Introduction: According to American surgeons' theory, the leading and most preventable cause of death is tobacco use. This country has an annual mortality rate of 440000 individuals to tobacco use. The prevalence of tobacco use is increasing among the young while the age at beginning to smoke is decreasing. The goal of this survey is to investigate effective factors on smoking behavior with BAS...

Abstract Background: Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and in the past decades its incidence has increased a lot. However, this type of cancer is largely preventable through protective behaviors. This study aimed to determine the most important predictors that effect on protective behaviors based on BAZNEF model in midwifery students in Urmia. Methods: This Descri...

Background & Objective: Intervention of educational training in order to prevent the leishmaniasis in endemic areas seems necessary. This study was implemented with the aim of assessing the effectiveness of education based on BASNEF Model program in promotion of preventive behavior of leishmaniasis among Health workers and families under the coverage of Health centers. Materials & Methods: An i...

Background and Aims: Patients undergoing hemodialysis are exposed to various physical, psychological, and social stressors. Self-care activities can play a significant role in adapting to the disease process and improving their quality of life. In addition, using the PRECEDE-PROCEDE model, an appropriate scale can be obtained from these patients chr('39')perceptions, knowledge and attitudes tow...

Background and Aim: Based on WHO reports, there are about 100-150 million people with asthma around the world and the number is increasing. Asthma is a prevalent disease and permanent self-management is needed in order to control the symptoms and maintain the normal action of the lungs and a normal level of activity. The Green's Model of Health Education Planning provides a systematic process f...

Background: Regular physical activity has a positive effect on physical, mental, and social aspects both individually and community health. This study aimed to determine the effect of educational intervention on physical activity using BASNEF model among female university students Shahre Qods Branch in 2012 –2013. Methods: In this prospective experimental study, after selection of students girl...