@article{ author = {Valizadeh, M and Hamzehlo, L and Mousavinasab, N and Amirmoghaddami, HR and Hayatbakhsh, R}, title = {Vitamin D deficiency among postmenopausal women with low trauma acute hip fracture compared to those with fractures due to high energy trauma}, abstract ={  Background : There is no data available regarding vitamin D status among patients with hip fractures in Iran. This study aimed to determine whether postmenopausal women with low trauma hip fractures have lower vitamin D levels comparing to the control group.   Materials and Methods: Vitamin D (25-OHD) level and the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D among 73 postmenopausal women with fracture of the hip (caused by low trauma) was compared to this level among 76 controls (patients with high energy traumatic fracture of hip) in Zanjan province of Iran. Eligible patients were recruited consecutively and interviewed by trained interviewers, using a structured questionnaire. Blood samples were taken within 48 hours of the fracture and the 25-OHD level was measured.   Results: Vitamin D deficiency (< 50 nmol/L) was observed in 47.7% of patients in the case group and 43.3% of women in the control group. There was no significant difference in mean 25-OHD levels and the rate of 25-OHD deficiency between the two groups. Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency was not more prevalent among postmenopausal women with low trauma hip fracture. The present study does not support the role of vitamin D in fragility of the hip.}, Keywords = {Vitamin D Deficiency, Hip Fractures, Postmenopausal}, volume = {1}, Number = {2}, pages = {60-66}, publisher = {Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.johe.1.2.60}, url = {http://johe.rums.ac.ir/article-1-42-en.html}, eprint = {http://johe.rums.ac.ir/article-1-42-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Occupational Health and Epidemiology}, issn = {2251-8096}, eissn = {2252-0902}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Vazirinejad, R and jamalizadeh, A and Tajik, S and Shamsizadeh, A}, title = {Occupational Exposure to pesticides and spontaneous abortion among female pistachio farmers: a case-control study}, abstract ={  Introduction: The majoritiy of abortion risk factors has been classified as environmental and vary from one place to another. This study aimed to explore the relationship between exposure to pesticides and spontaneous abortion among female pistachio farmers in Rafsanjan, Iran.   Materials and Methods: In this case-control study, 50 women with spontaneous abortion and 50 women without this history who were matched based on some factors were recruited. Cases and controls were recruited through the list of all pregnant women who were registered in the rural health centers of the county. A written consent form was taken. Dependent and independent variables were experiencing spontaneous abortion and had been exposed to pistachio farms pesticides, respectively. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Odds ratio was also calculated to measure the level of risk for spontaneous abortion after exposing to pistachio pesticides and 95% confidence interval was reported.   Results: About 72% and 22% of mothers with and without spontaneous abortion had experienced working in pistachio farms during their pregnancy, respectively. There was a significant level of risk for mothers who had worked in pistachio farms (during their pregnancy) to experience spontaneous abortion compared to those mothers who did not (Odds Ratio= 9.1, 95%CI=3.7-22.6). Odds ratio showed an increasing risk of spontaneous abortion among those who helped with spraying pesticides in pistachio farms compared to those mothers who did not (OR= 9.3, 95%CI=2.0-43.7).   Conclusion: Exposure to pesticides has been a major risk for causing spontaneous abortion among pregnant pistachio farmers in the area of this research. Further investigations are recommended.}, Keywords = {Spontaneous Abortion, Pregnancy, Pesticides, Pistachio }, volume = {1}, Number = {2}, pages = {67-74}, publisher = {Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.johe.1.2.67}, url = {http://johe.rums.ac.ir/article-1-33-en.html}, eprint = {http://johe.rums.ac.ir/article-1-33-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Occupational Health and Epidemiology}, issn = {2251-8096}, eissn = {2252-0902}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Rezaeian, M}, title = {Epidemiological characteristics of suicide cases in Rafsanjan from 2004 to 2009: the roles of family disputes and unemployment}, abstract ={  Background: Suicide can be defined as an intentional act of self harm that leads to death. The aim of the present study was to determine the epidemiological characteristics of suicide cases which were recorded by Rafsanjan Legal Medical Organization from 2004 to 2009.   Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was carried out in the year 2010 in Rafsanjan County of Kerman Province which is located in Southeast of Iran. Suicide data were gathered by applying a checklist in which gender, age, method of committing suicide as well as cause and the year of the event were recorded.   Results: During the six years of our investigation, 20 cases of suicide were recorded. The mean age were 27.92±6.77 and 29.14±10.38 years for males and females, respectively. There were 13 (65%) males among the cases. Poison ingestion in 7 (35%) cases was the highest most frequent applied method of suicide. Family disputes in 16 (80%) cases and unemployment along with addiction in 4 (20%) cases were reported as the causes of suicide.   Conclusion: Although it seems that suicide occurs less often in Rafsanjan, the possibility of under-enumeration and under-reporting of it must also be taken into account. In addition, a comprehensive prevention plan should be designed and implemented in order to tackle the root causes of suicide i.e. family disputes, unemployment and addiction. Meanwhile, easy access to the most prominent method of suicide i.e. organophosphate poison and similar substances should be restricted.