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J Mosaieb Moradi,
Volume 6, Issue 2 (11 2000)
Abstract
Self - injury or self mutilation is one of the destructive behaviours in which theindividual generally hurts his own body and his attempts to injure himself leadto physical pain and suffer.In the existence of self - injury behaviours some different reasons should betaken into consideraticn . Perhaps the mostimportantausesofthisbehaviousare the disability to express the feelings, anger and aggression, reduction oftolerance while facing the stresses and tensions and finally fear and feeling ofbeing sinful.Self - injury should be recognized as a symptom of different types of mentaldisorders and some organic disarders . Such as encephalilis and Adison' sdisease.In order toachieve a successful treatment, the patients should be trained toreduce their tension and anger by means of comforting techniques ,considering the individual health and physical demands and elevating the levelof his skills to solve the problems.Having Knowledge about disease and awareness of the causes of self - injurybehaviours, it can be helpful to the patients in prevention of such behaviours.Index of Terms:
S Zokaie Yazdi, J Mosayyeb Moradi, A Mehran,
Volume 8, Issue 3 (12 2002)
Abstract
Nurses play various roles and have various responsibilities in helping patients or other members of the society for example in training, providing support, caring, and in coordinating. The proper performance of these services is dependent on their undertaking of these various responsibilities. Nurses with increased knowledge as to their responsibilities and the proper fulfilling of these in the various fields can be influential in the success of treatment measures. This research is a descriptive study to assess the nursing staff’s perception of their roles and activities at hospitals affiliated to the Tehran University of Medical Sciences, conducted on a random sampling in the years of 2001 -2002. Some 104 male and female members of the nursing staff, randomly chosen, participated in this research. The data was collected by means of some questionnaires of 3 parts containing 8 questions related to demographic characteristics, 41 questions related to the quadric roles namely, teaching, supporting, protecting, coordinating, and 2 open questions regarding obstacles and their suggestions in preventing these obstacles. Analysis of data has been done by using SPSS descriptive and inferential statistics. The results with respect to the roles of nurses in different fields show that most of their roles were in teaching activities in relation to patients, in support relating to stressful and upset patients, in the field of protection during catheterizing and dressing and coordinating daily visits. Results relating to the level of performance of these responsibilities are as follows 31.7% in training activities, 35.6% supporting activities, 38.45% protection and 54.8% coordinating activities, respectively, stood at a favorable level. The greatest percentage of unfavorable performance was noted in the supporting role of the nurses. The results also showed that the level of readiness of the nurses to perform the above mentioned four roles was registered as average to good. In addition some factors such as frustration, lack of on the job training, insufficient number of personnel, lack of proper facilities, and insufficient income…, have a great impact on nurses and the removal of obstacles in the performance of their duties.
T Shahriary, N Salmani Barough, G Babaie, F Amir Moradi,
Volume 9, Issue 2 (1 2003)
Abstract
Nowadays violence can be widely observed in many societies and one of these cases is domestic violence, the effect of which can be seen both on individuals and the society as a whole. If domestic violence persists it can result in divorce and in the long run may even result in murder, the effect of which both on the individual and the society is obvious. Disorder, homelessness and orphaned children are the disgraceful results of violence. This Research is a descriptive study on physical and Psychic complications of wife abuse on women who were referred to the Tehran legal medical authorities. The methods for gathering data were a questionnaire of personal information of both husband and wife, check list form consisting of 12 physical injuries and a standard test B K to measure the level of depression and self-esteem. The result of this research shows that the most prevalent physical and Psychic problem existent among women suffering from physical abuse from their husbands were as follows: physical injury and extreme fatigue (99%) severe depression (43%) and low self-esteem (65%).
S Jolaee , N Mehrdad , N Bahrani , M Moradi Kalboland ,
Volume 10, Issue 2 (7 2004)
Abstract
Introduction: Children&aposs health is an important issue in activities of many international organizations. To prepare the children to understand and practice the ways of healthy life, the schools should play their important role by planning and performing effective health education programs.
Materials and Methods: This research is an analytical-descriptive study. The samples included 330 students who were selected through multistage stratified sampling method. The data was gathered by a questionnaire and were analyzed by using the inferential and descriptive statistics.
Results: The results showed that there was no statistically significant difference between health behaviors of students in schools with and without health educators in the domains of eye and skin health, nutrition, sleep, rest and physical activity, but there was a significant difference between health behaviors related to ear (2=8.58, p=0.014) and tooth (2=9.35, p=0.009) the students with educator had healthier ear and tooth behaviors than students who didn&apost have educator. In the domain of mouth and tooth the girls had healthier behaviors than boys. In the domain of physical activity the boys had better health behaviors than girls, having educator or not.
