The objective of the present study was to determine the reliability and validity of the Persian translation of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQLTM) 4.0 Generic Core Scales Young Adult Version in an Iranian sample of young adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). One hundred ninety-seven young adult patients with RA completed the 23-item PedsQLTM and the 36-item ShortForm Hea...

Couples’ communication concerning sexual issues is influenced by various individual and social factors. The present study investigated the socio-demographic predictors of dyadic among married women reproductive age. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from May to October 2019 in comprehensive health centers Qazvin City, Iran. participants comprised 400 with mean age 35.66 years recruited via...

Objectives This study investigated the relationship between sleep quality during pregnancy and preterm birth. Methods longitudinal was conducted August 2018 May 2019. The participants were 150 pregnant women who had been referred to 7 healthcare centers in city of Qazvin, Iran met inclusion criteria. Petersburg Sleep Quality Index, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, 2 questions about daytime status a de...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The emergence of plasmid-mediated AmpC (pAmpC) β-lactamases conferring resistance to third-generation cephalosporins has become a major clinical concern worldwide. The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of pAmpC-producing E. cloacae isolates and typing of them in Qazvin and Tehran provinces, Iran. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 120 cefoxitin non-su...

Background: Dental caries is extremely prevalent and one of a significant public health problem among children throughout the world. Data regarding the prevalence of dental caries among Iranian preschool children are very limited. The objective of this research is to determine the frequency of dental caries among preschool children of Qazvin, Iran and the related factors to caries. Subjects and...

BACKGROUND Power in nursing is a broad concept that has a determining effect on the achievement of professional goals. Gaining power is essential for promoting the roles of nurses, improving their professional image and the consistent improvement of healthcare systems. OBJECTIVES This study was conducted to identify and clarify strategies for gaining power in the nursing profession through th...

BACKGROUND Sleep problems are one of the main health issues raised by families. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the sleep problems of pre-school children in Iran. METHODS Five hundred and seventy-nine children aged 3-6 years were randomly recruited from 15 kindergartens in the city of Qazvin in Iran. The Iranian version of BEARS (Bedtime problems, Excessive daytime sleepiness, Awakenings duri...

OBJECTIVES Systemic lupus erythematosus has its unique complications which warrant careful examination and assessment during follow/up visits of patients. The present study was conducted to evaluate prevalence of hearing loss in patients with SLE. MATERIALS & METHODS At present a case- control study has been performed on 45 patients with SLE in a clinic of a teaching university hospital, Qazv...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess the association between premicroalbuminuria and metabolic syndrome in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). METHODS In this case - control study, we analyzed the medical records of 78 women (mean age ±SD was 27.2± 2.5 years) with PCOS and 63 controls (mean age ±SD was 26.9±2.4 years) from an endocrinology outpatient center of Buali universi...