We carried out a semi-experimental study with simple randomized sampling to study the effects of applying a continuous care model on the quality of life of 36 spouses of haemodialysis patients in Hamedan, Islamic Republic of Iran. Participants took part in group discussions and training on the continuous care approach and completed the Perceived Quality Of Life (PQOL) questionnaire before and a...

Background: Cystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato, is a common zoonotic disease in Iran. Identifying various risk factors of this can pave the way for launching control and prevention programs, as well special health education target populations. For purpose, retrospective study investigated demographic characteristics human hydatidosis Hamedan. Methods: The r...

Aim: The aim of present study was to determine the seroprevalence of Neospora caninum infection in aborted sheep population from Hamedan province of Iran. Materials and Methods: 358 serum samples of aborted ewes were evaluated for IgG-antibodies to N. caninum using enzymelinked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results: 8 samples (2.2%) were found seropositive for this infection (2.05< Confidence in...

The road shipping has become one of the major metal contamination sources that could impact on roadside soils. Therefore, this study was conducted to determination, possible source identification and potential ecological human health risks assessment trace elements (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn) in surface soil samples Hamedan, west Iran 2018. In so doing, a total 63 specimens from three main...

INTRODUCTION Presence of committed personnel in each organization not only reduces their absenteeism, delays, and displacements but also leads to a dramatic increase in performance and efficiency of an organization, mental freshness of employees, better manifestation of noble objectives, and organizational mission as well as fulfillment of personal goals. Therefore, the purpose of this study wa...

We reviewed the clinical manifestations and outcome of 20 cases of neurobrocellosis out of 1375 patients with brucellosis admitted to the infectious diseases ward of a tertiary hospital in Hamedan, Islamic Republic of Iran. Of the 20 cases, 12 had meningitis (acute and subacute), 4 had meningoencephalitis, 2 had myelopathy, 1 had polyradiculopathy and 1 had meningovascular complications manifes...

Background: The medical staff working on the front-line battle against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are more exposed to mental health risks than general population. Resilience is ability withstand challenging situations and help people defend their stressors. present study aimed compare effectiveness of Yalom acceptance commitment therapy (ACT) resilience in COVID-19 centers. Methods: re...