conclusions although most studies have reported low and weak quality of life in addicts, the findings of this study shows that the life quality score of addicts is rather good. it seems that the maintenance treatment that addicts receive in addiction cessation centers has been effective in improving the quality of life of the patients. hence, expanding methadone treatment centers can play a lea...

In 2006, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, seeking to address the epidemic of childhood obesity, issued new regulations on beverages, physical activity, and screen time in group child care centers. An evaluation was conducted to identify characteristics of New York City child care centers that have implemented these regulations and to examine how varying degrees of impl...

background: informal employment is common in developing countries, including egypt. this type of employment may have significant consequences on mental health. objectives: to determine the prevalence and risk factors of common mental disorders and substance abuse among temporary hired hospital cleaners. methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted on 242 adult temporary cleaners and 209 perma...

conclusions the prevalence of mental disorders among the hiv-positive patients in bandar abbas city, iran, was high. the findings of this study demonstrate the need for more attention to improve mental health status of individuals with hiv/aids and further research on the mental health status of hiv-positive patients. background acquired immune deficiency syndrome (aids) is a fatal disease that...

objective: psychiatric distress and work related stress may have a profound effect on an individual's well-being .the aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence rate of mental health problems and their distribution by age, educational level, marital status and years of employment in a chocolate manufacturing company in iran .the general health questionnaire (a widely used screening instru...

objective: this study proposed a model for provision of an effective universal coverage for mental health services based on global and national experiences, available resources and the nature of primary health care system of iran to reduce the burden of mental health conditions. method: a framework with prioritized mental and social health services was devised through a review of literature and...

objectives: this study was conducted on the estimation of the efficiency of mental health program in primary health care in chaharmahal and bakhtyari province, situated in center of the islamic republic of iran, from 1999 to 2009. methods: one of the important objectives of mental health program is screening of mental health disorders and follow up. according to the prescription of mental healt...

background the 12-item general health (ghq-12) questionnaire is one of the most commonly used instruments in screening studies on mental health. objectives the current study aimed to examine the factor structure of the ghq-12 questionnaire among the students in iran. materials and methods it was a cross-sectional study in which 428 university students were recruited and completed the ghq-12. re...