B Yazdanpanah, M Safari, P Angha, M Karami, M Emadi, S Yazdanpanah, A Pourbehesht,
Volume 7, Issue 4 (16 2012)
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Diabetes is a major health issue worldwide. This study evaluates whether a community-based participatory program may improve diabetes care in adult in west area of Yasouj.
Methods: A community based participatory research was designed. A local leading group was established consisted of academic researchers, local leaders, health providers and public representatives. All the 30-65 years old residents of designated area (2569 persons) were screened for detecting diabetes anthropometric measurements and biochemical tests were measured. Educational interventions about improving the diet and physical activities were performed for high risk individuals through a 3-months period.
Results: Out of 2569 individuals, 1336 were at high risk. Approximately 228 persons (17%) identified having diabetes. After the intervention, the mean FBS, HbA1C, TG and cholesterol of participant significantly decreased (p<0.05), decreasing in systolic and diastolic blood pressure and body mass index were seen however this was not statistically significant. The mean physical activity and exercise increased and consumption of frying foods, saturated oil decreased significantly.
Conclusion: Community-Based Participatory cares could be a feasible model for control of diabetes and its risk factors.
A Etebarian Khorasgani , A Ghanbari Khanghah , A Paryad, Z Atrkar Roshan ,
Volume 15, Issue 3 (Vol.15, No.3 2019)
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Lifestyle is a way that a person chooses throughout life and is an indicator that can affect physical and mental health. This study was conducted to determine the lifestyle of people in Rasht and its predictive factors.
Methods: This analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted in 1000 residents of 5 districts of Rasht. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire and the Behavioral Health Questionnaire. SPSS software version 20 was used to analyze the data. Pearson correlation coefficient, independent t-test and linear regression were applied.
Results: The result showed that 50.3% of the participants were male and 49.7% were female. According to lifestyle, the rate of using alcohol, physical activity, breakfast, red meat, fruits, salt, and ready meal was 13.4%, 54.3%, 95.6%, 87.7%, 98.4%, 59.6%, and 45.9%, respectively. The majority of the research units (70.1%) never smoked. The mean sleep time was 7.45 ± 63/1 hours.
Conclusion: Based on the results, promotion of nutritional knowledge, increased awareness of the disadvantages of smoking, availability of healthy food at a reasonable price, and physical activity are important factors for lifestyle improvement.
