A Bahonar, Aa Shaebani, M Aghajani,
Volume 6, Issue 1 (6-2010)
Abstract
Background & objectives: Increasing the rate of cesarean in recent decades is a noticeable sign which has been interested to look at some possible medical, psychological and social determinants. The aim of this study was to determine trend of cesarean during 1998-2007 and evaluation of some social factors in Damghan, Iran.
Methods: We used a case-control study by direct interview with mothers in health centers of city. A total of 120 cases (delivered by cesarean method) and 90 controls (delivered by natural method) were selected. For estimating of trend we used all medical files in Damghan maternity hospital between 1998-2007.Statistical analysis was performed in SPSS (Ver16) by descriptive and analytical (Chi-square, ANOVA and logistic regression) methods.
Results: A total of 12200 deliveries were registered during 1998-2007 and 51.7 percent of them were cesarean. From 1999 to 2003 years there is an increasing trend and most frequency of cesarean was in 2006 year (53.5%). Mean age, education, occupation, number of delivery, husband occupation, number of children and residency area was not significant between two groups. But from social factors, mother's education from diploma and higher, recom
S Asgharzadeh, K Holakouie Naieni, A Ardalan, E Ahmadnezhad , S Zaeri,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (7-2012)
Abstract
Background & Objectives: Earthquakes cause thousands of deaths and injuries worldwide every year.
Islamic Republic of Iran has a deadly history of earthquakes. The aim of this
study is to describe injuries rate, causes of injuries, structural
characteristics of buildings and occupant actions immediately after earthquake
in Damghan in 2010.
Methods: This case-study was conducted one week after occurring the
earthquake in five villages of Damghan city in Iran. We used the Physical
Injuries Assessment Questionnaire which was particularly designed for injuries
after earthquakes. Also for acquiring information about region and amount of
losses, some interviews was conduct with local authorities.
Results: Four death and fifty six injuries occurred in five villages of
Damghan city. There were three types of injuries including superficial injuries
(50%), contusions (35%) and fractures (10%). The findings of this study indicating building
structural failure (87.4%), nonstructural factors (7.1%) and trapping (5.3%) seems
the most possible cause of injuries in this region.
Conclusion: This study showed that the building structural failure is the main cause of
injuries (87.4%). Increasing structural
resistance of building especially in village regions and education about
earthquake preparedness should encourage in order decreasing the total number
of people affected by earthquake.
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