Background and Aim: There is evidence that physical activity declines during adolescence in Western countries. However, this pattern has not yet been shown in Iranian youth. The purpose of this study was to detect changes in physical activity behaviors, psychological factors (including perceived benefits, barriers, and self-efficacy), and interpersonal influences associated with exercise behav...

Background and Aim: Diabetic foot complication and its amputation is one of the most physical and emotional disabilities in diabetic patients. Since much of the care of the patients is on their own part and it is not possible for them to be under the medical attention of physicians, nurses and health workers, the best way is to care for their feet at home. The aim of this study was to survey th...

Background: Due to rapid transition from breast feeding to other food groups, failure to thrive is common among infants. The aim of this study was to determine the factors that cause failure to thrive in infants from 6 to 12 months based on Health Belief Model (HBM) in Hamadan. Methods: In this cross sectional case-control study, 100 mothers of infants with growth disorders as case group membe...

Background and Aim: This paper reports on the predictors of high school students' oral health behaviors (OHBs) based on the Pender's Health Promotion Model (HPM) in an attempt to identify effective factors that may be addressed through intervention efforts. Materials and Methods: A multistage cluster sample of 403 high school students were recruited from 8 high schools in Marivan County, Iran....

Background & Aim: Early diagnosis of breast lumps through breast self-examination (BSE) is important for early detection of breast cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate factors predict the BSE behavior using Health Belief Model constructs in women referred to health centers in Bandar abbas, Iran. Methods & Materials: In this cross-sectional study, 240 eligible women were randomly sel...

Backgrounds and Aim: Self-care behaviors are an important aspect of Heart Failure (HF), management, Educating self-care behaviors to HF patients have to be a part of routine management of HF in hospitals and health care Centers. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of an educational intervention on self-care behaviors and its perceived benefits and barriers in patients with HF in T...

 Background: Irrational use of the drug has high impression on the household economy, treatment and health. A lot of attention must be paid to the Medical group which is the most effective elements in the process of prescribing medication. Although awareness of doctors in the principles of prescribing is in acceptable range, different results can be seen in the implementation. Therefor...