}, Keywords = {Suicide, Epidemiology, Disputes, Unemployment}, volume = {1}, Number = {2}, pages = {75-80}, publisher = {Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.johe.1.2.75}, url = {http://johe.rums.ac.ir/article-1-35-en.html}, eprint = {http://johe.rums.ac.ir/article-1-35-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Occupational Health and Epidemiology}, issn = {2251-8096}, eissn = {2252-0902}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Dehghani, R and Davari, B and Moosavi, SG and eslami, h and Kachoei, E and Rahimi, M and Dehshiri, F}, title = {Prevalence of head lice infestation among 3-6 years old nursery children in Kashan (2009)}, abstract ={  Background: Head lice infestation is one of the most common parasitic infections with a long history in the world . The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of head lice infestation among 3-6 years old children going to nursery schools in Kashan, Iran in 2009.   Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 1200 children having the age range of 3-6 years old in February 2009. The infestation was confirmed by the presence of nit, nymph and adult species in the children's hair. The causing agent, Pediculus Capitis, was isolated by combing for 3-5 minutes or using manual lens. Then a questionnaire was completed and the data were categorized and compared using Fisher's exact test.   Results: The results demonstrated that 8 children, (0.7%, out of 1200) were infected with the parasite. The prevalence rates of infestation among girls and boys were 1.14% and 0.17%, respectively. Infestation prevalence rates were 8.3% and 0.43% among children having unemployed and employed fathers respectively (P<0.001). About 2% of children who were living in family with five or more members were infected which was significantly higher than its proportion (0.4%) among children living in families with 3-4 member (P<0.031). Conclusions: The prevalence rate of head lice infestation was higher among children living in big families and also among children who had unemployed fathers. Appropriate parental education, weekly inspection of the nurseries in order to find the infected children and referring them to health centers, can decrease the incidence rate of head lice infestation.}, Keywords = {Pediculus, Nursery, Prevalence}, volume = {1}, Number = {2}, pages = {81-86}, publisher = {Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.johe.1.2.81}, url = {http://johe.rums.ac.ir/article-1-1-en.html}, eprint = {http://johe.rums.ac.ir/article-1-1-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Occupational Health and Epidemiology}, issn = {2251-8096}, eissn = {2252-0902}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Gbiri, CA and Osho, AO and Olumiji, A}, title = {Prevalence, Pattern and Impact of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders on Functional Performance of Welders in a Nigeria Rural-Urban Center}, abstract ={  Background: The impact of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs) on functional performance of Nigerian Welders is unknown. This study investigated the prevalence, pattern and impact of WRMSDs on functional efficiency among Welders in Alimosho Local Government, Lagos State, Nigeria.   Materials and Methods: This cross sectional survey involved 177 Welders in a rural-urban area in Nigeria between January and July, 2011. The Modified Maastricht musculoskeletal questionnaire was used for the study. The questionnaire was modified in content and was also culturally adapted. Descriptive statistics methods were used to summarize the data. Chi-square test was used to find the impact of WMSDs on functional performance.   Results: The mean age of participants was 36.46±10.02 years with working experience of 14.31±9.93 years. Majority of the participants (52.5%) found their job physically exhaustive and were always lifting heavy objects at work. Most (98%) had WRMSDs with 87.5% having their job affected. Low back pain was the most common WRMSDs occurring in 60.1% of the cases. WRMSDs had caused 26.2% of respondents to lose their jobs, while 7.4% of them changed their jobs.   Conclusions: There is high prevalence of WRMSDs among Welders. Low back pains followed by neck and shoulder pains were the most prevalent WRMSDs among Nigerian Welders in rural-urban areas. WRMSDs have negative impact on job performance, leisure activities and family roles among Nigeria Welders in the study areas.}, Keywords = {Musculoskeletal, Disorders, Prevalence, Nigeria}, volume = {1}, Number = {2}, pages = {87-94}, publisher = {Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.johe.1.2.87}, url = {http://johe.rums.ac.ir/article-1-32-en.html}, eprint = {http://johe.rums.ac.ir/article-1-32-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Occupational Health and Epidemiology}, issn = {2251-8096}, eissn = {2252-0902}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Ravari, A and Mirzaei, T and Kazemi, M and Jamalizadeh, A}, title = {Job satisfaction as a multidimensional concept: A systematic review study}, abstract ={  Background : Some researchers have argued that job satisfaction has been vaguely defined in the organizational literature. Also, there is a lack of consensus over the meaning of job satisfaction in literature. The aim of this study was to clarify dimensions of job satisfaction's concept based on a systematic review study.   Materials and Methods: The present study used a systematic review to clarify job satisfaction's concept. Some databases including Pubmed and Medline were searched, carefully using proper keywords. A total of 38 articles were reviewed, all were published between 1986 and 2009, with the majority being of quantitative nature and design. Data on the following items were extracted: country, setting, subjects, the definition of job satisfaction, theoretical background for measuring job satisfaction and the dimensions of job satisfaction.   