Pub Date : 2022-12-01DOI: 10.32598/qums.16.9.1608.1
M. Aligol, A. Zolfaghari, A. Mohammadbeigi, Z. Gharlipour
Background and Objectives: In recent years, obesity has been increased in developing countries, especially among adolescents. Various measures have not been successful to prevent it. The present study aims to investigate the factors related to obesity prevention behaviors in female high school student in Qom, Iran based on the social cognitive theory (SCT). Methods: This descriptive study was conducted on 104 high school girls who were randomly selected from two schools in Qom city. To collect data, a demographic form, the questionnaire based on the SCT constructs, fast food consumption questionnaire, unhealthy snack consumption questionnaire, food frequency questionnaire, and the international physical activity questionnaire-short form were used. Data analysis was done using analysis of variance and Pearson correlation test. Results: In terms of the SCT constructs, the mean score of awareness was 13.98 out of 24; the mean score of outcome expectations was 13.05 out of 20 (65.25%); the mean score of outcome evaluation was 47.27 out of 30 (91.56%); the mean score of observational learning was 26.08 out of 30 (55%); the mean score of reinforcement was 3.23 out of 25 (56.96%); the mean score of self-efficacy was 18.52 out of 25 (74.08%); and the mean score of self-control was 13.05 out of 25 (52.2%). The scores of the SCT constructs had a significant relationship with nutritional behaviors and physical activity. The results of analysis of variance showed that the mean scores of the constructs of outcome expectations, self-efficacy, and self-control were significantly related to the physical activity of students. Conclusion: The SCT constructs can be good predictors for obesity prevention behaviors in female high school students. Planning and implementing interventions based on these constructs can be effective in improving their lifestyle and nutritional patterns.
{"title":"Factors Related to Obesity Prevention Behaviors in Female High School Students in Qom, Iran Based on the Social Cognitive Theory","authors":"M. Aligol, A. Zolfaghari, A. Mohammadbeigi, Z. Gharlipour","doi":"10.32598/qums.16.9.1608.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32598/qums.16.9.1608.1","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Objectives: In recent years, obesity has been increased in developing countries, especially among adolescents. Various measures have not been successful to prevent it. The present study aims to investigate the factors related to obesity prevention behaviors in female high school student in Qom, Iran based on the social cognitive theory (SCT). Methods: This descriptive study was conducted on 104 high school girls who were randomly selected from two schools in Qom city. To collect data, a demographic form, the questionnaire based on the SCT constructs, fast food consumption questionnaire, unhealthy snack consumption questionnaire, food frequency questionnaire, and the international physical activity questionnaire-short form were used. Data analysis was done using analysis of variance and Pearson correlation test. Results: In terms of the SCT constructs, the mean score of awareness was 13.98 out of 24; the mean score of outcome expectations was 13.05 out of 20 (65.25%); the mean score of outcome evaluation was 47.27 out of 30 (91.56%); the mean score of observational learning was 26.08 out of 30 (55%); the mean score of reinforcement was 3.23 out of 25 (56.96%); the mean score of self-efficacy was 18.52 out of 25 (74.08%); and the mean score of self-control was 13.05 out of 25 (52.2%). The scores of the SCT constructs had a significant relationship with nutritional behaviors and physical activity. The results of analysis of variance showed that the mean scores of the constructs of outcome expectations, self-efficacy, and self-control were significantly related to the physical activity of students. Conclusion: The SCT constructs can be good predictors for obesity prevention behaviors in female high school students. Planning and implementing interventions based on these constructs can be effective in improving their lifestyle and nutritional patterns.","PeriodicalId":20805,"journal":{"name":"Qom Univ Med Sci J","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75150976","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 : 2022-12-01DOI: 10.32598/qums.16.9.2581.2
Behzad Imani, M. Amirzargar, Hanieh Bahadori, S. Khazaie
Background and Objectives: The stability of blood pressure and maintaining the cerebral perfusion pressure are of particular importance in anesthesia of the elderly. There is scant clinical trials on the advantages of the steep Trendelenburg position in prostatectomy. This study aims to evaluate the effect of surgery in the steep Trendelenburg position on blood pressure stability of the elderly candidate for open radical prostatectomy surgery. Methods: This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted at Shahid Beheshti Hospital in Hamadan, Iran, in 2022. Sixty older adults candidates for elective open radical prostatectomy were selected by a convenience sampling method and randomly allocated to the steep Trendelenburg position and supine position groups. Patients in the first group were in a 15° steep Trendelenburg position before surgery. Patients in the second position group remained in the supine position during surgery. The mean systolic and diastolic blood pressures were assessed after anesthesia, after positioning, and during surgery at 30-min intervals. The data were analyzed in SPSS software, vertion 22 using independent t-test and repeated measures ANOVA. Results: The mean age of the patients was 60.9±4.2 years, and their mean body mass index was 24.7±3.5 kg/m2. There was no significant difference in the mean systolic and diastolic blood pressures between the two groups (P>0.05). The results of repeated measures ANOVA showed that the differences in the mean systolic and diastolic blood pressures were statistically significant among the evaluation times (P<0.001). Conclusion: The steep Trendelenburg position maintains the blood pressure of the elderly under open radical prostatectomy.
