International Journal of Health Studies (IJHS - Shahroud University of Medical Sciences)
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Investigation Sleep Quality and Its Effective Factors in Shahroud Firefighters
Get PDFBackground: Physical and mental health are significantly related to adequate sleep and sleep satisfaction. Sleeping disorder is one of the most severe occupational risks for modern firefighting services. Thus, the current study was conducted to evaluate sleep quality and its effective factors in firefighters.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was carried out among all firefighters in Shahroud, Iran, in 2017. All data were collected by a two-part questionnaire containing demographic information and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), which was completed while interviewing the participants. Finally, data were analyzed by SPSS software.
Results: PSQI was obtained as 7.65±2.98, which classified into "Low Quality." Sleep latency, sleep duration, sleep disturbances and day-time dysfunction had a significant relationship with sleep quality (P<0.05). Moreover, the results demonstrated that PSQL score had a strong relationship with age and BMI (F-model= 21.78 and P<0.001 and r=0.701).
Conclusions: Results of this study showed that firefighters have not adequate sleep quality. It is suggested to participate young people in missions since their sleep quality was better. Also, weight loss is suggested for overweight people in order to improve their sleep quality
Investigating the Creativity and Its Influencing Factors among Medical Students
Get PDFBackground: Creativity is among the fundamental and constitutive features of humans, playing an important role in the development and growth of human beings and human civilization. The present study was conducted to investigate the creativity and factors influencing it among medical students.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 320 medical students were randomly selected using stratified random sampling. Guilford\u27s Creativity Questionnaire was used as data collection tool. Chi-Square test, and one-way analysis of Variance were used for data analysis, and the results were presented as frequency distribution tables.Results: Most of the participants (232 students (72.5%)) had moderate levels of creativity. The mean score was obtained as 49.59±5.59, 22.02± 3.29, 35.06± 4.62, 25.81±3.53, and 135.56±13.80, respectively for fluency, elaboration, originality, flexibility, and overall creativity. There was no significant relationship between overall score of creativity with gender, major, educational level, and place of residence, marital status, employment, and term of study (P≥0.05). However, there was a significant relationship between flexibility (P=0.001) and marital status (P=0.045).Conclusions: Given that about three-quarters of the participants had moderate scores while high creativity is indispensable for health care workers, educational planners need to foster this capability among the students
Comparison of the Effect of Ciprofloxacin and Nalidixic Acid in the Infection of Different Parts of the Urinary Tract
Get PDFBackground: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections. The most common cause is Escherichia coli. This research is done with the aim at compare effect of ciprofloxacin with nalidixic acid in the infection of different parts of the urinary tract.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 130 patients with symptoms of the urinary tract infection referred to Imam Hossain Hospital of Shahrood were studied. For the all patients, urine samples were collected by standard method and urine analysis and culture was performed. Then, positive culture samples were tested by antibiogram and the resistance rate for the two antibiotics ciprofloxacin and nalidixic acid and MBC and MIC was investigated.Results: Of the 130 patients with symptoms of UTI (fever, flank pain or tenderness and dysuria, urgency or frequency (84 patients had positive urine culture. Of all patients with positive urine, 31 cases had symptoms of pyelonephritis, 25 patients had symptoms of cystitis and 28 patients had symptoms of UTI. In antibiogram for positive urine samples, 21 pieces were resistant to ciprofloxacin and 46 pieces were resistant to nalidixic acid which significantly reduced resistance to ciprofloxacin (P=0.005). There was no significant difference between the two antibiotics in place of clinical symptoms and drug resistance. So there was no significant difference between the two MIC and MBC in place of clinical symptoms and drug resistance.Conclusions: This study showed that ciprofloxacin is more effective in controlling infection of different parts of the urinary tract due to less drug resistance
Alternative Disinfection Methods Use to Control of Microbial Quality and Shelf-life of Raw Eaten Vegetables (Case Study)
Get PDFBackground: Fresh-cut vegetables are particularly susceptible to microbial growth and, therefore, the use of an effective sanitizer on this product is great importance.
Method: The common vegetable types obtained from a local wholesale market in Isfahan and washed with different common disinfectants such as edible salt, sodium hypochlorite, electrolyzed water (EW), complex disinfectant, calcium hypochlorite, and dishwashing liquid. Disinfection time and concentration select according to the Official Protocol in Iran. A total of 126 samples including Mint, Savory, parsley, Garden cress, Common Purslane, Chives, Basil, Radish, and mixed vegetables were analyzed for total bacteria, total coliform bacteria, and E. coli.
