Mohammad Ali Morowatisharifabad
PhD of Health Education, Professor, Ageing Health Department, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
[ 1 ] - Cultural Beliefs on Menstrual Health in Bam City: A Qualitative Study
Background: Menstruation is a natural and physiologic process that is managed based on various socio-cultural habits and behaviors. Cultural beliefs about menstruation can improve or worsen menstrual health behavior. The present study aimed to explore the cultural beliefs about menstrual health in Bam city, Iran. Materials and Methods: This is a qualitative study with Directed Content Analysis...
[ 2 ] - Cigarette Smoking Experience and its related Socio-demographic and Environmental Risk Factors in High School Boy Students, Shiraz- Iran
Background: Several environmental and psychosocial risk factors are known for adolescent smoking as the single cause of preventable diseases and premature death. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of cigarette smoking, socio-demographic factors associated with cigarette smoking (age, education level, parents’ job, and family’s socioeconomic statues), and the role of fa...
[ 3 ] - Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of Parenting Style and Dimensions Questionnaire: Application for Children`s Health-related Behaviors
Background: Parenting style is associated with children's health-related behaviors. One of the popularity and applicability assessment tools is Parenting Style and Dimensions Questionnaire (PSDQ) that the lack of Iranian version can be seen.This study was conducted to determine the validity and reliability of Iranian version of PSDQ.Materials and Methods: This study was done with randomized clu...
[ 4 ] - تاثیر آموزش مبتنی بر مدل اعتقاد بهداشتی HBM) ( بر عملکرد بهورزان در نمونه گیری التور از مراجعین به خانه های بهداشت 1395
Abstract Introduction: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of theory based education on the performance of health workers in samples from patients with diarrhea in the home health eltour city of Taft in the years 2016. This was a quasi-experimental study as pretest and posttest associated with a control group. Methods: In this study, 90 people were selected as convenience sampling...
[ 5 ] - بررسی میزان مصرف چربی براساس الگوی اعتقاد بهداشتی در زنان شهر یزد در سال 94
Introduction: Since different populations have different eating habits and chronic diseases, their fat intake instructions vary. The aim of this study was to examine determinants of fat consumption based on health belief model (HBM) on women's in Yazd city in 2015. Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted on women in Yazd. The sample size of 203 women who were covered by health centers we...
[ 6 ] - تعیین‌کننده‌های رفتارهای بهداشتی در مسافران هوایی فرودگاه بین‌المللی شهید دستغیب شیراز بر اساس مدل اعتقاد بهداشتی
Introduction: Health is also particularly important in flights. The current study aimed to investigate the determinants of health behaviors among travelers of Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport based on Health Belief Model. Methods: In this descriptive-analytic cross-sectional study, 349 air passengers were investigated at Shiraz International Airport using non-probability method. A...
[ 7 ] - بررسی نیازهای آموزش بهداشت کارگران شرکت سنگ آهن مرکزی ایران – بافق در سال 1393
Abstract Background: Our age is the age of planning , planning is especially important for people’s educational needs.the purpose of this study is to check out the training needs. Prioritizing needs and designing a lesson education plan based an priorities for the workers of central Iron ore company in bafgh Analysis method: this research is a qualitatire study using the F...
[ 8 ] - بررسی تعیین کننده های رفتارهای محافظت کننده از سرطان ریه در کارگران شرکت ذوب آهن اصفهان بر اساس تئوری انگیزش محافظت در سال 1392
Introduction: Lung cancer is known the leading cause of death among cancers. Since in our country a comprehensive scientific information not available on the determinants of protective behavior of lung cancer among workers, this study, aimed to examine determinants of lung cancer protective behaviors among Esfahan Steel Company (ESCO) workers based on protection motivation theory. Methods: Thi...
[ 9 ] - بررسی آگاهی، نگرش، عملکرد و وضعیت بهداشت دهان و دندان دانش آموزان شهر یزد
Introduction: Oral health is one of the most important issues affecting public health. Regarding the high prevalence of dental decay and the high cost of treatment and the direct role of students in preventing dental decay, it is necessary for the students to acquire suitable knowledge, attitude and practice about oral health. Regarding lack of studies in this area, the study aimed to determine...
[ 10 ] - بررسی میزان تأثیر آموزش مهارت های مدیریت استرس بر وضعیت اضطراب در معلمین دبیرستان های شهرستان میبد در سال 1391
Introduction: stress is an effective factor on peoples practice and can threat the health of people and teaching is an stress full job in the world. Anxiety is a diseases or a psychological symptom of the stress. Researches show a direct association between stress and anxiety. Teacher's anxiety can effects the teaching quality and Barricade a continues communication between teacher and student ...
[ 11 ] - بررسی آگاهی، نگرش و عملکرد افراد 15 ساله و بالاتر شهر کرج در خصوص مصرف آدامس و اثرات بهداشتی آن
Introduction: Chewing gum is the most common chewing thing worldwide which has a lot of health effects such as thwarting dental bacteria's and prevention of mouth dry. Regarding lack of studies about knowledge of community people about health effects of chewing gum, the present study was carried out with the aim of determining the knowledge, attitude and practice of 15 years and above people of...
