Showing 5 results for Amiri
Mohammad Rasekh, Mojgan Khorshidi, Faezeh Amiri,
Volume 5, Issue 3 (19 2012)
Abstract
Posthumous reproduction has recently emerged in line with the development of assisted reproduction technology (ART) methods. In this method, individuals take steps to freeze their gametes or embryos for posthumous insemination or reproduction. However, diverse moral and legal questions ensue, and it is important to preserve human dignity and protect the child's rights and interests. In this regard, from an ethical point of view, we discuss supporting and opposing arguments on autonomy, consent, and the child’s interests. We reason that any measure to be taken on the gamete after death has to be based on the autonomy of the deceased and his/her explicit or implicit consent as to the posthumous use of the gamete. On the legal aspects, we discuss proprietary rights over gametes, filiation of the child, and his/her inheritance. In our opinion, non-financial authority over one’s organs, tissues and cells, as well as parenthood and conditional inheritance are plausible answers in these regards. Evidently, the legal system cannot address these issues without taking into account the ART developments and contemporary expediencies. This in turn depends on taking a modern stance relying on justifiable moral and legal principles. Moreover, it will help identify shortcomings of the legal system in this regard.
Zahra Amiri, Tahereh Azimzadeh Tehrani, Yosef Motevali Haqiqi,
Volume 13, Issue 0 (3-2020)
Abstract
Plague is a bacterial infection that is transmitted to other animals and humans through rodents and their infected fleas and is a common disease between humans and animals. This disease has a long history in Iran. The spread of this disease is very wide and almost all parts of Iran have experienced it, however, data on how it occurs in the country is very limited. A plague occurred in Iran in 1246 and 1247 AH, which resulted in huge casualties. In this research, using library resources and documents and in a descriptive-analytical method, the cities affected by this disease and ways and the causes of its transmission have been studied. The result of the research revealed that except for a few other provinces, all Iran and even the holy shrines were involved with it. Simultaneous outbreak of other chronic diseases, outbreak of dangerous type of pulmonary plague, neglect of quarantine and escape to other areas have been the most important factors in the prevalence of this disease.
Ehsan Amiri-Ardekani, Majid Nimrouzi, Najmeh Sasani, Omid Asemani,
Volume 14, Issue 0 (3-2021)
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Milad Amiri, Simin Kokabiasl, Abolfazl Dehbanizadeh, Malihe Rezaee,
Volume 17, Issue 0 (Supplement of 11th Annual Iranian Congress of Medical Ethics 2024)
Abstract
The nursing profession has a moral nature. Explaining and clarifying the role of moral reasoning in the quality of nursing care in nurses helps improve the quality of services in the treatment system and, as a result, increases the satisfaction of patients. This study aimed to determine the relationship between moral reasoning and the quality of nursing care in nurses affiliated with Yasuj University of Medical Science in 2024. The present study is cross-sectional and correlational, which was conducted on 187 nurses working in the clinical departments of Shahid Jalil, Shahid Beheshti and Imam Sajjad hospitals in Yasuj City in 2024. Participants were selected using systematic random sampling. Questionnaires of nursing ethical dilemmas and the quality of nursing care were used to collect information. T-test, one-way analysis of variance (Bonferroni post hoc test), and linear regression were used. Data analysis was done using SPSS 26 software. In this study, the mean and standard deviation of moral reasoning and quality of nursing care are 38.86 ± 5.39 and 199.34 ± 18.83, respectively. These results indicate the average level of moral reasoning and the desired level of nursing care quality. Also, the results of the study showed that there is a significant and positive relationship between moral reasoning and the quality of nurses' care (p = 0.01 and r = 0.188). On the other hand, with the increase in familiarity with ethical challenges and problems, the quality of nursing is decreased (p=0.007 and r=0.188) The findings of this study showed that nurses' moral reasoning is positively and significantly related to the quality of nursing care. This shows that nurses' ability to analyze and solve ethical issues can lead to providing better and more responsible care. However, reducing the quality of care by increasing nurses' awareness of ethical dilemmas highlights an important challenge. This may be due to the complexities involved in ethical decision-making, conflicts in the workplace, or the pressures of dealing with ethically difficult situations. Based on this, it is suggested to design and implement educational and support programs to strengthen the moral and psychological skills of nurses to prevent the negative effects of awareness of moral dilemmas on the quality of care and at the same time strengthen their moral reasoning.
Simin Kokabi Asl, Sareh Zekavat, Somayeh Rostamkhan, Abolfazl Dehbanizadeh, Mahsa Ghaemizadeh, Milad Amiri,
Volume 17, Issue 1 (3-2024)
Abstract
The intensive care unit (ICU) is a challenging and stressful environment where nurses encounter difficult ethical decisions daily. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the correlation between moral reasoning and clinical belongingness among Iranian ICU nurses. This cross-sectional, descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 126 nurses working in the adult ICUs of hospitals in Yasuj, Iran in 2023 using census sampling. Questionnaires measuring clinical belongingness and moral reasoning were used to collect data. Data were analyzed using independent samples t-test, ANOVA, regression, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient via SPSS-26 software. The findings revealed that the mean scores for clinical belongingness and moral reasoning among the nurses were 109.68 ± 13.75 and 36.07± 5.50, respectively, indicating good clinical belongingness and moderate moral reasoning. Moreover, a statistically significant relationship was identified between the place of service and clinical belongingness (p = 0.02), while no significant relationship was found between clinical belongingness and moral reasoning (p>0.05). Although no significant relationship was established between clinical belongingness and moral reasoning, certain demographic characteristics showed a significant predictive relationship with nurses' clinical belongingness. Accordingly, it is recommended that nursing officials and managers utilize these findings to improve moral reasoning and the sense of belonging to the clinical environment among nurses.
