Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_989_23
V. Doddawad, Farina Mehrin, K. N. Raghavendraswamy, S. Chandrashekarappa, S. Shivananda, C. S. Vidya
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of acrylic full removable dentures on the perception of four primary tastes (sweet, sour, salty, and bitter), as well as to determine if there is a correlation between changes in body mass index (BMI) and taste perception. A total of 60 patients who wore acrylic removable dentures and 60 controls were included in the study as a convenient sample. Sixteen solutions for basic tastes were prepared, and the patients were asked to identify the taste of each solution from the lowest concentration. Anthropometric measures, such as height and weight, were measured and recorded in an MS-Excel sheet. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 23. The results showed that patients with complete removable dentures had lower taste scores for sourness (P < 0.001) and sweetness (P < 0.001) compared to the control group. However, there was no significant difference in salt taste scores (P = 0.218) and bitterness (P = 0.002) between the two groups. Additionally, the study found a correlation between lower BMI values and higher taste scores among denture-wearing patients, indicating an inverse relationship between total taste scores and BMI. The study suggests that geriatric patients with complete dentures have reduced taste sensations compared to those without dentures which can have a negative impact on their nutritional status. Therefore, it is crucial to provide adequate nutritional support and dietary counseling for geriatric patients based on health policy to maintain their overall health and well-being.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1794_22
Fatemeh Hajibagheri, F. Fahami, M. Valiani
Pregnancy has always been associated with rapid physiological, emotional, and social changes that can cause mothers’ stress and anxiety, eventually leading to psychological effects. Therefore, resilience and knowing how to deal with stress during pregnancy are of great importance. As a result, this study aimed to investigate the effects of aromatherapy on pregnant women’s mood and resilience. This clinical trial study was conducted on 70 pregnant women in 2021. Participants were randomly selected from Isfahan’s health centers and then divided into two groups. A handkerchief sprinkled with orange blossom essential oil was given to the experimental group to inhale for an hour, three times a week for a month. However, the control group received only the usual care. The mood state and resilience of the participants were evaluated before the intervention, immediately after, and also one month after the intervention. Data analysis was carried out using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPPS) 24.0, independent-samples t-test, Chi-square, and Mann–Whitney U-test. According to the results, the score of mood state in the experimental group was 60/97±14/26 before the intervention, 40/97±14/30 immediately after receiving the intervention, and 49/86±11/78 one month after the intervention. These findings indicated that the score of mood state in the experimental group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P < 0/05). Moreover, the mean score of resilience in the experimental group was 60/83±13/02 before the intervention, 66/54±7/85 immediately after receiving the intervention, and 62/80±8/07 one month after the intervention. The results showed that the mean score of this variable was significantly higher in the experimental group compared with the control group immediately after the intervention and insignificantly higher than the control group one month after the intervention. Aromatherapy with orange blossom oil can enhance mothers’ mood state and resilience during the third trimester. As a result, orange blossom oil can be used as a complementary therapy.
怀孕一直伴随着生理、情感和社会的快速变化，这些变化会给母亲带来压力和焦虑，最终导致心理影响。因此，抗压能力和了解如何应对孕期压力非常重要。因此，本研究旨在探讨芳香疗法对孕妇情绪和抗压能力的影响。 这项临床试验研究是在 2021 年对 70 名孕妇进行的。参与者从伊斯法罕的保健中心随机抽取，然后分为两组。实验组获得一块撒有橙花精油的手帕，让她们吸入一小时，每周三次，持续一个月。而对照组只接受常规护理。分别在干预前、干预后和干预一个月后对参与者的情绪状态和恢复力进行了评估。数据分析采用了社会科学统计软件包（SPPS）24.0、独立样本 t 检验、卡方检验和曼-惠特尼 U 检验。 结果显示，实验组的情绪状态得分在干预前为 60/97±14/26，接受干预后为 40/97±14/30，干预一个月后为 49/86±11/78。这些结果表明，实验组的情绪状态得分明显低于对照组（P < 0/05）。此外，实验组复原力的平均得分在干预前为 60/83±13/02，接受干预后为 66/54±7/85，干预一个月后为 62/80±8/07。结果显示，与对照组相比，实验组在接受干预后的平均得分明显高于对照组，而在接受干预一个月后，实验组的平均得分明显高于对照组。 使用橙花精油进行芳香疗法可以改善母亲的情绪状态，提高她们在怀孕三个月期间的应变能力。因此，橙花精油可作为一种辅助疗法。
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Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_364_23
Anis Sfendla, Abdelilah Merabti, Salwa Lahjou, N. El Mlili, H. Bahri, B. Himmi, Abdelhakim El Ouali Lalami
The nursing profession represents a demanding and challenging profession with a purpose to keep up with the evolving health-care demands of the population. The purpose of this study is to assess nursing institutions’ professors’ previous experience about information and communication technologies (ICTs) and their perception of distant education during the pandemic lockdown. This present is a cross-sectional study among participants n = 249 recruited from all academic staff (N = 694) of 23 higher institutes of nursing professions and health techniques in Morocco. The Chi-square test for independence (χ 2) and adjusted Z scores were used as a data analysis method to assess the association between the professors’ education levels and ICT experience. A significant association [χ 2 (1, n = 249) = 19.510, P < 0.001] was revealed between professors’ education level and taken training related to ICT in education; significant few professors (16; 9.3%) reported that taken training session [χ 2 (1, n = 249) = 8.940, P = 0.003] belonged to the bachelor degree group. In matters of perception, a few proportion (10%) reported that using technology effectively belonged to the bachelor and low education background group. The findings showed that having previous experience in teaching remotely and training related to the ICT was significantly associated with a higher education background. Moreover, professors with higher degrees agreed that distant education could be an alternative to face-to-face course during quarantine.