Conclusion: Overall, there was no significant difference between health behaviors of students in schools with and without health educators. Formation of healthy behaviors is a multifactorial issue and survey of all factors and variables affecting health behaviors can provide clearer measures for planning the health education programs and optimum usage of resources, manpower, budget and time to promote awareness and performance of health behaviors in schools.
F Amirmoradi , A.m Memari , T Ramim , A Mehran , Kh Khosravi ,
Volume 11, Issue 2 (5 2005)
Abstract
Introduction: Self-burning is a cruel method of suicide and prevention is the most effective way to decrease its morbidity and mortality.
Material and Methods: This investigation is a descriptive prospective study performed at Shahid Motahari Burn Center, Tehran, Iran from December 2001 to December 2002. Inclusion criteria included being female, married, having no history of medical and mental disorders and admission of self-burning. Data were collected by a questionnaire and interviews and were analyzed with descriptive statistics methods and chi-square test.
Results: A total of 35 cases entered our study. The mean age of patients was 24.573.94 years and 48.6% of cases were in the 21-25 year age group, 80% had primary school education, 97.1% were housekeeper and 68.8% had low economical status. There were statistically significant differences in all of these variables. In 42.9% self-burning had happened at 12-18 hour period and in 45.7% it had occurred at yard. Kerosene had been used by 91.4% of the women as the burning agent 94.3% of the women had experienced husband’s violence (verbal and physical), 60% of the women stated that their husbands were guilty in their action and 91.4% of the women didn’t know any supportive sources in the society. The mortality rate was 100%.
Conclusion: This research showed that family violence and marital problems are the most important causes of self-burning in the married women. Because of close relationship to families, community health nurses can prevent self-burning in married women by detecting and eliminating these risk factors.
A.m Memari , T Ramim , F Amirmoradi , Kh Khosravi , Z Godarzi ,
Volume 12, Issue 1 (5 2006)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Suicide is an intentional death that occurs three time in women to men. Nurses can influence in presentation of educational program and consultation in school, job environment and home as well as detection of person who suspected to suicide. This study has conducted to determine the causes of suicide in married women.
Methods & Materials: This investigation is a descriptive study that has been made among women who admitted to Loghmanoddole-Adham poisoning emergency center in Tehran, Iran (the only poisoning emergency center in Tehran) during one year (from December 2001 to December 2002). Inclusion criteria were female, married, without history of medical, mental disorders and confession to suicide. Data were collected by a questionnaire and interview and were analyzed with descriptive statistics and a chi-square test.
Results: According to the result, there was statistically significant differences between age groups, living areas, educational levels, jobs and financially states. 37.4% of women had forced marry 50.5% had feared of their husband 67.7% had experienced husband’s violence 74.7% didn’t know any supportive sources in the society. 82.8% of women used of medications (tablets) for suicide.
Conclusion: This research showed that family violence and marital conflict are the most important etiology of suicide in the women. Nurses can decrease of acting to suicide in married women with detection of family violence, increasing of clients&apos self-esteem, referring and follow up.
Z Taghizadeh , A Rezaiepour , A Mehran , Z Alimoradi ,
Volume 12, Issue 4 (6 2007)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Because of importance of communication and its defects which has been observed in communication with clients, this study has been planned and done with the aim of investigation of usage of’ communication skills by midwives and its relation to client’s satisfaction.
Methods & Materials: In a correlational study 50 midwives and 400 clients were investigated. Data collection method included observing midwife- client encounter using a checklist and interviewing clients to fill out satisfaction questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics included chi- square test, fisher’s exact test and Pearson correlation (p<0/05) were used for data analysis.
Results: The results of this study showed that midwives’ communication skills (verbal and non- verbal) was undesirable (62% and 56%). There was no relation between demographic variables and midwives’ communication skills application. Just there was a relation between marital status and non-verbal communication skills application. Also clients’ satisfaction with midwives’ verbal and non-verbal communication skills (50% and 48/4%) was related meaningfully to midwives’ communication skills application. There was a relation between clients’ satisfaction and their age, educational status service they needed.
Conclusion: According to undesirable usage of communication skills by midwives, administering interim training programs for midwives is recommended. Also it seems better to include communication skills training to midwifery curriculum.
