Showing 12 results for Behaviors
M Shaban , A Mehran , F taghlili ,
Volume 13, Issue 3 (6-2007)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Health is one of the vital concepts in every society which is affected by several factors including age, gender and social situation of the people. Individuals&apos perception of health concept is also of paramount importance. The main objective of this study is to determine health concept perceptions and health promoting behaviors among Tehran University medical and non-medical students
Methods & Materials: This is a descriptive- analytical study. Four hundred medical students and four hundred non-medical students were recruited for the study using stratified sampling. A three-section self-evaluating questionnaire including demographic information, health perception information and health promoting behaviors information was used to gather data. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test and Pierson Correlation Coefficient.
Results: 49.7 percent and 6.8 percent of the medical students had good and excellent perceptions about health concept, respectively. In non-medical students, it was 49.4 percent and 8.6 percent, respectively. 57 percent of the medical students and 54.9 percent of non-medical students had good health promoting behaviors, respectively. There was significant relationship between perceptions of health concept and health promotion behaviors among both groups (P<0.001).
Conclusion: Based on the results, there is a direct relationship between perception of health concept and health promoting behaviors among both groups. There is no difference in all aspects of health promoting behaviors, except for cigarette smoking in which the medical students showed more healthy behaviors.
Akram Sadat Sadat Hoseini, Sosan Samiee, Nagmeh Razaghee,
Volume 13, Issue 4 (2-2008)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Nutrition is a very important factor in toddler age growth. Getting started the first steps of the children with family in this period shows the necessity of paying attention to the correct nutritional behaviors. Therefore this research has been conducted for assessing the effect of nutritional behavior model on the quality of toddler&aposs nutrition and performance of their mothers.
Methods & Materials: This research is a semi-experimental study, in which sixty six children (12-36 months old) were selected from two health care centers in the southern part of Tehran. The subjects were selected using non probability-convenient sampling method. The data gathering tool was 3 questionnaires: 1. Mother and child demographic characteristics 2. Mother&aposs function assessment tool about toddler&aposs behavior during feeding 3. Reminding tool of 24 hours food. The tools were filled in using interviews. Then nutritional behavior model was instructed in a workshop during 2 days, 3 hours a day. After the intervention data were recollected again and were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The results showed a significant difference in mother&aposs function about toddlers nutritional behavior during nutrition before and after the intervention (P<0.001). Also a significant difference was seen in the toddlers nutrition pattern before and after the intervention (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Based on the research findings it can be concluded that nutritional behavior model is effective in improving the pattern of toddler&aposs nutrition and in increasing mothers&apos knowledge related to a correct function on toddler&aposs behavior during feeding. Therefore educational plan to mothers on correct nutritional behaviors is suggested in order to improving the quality of toddler&aposs nutrition.
N Nejat, Z Kashaninia, R Memarian,
Volume 14, Issue 1 (11-2008)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Healthy behaviors of teenagers are effective on the community development. This study was carried out in order to compare healthy behaviors of female teenagers living with their families and in orphanage centers in Tehran.
Methods & Materials: This was a cross-sectional study. The subjects were consisted of 110 female teenagers that 55 of them dwelled in the orphanage centers and the remaining lived with their families. Both groups were studying at the same schools. Samples were selected using stratified random sampling method. Questionnaire was used to gather data. The data were analyzed by descriptive and analytical statistical methods in SPSS software.
Results: There were statistically significant differences between two groups in nutrition (P<0.0003), sleep & rest (P<0.001), physical exercise (P<0.0013), and individual health (P<0.001). Total score of health behaviors were 112.3, and 87.8 in family group and orphanage group respectively (P<0.001).
Conclusion: The average score of health behaviors in girls that reside in orphanage centers was lower than the score of them who lived with their families. This shows the necessity of planning educational and managerial tools to improve their healthy behaviors.