护理专业是一个要求严格且极具挑战性的专业，其目标是跟上人们不断变化的医疗保健需求。 本研究的目的是评估护理院校教授以往对信息和通信技术（ICTs）的经验，以及他们对大流行病封锁期间远程教育的看法。 本研究是一项横断面研究，从摩洛哥 23 所护理专业和卫生技术高等院校的全体教职员工（694 人）中招募了 249 名参与者。研究采用独立的卡方检验（χ 2）和调整后的 Z 值作为数据分析方法，以评估教授的教育水平与信息和通信技术经验之间的关联。 结果表明，教授的学历水平与参加过与教育领域信息和通信技术相关的培训之间存在明显的关联[χ 2 (1, n = 249) = 19.510, P < 0.001]；有相当少的教授（16 人，占 9.3%）报告说参加过培训[χ 2 (1, n = 249) = 8.940, P = 0.003]属于学士学位组。在感知方面，少数人（10%）认为有效使用技术属于本科和低学历组。 研究结果表明，具有远程教学和信息与传播技术相关培训经验与高学历背景有显著关系。此外，学历较高的教授也认为远程教育可以替代隔离期间的面授课程。
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Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_454_23
M. Mahdavi-Roshan, Sanaz Salimi, P. Pourghane, A. Ashouri, Motahare Haghighatkhah, Samaneh Karami
Nursing is a profession that is associated with a lot of stress and a risk of being overweight or obese. The purpose of this research was to determine the comparative effectiveness of self-management (self-M) and group management (group-M) on nurses who were following a diet with the aim of proposing a proper planning and a healthy lifestyle for them. This study was a simultaneous mixed-methods design (interventional and qualitative). The participants were all overweight or obese nurses working in teaching hospitals at Guilan University of Medical Sciences in 2019 (n = 96). In the qualitative part, data were extracted from semi-structured interviews. For quantitative data analysis, relevant statistical methods such as Kolmogorov–Smirnov test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) were used. For qualitative data analysis, the conventional content analysis approach was used and Lincoln and Guba’s criteria were applied to ensure the accuracy of the data. In both quantitative and qualitative sections, the results showed that following a diet treatment with group-M is more effective than self-M. The results showed that a healthy lifestyle can be achieved for nurses if they participate in training classes and group programs, which are proven to be effective based on this article and some other studies. Also, since weight gain and obesity, as one of the most important problems of health systems, continue to increase and can impose a heavy economic and social burden on human societies, various general policies should be used and these solutions can range from home to society to prevent and control them.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1320_23
Zahra Afshar Hosseinabadi, A. Raeisi, Mohammadreza Amiresmaili, M. Amini-Rarani, Nasrin Shaarbafchizadeh
The objective of this article is to propose a protocol for developing a model for strengthening the public health system in Iran. Currently, there is no clearly articulated model for strengthening public health systems during the pandemic of new emerging respiratory diseases in Iran. The protocol described here aims to: (1) identify components for strengthening public health systems, during the pandemic of new emerging respiratory diseases worldwide, (2) identify components for strengthening Iran’s public health system, and (3) design a model for strengthening the public health system in Iran during the pandemic of new emerging respiratory diseases. The protocol proposes three phases. In the first phase, a realistic review will be conducted to identify components for strengthening public health systems worldwide based on six building block framework. In the second phase, a qualitative study will be used to identify components for strengthening public health systems in Iran during the pandemic of new emerging respiratory diseases. In the third phase, an initial model will be designed, and the Delphi technique will be used to finalize the model. Due to fragility and the significant strain that public health systems experienced during the pandemic, it is imperative to introduce a model that strengthens public health systems through some initiatives and strategies and explains the mechanisms by which they operate. A realist review and qualitative study will provide the evidence needed to support the effective implementation of public health interventions, taking into consideration the diverse contexts of these interventions in Iran.