Ali Bikmoradi, Azadeh Zafari, Khodayar Oshvandi, Mehrdokht Mazdeh, Ghodratollah Roshanaei,
Volume 20, Issue 1 (4-2014)
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Background & Aim: Patients with multiple sclerosis suffer from permanent pain. It is being increased to apply relaxation therapy to decrease patients' pain. The progressive muscle relaxation make the muscles feel more relaxed. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of progressive muscle relaxation on pain among patients with multiple sclerosis .
Methods & Materials: A randomized controlled trial was carried out among 70 patients with multiple sclerosis selected from Hamadan Multiple Sclerosis Society patients. Inclusion criteria involved diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, 20-65 year old patients, having ability to do daily 20-minute exercises, feeling pain, having an EDSS score equal or less than 4.5. Patients were randomly divided into two groups of control and intervention. Patients' pain was measured using the VAS scale in the two groups at baseline. The relaxation training was implemented among intervention group patients and was repeated three times a week for four weeks. Each session lasted 40 minutes and the patients continued doing exercise at home for the other eight weeks. The control group patients were observed routinely. Patients' pain was measured eight weeks later in both groups. Data were analyzed using the paired independent t-test in the SPSS-16 .
Results: Muscle relaxation had significant effect on pain among patients with multiple sclerosis (P<0.05). The mean of pain severity decreased from 4.60 ± 1.75 to 3.26±1.88 in the intervention group after the intervention. The mean of pain severity remained constant .
Conclusion: This progressive muscle relaxation can be used for decreasing pain among patients with multiple sclerosis as a non-expensive, safe and simple method .
Shima Shahmoradi , Mehrnoosh Zakerkish , Seyed Mahmood Latifi , Nafiseh Shokri , Mehdi Zarei , Majid Mohammadshahi ,
Volume 21, Issue 3 (12-2015)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Adherence to the principles of appropriate nutrition and diet therapy is one of the most important aspects of diabetes management. The present study aimed to assess the effect of nutrition education based on "MyPlate" Food Guidance on the anthropometric indices and blood profiles in people with type 2 diabetes.
Methods & Materials: In this randomized clinical trial study conducted in 2014, 44 people with type 2 diabetes were randomly allocated either into the control group or the intervention group. Anthropometric measurements, blood profiles, energy intake and physical activity data were collected before and three months after the 2 hours face-to-face “MyPlate” nutrition education session for the intervention group or the usual educational sessions for the control group. Paired t-test, independent sample t-test, ANCOVA, and nonparametric tests were utilized to analyze the data.
Results: At the beginning of the study, the two groups were similar in terms of the anthropometric indices, glycosylated hemoglobin, blood sugar and physical activity. After intervention, except for physical activity which was higher in the nutrition education group based on "MyPlate" Food Guidance, the other above cases were lower than the control group (P<0.05), but no significant differences were seen in the changes of blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) and energy intake between two groups of education and control.
Conclusion: Nutrition education based on "MyPlate" Food Guidance for three months decreases the anthropometric indices and blood profiles in people with type 2 diabetes.
Maryam Moradi, Mehrnaz Geranmayeh, Mandana Mirmohammadali, Abbas Mehran,
Volume 22, Issue 2 (7-2016)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Sexual dysfunction is a common complication of diabetes in women. Although sexual function is important, often is neglected as a component of diabetes care. This study aimed to investigate the effect of counseling on sexual function in women with type 2 diabetes.
Methods & Materials: The present study is a clinical trial conducted on 120 married women with type 2 diabetes and sexual dysfunction, referred to diabetes clinic in Gorgan in 2014. Sexual function was assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Samples were randomly divided into intervention and control groups. Sexual counseling sessions were held once a week for three weeks. Sexual function was assessed in two stages (before the intervention as well as two months after the intervention). Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 20.
Results: There was a significant difference in the mean score of sexual function between the control and experimental groups two months after intervention (P<0.001). The comparison of different domains of sexual function (desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and pain) before and after intervention showed a significant difference in the experimental group compared to the control group.
Conclusion: Sexual counseling has a favorable effect on sexual function in women with diabetes. Sexual function is recommended to be assessed in women with diabetes during routine health care visit.