{"title":"Effect of Surgery in the Steep Trendelenburg Position on Blood Pressure Stability of the Elderly Candidate for Open Radical Prostatectomy: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial","authors":"Behzad Imani, M. Amirzargar, Hanieh Bahadori, S. Khazaie","doi":"10.32598/qums.16.9.2581.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32598/qums.16.9.2581.2","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Objectives: The stability of blood pressure and maintaining the cerebral perfusion pressure are of particular importance in anesthesia of the elderly. There is scant clinical trials on the advantages of the steep Trendelenburg position in prostatectomy. This study aims to evaluate the effect of surgery in the steep Trendelenburg position on blood pressure stability of the elderly candidate for open radical prostatectomy surgery. Methods: This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted at Shahid Beheshti Hospital in Hamadan, Iran, in 2022. Sixty older adults candidates for elective open radical prostatectomy were selected by a convenience sampling method and randomly allocated to the steep Trendelenburg position and supine position groups. Patients in the first group were in a 15° steep Trendelenburg position before surgery. Patients in the second position group remained in the supine position during surgery. The mean systolic and diastolic blood pressures were assessed after anesthesia, after positioning, and during surgery at 30-min intervals. The data were analyzed in SPSS software, vertion 22 using independent t-test and repeated measures ANOVA. Results: The mean age of the patients was 60.9±4.2 years, and their mean body mass index was 24.7±3.5 kg/m2. There was no significant difference in the mean systolic and diastolic blood pressures between the two groups (P>0.05). The results of repeated measures ANOVA showed that the differences in the mean systolic and diastolic blood pressures were statistically significant among the evaluation times (P<0.001). Conclusion: The steep Trendelenburg position maintains the blood pressure of the elderly under open radical prostatectomy.","PeriodicalId":20805,"journal":{"name":"Qom Univ Med Sci J","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90383778","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 : 2022-12-01DOI: 10.32598/qums.16.9.2683.2
Reihane Tabaraii, A. Asghari, Leila Jafari, M. Vahedian, M. Bagherzadeh, Jamshid Vafaee Manesh
Background and Objectives: Statins, which are primarily used for controlling blood cholesterol levels, have a well-known role in inhibiting the inflammatory process and reducing mortality rate of infectious diseases. This study aims to evaluate the effect of atorvastatin along with standard treatment protocol in hospitalized adults with COVID-19. Methods: This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on adults hospitalized due to COVID-19 infection at Shahid Beheshti Hospital in Qom, Iran from April to September 2020. They were randomly divided into groups of treatment (n=37, receiving atorvastatin 40 mg daily for 30 days plus standard treatment protocol) and control (n=37, receiving standard treatment protocol alone). The data were analyzed in SPSS v.22 software using chi-square, paired t-test, and ANOVA. P<0.05 was statistically significant. Results: The CRP level in the atorvastatin-treated group decreased significantly such that there was a significant difference between the two groups after 30 days (P=0.01). There was no significant difference in Spo2 level on the discharge day. The length of hospitalization in the atorvastatin-treated group was significantly reduced compared to the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: The use of atorvastatin as an adjunctive treatment method, can significantly reduce the length of hospitalization and CRP level after 30 days in hospitalized patients.