F Rahimikian, M Moshrefi, P Yavari, A Mehran, M Mirzaei Rozbahani, M Amelvalizadeh,
Volume 14, Issue 2 (12-2008)
Abstract
Background & Objective: Osteoporosis is a metabolic disease which results from gradual destruction of bone mass. Prevention of osteoporosis should be started from childhood by getting adequate calcium and doing weight-bearing exercises. Participating of mothers in health education interventions is likely to promote longer-lasting health behaviors in their daughters. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of simultaneous education of mothers and daughters on osteoporosis preventive behavior among high school female students.
Methods & Materials: In this interventional study, 400 female students were randomly selected via a two-phased sampling method. At first stage, four schools were selected randomly. At the second stage, 400 students were divided randomly into two groups. Their osteoporosis preventive behaviors were measured using a two-sectioned questionnaire: demographic section, and osteoporosis preventive behaviors assessment section. The first group participated in the educational programs with their mothers and the other group participated without their mothers. The educational program had two sessions, each one lasted 45 minutes. The second stage of the study was performed three months later. Data analysis was carried out using t-test and chi squared test.
Results: Results showed that in both groups, osteoporosis preventive behaviors scores increased significantly after intervention. It was higher in case group (P<0.001). Eating behavior was significantly different in two groups (P=0.003).
Conclusion: Results showed that simultaneous educational program for mothers and daughters promotes eating behavior in the girls.
Sh Lesan, Z Mirheydari, G Sotoudeh, F Khajeh Nasiri, F Koohdani,
Volume 16, Issue 3 (1-2011)
Abstract
Background & Objective: Osteoporosis is a serious metabolic bone disorder and a major health concern in women. Osteoporosis affects the quality of life of women. Studying the osteoporosis related food habits and behaviors can promote health promotion program planning. It seems that female teachers are the best models and educational sources for female students. This study was carried out to determine the osteoporosis related food habits and behaviors among female teachers.
Methods & Materials: This study was a cross-sectional study in which 308 female teachers were randomly selected using stratified sampling method from the schools of the 6th district of Tehran. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using student t-test, one-way analysis of variance and Tukey test.
Results: Mean score of osteoporosis related food habits and behaviors was 14.9±4.2 (out of a possible 24 maximum attainable score). Osteoporosis related food habits and behaviors score was significantly higher in the teachers who had higher knowledge score, aged more than 50 years old, had worked for more than 25 years , had used educational books and booklets as the first informational source, and among the post- menopausal teachers (P<0.03).
Conclusion: According to the findings, the teachers demonstrated average level of osteoporosis related food habits and behaviors, whereas their mean calcium intake was relatively adequate, but their other food habits and behaviors were relatively inappropriate. It seems developing and implementation of educational programs and offering educational booklets to teacher can help to promote their food habits and behavior which may be helpful in enhancing students&apos food habits.
Mohammad Esmaiel Hajinezhad, Parviz Azodi, Forough Rafii, Nader Ramezanian, Marjan Tarighat,
Volume 17, Issue 4 (2-2012)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Although caring is a complex concept with various definitions, there are no agreement on the exact meaning among researchers. The aim of this study was to compare caring behaviors of nurses from patients&apos and nurses&apos perspectives.
Methods & Materials: The study was conducted among 150 patients hospitalized in Boushehr hospitals and 50 nurses caring for them. Data were collected using quota sampling method via Caring Behaviors Inventory (CBI).
Results: Findings showed that there were significant differences between patients&apos and nurses&apos perspectives on the subscales of the instrument including assurance of human presence and attentiveness to others&apos experiences. Moreover, there was significant difference in total scale of caring behaviors of nurses between patients and nurses (t=2.559, P=0.011).
Conclusion: Nurses believed that they provide care for patients without making estimations of their expectations. It seems that nurses should attend to standard care to fill the gap
Reza Negarandeh, Sepideh Mohammadi, Soheyla Zabolypour, Tajmohammad Arazi Ghojegh,
Volume 18, Issue 3 (8-2012)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Quality of nursing care is a major issue in nursing management. In the last year of nursing studies (internships) in Iran, nursing students are going to independently carry out responsibilities of graduated nurses. Patients&apos satisfaction is a main indicator for nursing care quality. This study was to determine the correlation between the quality of caring behaviors among internship students with the patients&apos satisfaction with nursing care quality.
