Shabnam Ghasemyani, Aboulghasem Pourreza, Mahmood Mahmoodi ,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (5-2017)
Abstract
Background and Aim: Conflict, is a natural and inevitable phenomenon in any organization. Nursing organizations, especially due to environmental stresses, nature of work, variety of interaction, responsibilities and staff are vulnerable to conflict. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of conflict, cause of conflict and conflict management strategies among nurses in selected hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) in 2013.
Materials and Methods: This research is cross-sectional and descriptive - analytic study. The research sample included 240 nurses at four hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. In order to measure conflict level dubrins conflict level questionnaire and for measure conflict management Robins conflict management strategies were used, for survey to accept or reject the study hypothesis, Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests with SPSS software was performed.
Results: Results showed that the nurse's conflict level was located at average level. Factors relating nurse practitioner frequent cause of conflict, identified strategies of conflict management were solution orientation, non-intervention, control, In the present study conflict level had showed significant statistical relation with age of nurses (p=0.048).
Control strategy had showed significant statistical relation with age (p=0.006) and work experience (p=0.024). Solving oriented strategy had showed significant statistical relation with age (p=0.02).
Conclusion: Conflict is a two-dimensional phenomenon, conflict can be both positive and negative results, how to deal with conflict, it is crucial for consequences.
Omid Ali Gholami, Jamil Sadeghifar, Bahareh Kabiri, Shabnam Ghasemyani, Sadegh Sarhadi, Reza Jorvand,
Volume 17, Issue 4 (10-2023)
Abstract
Background and Aim: Health literacy is recognized as a key determinant of health and is a central focus of public health policy strategies. The present study aimed to assess the health literacy level and identify the factors influencing it among the clients of comprehensive health service centers in Ilam city.
Materials and Methods: In 2022, a descriptive-analytical study was conducted to examine 429 clients aged 18-65 years who visited comprehensive selected health service centers in Ilam city. For adults the data collection tool used was the Helia health literacy questionnaire. Sampling was conducted in nine clusters, with each cluster consisting of 50 samples. The data was analyzed using SPSS software, which included descriptive statistical tests, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and one-way analysis of variance, with a significance level set at 0.05.
Results: Based on the results, the average health literacy score was 80.16 ± 16.50. In terms of health literacy, 18.97% of people had inadequate or not very adequate health literacy, while 44.39% of the participants had excellent health literacy. The average health literacy scores across different dimensions are as follows: access to health information 65.74, comprehension of information 81/81, reading information skills 12.74, evaluation of information 05.75, and decision making and behavior based on information 61.92. A significant relationship was observed between job, education, and income variables and various dimensions of average health literacy (p-value≤0.001). However, there was no significant relationship between general health literacy and age, gender, and place of residence (P≤0.05).
Conclusion: The results of the present study demonstrate that vulnerable groups have significantly lower literacy levels. Furthermore, given the impact of education on enhancing people’s health literacy, it is advisable to leverage mass media, social networks, and educational centers to enhance literacy levels as a potential factor in community health.
