Background: Chronic diseases in children lead to failure in the development of self-esteem and productivity. Self-efficacy decreases as one’s behaviors become more complex and difficult to deal with. Storytelling is an observational learning method, which is effective in improving self-efficacy. Aim: to determine the effects of storytelling on self-efficacy in children with thalassemia (aged 7-...

Introduction: Permanent first molar is the most important unit in the chewing system. Ear-ly loss of first molars can significantly reduce chewing efficiency, increase overbite, lead to premature eruption of the permanent second and third molars, and displacement of adjacent teeth. The purpose of this study was to determine the associated factors of permanent first molar caries in 7-9 years old...

The purpose of the article is to reveal peculiarities neurovegetative status children senior preschool age. exposes importance autonomic nervous system, features electrical activity, cerebral blood flow on functioning child’s body.
 Childhood a sensitive period development many neurophysiological and physiological functions. In activity brain can be considered as an indicator general prope...

asthma is one of the most common problems of childhood, responsible for a significant proportion of abstinence from school because of chronic illness. this study was carried out among the school-aged children (7-18 years) in tehran schools during 2002-2003, in order to determine the frequency of asthma. according to the recommendation of who (world health organization), we designed a questionna...