[ 12 ] - Relationship Between Oral Health Related Quality of Life and Dental Condition in Patients Referring to Yazd Dental University and Yazd Khatamolanbia Clinic
Introduction: Oral health related quality of life - United Kingdom (OHQoL-UK) questionnaire is one of the instrument which measure both positive and negative aspect of Oral Health related Quality of Life (OHQoL) at the same time. The aim of this study is to evaluate OHQoL with remaining teeth and other variable using OHQoL-UK questionnaire. Method and Material: This cross-sectional study was d...
[ 13 ] - Dental fear among patients referred to dental offices in Mashhad (Iran)
Background: Dental fear is a major factor in postponing and cancelling a dental appointment. The studies in this field are still limited. The current study was conducted to examine dental fear in patients going to dentists in Mashhad, Iran. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive study, 400 patients were selected randomly from 20 dental offices in Mashhad. The data were collected, using...
[ 14 ] - تبیین موانع و مشوق‌های خودمراقبتی از دیدگاه بیماران مبتلا به دیابت شهر اردکان و ارایه دهندگان خدمت به آنان با استفاده از مدل بازاریابی اجتماعی
مقدمه: دیابت شایع‌ترین بیماری مزمن در جهان است و عوارض ناشی از آن باعث تحمیل بار سنگین اقتصادی و کاهش کیفیت زندگی بیمار و خانواده وی می‌گردد. خودمراقبتی فرایند مهمی در کنترل بیماری دیابت محسوب می‌شود. از طرف دیگر، این امر هم برای پزشکان و هم برای بیماران بسیار دشوار است که قند خون را در حد مطلوب حفظ کنند و علت این امر به طور عمده وجود موانع سیستمی و فردی مراقبت از دیابت است. هدف این مطالعه، تبی...
[ 15 ] - بررسی تعیین‌کننده‌های روانی- اجتماعی (خودکارآمدی و حمایت اجتماعی) سبک زندگی در سالمندان شهر یزد، سال 1393
زمینه و هدف: ازجمله ساختارهای اجتماعی - روانی که در سلامت افراد، به‌ویژه قشر سالمند دارای اهمیت است، می‌توان به خودکارآمدی درک‌شده و حمایت اجتماعی اشاره کرد که بر کیفیت و سبک زندگی تأثیرگذار است. این مطالعه با هدف بررسی تأثیر ساختارهای اجتماعی - روانی بر سبک زندگی در سالمندان شهر یزد انجام گرفت. روش بررسی: این مطالعه به‌صورت توصیفی- مقطعی بر روی 270 نفر از سالمندان بالای 60 سال شهر یزد در سال 1...
[ 16 ] - بررسی پیش بینی کننده های استفاده از ماسک های حفاظتی تنفسی در کارگران شرکت های چینی بهداشتی (شهر یزد) بر اساس تئوری رفتار برنامه ریزی شده
Background and purpose: Inhalation is one of the main ways of exposure to occupational pollutants that can cause acute and chronic respiratory complications in workers. This study aimed to identify the predictors of using respiratory protection masks among workers based on the theory of planned behavior. Materials and methods: An analytical cross-sectional design was employed. Cluster sampling...
[ 17 ] - Sleep Quality among Older Adults in Mehriz, Yazd Province, Iran
Introduction: Decrease in sleep quality is an age-related problem which appears in different features such as difficulty in sleeping, over sleeping and unusual behaviors during sleep. Regarding the importance of sleep quality among older adults and also its effects on their quality of life and physical and mental status, the study was conducted to determine the status and quality of sleep in ol...
[ 18 ] - بررسی پیشگوئی کننده های انجام تست پاپ اسمیر بر اساس تئوری انگیزش محافظت در زنان شهرکرد
Introduction: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer and one of the most important causes of death among women worldwide. Although this cancer is one of the most important women's health issues in the developing countries, it is preventable fortunately and Pap smear test is an effective screening method for its prevention and early diagnosis. This study aimed to determine the predicto...
[ 19 ] - تعیین کننده های رفتار مصرف صبحانه دردانش آموزان پایه های چهار،پنجم وششم مدارس ابتدایی شهرستان ابرکوه بر اساس نظریه رفتاربرنامه ریزی شده
Introduction ::;;;;mmjijkj :Breakfast is one of the main meals helps students make learning easier. The aim of this study was to investigate determinants of consumer behavior Breakfast The students in grades four, five Six primary schools in city Abarkuh Based on the theory of planned behavior. Methods In a cross-sectional design, a total number of 327 students, 161Men and166Women entered i...
[ 20 ] - تاثیر آموزش بر اساس تئوری عمل منطقی بر رفتارمادران دارای کودک دو تا پنج سال دچار سوءتغذیه در شهرستان سپیدان
Introduction: Studies showed that about 25 percent of children with less than 5 years of age were underweight to varying degrees in Iran. Mothers, as the most influential group in family education, play very significant roles in preventing growth retardation and regular monitoring. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of educational intervention based on reasoned action theory on t...