Methods & Materials: In this cross-sectional study, 200 patients were selected using convenience sampling method from the hospitals affiliated to the Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Data were gathered using two questionnaires including: 1) quality of the caring behaviors and 2) patient satisfaction with nursing care quality questionnaire (PSNCQQ). Data were analyzed using statistical tests in the SPSS-13.
Results: Regarding quality of caring behaviors, the subscale scores of the knowledge and skills were good and patient education was low. The relationship between the nurses and patients, and nursing morality were in average level. Regarding the patient satisfaction, the highest level of satisfaction was related to nursing knowledge and skills and the lowest level was related to the patient education. Significant correlation was found between the total quality of the caring behaviors with the patients&apos satisfaction and their subscales (P<0.001).
Conclusion: Based on the findings, patients are more satisfied with the caring behaviors of the students who focus on the communication with patients, nursing ethics, and especially patient education during the care.
Ali Navidian, Masomeh Moradgholi, Asadollah Kykhaee, Farshid Saeedinegad,
Volume 21, Issue 2 (9-2015)
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Background & Aim: Psychological and social factors such as attachment styles may influence chronic diseases through self-care behaviors. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between attachment styles and self-care behaviors in patients with heart failure .
Methods & Materials: In this correlational study, 180 patients with heart failure hospitalized in CCUs and Post CCUs of educational hospitals in Zahedan in 2014 were selected through convenience sampling. Data collection tools included the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R) questionnaire and Self-Care of Heart Failure Index (SCHFIV6.2). Data were analyzed in the SPSS-20 using the descriptive statistics, independent T-Test, Pearson's correlation and regression analysis .
Results: The mean and standard deviation of self-care behaviors score of the group with secure attachment style (62.89 ± 12.66) was significantly higher than the group with insecure attachment style (40.43 ± 16.11) (P<0.05). Also, the regression model showed that the score of anxiety, attachment avoidance and age were as predictors of the self care scores in patients .
Conclusion: Regarding the relationship between attachment styles and self-care behaviors and the low level of self-care in patients with insecure attachment style, psychological interventions should be considered through long-term treatment of chronic heart failure .
Foroozan Atashzadeh Shoorideh, Mansoreh Zagheri Tafreshi, Nastaran Heidari Khayat, Arezoo Sheikh Milani, Hamid Reza Gilasi, Mahdieh Sabery,
Volume 21, Issue 3 (12-2015)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Caring viewpoint is a requisite of high quality nursing care. It must be operational through the nursing education program. The present study was conducted to compare the viewpoints of undergraduate nursing students at the first, fifth, and eighth semesters about the importance of caring behaviors during their nursing education.
Methods & Materials: The present study is a descriptive-analytical study. In this study, three groups of 40 nursing students (semester one, five and eight) were selected by random sampling from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in 2014. Caring Behavior Inventory completed through self-report by the students, was used for collecting data. Data were analyzed by the descriptive and inferential statistics (with the significance level<0.05) using SPSS software (version 20).
Results: The mean scores based on Caring Behaviors Inventory in three groups were: semester 1: 148.2, semester five: 123.6, semester eight: 122.05. ANOVA showed statistically significant differences between the mean scores for three groups of students (P<0.001). Also, the scores of students’ viewpoints were different in all instrument domains included respectful deference to the other (P<0.001), assurance of human presence (P<0.001), positive connectedness (P<0.001), professional skills and knowledge (P=0.004), attentiveness to the other’s experience (P<0.001). Considering the lack of homogeneity in the groups in terms of age and sex, analysis of covariance was used to eliminate their confounding effects on main variable, and despite controlling for the confounding role of age and sex, differences were significant (P<0.001).
Conclusion: The viewpoints of the higher-year students about the importance of caring behaviors not only had not promoted but also it had decreased compared to the lower-year students. Considering the fact that caring viewpoint is the requisite of high quality nursing care that must be operational through nursing education programs, and due to the fading of emotional aspect of care, more emphasis on clinical instructors and nurses and using mentors in clinical practice are needed to practically and concretely show nursing students the emotional aspect of caring.
