Sr Majdzadeh, Sn Nejat, J Gholami, A Rashidian,
Volume 2, Issue 1 (2 2008)
Abstract
Background and Aim: Surveying faculty members can prove beneficial in the assessment of the university's performance in various domains, and the design and planning of suitable interventions. The current study assesses faculty members' opinions on the university's development programs.
Materials and Methods: One hundred and forty nine individuals completed the questionnaire in this cross-sectional study that was done through systematic sampling. The questionnaire covered demographic questions, professional specifications, faculty promotion criteria, sabbatical leaves, faculty participation in short-term educational programs, being in contact with graduates, recruiting foreign students, distant learning, processes involving research proposal approval, rewards and encouragement policies, faculty participation in health care management and distribution of budget among schools and hospitals.
Results: 71.8% of participants were male. The mean numbers of years of service in the university was 14.2 with a standard deviation of 7.5. Most participants were satisfied with the current status of promotion, processes involving research proposal approval and their participation in short-term educational programs. However most were not happy with the current status of sabbatical leaves.
Conclusion: Surveying through the methodical approach is a valuable tool in guiding senior university directors and its repetition and continuity can strengthen faculty participation and assess changing procedures.
Seyed Jamallodin Tabibi, Mahmoud Reza Gohari, Elham Gholami,
Volume 9, Issue 5 (2-2016)
Abstract
Background and Aim: The study of human resources flexibility impact on hospitals performance indicators can be effective on hospitals performance improvements. The main purpose of this research is to investigate the relationship between human resources flexibility and hospitals’ performance indicators of Islamic Azad University.
Materials and Methods: The present research was a descriptive-analytical research that has been induced cross-sectionally in 2013. The statistical sampling has been selected randomly, and class assignment among 108 nurses, and supportive employees in five hospitals of Islamic Azad University. Data collection tools was hospital’s performance indicator forms, and flexibility questionnaire based on Right and Esnel. The process of data analysis has been done using SPSS software and by descriptive statistical indicators and correlation tests.
Results: The studied employees had low flexibility. The total studied hospitals were in undesirable situation from the perspective view of bed occupying and bed rotation ratio. Finally, there were not any meaningful relationship between human resources flexibility and hospitals performance indicators.
Conclusion: According to low flexibility of human resources of Islamic Azad University hospitals, the policies should be made in order to coordinate human resources process with human resources flexibility strategies. Furthermore, human resource for the purpose of creating flexibility and hospital subsidiaries of Islamic Azad University performance improvements could be clearly effective in such hospitals situation promotion.
Zeinab Sadat Mousavi, Farshad Ghazalian, Mandana Gholami, Hossein Abed Natanzi, Khosrow Ebrahim,
Volume 15, Issue 4 (oct & Nov 2021)
Abstract
Background and Aim: Inactivity increases the risk of chronic diseases. The aim of the present study was to investigate the acute changes in Normetanephrine and glucose in boxing with Kinect Xbox with and without blood flow restriction as an alternative to aerobic exercise during quarantine in young non-athletes.
Material and Methods: Fourteen healthy non-athlete individuals with a range of 20 to 40 years of age were randomly and purposefully selected. And on two different days with and without restriction of blood flow, they played boxing with Xbox 360 for 20 minutes. Blood samples were taken before and immediately after
Results: There was a significant increase in serum Normetanephrine playing compared to before the test in both training groups, but the amount of changes between the two groups with and without blood flow restriction was not significant (P≤0.05). Exergames, in the case of unrestricted blood flow, has a significant effect on glucose, but the restriction of blood flow did not lead to a significant difference in the amount of glucose (P≤0.05).
Conclusion: Exergames provide the necessary stimulus for catecholamine secretion and glucose response, and it is recommended for people with limited blood flow. Further studies are needed on the effect of restricting blood flow as a new training method on video game with movement.
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.