Result: Results demonstrated that calcium hypochlorite has the best efficiency for total coliforms in separate vegetable of parsley, Garden cress, Common Purslane, Chives, Radish, with100% efficacy. For total coliforms BGB (Brilliant Green Broth) test, complex disinfectant and calcium hypochlorite have 100% removal for all of the vegetables. E.coli test result showed in four vegetables not E.coli but for another vegetable except Dishwashing Liquid efficiency was 100%. Among all disinfectants, EW has a high efficiency for mixed vegetables. For Basil disinfected with edible salt and mint washing with complex disinfectant, Eimeria parasite and in savory disinfected with calcium hypochlorite Hook worm parasitic was found. Shelf-life was between 1 to 5 days.
Conclusion: Our research suggested that EW has a good effect for total coliforms, fecal coliforms, E.Coli, and helmet eggs removal, also save the vegetable shelf life
The Effect of Gluteus Medius Kinesio Taping on Pain in Athletes with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome during Functional Tasks
Get PDFBackground: The weakness of hip muscles, abductors, and external rotators has been confirmed in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome in comparison with healthy people. This study investigates the effects of gluteus medius Kinesio taping in athletes with patellofemoral pain syndrome during functional tasks.
Methods: A total of 30 females with PFPS were randomly assigned into Kinesio taping group (n = 15) and the placebo group (n = 15). Pain intensity was measured using the numerical pain rating scale in 4 functional tasks; walking, squatting, ascending, and descending stairs, at baseline plus immediately as well as 24 following Kinesio taping. The data were then statistically analyzed.
Results: Mixed-model ANOVAs, with repeated measures on time, indicated statistically significant differences between groups in pain over time for walking (P = 0.000), squatting (P = 0.007), and descending stairs tasks (P = 0.000). However, there were no significant differences between groups in the ascending stair task (P = 0.651).
Conclusions: The results showed that compared to placebo in reducing pain in athletes with PFPS, gluteus Medius Kinesio taping was effective in functional tasks of walking, squatting, as well ss moving up and down stairs.
Keywords: Gluteus medius, Kinesio taping, Patellofemoral pain syndrome, Functional task
Comparison of Side Effects and Cost Effectiveness of Proximal Femur Locking Compression Plate with Intramedullary Nailing in the Treatment of Sub-Trochanteric Fractures
Get PDFBackground: The sub-trochanteric (ST) fracture is relatively common and does not have a single treatment. It can be repaired in a variety of ways each of which has different complications as well as different treatment costs. Accordingly, the purpose of this research is comparing the side effects and cost effectiveness of proximal femur locking compression plate (PFLCP) with intramedullary nailing in the treatment of sub-trochanteric fractures.
Method: This cross-sectional study was performed on 56 patients with ST fracture who were referred to Firoozgar hospital between January 2014 and December 2018. Two methods were used for treatment of fractures by physicians. The method of surgery for group A was the PFLCP while for group B it was the nailing. The postoperative complications and treatment costs were evaluated and recorded in a specific sheet for each patient.
Result: In this study, of the 56 eligible patients examined, 49 (87.5%) of the participants were male. The mean age of the all patients was 42.7±16.2 years. The motion restriction in group A was significantly (P=0.041) milder than group B. So, the total cost of treatment in group A was significantly (P=0.045) lower than in group B. Also, the results of logistic regression model revealed that sex and age could significantly reduce the incidence of side effects with males [OR=0.851] and those younger than 30 years [OR=1.629] having fewer side effects.
Conclusion: Use of a PFLCP first causes fewer side effects and less motion restriction after operation. The cost of treatment is lower and it is more cost-effective
Study of the Relationship between Awareness of Reproductive Health and Self- Esteem Level in the Students of Shahroud University of Medical Sciences
Get PDFBackground: Adolescents are weakly aware of reproductive health issues. Regarding the high importance of reproductive health and self-esteem level, this study aims at determining the relationship between the awareness of reproductive health and self-esteem.
Methods: The population of this cross-sectional study, was the first-semester students who entered into Shahroud University of medical sciences in January 2017. The demographic information, Cooper Smith scale for self-esteem and reproductive health researcher-made scale, were completed by the students. SPSS v16 software and T-test and Chi-square statistical tests were used in analyzing the data.