Bakhtiar Piroozi, Ghobad Moradi, Nader Esmail Nasab, Hooman Ghasri, Salahadin Farshadi, Fariba Farhadifar,
Volume 22, Issue 3 (10-2016)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Cesarean rate has had a rising trend in Iran during the last two decades. Natural childbirth promotion plan has been implemented in the form of health sector evolution plan (HSEP) in order to increase natural childbirth. Present study aimed to evaluate the effect of health sector evolution plan on cesarean rate and the average costs paid by mothers hospitalized in Kurdistan province.
Methods & Materials: This descriptive study was conducted as longitudinal and retrospective study. Cesarean rate in all hospitals of Kurdistan province was assessed in 2013 and one year after the implementation of HSEP. Furthermore, data related to the percentage of out of pocket expenditures by pregnant mothers in one of the hospitals of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, which was randomly selected, was also studied. Data were analyzed using SPSS v.20.
Results: There was a 14.02% reduction in the rate of cesarean in Kurdistan province one year after the implementation of HSEP compared to its basal rate in 2013 (P<0.001). The average out of pocket expenditures was 16.05% before the implementation of HSEP. This rate was reduced to 4.30% and 2.5% respectively after the implementation of first and third phases of HSEP.
Conclusion: Natural childbirth promotion plan has reached its predetermined goal, which was a 10% decrease in cesarean rate one year after the implementation of HSEP compared to its rate in 2013. In addition, there was a significant reduction in the percentage of out of pocket expenditures.
Background & Aim: Cesarean rate has had a rising trend in Iran during the last two decades. Natural childbirth promotion plan has been implemented in the form of health sector evolution plan (HSEP) in order to increase natural childbirth. Present study aimed to evaluate the effect of health sector evolution plan on cesarean rate and the average costs paid by mothers hospitalized in Kurdistan province.
Methods & Materials: This descriptive study was conducted as longitudinal and retrospective study. Cesarean rate in all hospitals of Kurdistan province was assessed in 2013 and one year after the implementation of HSEP. Furthermore, data related to the percentage of out of pocket expenditures by pregnant mothers in one of the hospitals of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, which was randomly selected, was also studied. Data were analyzed using SPSS v.20.
Results: There was a 14.02% reduction in the rate of cesarean in Kurdistan province one year after the implementation of HSEP compared to its basal rate in 2013 (P<0.001). The average out of pocket expenditures was 16.05% before the implementation of HSEP. This rate was reduced to 4.30% and 2.5% respectively after the implementation of first and third phases of HSEP.
Conclusion: Natural childbirth promotion plan has reached its predetermined goal, which was a 10% decrease in cesarean rate one year after the implementation of HSEP compared to its rate in 2013. In addition, there was a significant reduction in the percentage of out of pocket expenditures by mothers.
Samira Moradipour, Mohammad Ali Soleimani, Maryam Mafi, Mohammad Reza Sheikhi,
Volume 24, Issue 4 (1-2019)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in women and is regarded as a chronic disease with various psychological complications including death anxiety. This study aimed to examine the effect of Benson’s relaxation technique on death anxiety among women with breast cancer.
Methods & Materials: In this randomized clinical trial, 100 patients with breast cancer referred to Velayat Hospital in Qazvin in 2017 were selected using the consecutive sampling and randomly assigned into groups of experimental and control. A questionnaire on demographic information and the Templer Death Anxiety Scale were used. Benson’s relaxation technique was taught to the patients in the experimental group. Afterward, they were asked to perform the technique for three months and were monthly followed up using checklists. The Templer Death Anxiety Scale was completed again by both groups. Data were analyzed via the SPSS software version 23 using descriptive and analytical statistics.
Results: There was no significant difference in demographic variables between the two groups (P>0.05). Before the intervention, no statistically significant difference was observed between the mean scores of death anxiety in the patients of the experimental group (46.4±10.3) and the control group (49.6±10.07) (P>0.05). However, after the intervention, a statistically significant difference was observed between the mean scores of death anxiety in the experimental group (44.5±10.2) and the control group (48.9±11.2) (P<0.05).
Conclusion: According to the results of the study, it can be concluded that Benson’s relaxation technique is effective in reducing death anxiety among patients with breast cancer.
Clinical trial registry: IRCT20170610034435N8
Zeinab Raiesifar, Shahram Molavynejad, Afsaneh Raiesifar, Elham Maraghi, Mojtaba Vaismoradi, Aliraeza Helalat,
Volume 27, Issue 1 (4-2021)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Fatigue and sleep disorders are the most common physical complaints in hemodialysis patients. It seems necessary to find effective, low-complication and cost-effective treatments to alleviate these problems. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of slow-stroke back massage on the level of fatigue and sleep quality in hemodialysis patients.