{"title":"Effectiveness of Atorvastatin in Reducing Inflammatory Markers and Hospitalization Period in Adults With COVID-19: A Randomized Clinical Trial","authors":"Reihane Tabaraii, A. Asghari, Leila Jafari, M. Vahedian, M. Bagherzadeh, Jamshid Vafaee Manesh","doi":"10.32598/qums.16.9.2683.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32598/qums.16.9.2683.2","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Objectives: Statins, which are primarily used for controlling blood cholesterol levels, have a well-known role in inhibiting the inflammatory process and reducing mortality rate of infectious diseases. This study aims to evaluate the effect of atorvastatin along with standard treatment protocol in hospitalized adults with COVID-19. Methods: This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on adults hospitalized due to COVID-19 infection at Shahid Beheshti Hospital in Qom, Iran from April to September 2020. They were randomly divided into groups of treatment (n=37, receiving atorvastatin 40 mg daily for 30 days plus standard treatment protocol) and control (n=37, receiving standard treatment protocol alone). The data were analyzed in SPSS v.22 software using chi-square, paired t-test, and ANOVA. P<0.05 was statistically significant. Results: The CRP level in the atorvastatin-treated group decreased significantly such that there was a significant difference between the two groups after 30 days (P=0.01). There was no significant difference in Spo2 level on the discharge day. The length of hospitalization in the atorvastatin-treated group was significantly reduced compared to the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: The use of atorvastatin as an adjunctive treatment method, can significantly reduce the length of hospitalization and CRP level after 30 days in hospitalized patients.","PeriodicalId":20805,"journal":{"name":"Qom Univ Med Sci J","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76164431","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 : 2022-12-01DOI: 10.32598/qums.16.9.2368.5
Seyedeh Shirin Lotfipur Rafsanjani, M. Masoomi, Y. Abadi, Hadi Eslami, M. Nasirzadeh
Background and Objectives: Evaluating knowledge and attitude towards healthy behaviors can help develop educational programs and identify the weakness of people in the field of health information in emergency situations. This study aims to determine the knowledge and attitude of students in Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences (RUMS) regarding health measures in emergency situations. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted on 425 students of RUMS who were selected using stratified quota sampling method in 2021. The data collection tool was a questionnaire adapted from the study by Vosoughi Nayyeri et al. (2013). After collecting the data, they were analyzed in SPSS software , vertion 18 using independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s correlation test. The significance level was set at 0.05. Results: The mean scores of knowledge and attitude was 5.2±1.6 (out of 10) and 34.9±2.9 (out of 50), respectively. There was a significant correlation between students’ knowledge and age (r=0.114, P<0.01) and between their attitude and age (r=0.146, P<0.01) such that, with the increase of age, their knowledge and attitude increased. Conclusion: The RUMS students’ knowledge and attitude about health measures in emergency situations are at a moderate level. To improve their knowledge and attitude, educational courses can be held in this regard.
{"title":"Knowledge and Attitude of Students in Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences Regarding Health Measures in Emergency Situations","authors":"Seyedeh Shirin Lotfipur Rafsanjani, M. Masoomi, Y. Abadi, Hadi Eslami, M. Nasirzadeh","doi":"10.32598/qums.16.9.2368.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32598/qums.16.9.2368.5","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Objectives: Evaluating knowledge and attitude towards healthy behaviors can help develop educational programs and identify the weakness of people in the field of health information in emergency situations. This study aims to determine the knowledge and attitude of students in Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences (RUMS) regarding health measures in emergency situations. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted on 425 students of RUMS who were selected using stratified quota sampling method in 2021. The data collection tool was a questionnaire adapted from the study by Vosoughi Nayyeri et al. (2013). After collecting the data, they were analyzed in SPSS software , vertion 18 using independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s correlation test. The significance level was set at 0.05. Results: The mean scores of knowledge and attitude was 5.2±1.6 (out of 10) and 34.9±2.9 (out of 50), respectively. There was a significant correlation between students’ knowledge and age (r=0.114, P<0.01) and between their attitude and age (r=0.146, P<0.01) such that, with the increase of age, their knowledge and attitude increased. Conclusion: The RUMS students’ knowledge and attitude about health measures in emergency situations are at a moderate level. To improve their knowledge and attitude, educational courses can be held in this regard.","PeriodicalId":20805,"journal":{"name":"Qom Univ Med Sci J","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89960796","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 : 2022-08-01DOI: 10.32598/qums.16.5.2504.1
A. Pirkhaefi
Background and Objectives The physical and mental health of war veterans depends on paying attention to their psychological problems. This study aims to compare the memory performance of disabled Iranian veterans with and without post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Methods This is a retrospective cohort study conducted in 2016-2017. Participants were 30 veterans with PTSD and 30 veterans without this disorder in Iran who had records in the Foundation of Martyr and Veterans Affair. The diagnosis of PTSD or its absence was previously made by a psychiatrist and approved by the medical commission of the Foundation of Martyr and Veteran Affairs. The sampling method was done using a purposive method and was done based on the inclusion criteria. The data collection tool was the Wechsler memory scale (WMS). Data analysis was performed using multivariate analysis of variance. Results There was a significant difference between the two groups in all WMS subscales (general information, orientation, mental control, logical memory, digit span, visual memory, associate learning). Conclusion Memory performance of disabled Iranian veterans with and without PTSD is different in all dimensions.
