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An eco-epidemiological study of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Dezful, Iran, during 2004-2011
H Hashemi, A Khodabakhshi, M Sepasian ,
Volume 3, Issue 1 (Winter 2014)
Abstract

Background: Due to annual increases in cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in different regions of Iran and the resulting health problems and high economic costs, this study was performed with the aim to determine the prevalence of CL in Dezful city, Iran.

Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was performed on all patients who were directly referred to clinics and clinical laboratories of Dezful city during 2004-2011. Age, sex, occupation, and area of residence of the patients were recorded.  Biopsy was conducted on patients who had suspicious lesions. The biopsy was evaluated by a parasitologist using Giemsa staining, and then, light microscopy.

Results: The number of CL cases was 1192, among which 64% were men and 36% were women. Among them, 592 people lived in rural areas and 600 people lived in urban areas. Most cases of disease were in the age group of 20-29 years (35%). The maximum prevalence of disease was observed in 2008. Most cases of the disease were in the military occupational group with a frequency of 366 cases. Furthermore, most cases occured in the months of November and December.

Conclusions: Considering the prevalence of CL in the study area in different years, it is necessary to take effective and comprehensive public health measures to control and prevent the spread of this disease.


A two-year survey on the effect of temperature changes on the incidence of myocardial infarction in patients referred to the Ali-ibn Abi Talib Hospital, Rafsanjan, Iran, in 2013-2014
A Esmaeili Nadimi, M Hasani, M Allahtavakoli, E Hakimizadeh, H Bakhshi ,
Volume 3, Issue 3 (Summer 2014 2014)
Abstract

Background: The role of temperature changes, as an environmental risk factor, in the human health status has been investigated in recent studies. Accordingly, the present two-year study was conducted to evaluate the incidence of myocardial infarction (MI) in warm and cold seasons in Ali-ibn Abi Talib Hospital, Rafsanjan, Iran.

Materials and Methods: In this descriptive and cross-sectional study, 264 patients hospitalized with MI during a two-year period (2013-2014) were included. Data on the participants were obtained from their electronic medical files and on the weather from the official Rafsanjan Weather Bureau station. The collected data was then analyzed using statistical tests including chi-squared test, Fisher's exact test, and logistic regression model in SPSS software.

Results: Data showed that 41.80% of MI occurred in hot weather, 14% in cold, and the remaining 37.12% in mild weather. According to the type of MI, 49.47% of non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and 44.44% of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) occurred in very hot weather while 13.54% of NSTEMI and 18% of STEMI occurred in very cold weather. This difference was not significant.

Conclusions: Based on our data, MI had occurred mostly in hot weather and more than half of the cases were NSTEMI.


Quality of work life and its association with job burnout and job performance among Iranian healthcare employees in Islamabad-e Gharb, 2016
Ehsan Bakhshi, Faramarz Gharagozlou, Ali Moradi, Mohamad Reza Naderi,
Volume 8, Issue 2 (Spring 2019)
Abstract
Background: Health care centers play an important role in providing health service to the public and maintaining the health of the community. This study was an attempt to evaluate the quality of work life and its association with job burnout and job performance among healthcare employees.
Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 136 employees of healthcare centers and health homes in Islamabad-e Gharb in 2016. The data collection tools were a demographic characteristics questionnaire, Walton's Quality of Work Life Questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory, and Hersey and Goldsmith's Job Performance Questionnaire. The statistical analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, the spearman correlation coefficient, one-way ANOVAs, and independent t-tests.
Results: The quality of work life was obtained to be low for only over a quarter of participants, whereas only 0.7% of them reported it to be high. The majority of respondents (72.63%), however, stated it as moderate. The quality of work life had a significant negative correlation with job burnout (r= -0.291 P = 0.001) and held a significant positive association with job performance (r=0.642 P = 0.000).
Conclusion: The findings of this study suggested a clear link between the quality of working life and both job burnout and job performance. Therefore, taking actions such as providing opportunities for the staff to continue their education, increasing their salaries and benefits as well as promoting their jobs would be considered as common-sense approaches contributing to enhancing the quality of work life.
 

Is There any Possible Association Between Trimethylamine N-Oxide (TMAO) and Cancer? A Review Study
Adeleh Khodabakhshi, Mohammad Reza Rooholamini,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (Winter 2021)
Abstract

Background: During the transit of digested animal source foods, gut microbiota synthesize metabolites that can affect the body cells. One of these metabolites, i.e. Trimethylamine (TMA) that is an intermediary metabolite, ultimately leads to the production of Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO). Several studies have been conducted to show the association between TMAO and different diseases. This article aimed to search literature in order to review published findings about the possible association between TMAO and cancer.
Materials and Methods: In this literature review, a comprehensive electronic search of different databases was done using "Trimethylamine N-oxide" and "cancer" as the main keywords.
Result: Research suggests that TMAO can be related to the increased risk of cancer. The results showed a higher level of serum TMAO in cancer patients, most importantly colorectal cancer (CRC), than in healthy controls.  Nevertheless, inflammation, oxidative stress, and DNA damage could be the reasons for the link between TMAO and cancer. Limiting dietary intake of animal products can reduce levels of TMAO.
Conclusion: It is concluded that a higher rate of TMAO production could potentially be associated with the development of different types of cancers, particularly CRC.


Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Occupational Stress among Workers of an Engineering Company in Iran during the Covid-19 Pandemic, 2021: A Cross-Sectional Study
Elham Akhlaghi Pirposhteh, Niloofar Sheibani, Atefeh Beheshti, Nader Bakhshi, Ali Salehi Sahl Abadi,
Volume 10, Issue 3 (Summer 2021)
Abstract

Background: The present study aims to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and occupational stress among workers of a factory in Iran during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on all workers of an engineering company (140 participants). The tools used in the present study included the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14) Questionnaire and the Body Map Questionnaire. The participants were asked to respond to the questions according to their physical and mental status after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The data were analyzed using SPSS V25.0.
Results: The most frequently reported musculoskeletal issues were related to the back (61.4%) and neck (53.6%) areas, while the lowest prevalence was related to elbows (17.9%). A significant correlation was found between the final scores obtained from the PSS-14 and Body Map Questionnaires for the neck (P = 0.026) and shoulder (P = 0.009) areas. Besides, a significant correlation was found between the participants' gender and pain in the neck (P = 0.005) and shoulder (P = 0.048) areas. Furthermore, a significant correlation was found between marital status and pain in the pelvis (P = 0.034) and leg (P = 0.007) areas as well as the thigh and knee (P = 0.017) areas.
Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected various aspects of mental and physical health in occupational environments and has contributed to an increase in musculoskeletal pain and occupational stress levels. Thus, the adoption of effective strategies and the use of a comprehensive stress management program are suggested to prevent musculoskeletal disorders in occupational environments.


Natural Sounds in Management of Elderly Sleep Quality: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Ali Ansari Jaberi, Zohreh Sahebi, Tayebeh Negahban Bonabi, Pouran Allahbakhshinasab,
Volume 12, Issue 4 (Autumn 2023)
Abstract
Background: There is no clear consensus on the effect of natural sounds on elderly sleep quality, as one of the most common causes of disability in them. This study aimed to determine the effect of natural sounds on elderly sleep quality.
Material & Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, 100 elderly were selected based on the inclusion criteria from comprehensive health care centers and then divided into two equal groups by simple random sampling method. The intervention group listened to the natural sounds in MP3 format every night for 2 weeks, 30 minutes before going to bed, through mobile phone and hands-free. The control group did not receive any intervention. The PSQI was measured before and after the intervention. Data analysis was done in SPSS software (version 22) applying the Shapiro-Wilk test, Chi-square, and Fisher Exact test, Independent Samples-t test, Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test, and Mann Whitney U test. A confidence level of 95% was considered.
Results: In the intergroup comparison, in the baseline, groups were the same in terms of the total sleep quality score as well as other components (P>0.05). After the intervention, there was a significance difference between the two groups in terms of global sleep quality (P=0.048), sleep latency (P=0.001), habitual sleep efficacy (p= 0.012), and sleep disturbance (p=0.01).
Conclusion: Based on the our results, natural sounds could improve the sleep quality in the elderly. 
 

Association between Job Burnout and the General Health of Healthcare Professionals during the Pandemic of COVID-19, Kermanshah, Iran (2022)
Shadi Askari, Nooshin Salimi, Ehsan Bakhshi,
Volume 13, Issue 1 (Winter 2024)
Abstract
Background: The crisis of COVID-19 has greatly impacted the mental health of healthcare workers, and neglecting it can cause burnout syndrome among them. This study investigates job burnout and its association with the general health among healthcare professionals (HCPs) during the coronavirus pandemic.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive study in 2022, 400 employees of Kermanshah hospitals were selected using the convenience sampling method and Cochran's formula. The online questionnaire had 3 parts. The first was demographic information, the second was Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), and the third was a 28-question general health questionnaire. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistical and analytical tests, including the chi-square test, linear regression, and correlation at a significance level of less than 0.05 using SPSS software, version 19.
Results: All the job burnout components had a strong correlation with general health items Emotional Exhaustion (r=-0.509, p<0.01), Reduced Personal Accomplishment (r=-0.514, p<0.01), and Depersonalization (r=-0.614, p<0.01)). Among all the components of job burnout, depersonalization could predict 38.6% of general health changes in employees working in the hospitals of Kermanshah City.
Conclusion: Healthcare professionals in Kermanshah hospitals have experienced a lot of job burnout during the pandemic of Covid-19, and this problem was related to their general health status.

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