Results: The results of this study showed that job satisfaction has been born in mind both conceptually and operationally. In both aspects, job satisfaction was assumed to be influenced by personal and organizational dimensions. The main focus was on identifying and controlling different factors to provide job satisfaction for individuals. Yet, individuals' contributions to satisfy themselves were ignored. Conclusions: We explored that job satisfaction is a multi dimensional concept. This contains individual abilities, attitudes, beliefs and value system. To achieve job satisfaction, it is important that the staff have the characteristics of positive feelings and attitudes, commitment, and responsibility.}, Keywords = {Analysis, Iran, Job Satisfaction, Review}, volume = {1}, Number = {2}, pages = {95-102}, publisher = {Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.johe.1.2.95}, url = {http://johe.rums.ac.ir/article-1-44-en.html}, eprint = {http://johe.rums.ac.ir/article-1-44-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Occupational Health and Epidemiology}, issn = {2251-8096}, eissn = {2252-0902}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {khodadadi, A and Ravari, A and Sayadi, A and Khodadadi, H and Jafarinaveh, H}, title = {Occupational burnout assessment among nurses working in Iranian hospital of Ali-ebn Abitaleb, Rafsanjan- Iran}, abstract ={  Background: Burnout, a phenomenon that is of interest for both individuals and organizations, is characterized by decreasing energy, power and resources in the presence of excessive demands. Nurses are more prone to develop burnout due to both the emotional nature of their jobs as well as patients' demand. The present study was aimed to assess burnout among nurses working in the Iranian hospital of Ali-ebn Abitaleb Rafsanjan, Iran 2010 .   Material and Methods: in this descriptive study, 134 nurses (working in Med-Surge, ER, ICU, CCU, and Neurology units) were randomly recruited. The data were collected in two sections. Demographic variables including age, sex, diet, work experience, marital and employment status and academic degree were asked in the first section. Maslach burnout tool was applied for measuring burnout in nurses, in the second section.   Results: Most nurses (63%) were women and married (74.8%). Mean age of nurses was 33.84 ± 8.7 years with a minimum of 24 and maximum of 53 years. Mean score of burnout was 78.43 ± 15 with a minimum of 26 and maximum of 132. There was a significant association, between gender and degree of burnout (p <0.05). Higher score of burnout was reported among those with shorter duration of working in their job (0-5 years) comparing to nurses with a longer duration (more than 20 years) of working in their job (p <0.05). Conclusions: Our findings showed that burnout affected nurses significantly. Therefore , it seems that this problem must be studied and related factors should be recognized, in order to reduce burnout among nurses. Many aspects of nurse's job should be noticed and appropriate intervention should be conducted. These aspects include their salary, job security, their lesure and their dayly working hours.}, Keywords = {Nurse, Professional Burnout, Hospital}, volume = {1}, Number = {2}, pages = {103-110}, publisher = {Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.johe.1.2.103}, url = {http://johe.rums.ac.ir/article-1-39-en.html}, eprint = {http://johe.rums.ac.ir/article-1-39-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Occupational Health and Epidemiology}, issn = {2251-8096}, eissn = {2252-0902}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {TavakolianFerdosieyeh, V and Karimifared, M and Esmaeili, A and Hassanshahi, GH and Vazirinejad, R}, title = {Pesticide induced complications among pistachio farmers: In the rural area of Rafsanjan, Iran (2010)}, abstract ={ Background: Pesticides have important effects on human health. Due to the wide range of pesticide application and also involvement of more than 60% of people living in this study area in the agriculture, it is essential to assess the side effects of these biohazards. Therefore, we designed this study to assess the impact of using pesticides on the health status of pistachio farmers, in rural area of Rafsanjan, Iran.  Material and Methods : In this descriptive study we have analysed the side effects of pesticides on farmers who used these substances in pistachio farms. A sample of 115 male farmers in the rural area of Rafsanjan County was randomly recruited. A questionnaire was designed to ask about age¸ marrital status¸ working experience¸ training status (regarding pesticides)¸ specific diseases¸ hospital admission the history of acute poisoning and other toxic signs of respondents. Data were analysed using SPSS and Excel. Parametric and non-parametric tests were used to compare groups where appropriate.  Results : One hundred and four cases were married of which 1.7% were infertile. Among respondents' children (102), we found 6 cases of brain disease that 2 of them suffered from menangocell. About 45% of respondents did not change their diet during application of pesticides. Only 14.7% of respondents were trained regarding the application of pesticides. The most prominent side effect of pesticides among respondents was tiredness (66.4%).  Conclusion : Based on our findings, program is needed for training of pistachio farmers regarding methods of using pesticides and also how to use personal protection. It is also important to train respondents' families to prevent side effects of pesticides among their children.}, Keywords = {Pesticide, Pistachio Farmers, Rafsanjan, Rural}, volume = {1}, Number = {2}, pages = {111-117}, publisher = {Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.johe.1.2.111}, url = {http://johe.rums.ac.ir/article-1-45-en.html}, eprint = {http://johe.rums.ac.ir/article-1-45-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Occupational Health and Epidemiology}, issn = {2251-8096}, eissn = {2252-0902}, year = {2012} }