{"title":"Comparing the Memory Performance of Iranian Veterans With and Without Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder","authors":"A. Pirkhaefi","doi":"10.32598/qums.16.5.2504.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32598/qums.16.5.2504.1","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Objectives The physical and mental health of war veterans depends on paying attention to their psychological problems. This study aims to compare the memory performance of disabled Iranian veterans with and without post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Methods This is a retrospective cohort study conducted in 2016-2017. Participants were 30 veterans with PTSD and 30 veterans without this disorder in Iran who had records in the Foundation of Martyr and Veterans Affair. The diagnosis of PTSD or its absence was previously made by a psychiatrist and approved by the medical commission of the Foundation of Martyr and Veteran Affairs. The sampling method was done using a purposive method and was done based on the inclusion criteria. The data collection tool was the Wechsler memory scale (WMS). Data analysis was performed using multivariate analysis of variance. Results There was a significant difference between the two groups in all WMS subscales (general information, orientation, mental control, logical memory, digit span, visual memory, associate learning). Conclusion Memory performance of disabled Iranian veterans with and without PTSD is different in all dimensions.","PeriodicalId":20805,"journal":{"name":"Qom Univ Med Sci J","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75752360","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 : 2022-08-01DOI: 10.32598/qums.16.5.2600.1
Maryam Bakhti, F. Baghbani-Arani, Parisa Shishesaz, Masoumeh Mahdavi-Ourtakand
Background and Objectives: Zinc oxide nanoparticles as a new generation of antimicrobial substances, are of interest in medicine and food industry. This study aims to investigate the antimicrobial effect of zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized by using Bunium persicum plant extract. Methods: In this study, the biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles by Bunium persicum extract was performed by zinc acetate precursor. The structure and morphology of the synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Zetasizer. Then, the antimicrobial effects of synthesized nanoparticles against some gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria were assessed by the disk diffusion and broth microdilution methods. Results: The synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles had spherical to polygonal shapes with an average size of 100 nm. The minimum inhibitory concentration of nanoparticles against the study bacteria was in range of 3.125 to 25 μg/mL. Conclusion: The extract of Bunium persicum plant can be a good candidate for the green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles with significant antibacterial effects.
{"title":"Antimicrobial Activity of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Bunium Persicum Plant Extract","authors":"Maryam Bakhti, F. Baghbani-Arani, Parisa Shishesaz, Masoumeh Mahdavi-Ourtakand","doi":"10.32598/qums.16.5.2600.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32598/qums.16.5.2600.1","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Objectives: Zinc oxide nanoparticles as a new generation of antimicrobial substances, are of interest in medicine and food industry. This study aims to investigate the antimicrobial effect of zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized by using Bunium persicum plant extract. Methods: In this study, the biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles by Bunium persicum extract was performed by zinc acetate precursor. The structure and morphology of the synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Zetasizer. Then, the antimicrobial effects of synthesized nanoparticles against some gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria were assessed by the disk diffusion and broth microdilution methods. Results: The synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles had spherical to polygonal shapes with an average size of 100 nm. The minimum inhibitory concentration of nanoparticles against the study bacteria was in range of 3.125 to 25 μg/mL. Conclusion: The extract of Bunium persicum plant can be a good candidate for the green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles with significant antibacterial effects.","PeriodicalId":20805,"journal":{"name":"Qom Univ Med Sci J","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84045194","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 : 2022-08-01DOI: 10.32598/qums.16.5.1719.2
A. Heidary, M. Akhavankarbasi, Yasaman Sabaghzadgan, Ehsan Babaie
Background and Objectives: Cherubism is a rare hereditary autosomal dominant fibro-osseous disease that is characterized by painless, bilateral, symmetric swelling in the jaw with multilocular radiolucent lesions in the maxilla, mandible, or both, and give the patient a typical “cherubic” appearance. It occurs in children, especially boys, aged 2-5 years. The aim of this study was to report a case of cherubism at an uncommon age that did not improve with age. Case Presentation: The patient was a 23-year-old man complaining of bilateral jaw pain along with swelling and multiple bilateral radiolucent lesions with a previous history of childhood cherubism. In the examination, bilateral and symmetric swelling of the face, especially in the maxilla region, with eyes raised to heaven were evident. The pain was more in the vicinity of the condyle. No abnormal manifestations were observed by the intraoral examination. In the radiographic view, multiple bilateral and symmetric lucent lesions were observed on trunk and mandible, continued to the neck of the condyle. Conclusion: Despite the common manifestations and age in patients, cherubism can show different manifestations; lack of attention to the patient’s history can lead to misdiagnosis by the pathologist and unnecessary treatments. Due to being a self-limiting condition, non-invasive treatments are preferred; however, surgical management is sometimes required for cosmetic reasons.