[ 21 ] - Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Protection Motivation Theory–Based Scale Assessing the Adherence of Iranian Women Breast Cancer Prevention Behaviors
Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer that has concerned Iranian women. Early detection is a major determinant of disease prognosis. Thus, participation in prevention behaviors is the only available option for women. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a protection motivation theory (PMT)-based scale for assessing the participation of Iranian women in breas...
[ 22 ] - The Relationship between Breast Self-examination and the Disease Stage in Detection Time among Patients with Breast Cancer in Yazd
Introduction: breast cancer, as the most common cancer among women, is controllable if it is diagnosed at the early stages. Breast self- examination is a simple method for early detection. One of the most important effective factors on the cancer-related mortality is the defection stage. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between breast self-examination and the disease stage...
[ 23 ] - Female Adolescents and Life Skills based on the Social Cognitive Theory: A Qualitative Study
Background: Adolescence is one of the most important periods of life for all people. This is a transition period from childhood to adulthood, through which individuals should learn to make the right decisions and apply the life skills. This study aimed to explain the life skills' experiences of 12-14 year-old female adolescen...
[ 24 ] - Investigating the Life Skills and Self-Esteem in Teenage Girls in Birjand, Iran
Background Life skills are the strategies that enable people to live a successful life in different environments. Life skills training promotes self-esteem. Self-esteem, as one of the most fundamental ...
[ 25 ] - Spiritual Health and its Relationship with Religious Behaviors of Students in Yazd University of Medical Sciences
Introduction: Spiritual well-being, as one of the basic concepts about how to deal with the problems and tensions caused by different conditions of life, is one of the dimensions of health that integrates its other dimensions. Therefore, considering the importance of this dimension of health in the lives of students, we aimed to investigate the status of spiritual well-being and its relationshi...
[ 26 ] - The Relationship between Spiritual Health and Use of Virtual Social Networks in High-School Students of Firozabad, Fars Province
Introduction: In different societies, paying attention to spiritual dimension of health has been emphasized as one of the health dimensions according to the WHO. The study aimed to determine the relation between spiritual health and use of virtual social networks among high school students in Firouzabad, Fars province in 2017. Methods: In the cross-sectional study, 380 students (16-18 years) w...
[ 27 ] - The Effect of Lower Limb Resistance Exercise with Elastic Band on Balance, Walking Speed, and Muscle Strength in Elderly Women
Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an 8-week resistance exercise program on balance, walking speed, and muscle strength in elderly women. Methods: This randomized controlled trial was performed on 50 elderly women aged 60-66 years who were assigned to two groups of experimental and control. The Time Up and Go test, was used to measure dynamic balance, Rombe...
[ 28 ] - Evaluation of SF-36 Questionnaire Dimensions in Quality of Life of Postmenopausal Women Referring to Yazd City Health Centers in 2019
Introduction: Menopause can have negative effects on the quality of life of postmenopausal women. The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of life of post-menopausal women in Yazd City, Iran. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 250 postmenopausal women over 50 years of age in Yazd. The standard SF-36 quality of life questionnaire was used to ...
[ 29 ] - Effect of Educational Intervention Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior on Mammography Performance in Iranian Women: a Randomized Controlled Trial Study
Aims: Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women in Asia, including Iran. Mammography is used for the early detection of breast cancer for about 73% of cases. This study aimed to determine the effect of educational intervention on mammography among women referring to health centers using planned behavior theory. Materials & Methods: This randomized controlled trial study wa...
[ 30 ] - Oral Health Status in Adults Aged 30-75 Years with Some Mental Problems among a Sample of Iranian Population
Introduction: Oral health is one of the most important aspects of public health and people with mental health problems are at higher risk of oral diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral health status of adults aged 30-75 years with some mental health problems in a sample of Iranian population. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed using Persian cohort baseline data...
[ 31 ] - A Study of General Health among Older Adults in Ardakan and Its Relation with Traffic Noise Pollution at the Residence Summary
Introduction: The body's response to noise pollution is very similar to the way the body responds to stress, which can lead to poor health over time. In this regard, this study was conducted to determine the general health of the elderly and its relationship with traffic noise pollution in Ardakan. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 1399. Participants were 200...
[ 32 ] - Health-Related Needs of Older Adults in Rafsanjan City, Kerman Province, Iran
Introduction: Meeting the needs of the elderly in order to promote active aging among them is becoming more and more important every day. Moreover, careful planning is needed for principled planning. In this regard, this study tries to use Camberwell Assessment of Need for the Elderly (CANE) as a multi-dimensional tool, to get a comprehensive understanding of the health-related needs of the eld...
[ 33 ] - Prevalence of Restless Legs Syndrome and its related Factors among Older Adults in Eslamabad-e-Gharb, Iran
Introduction: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological sensory-motor disorder that is observed as an unpleasant sensation in the legs, especially when sitting or lying down and at rest. This study aimed to determine the prevalence RLS and its related factors among older adults in Eslamabad-e-Gharb, Kermanshah province, Iran in 2021. Methods: Totally, 240 elderlies entered the study using...
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