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Why Ergonomic Backpack?
Get PDFAccording to the statute of the World Health Organization (WHO), health is considered as an individual and social value, and one of the most obvious human rights and needs. The carriage of heavy schoolbags by children is a concern for all those involved in student health and well-being. Backpacks are the most commonly used type of bag, and overweight backpacks are associated with several health issues, including increased spinal curvature, discomfort, and back and shoulder pain while the majority of students were carrying as much as 30% to 40% of their body weight. In this way posture modifications have been reported when children carry a load that corresponds to more than 10% of their body .
In addition Items carried by students in their daily school bags have been found to include, but are not limited to books, pencil cases, scientific calculators, and sport-specific training clothing, lunch boxes and full water bottles. Even an empty backpack can distort posture and cause pain. There is no way to safely carry weight in a backpack, no matter how light the load, because it disrupts our body mechanics by design
Medullary thyroid cancer is associated with high serum vitamin D level and polymorphism of vitamin D receptors
No full textBackground: Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine malignancy. Studies have observed an anticancer effect for vitamin D and found that polymorphisms of vitamin D receptors can influence the prevalence of various cancers. The present study investigated the serum level of vitamin D and FokI, BsmI and Tru9I polymorphisms of vitamin D receptors. Methods: Forty patients with medullary thyroid cancer and 40 healthy controls were investigated. The genomic DNA of the subjects was extracted using saturated salt/proteinase K and investigated by PCR sequencing. Serum levels of vitamin D were evaluated by ELISA. The results were analyzed in SPSS and GraphPad Prism 5 software. Results: The genotypic and allelic frequencies of FokI and BsmI polymorphisms showed no significant differences between test and control groups. For Tru9I polymorphism, Tt genotype and t allelic frequency in the test group were significantly different from those of the control group. Also, we found Tt genotype and t allelic frequency to be significantly associated with medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) type and the aggressiveness of the disease. The average serum vitamin D level was 23.32 ng/mL and 18.95 ng/mL for patients and controls, respectively, and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant. Moreover, we found high serum vitamin D level to be associated with t allelic frequency. Conclusions: Unexpectedly, the mean serum vitamin D level of the test group was significantly higher than that of the control group. Tru9I polymorphism was found to be significantly correlated with the prevalence of medullary thyroid carcinoma
Quality Assessment of Dentistry Education in basis of European Foundation of Quality Management (EFQM) in Dental Faculty of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences
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Quality Assessment of Dentistry Education in basis of European Foundation of Quality Management (EFQM) in Dental Faculty of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences
Introduction:
Quality is the most important criterion for the development of educational systems and has become one of the basic concepts in macro-educational policies. This study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the quality of dental education based on European quality management (EFQM) in the Faculty of Dentistry of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences in 1398.
Materials and Methods:
The present study is a descriptive-analytical applied study that was conducted cross-sectionally. The study environment was the Faculty of Dentistry of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences. The study population included all officials and professors related to dental education. The sampling method in the present study was of full-scale type and all managers, officials and professors related to medical and dental education at the level of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences entered the study. The sample size was 94 in the student group and 13 in the staff group. The standard EFQM questionnaire and Parsons organizational effectiveness questionnaire were used to collect information. The collected data were analyzed using 22 SPSS software at two levels of descriptive and inferential statistics by statistical test of linear regression; the confidence level of the tests was considered to be 95% (p <0.05).
Results:
The results showed that the score obtained for the customer results index; processes, products and services 39 (first rank); employees, strategy, community results 37 (second rank); business results, resource partnership 36 (third rank); staff results 33 (rank Fourth) and Leadership 32 ranks fifth, and eventually scored 370 out of 1,000 in the overall EFQM model.
Conclusion:
The quality of dental education based on European quality management (EFQM) in the Faculty of Dentistry of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences in 1398 is at an average and downward leve
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Urinary/Anal Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Healthy Middle-Aged Iranian Women
No full textObjectives: Urinary incontinence (UI) and anal incontinence (AI) cause concern, social exclusion, and ultimately reduced quality of life in women. The aim of present study was to assess the prevalence and related risk factors of UI, AI, and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Methods: The present study recruited 340 menopausal women living in Tabriz in northwest Iran. The data collection tools included the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20 and a personal and social information questionnaire. POP was diagnosed via clinical examination using the simplified pelvic organ prolapse quantification system. Results: The prevalence of UI and POP was approximately 50%, and approximately 16% of participants reported AI. Based on the odds ratios, the most remarkable risk factor of urinary stress incontinence was the number of vaginal deliveries, whereas that of urinary urge incontinence was obesity. Episiotomy and age were the most major risk factors of AI and POP, respectively. Conclusions: The results of the present study showed that the prevalence of POP, UI, and AI is remarkably high among postmenopausal women, warranting the need to prioritize the assessment of POP and various incontinences in middle-aged women in the primary health care system. Furthermore, increased emphasis should be put on modifiable risk factors
Evaluation of frequency of supernumerary teeth found on x_ray examination during 2015_2019 in Ardabil
No full textIntroduction:
Supernumerary teeth may cause several cosmetic, functional and other clinical problems. Therefore, evaluation of its prevalence and also awareness regarding different types of supernumerary teeth would be important. In case of higher prevalence compared to other populations, dentists may propose preventive and therapeutic plans to spare patients from potential abnormalities that might happen in the future. This study was conducted to evaluate prevalence of supernumerary teeth in Ardabil, Iran.