{"title":"A Rare Case of Cherubism In a 23-Year-Old Man","authors":"A. Heidary, M. Akhavankarbasi, Yasaman Sabaghzadgan, Ehsan Babaie","doi":"10.32598/qums.16.5.1719.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32598/qums.16.5.1719.2","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Objectives: Cherubism is a rare hereditary autosomal dominant fibro-osseous disease that is characterized by painless, bilateral, symmetric swelling in the jaw with multilocular radiolucent lesions in the maxilla, mandible, or both, and give the patient a typical “cherubic” appearance. It occurs in children, especially boys, aged 2-5 years. The aim of this study was to report a case of cherubism at an uncommon age that did not improve with age. Case Presentation: The patient was a 23-year-old man complaining of bilateral jaw pain along with swelling and multiple bilateral radiolucent lesions with a previous history of childhood cherubism. In the examination, bilateral and symmetric swelling of the face, especially in the maxilla region, with eyes raised to heaven were evident. The pain was more in the vicinity of the condyle. No abnormal manifestations were observed by the intraoral examination. In the radiographic view, multiple bilateral and symmetric lucent lesions were observed on trunk and mandible, continued to the neck of the condyle. Conclusion: Despite the common manifestations and age in patients, cherubism can show different manifestations; lack of attention to the patient’s history can lead to misdiagnosis by the pathologist and unnecessary treatments. Due to being a self-limiting condition, non-invasive treatments are preferred; however, surgical management is sometimes required for cosmetic reasons.","PeriodicalId":20805,"journal":{"name":"Qom Univ Med Sci J","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75344431","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 : 2022-08-01DOI: 10.32598/qums.16.5.2637.1
K. Alavi
Background and Objectives: A significant increase in mental problems among students have been reported during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The present study aims to investigate the prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress, and fear of COVID-19 and the relationships between them among college students, approximately two years after the onset of the pandemic in Iran. Methods: In this descriptive study, 148 students were recruited from the University of Bojnord using a convenience sampling method. The depression, anxiety stress scale (DASS) and the Fear of COVID-19 Scale were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics, t-test, and Pearson correlation test were used to analyze the data. Results: The results show that 15.5% of students had depression, 12.8% had anxiety, and 14.2% had stress and fear of COVID-19 symptoms. The mean score of DASS in this study was not significantly different from the scores reported in the beginning of pandemic. The fear of COVID-19 had no significant relationship with depression, anxiety, and stress. Conclusion: The levels of depression, anxiety and stress two years after the COVID-19 pandemic do not differ from their levels at the beginning of the pandemic among college students, but the fear of COVID-19 level is significantly lower. Acceleration of the vaccination and the increase of awareness about the disease might be reasons for improvement in the psychological status of students.