{"title":"Developing a model of public health system strengthening during pandemic of new emerging respiratory diseases for Iran: A protocol study","authors":"Zahra Afshar Hosseinabadi, A. Raeisi, Mohammadreza Amiresmaili, M. Amini-Rarani, Nasrin Shaarbafchizadeh","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1320_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jehp.jehp_1320_23","url":null,"abstract":"The objective of this article is to propose a protocol for developing a model for strengthening the public health system in Iran. Currently, there is no clearly articulated model for strengthening public health systems during the pandemic of new emerging respiratory diseases in Iran. The protocol described here aims to: (1) identify components for strengthening public health systems, during the pandemic of new emerging respiratory diseases worldwide, (2) identify components for strengthening Iran’s public health system, and (3) design a model for strengthening the public health system in Iran during the pandemic of new emerging respiratory diseases. The protocol proposes three phases. In the first phase, a realistic review will be conducted to identify components for strengthening public health systems worldwide based on six building block framework. In the second phase, a qualitative study will be used to identify components for strengthening public health systems in Iran during the pandemic of new emerging respiratory diseases. In the third phase, an initial model will be designed, and the Delphi technique will be used to finalize the model. Due to fragility and the significant strain that public health systems experienced during the pandemic, it is imperative to introduce a model that strengthens public health systems through some initiatives and strategies and explains the mechanisms by which they operate. A realist review and qualitative study will provide the evidence needed to support the effective implementation of public health interventions, taking into consideration the diverse contexts of these interventions in Iran.","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140401767","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_134_23
H. Aghababaeian, Abbas Ostadtaghizadeh, M. Kiarsi, Hossein Sarfaraz, Ladan Aragi Ahvazi, Mohammad Maniey
Useful experiences of the elderly in adapting to the environment may play an important role in formulating future policies. This study was conducted to explain the past experiences of the elderly in Dezful in adapting to heat. This study was conducted with a qualitative research approach and a qualitative content analysis method in 2020 and 2021. The experiences of 18 elderly in Dezful were collected through semi-structured interviews via recording, face-to-face interviews, and data observation. Sampling was performed by the purpose-based method, and the data of this stage were analyzed using a content analysis approach using the Zhang and Wildemuth method. During the data analysis process, three main themes were extracted, including psychophysiological, socioeconomic, and environmental adaptation. Also, twelve subthemes including changes in physiological conditions, urban architecture, house architecture, diet, clothing, business conditions, mindset, life conditions, and the use of factors (spirituality, experience, and natural capacities) were extracted. Explaining the experiences of the elderly in Dezful, who have lived with heat for many years, can provide better identification of solutions and more tangible experiences of adaptation to heat for other communities. These experiences can be used in urban, cultural, and social planning.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_697_23
Jisha M. Alexander, Renjulal Yesodharan, Malathi G. Nayak
Peer influence, the development of attitudes, and behavioral changes are some of the phenomenal changes that happen in adolescence. A descriptive cross-sectional study was undertaken to find out the association between peer influence and behavior among 355 adolescents within the age group of 16 to 18 years, randomly chosen from Pre-university schools of Udupi district, Karnataka using the Peer Influence Scale (PIS) and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). The results indicate that their peers highly influenced 43.9% of the participants. Meanwhile, 23.1% and 7.9% of adolescents who participated in the survey showed borderline and abnormal behavior, respectively. The association between peer influence and behaviour was assessed using the Chi-square test; the results (χ2=14.545, P = 0.001) revealed that peers highly influence adolescent behavior and change adolescent conduct significantly. Adolescents should be aware of the accepted and non-accepted behaviors in society and be wise in choosing the right peers who later influence their behavior. Parents need to check the conduct of their children and guide them in developing their identity.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_787_23
Zijing Hu
There is a dire need to strengthen students’ critical thinking in clinical training since it is an essential skill in clinical practice to optimize patient care. Debriefing is a formal or informal post-activity discussion that aims to improve learning outcomes, including critical thinking in clinical practice. There is a lack of research that focuses on students’ experiences of debriefing to promote critical thinking in the South African context using experiential learning theory as a theoretical lens. This study aimed to explore South African students’ lived experiences of debriefing to improve critical thinking. The author employed a qualitative single-case study design within an interpretivist paradigm. A purposive sampling technique was adopted. Six participants were recruited for this study. The author invited the participants to participate in semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed through the six-step data analysis framework proposed by Creswell. To ensure the trustworthiness, the author employed multiple techniques to improve the credibility, conformability, dependability, and transferability of this study. These techniques included a well-planned research design and methods, thick descriptions of data, and an audit trail that was audited by a second coder. The findings revealed that participants shared positive experiences toward debriefing and furthermore debriefing through optimized student engagement and improved learning outcomes. This study also revealed that students experienced less stress in group debriefings. However, this study also identified some challenges in conducting debriefing. The challenges were primarily related to incompetent facilitators, inappropriate duration of debriefing sessions, and limited space in the clinic. Moreover, small group debriefing is recommended. Debriefing is an effective pedagogical approach to optimize critical thinking in clinical practice. It is recommended that debriefing should be implemented as a norm in clinical training at higher education institutions. Further studies are recommended to be conducted at national and international levels.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1681_23
