Afarand Scholarly Publishing Institute
Health Education and Health Promotion
2588-5715
2345-2897
4
2
2016
4
1
Prevention of Workplace Musculoskeletal Disorders among Computer Operators
1
3
EN
Mohammad Hossein
Delshad
PhD Candidate, Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
N
Sedigheh Sadat
Tavafian
Associate Professor, Department of Health Education & Health Promotion, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
Y
Anoshirvan
Kazemnejad
Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
N
http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/article-5-2082-en.html
http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/article-5-2082-en.pdf
Afarand Scholarly Publishing Institute
Health Education and Health Promotion
2588-5715
2345-2897
4
2
2016
4
1
The Effect of Education via Mobile Text Messaging on Self-care amongst Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
5
14
EN
karim
bakhshian
Msc student, Department of Health Education, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
N
Rahman
Panahi
PPh.D. Candidate, Department of Health Education, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
N
Alireza
Hidarnia
Professor, Department of Health Education & Health Promotion, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
Y
Aim: The most important factor underlying the mortality of patients with diabetes is the lack of self-care. This study aimed to determine the effect of education via mobile text messaging on the self-care of patients with type 2 diabetes.Methods: This semi-experimental controlled study was carried out on 74 patients with diabetes in Chabahar, Iran. They were selected using convenience sampling in the health care centers, and were randomized into two control and intervention groups of 37 subjects each. The tools to collect data were questionnaires containing demographic profiles and self-care questionnaire. For each group, the questionnaires were completed, and educational SMS (short message service) was sent to the intervention group for four weeks. The post-test questionnaire was completed by both groups two months after educational intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS16 and appropriate statistical tests.Findings: Before the intervention, the mean scores of all self-care dimensions between the two groups did not differ significantly but after that, the mean of total scores of self-care and some of its dimensions (adherence to diet, blood glucose self-monitoring and foot care) were positive, and significantly increased in the intervention group versus the control group regularly after intervention were not different significantly between the two groups (P>0.05).Conclusion: Considering the effectiveness of sending SMS educational method (SSEM) in improving the self-care of patients, it is necessary to further consider and use this method.
Diabetes mellitus,Self-care,Cellphone,Text messaging
http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/article-5-9352-en.html
http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/article-5-9352-en.pdf
Afarand Scholarly Publishing Institute
Health Education and Health Promotion
2588-5715
2345-2897
4
2
2016
4
1
Evaluation of Oral and Dental Hygiene in Students: Film- and Lecture-based Educational Intervention
15
23
EN
reza
jorvand
Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
N
omid
gholami
M.Sc., Department of Public Health, Center for Health, DEHLORAN City, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
Y
fatemeh
khirolahi
Oral Health Expert, Department of Public Health, Center for Health, DEHLORAN City, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
N
Hojat
Hasani
School Health Expert, Department of Education, DEHLORAN, Ilam Province, Iran
N
Kobra
Momeni
M.Sc. Student, Department of Biostatistics, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran
N
Morteza
Mansourian
Assistant Professor, Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
N
Aim: Oral health is among the important components of individual general health that affects the health of entire body. This study aims at investigating the effect of educational intervention on the primary school students' oral health.Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 175 primary school students recruited randomly from different regions of Dehloran City during the school year of 2014-15. The testimonial was obtained after holding briefings for the parents. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire, which was administrated at baseline and 3 months after the intervention. The content validity was approved by the expert panel and its reliability was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Data were analyzed by SPSS software 18, inferential statistical tests, and paired t-test. This study was supported by the HSR Council and the Ethics Committee of Ilam University of Medical Sciences.Findings: The results indicated significant changes in the samples' knowledge (from 3.6±1.37 to 4.98± 1.57), attitude (from 28.17±5.7 to 30.98±6.35) and behavior (15.03 ±2.98 to 17.08 ±2.60) after the intervention.Conclusion: The positive results of educational intervention indicate that the education through appropriate methods can improve students' behavior in the field of oral health. Therefore, it is suggested more emphasis on oral health education at school age.
Educational Intervention,Dental hygiene,Students
http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/article-5-2248-en.html
http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/article-5-2248-en.pdf
Afarand Scholarly Publishing Institute
Health Education and Health Promotion
2588-5715
2345-2897
4
2
2016
4
1
Effect of Healthy Nutrition Education on the Body Mass Index (BMI) of Health Volunteers in Ilam Province
25
34
EN
reza
jorvand
Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Health Education, Faculty of Health, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
Y
aghdas
valizadeh
M.Sc., Department of Education, Agricultural Research Center of MOSIAN, Ilam, Iran
N
bagher
karami
M.Sc., Department of Nutrition, DEHLORAN Health Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
N
freshteh
shahvali
M.Sc., Department of Environmental Health, DEHLORAN Shohada Hospital, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
N
fatemeh
valizadeh
M.Sc., Department of Occupational Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
N
Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of healthy nutrition education on the body mass index (BMI) of health volunteers in Ilam Province, Iran.Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, two cities of Ilam Province were randomly selected and their active health volunteers (n = 70) were randomly placed in two groups of experimental and control after providing written informed consent. Data were collected by using the valid (by a panel of experts) and reliable (by Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.92) questionnaire (developed by the researcher) and standard equipment and methods at two stages: before and six months after the intervention. The experimental group participated in a one-day training workshop with an emphasis on increasing the knowledge of participants in the field of obesity and its problems. Data were analyzed using SPSS19 and the statistical tests, Chi-square test and T-test.Findings: The mean of BMI in the experimental group decreased significantly by 2.4 after intervention and reached to 25.1 ± 1.8, but there was no decrease in BMI mean in the control group. In the experimental group, the relationship between age and education level and weight loss was not significant, but the relationship between weight loss and having a BMI above 25 was significant.Conclusion: Weight loss in the experimental group compared to the control group suggests the impact of the intervention of the education; however, its difference between the existed weight loss standards imply that the education for nutrition just for modifying BMI was not enough.
