The impact of a national mass media campaign in The Netherlands on the prevention of weight gain.

The Sociological Impact of Cultural Globalization on National Identity with Emphasis on Mass Media (Case Study: Pre-University Students in Babol)

The purpose of this research is to study the impact of globalization in cultural dimension in the sense of national identity with an emphasis on mass media among pre-university students in Babol. This research is a descriptive-analytical type that was carried out by using a survey method. To achieve the expected results in this research, a questionnaire was used to collect data. Pre-university ...

Conformity of Drug Abuse International Standards, Psychological and Sociologic Theories and Drug and Alcohol Use Prevention in Iran in 4 National Development Programs

Background: The international drug abuse standards were achieved by review of a vast meta-analysis in the world and released 2 years ago in Vienna. Review of national programs in recent 20 years and conformity of them is the main objective of this presentation. Methods: Based on research that was supported by UNODC and DCHQ, the demand reduction program in Iran at the mentioned time was studied...

The Impact of Maternal Age, Pre-Pregnancy Body Mass Index,Weight Gain and Parity on Glucose Challenge Test (GCT)

Evaluation of Antibodies against Rubella Virus in a Mass Campaign Vaccination in Tehran, Iran

Background and Aims: Vaccine is available, but fetal infection with rubella virus is still a main cause of congenital birth defects and mental retardation in many countries. Mass vaccination campaigns and Expanded Program of Immunization (EPI) have increased vaccine coverage in the world with a substantial impact on the reduction of rubella infections, such as Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS)....

The Review of Body Mass Index Measurements during the First Prenatal Checkup at Healthcare Facilities in Rural Areas of Hormozgan, Iran

Introduction:Early identification of women, who are at risk of malnutrition, is effective for the prevention and management of complications. Maternal body mass index (BMI) in the first prenatal checkup can be an indicator of the nutritional status of pregnant women. This study aimed to review the BMI status of pregnant women during the first prenatal checkup at healthcare facilities in rural a...