{"title":"Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Fear of COVID-19 Among the Students of the University of Bojnord in Iran","authors":"K. Alavi","doi":"10.32598/qums.16.5.2637.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32598/qums.16.5.2637.1","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Objectives: A significant increase in mental problems among students have been reported during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The present study aims to investigate the prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress, and fear of COVID-19 and the relationships between them among college students, approximately two years after the onset of the pandemic in Iran. Methods: In this descriptive study, 148 students were recruited from the University of Bojnord using a convenience sampling method. The depression, anxiety stress scale (DASS) and the Fear of COVID-19 Scale were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics, t-test, and Pearson correlation test were used to analyze the data. Results: The results show that 15.5% of students had depression, 12.8% had anxiety, and 14.2% had stress and fear of COVID-19 symptoms. The mean score of DASS in this study was not significantly different from the scores reported in the beginning of pandemic. The fear of COVID-19 had no significant relationship with depression, anxiety, and stress. Conclusion: The levels of depression, anxiety and stress two years after the COVID-19 pandemic do not differ from their levels at the beginning of the pandemic among college students, but the fear of COVID-19 level is significantly lower. Acceleration of the vaccination and the increase of awareness about the disease might be reasons for improvement in the psychological status of students.","PeriodicalId":20805,"journal":{"name":"Qom Univ Med Sci J","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75619783","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 : 2022-08-01DOI: 10.32598/qums.16.5.2656.1
S. Kousha, F. Lotfi Kashani, S. Vaziri, N. Nafisi
Background and Objectives: Breast cancer, as the most common cancer, is the cause of death in many women around the world. This study aims to predict the immune system performance based on stress coping methods and defense mechanisms in women with breast cancer. Methods: The study population includs all women with breast cancer in Tehran and Guilan provinces of Iran in 2019, from whom 250 were selected by a purposive sampling method. Data were collected using the warning signs of immunodeficiency list, the Defense Style Questionnaire, and the Multidimensional Coping Inventory. The collected data were analyzed using Pearson correlation test and multiple regression analysis in SPSS software, version 22. Results: The results of regression analysis showed that the emotion-focused coping as well as mature, neurotic, and immature defense mechanisms could significantly predict the immune system performance (P<0.05). Together, these variables were able to explain 28% of the variance in the immune performance. Conclusion: In women with breast cancer, the immune system function can be predicted by their used defense mechanisms and stress coping strategies.
{"title":"Predicting the Immune System Performance Based on Stress Coping Strategies and Defense Mechanisms in Women With Breast Cancer","authors":"S. Kousha, F. Lotfi Kashani, S. Vaziri, N. Nafisi","doi":"10.32598/qums.16.5.2656.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32598/qums.16.5.2656.1","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Objectives: Breast cancer, as the most common cancer, is the cause of death in many women around the world. This study aims to predict the immune system performance based on stress coping methods and defense mechanisms in women with breast cancer. Methods: The study population includs all women with breast cancer in Tehran and Guilan provinces of Iran in 2019, from whom 250 were selected by a purposive sampling method. Data were collected using the warning signs of immunodeficiency list, the Defense Style Questionnaire, and the Multidimensional Coping Inventory. The collected data were analyzed using Pearson correlation test and multiple regression analysis in SPSS software, version 22. Results: The results of regression analysis showed that the emotion-focused coping as well as mature, neurotic, and immature defense mechanisms could significantly predict the immune system performance (P<0.05). Together, these variables were able to explain 28% of the variance in the immune performance. Conclusion: In women with breast cancer, the immune system function can be predicted by their used defense mechanisms and stress coping strategies.","PeriodicalId":20805,"journal":{"name":"Qom Univ Med Sci J","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80826143","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 : 2022-08-01DOI: 10.32598/qums.16.5.2630.1
F. Biabani, GH Mahmudirad, H. Hassankhani, A. Rahmani
Background and Objectives: Kidney transplantation is the safest way to treat chronic renal failure, but for many reasons many patients are reluctant to have a kidney transplant. Identifying these factors can facilitate the transplant process and improve the quality of life of patients undergoing dialysis. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the reasons for refusing kidney transplantation among Iranian patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). Methods: In this qualitative study, 18 patients with PD were selected from four provinces of Iran using a purposive sampling method. The data were collected by semi-structured interviews and the content were analyzed by a conventional content analysis. Results: Results led to the identification of three main categories: Difficult process, unacceptability of outcome, and familiarization with PD. According to patients, kidney transplantation is a long-term procedure that causes financial stress and physical and social problems and there is a risk of transplant rejection. On the other hand, patients were accustomed to performing PD and considered it a part of their life. Conclusion: Iranian patients undergoing PD have many reasons to refuse kidney transplantation. Full coverage of kidney transplants by the insurance organization, reduction of transplantation time, and provision of medical and psychological counseling can reduce these barriers to accepting kidney transplants by patients.
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