Health education,Healthy nutrition,Body Mass Index (BMI),Health volunteers
http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/article-5-6302-en.html
http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/article-5-6302-en.pdf
Afarand Scholarly Publishing Institute
Health Education and Health Promotion
2588-5715
2345-2897
4
2
2016
4
1
The Relationship between Interpersonal Psychological Theory of Suicide Constructs (Loneliness, Perceived Social Support, Thwarted Belongingness and Burdensomeness) and Suicidal Behavior among Iranian Students
35
48
EN
Sajjad
Rashid
BA Student, Department of Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili. Ardabil, Iran
N
ahmadreza
kiani
Assistant Professor, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili. Ardabil, Iran
N
Kazem
Khorramdel
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Shiraz Non-governmental, Nonprofit High Education Institute of Fatemiyeh (P.B.U.H.), Shiraz, Iran
Y
Forud
Gholami
Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Psychology and Counseling, Hormozgan University. Hormozgan, Iran
N
Laleh
Senobar
MA in Psychology, Faculty of Education, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran
N
Aim: This research has tried to study the relationship of loneliness, perceived social support, thwarted belongingness and burdensomeness with suicide among Iranian university students.Methods: The participants of the study included a pool of 315 Iranian university students who were randomly chosen from the students studying in 2015-2016. The study design was correlational and cross-sectional. Data were collected through using four instruments: Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire (INQ), Suicidal Behavior Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R), Revised UCLA Loneliness Scale (UCLA), and Perceived Social Support Questionnaire (PSSQ). In order to analyze the data, Pearson's correlation and step-wise regression were conducted.Findings: The findings revealed that while the males scored higher in both factors of thwarted belongingness and burdensomeness, the females possessed greater amount of loneliness and higher rate of perceived social support as compared to their male counterparts. Moreover, although no significant difference was found between marital status and suicide, single people showed more burdensomeness whereas married people felt higher amount of loneliness as well as higher perceived social support.Conclusion: Finally, based on the results, we can conclude that interpersonal psychological theory of suicide is moderately helpful in predicting and explaining suicidal behaviors in students.
Loneliness,Perceived social support,Thwarted belongingness,Burdensomeness,Interpersonal psychological theory
http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/article-5-5037-en.html
http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/article-5-5037-en.pdf
Afarand Scholarly Publishing Institute
Health Education and Health Promotion
2588-5715
2345-2897
4
2
2016
4
1
The Survey of Health Literacy and Factors Influencing It among High School Students in Tehran, 2016
49
59
EN
Farideh
Saeedi
M.Sc. Student, Department of Health Education and Promotion, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
N
Rahman
Panahi
PhD Candidate in Health Education & Promotion, School of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat modares University, Tehran, Iran.
Y
Fereshte
Osmani
Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Biostatistic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
N
Aim: Currently, the issue of adolescents’ health literacy is particularly important because it is an essential component in improving their quality of life. Due to the lack of enormous studies on this issue, this study aimed to determine the level of health literacy and factors influencing it among high school students in Tehran, Iran.Methods: This research is a cross-sectional and descriptive-analytic study, which was conducted on 400 male and female students studying in the second period of high school, who were selected using multi-stage random sampling. Data were collected through a questionnaire, which included personal characteristics, and the questionnaire of HELMA (Health Literacy Measure for Adolescents). The obtained data were analyzed using SPSS 20 and descriptive statistics as well as t-test and ANOVA tests.Findings: The mean age of students was 17.01±0.87 years. 50% (n=200) of the participants were female, 50.5% (n=202) were from the North part of Tehran, and 34.5% (n=138) were in the third grade. 37.5% (n=150) had inadequate health literacy, 37% (n=148) relatively adequate health literacy, 22.5% (n=90) adequate health literacy, and 3% (n=12) excellent health literacy. Health literacy was correlated significantly with the level of education, parents’ education, source of information, the assessment of health status and interest in the issues of health (p<0.05).Conclusion: The results indicated that most of the students had limited health literacy. Due to the role of health literacy in promoting the adolescence quality of life, it is necessary to pay more attention to promote health literacy and gain sufficient skills in order to make health information be practical and working.
Health Literacy,Students,HELMA,Tehran
http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/article-5-11648-en.html
http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/article-5-11648-en.pdf
Afarand Scholarly Publishing Institute
Health Education and Health Promotion
2588-5715
2345-2897
4
2
2016
4
1
Satisfaction and Happiness as a Function of Parks Planning
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72
EN
Siavash
Talepasand
Associate Professor, Department of Education and Psychology, School of Education and Psychology, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran
Y
Somaeih
Haddadi
M.Sc. Student, Department of Psychology, School of Education and Psychology, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran
N
Ali
Taghinezhad
Assistant Professor, Department of English Language, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
N
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the rate of satisfaction and happiness of citizens with parks and urban green space.Methods: This is a survey study. Six parks were randomly selected among 18 Mashhad large parks. Participants were 360 clients, who were selected by stratified random sampling method. All individuals completed the questionnaires of the satisfaction with park and Oxford happiness version of the park. Data were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA).Findings: The results showed that the level of satisfaction with welfare installations and buildings, green space design, sport facilities, security, furnishings of park, parking and the feeling of happiness is a function of the park type. In addition, the level of satisfaction with green space design is a function of gender.Conclusion: Satisfaction and happiness as components of health are related with the design of the parks and green space.
park,Green space,Satisfaction,Happiness
http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/article-5-10175-en.html
http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/article-5-10175-en.pdf