Elham Irannezhad, Maryam Fooladvand, Mohammad Soltanizadeh
The onset of menstruation is a turning point in women’s sexual maturity that, unlike other stages of growth, occurs abruptly and is a critical stage in girls’ lives. The present study investigated body image and peer relations among girls with early, late, and normal menarche. This casual-comparative descriptive study included female students aged 9–17 in Isfahan. The participants were selected using multistage cluster random sampling. Out of 5,984 students, 56, 37, and 43 were selected for the normal, early, and late menarche groups. The Body Image Concern Inventory and Index of Peer Relations were the two tools used in this study. Moreover, the data were analyzed using a covariance statistical test. Girls with early menarche had better peer relations than those with late menarche (P = 0.01). In addition, there was a significant difference between adolescents with normal and late menarche in terms of body image (P = 0.01). Girls who experienced late menarche were more concerned about their body image and appearance; however, girls with early menarche experienced more impaired performance (P = 0.05). The first menstrual cycle, or menarche, affects psychological variables such as body image and peer relations. The later the menarche, the fewer problems in regard to body image and peer relations.
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One of the key factors affecting women’s behavior with fertility issues is their health literacy, but this topic has been less addressed in the existing studies. We aimed to determine the relationship between reproductive health literacy and components of healthy fertility in women of reproductive age. This cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2019 to September 2014 on 230 married women who were referred to comprehensive health centers in Lordegan city. Data were collected using a reproductive health literacy questionnaire, demographic and fertility information checklist, and components of healthy fertility. Data analysis was done using SPSS software, version 20. Pearson, Spearman, and independent t-tests were used as appropriate. The mean ± SD reproductive health literacy score in the participants was 43.80 ± 18.99 depicting an average literacy level in more than half of the women. Also, the reproductive health literacy score had a statistically significant relationship with the use of low-failure contraceptive methods (P < 0.001) and planned pregnancy (P = 0.03). However, this relationship was not significant regarding pre-pregnancy care (P = 0.88) and observing the interval between pregnancies (P = 0.57). We found a relationship between the level of reproductive health literacy and the use of family planning methods with low failure and planned pregnancy. Hence, it seems that interventions to improve reproductive health literacy are effective in reducing the occurrence of high-risk pregnancies and unwanted and unplanned pregnancies. Therefore, it is suggested that the health system consider and provide education related to reproductive health literacy as a part of healthy reproductive services.
{"title":"Relationship between reproductive health literacy and components of healthy fertility in women of the reproductive age","authors":"Batool Ghavami, Zahra Sohrabi, Ziba RaisiDehkordi, Fatemeh Mohammadi","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_132_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jehp.jehp_132_23","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 One of the key factors affecting women’s behavior with fertility issues is their health literacy, but this topic has been less addressed in the existing studies. We aimed to determine the relationship between reproductive health literacy and components of healthy fertility in women of reproductive age.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 This cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2019 to September 2014 on 230 married women who were referred to comprehensive health centers in Lordegan city. Data were collected using a reproductive health literacy questionnaire, demographic and fertility information checklist, and components of healthy fertility. Data analysis was done using SPSS software, version 20. Pearson, Spearman, and independent t-tests were used as appropriate.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The mean ± SD reproductive health literacy score in the participants was 43.80 ± 18.99 depicting an average literacy level in more than half of the women. Also, the reproductive health literacy score had a statistically significant relationship with the use of low-failure contraceptive methods (P < 0.001) and planned pregnancy (P = 0.03). However, this relationship was not significant regarding pre-pregnancy care (P = 0.88) and observing the interval between pregnancies (P = 0.57).\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 We found a relationship between the level of reproductive health literacy and the use of family planning methods with low failure and planned pregnancy. Hence, it seems that interventions to improve reproductive health literacy are effective in reducing the occurrence of high-risk pregnancies and unwanted and unplanned pregnancies. Therefore, it is suggested that the health system consider and provide education related to reproductive health literacy as a part of healthy reproductive services.\u0000","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140400252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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