to coronavirus (COVID‑19) using narrative and simulated experience approaches: A commentary

. Somayeh Panahi; . hasan Ashrafi‑rizi; . Maryam Panahi

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-4

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Improving hypertension surveillance from a data management prospective: Data requirements for implementation of population-based registry

. Mostafa Shanbehzadeh; . Hadi Kazemi-Arpanahi; . Arezo Arzani-Birgani; . Azimeh Karimyan; . Fatemeh Mobasheri

Volume 10, Issue 6 , June 2020, Pages 1-8

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BACKGROUND: Hypertension (HTN) has become a major public health problem which can causeserious complications when it is not well-controlled. Prevention and effective care of HTN requirea ... Read More

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