Methods & Materials: In this randomized controlled trial, 82 hemodialysis patients hospitalized in Shahid Beheshti hospital in Abadan in 2018, were selected based on the inclusion criteria and were allocated to either the intervention or control group using permuted block randomization (4 blocks). The intervention group underwent massage therapy for 12 sessions. The numerical rating scale for measuring fatigue and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire were completed 14 times and three times respectively, by both groups. Data were analyzed through the SPSS software version 22 using descriptive statistical tests, independent t-test and repeated measures analysis of variance.
Results: The results showed that before the intervention, there was no statistically significant difference in demographic variables between the intervention and control groups (P>0.05). Significance of group and time interactions for fatigue score showed that the trend of changes in mean fatigue scores was different in the two groups and over the study time period (P<0.001). Also, there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups in the total score of sleep quality and all sleep components except two components (mental quality of sleep and sleep disorders) (P<0.05).
Conclusion: This study showed that slow-stroke back massage improves fatigue and sleep quality in hemodialysis patients. Therefore, it is recommended as an inexpensive, effective and uncomplicated method in hemodialysis patients.
Clinical trial registry: IRCT20181119041702N1
Narges Nargesi Khoramabad, Akbar Javadi, Rasool Mohammadi, Atefe Khazaee, Akbar Amiri, Nasrin Moradi, Ronak Garavand,
Volume 28, Issue 3 (10-2022)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Today, COVID-19 has become a serious threat to global health. Due to their certain conditions, hemodialysis patients are more at risk than others. Therefore, self-care in these patients is more necessary. We aimed to assess the self-care of hemodialysis patients against COVID-19 disease and the factors influencing self-care.
Methods & Materials: In this cross-sectional study, 219 patients referred to the dialysis ward of selected public hospitals in Lorestan province, were selected by the census method and examined. Patients' information was collected by a demographic questionnaire and a researcher-made questionnaire on self-care against COVID-19. Data were analyzed using the SPSS software version 22, with the significance level of 0.05.
Results: The mean score of self-care against COVID-19 in patients was 186.33, and most patients had a good level of self-care. There was a significant relationship between the self-care score and place of residence (P<0.001), and comorbidity (P=0.044). Among the multiple sources of information, there was a significant difference in the self-care score between cyberspace (P=0.047), and family and relatives (P<0.001). Also, comorbidity, urban residence, and academic education level significantly predicted self-care.
Conclusion: According to the results of this study, developing proper training programs is suggested considering the factors influencing self-care. Also, capacities such as cyberspace and patients' families should be used to make the training more effective.
Mohammad Gholizadeh, Javad Bazeli, Fatemeh Javaherforooshzadeh, Mohammad Vaseie, Maryam Moradi, Ali Mohammadpour,
Volume 29, Issue 3 (10-2023)
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Background & Aim: Patients undergoing hemodialysis commonly experience discomfort due to the insertion of needles into their arteriovenous fistula. The aim of the study was to compare the effect of EMLA ointment and lidocaine spray, along with the use of rhythmic breathing on the intensity of pain caused by the insertion of needles in the arteriovenous fistula among hemodialysis patients.
Methods & Materials: This study was a randomized clinical trial conducted on a total of 80 patients who were referred to Imam Khomeini and Golestan hospitals in Ahvaz in 2022. The numerical pain measurement scale was used as the data collection tool. The participants were selected using the convenience sampling method and then randomly allocated into two groups. In the EMLA ointment group (n=39), a total of 2 grams of EMLA ointment was applied to the target area 60 minutes before the hemodialysis procedure. In the lidocaine spray group with rhythmic breathing (n=41), 2 puffs of lidocaine spray were administered along with rhythmic breathing 5 minutes prior to needle insertion. The pain intensity was then measured and recorded. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS version 20, with a significance level set at 0.05.
Results: The group receiving EMLA ointment and the group receiving lidocaine spray, with rhythmic breathing had mean pain scores of 1.95±1.09 and 2.12±1.10, respectively. Although the mean pain score in the EMLA ointment group was lower than that in the lidocaine spray group with rhythmic breathing, the difference was not statistically significant (P=0.479).
Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that both EMLA ointment and lidocaine spray, along with the use of rhythmic breathing, have comparable efficacy in reducing pain among hemodialysis patients. Therefore, considering the patient's condition, the utilization of either of these methods is recommended.
Clinical trial registry: IRCT20220512054826N1