Materials and methods:
In this retrospective descriptive study, we regular random investigated 5000 panoramic radiographs from patients whom were referred to Rad and Basser maxillofacial radiology clinics during 2015-2019. Data were collected using a checklist and were statistically analyzed by SPSS v. 21. Then, Chi square and Fisher tests and Independed T were carried out (p≤0. 05).
Results:
The prevalence of supernumerary teeth in our study was calculated as 1. 06%. There was no significant predilection in terms of gender. The most common supernumerary teeth in this study were distomolars (44. 1%), followed by para premolar (29. 4%), mesiodens (11. 8%), lateral incisors (7. 4%), paramolar (4. 4%) and canines (2.9%). Majority of supernumerary teeth were located on maxilla (73. 5%), were impacted (77. 9%) and unilateral (71. 7%). Majority of patients had only one supernumerary tooth.
Conclusion:
Early diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic plans to manage supernumerary teeth, especially if complicated, is essential. Given the higher prevalence of supernumerary teeth in this study compared to similar studies, the dentists in Ardabil should examine the patients for supernumerary teeth accurately, so with early diagnosis of ST they can prevent potential complications. Also, the most common supernumerary teeth in this study were distomolars which is different from previous similar studie
Analysis of the acrylamide in breads and evaluation of mitochondrial/lysosomal protective agents to reduce its toxicity in vitro model
No full textMental health status of personnel working in Ardabil pre-hospital emergency during the pandemic of Covid- 19
No full textBackground: Pre-hospital emergency personnel often encounter patients in situations that can affect their mental health and cause symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. The aim of this study was to examine depression, anxiety and stress in the pre-hospital emergency personnel during Kovid 19 outbreak in Ardabil, 2020.
Materials and Methods: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study that was conducted in the period of March to April 2020 with the participation of 138 personnel working in the pre-hospital emergency department of Ardabil who were selected by census method. Data was collected by a two-part questionnaire containing individual data and DASS-21 Standardized Questionnaire. The test consists of 21 items including three 7-question subscales of depression, anxiety and stress Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics including mean and standard deviation, and inferential statistical methods including variance analysis and independent t-test and multiple regression by SPSS 16 software.
Results: The results showed, (45/7%) from personnel had moderate depression, (44/9 %) moderate anxiety and (77/5 %) had normal stress. There was a significant relationship between work experience and the level of stress (P=0.03). Also a significant relationship between variables age with depression, anxiety and stress were found) p≤0.05 (. Also a significant relationship between sex with stress and anxiety was found) p≤0.05 (. The results of multiple linear regression showed the variables of sex and education as predictors of anxiety and stress, and the variables of age and education as predictors of depression.
Conclusion: More than half of the personnel had moderate to severe depression and anxiety. Considering the important role of pre-hospital emergency personnel in improvement and promotion of public health, elimination of underlying factors that cause emotional reactions in them must be addressed, as a health priority.
Keywords: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, pre-hospital emergency, covid-1
Determinants of Quality of Life among Elderly Diabetic Patients in Ardabil, Iran: Based on Problem Areas in Diabetes
No full textBackground: Diabetes is a common disease in older people, which can affect their quality of life. The aim of this study was to explore the determinants of quality of life based on the problem areas in diabetes.
Methods: This cross- sectional study was conducted in diabetes clinic in Ardabil, Iran. Three questionnaires were used: the problem areas in diabetes (PAID), short form health survey (SF-12), socio-demographic questionnaire. Total 250 elderly patients with type 2 diabetes in the only diabetes clinic in Ardabil, Iran, participated in this study by using census sampling method. The statistical analysis of the data included one-way ANOVA, t-test, correlation and multiple linear regressions.
Results: The results of correlation coefficient revealed a negative relationship between treatment barriers, depression-related problems and psychological distress with dimensions of quality of life. In the final model of predictors of quality of life, age, number of chronic disease and kind of treatment were statistically significant predictors of the physical health dimension, and age and kind of treatment were statistically significant predictors of the mental health dimension of quality of life.
Conclusion: Negative emotions related to diabetes (e.g. fear, anger, frustration) should be priorities of any intervention programs aimed at improving quality of life among elderly diabetic patients. Psychological problems should also be considered along with regular physician visits.
Keywords: Quality of life, elderly, PAID, diabetes mellitu
Using Multinomial Logistic Regression for modeling obesity and overweight among people in urban area of Ardabil city, Ardabil, Iran
No full textIntroduction: Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health and increase the risk of more diseases in future. Body mass index (BMI) is a good method for measure the overweight and obesity and waist to hip ration is a good index for measure the abdominal obesity.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was done on 1316 people who selected randomly from Ardabil city. Demographic data and anthropometric parameters such as age, sex, height, weight, waist circumference and hip circumference were measured by interviewers. Data were analyzed by statistical methods such as t-test, chi-square test, Pearson correlation and multinomial logistic regression model in SPSS version 21.
Results: The mean age of the people was 28.5±7.4 years of them, 63.1% were in age group 20-30 years. The mean height of the samples was 162.7±8.6 cm in range 110-194 and the mean weight of them was 68.9±11.7 kg in range 43-111. The mean BMI of patients was 25.7. According to BMI, 35.6% of all samples had overweight and 18.6% had obesity. According to the WHR, 28.1% of male and 22.1% of female had high WHR (abdominal obesity). The prevalence of abdominal obesity based WHR was 25.2%.
Conclusions: By using Multinomial Logistic Regression we showed that the relation between BMI and Age was positive and significant and by increasing one year at age of people, the rate of overweight increased 13% and the rate of obesity increased 17% in compare with normal patients