Results: 105 students participated in the study. The average age of students was 20.2 ±1.8. The average score of reproductive health scale was 51.48±16.24, and the average score for self-esteem questions was 32.91±13.0. There was no statistical difference between male and female groups. There was a significant relationship between the awareness of reproductive health and self-esteem level (r=0.25 and P=0.001).
conclusions: In the current research, there was a significant relationship between the awareness of reproductive health and self-esteem level. It is suggested that the youth receive more education on reproductive health because this can lead to mental health, in addition to physical health
Assessment the Social Determinants of Health in Pregnant Women Referring to Mashhad educational Hospitals in 2019
Get PDFBackground: Being a mother is sweetest experience of women in her life. Nevertheless, it may also prove unpleasant owing to a wide range of factors that put a mother\u27s life and health at risk during pregnancy and delivery. The aim of study was to identify the social determinants of health in pregnant women referring to Mashhad educational hospitals in 2019.
Methods: The research sample in this descriptive study comprises 1020 pregnant women who were monitored and visited at Mashhad educational hospitals. Data was collected by means of personal and midwifery application forms and, subsequently, analyzed by SPSS®-v20 software. Significant level was set at 0.05.
Results: According to the results, the cases studied were confronted with social factors such as spouse unemployment (4.6%), spouse illiteracy (5%), personal illiteracy (5%), bad hygiene behaviors (10.5% with smoking habit), and drug abuse (2.2%). At the same time, 19% of the cases had no insurance coverage.
Conclusions: In addition to the common pregnancy and labor risks, pregnant women are challenged by issues such as poverty, unemployment, and illiteracy that significantly affect their life-quality as well as their ability to improve their health standard.
Keywords: Health Social Determinants, Pregnant Women, Educational Hospitals
Factors Influencing Patient Satisfaction in Shahroud Hospitals in 2018
Get PDFBackground: Patient satisfaction is one of important indicators of quality of service measurement. This study aimed at measuring patient satisfaction and factors which influence it in hospitals in Shahroud.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 800 patients selected through random sampling were studied in public and private hospitals in 2018. The collected data were entered into SPSS 16 and analyzed using t-test and chi-square. The level of significance in all tests is 0.05.Results: Most of the inpatients were women and married people. The average score of satisfaction in the public hospitals affiliated to the University was 22.45 ± 6.02 and in the private sector, it was 21.56 ± 5, which is deemed moderate. Patients were the most dissatisfied with the daily change of patient dresses and bed covers (38.3%), hospital food quality (35.3%), room facilities (31.1%), and were the most satisfied with nursing behaviors (87.7%). Chi-square test showed a significant relationship between the type of hospital (P = 0.002), patients’ age (P = 0.037), education (P = 0.013), and residence (P = 0.012) with their satisfaction.Conclusion: Patients\u27 satisfaction was moderate. Paying more attention to the domains such as daily change of clothes and bed covers, the quality of hospital food, and facilities of the patient\u27s room can play a role in improving the satisfaction of patients
Concentration of Chemical Contaminants in Shahroud Swimming Pools
No full textBackground: Swimming pool and similar aquatic environments are polluted bythe chemical and biological compounds produced in swimmers’ body including urine, sweat, saliva, body cells, body dust, respiratory and gastrointestinal tract microorganisms.The aim of study was to investigate the concentration of chemical contaminants in Shahroud swimming pools.Methods:This is a descriptive and cross-sectional study which was held in summer 2016 in6 active Swimming pools of Shahroud. In this study, the arameters of Paraben, Triclosan andHydroquinone were measured in the laboratory. Water sampling was carried out every 10 days when most swimmers were in the pool.Cosmetics was measuredby a high-performance liquid chromatography apparatus equipped with a detector. The results were entered intoSPSS(15) software for analysis.Results: In this study 6 Swimming pools were studied.Our study proved the existence of cosmetic compounds like hydroquinone, PropylParaben and Triclosan with maximum average in part per billion(ppb), For instance between swimming pools used by ladies, their related amounts were respectively listed as 243, 1672.11and 200.8ppb, whereasabout Jacuzzithese digits were differed as 616.33, 1625.88and 57.92ppb.Conclusions: It is the first time that such a research has been done to amount the existence of cosmetic compound in between swimming pools from different areas of Iran and based on this study we showed that swimming pools of high rank of health standard have a better state