Mina Hashemiparast, Ali Montazeri, Gholamreza Garmaroudi, Saharnaz Nedjat, Roya Sadeghi, Reza Negarandeh,
Volume 23, Issue 1 (4-2017)
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Background & Aim: Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users. In many cases, pedestrian-vehicle crashes are often the result of their risky road crossing behaviors. So, this qualitative study aimed to explore the reasons for risky road crossing behaviors among young people.
Methods & Materials: The current study was designed as a qualitative content analysis. Twelve males and females who had a car-accident were purposefully selected with maximum variation sampling. Data were collected and analyzed by semi-structured individual interviews.
Results: Conformity with the masses including “conformity with peers and conformity with the public space of society”, and anomie emerged as the most important social reasons for young pedestrian’s risky road crossing behaviors.
Conclusion: According to the results of this study, young pedestrian’s risky road crossing behaviors are affected by conformity with the masses and peers and as well as anomie so that risky behaviors have been commonplace and inevitable and a part of their lifestyle.
Naser Mozaffari, Mohammad Ali Mohammadi, Samira Samadzadeh,
Volume 24, Issue 3 (11-2018)
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Background & Aim: Falling is a serious problem in the elderly population, with many physical, psychological, social and economic consequences. The fear of falling has been considered an activity limiting condition, which can lead to a reduction in the quality of life of the elderly people. The study aimed to determine effect of fall care behaviors training on fear of falling among the elderly people referred to health centers.
Methods & Materials: This double-blind randomized clinical trial was carried out on 110 elderly people referred to health centers in Ardabil in 2017. Participants were selected by the multi-stage random sampling and divided into intervention and control groups by random allocation. The data collection tools were consisted of demographic questionnaire, Mini-Mental State Examination: MMSE, Abbreviated Mental Test Score: AMTS and Fall efficacy scale international: FES-I. Data were analyzed using statistical tests on the SPSS software version 22.
Results: The mean and standard deviation of fear of falling in the intervention and control groups before the intervention were 33.91±12.03 and 31.22±14.76, respectively (P=0.29). Three months after the intervention, the mean and standard deviation of fear of falling were 22.32±4.45 and 30.85±15.03 (P<0.001). Also, ANCOVA was used for controlling pre-test scores and level of education compared to the post-test scores in the two groups (P<0.001).
Conclusion: The results showed that education on fall care behaviors reduces the fear of falling in the elderly people. Therefore, this education is suggested to be considered in the self-care program for elderly people.
Clinical trial registry: IRCT20180205038618N1
Sajjad Saadat, Mehrdad Kalantari, Mohammad Bagher Kajbaf, Mozaffar Hosseininezhad,
Volume 25, Issue 2 (7-2019)
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Background & Aim: Health promoting behaviors have been recognized as an important strategy for maintaining and improving the independence, health and quality of life of people with chronic diseases. The aim of the present study was to compare the health promoting behaviors of patients with MS with those of healthy people.
Methods & Materials: This cross-sectional, comparative study was conducted on MS patients and healthy people in Guilan province in 2018. For this purpose, 120 MS patients (from the MS association of Guilan province and other health centers) and 120 healthy people were selected by the convenience sampling method. The Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP-II) was used to collect the data. The data were analyzed using the SPSS software version 22.
Results: The results showed that health promoting behaviors of MS patients were significantly lower than those of healthy people (t=-3.127, df=238, P<0.001). The results of the components analysis indicated that the mean ranks of self-actualization (U=4948.500, Z=-4.191, P<0.001), interpersonal relationships (U=12874.000, Z=-2.957, P<0.003), stress management (U=5787.000, Z=-2.644, P<0.008) and physical activity (U=5506.500, Z=-3.156, P<0.002) in MS patients were significantly lower than those in healthy people. However, there was no significant difference between MS patients and healthy people in the components of health responsibility and nutrition.
Conclusion: In general, it can be concluded that chronic conditions are associated with a decrease in health promoting behaviors in MS patients, and the patients should be educated in this area using appropriate nursing and psychological interventions.
