ZANKO JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Year:2017 | Volume:18 | Issue:58 |Papers Count:12

Backgrounds and Aim: Dyslexia is a disorder in which progress in reading skills accordingto age, education and intelligence is lower than expected. The aim of tis study was tocompare the effectiveness of the neurofeedback and Davis treatment methods on the readingperformance of dyslexic students. Material and Methods: The statistical population of this study included all male studentswith reading disability in the third grade of elementary school from Ahvaz learning disorderscenters number 3 and 4 in 2015-2016. The study sample consisted of 45 dyslexic studentswho were selected by perpouseful sampling and randomely divided into three groups (twoexperimental group and one control group) that each one consisting of 15 individuals. TheReading and Dyslexia Test of Golpour, Chamarkoohy and Mohammadamini (2012) was usedto test reading skills. For evaluating the intelligence of the students, the fourth version of theWechsler Intelligence Scale for children (2003) was used. Data were analysed by SPSS-20and Analysis of Covariance. Results: The results showed that after using the Davis treatment method, there was asignificant difference between the intervention and control groups on the performance of thestudents in all reading components (P<0. 01). Also, the effectiveness of neurofeedbackresaulted a significant difference in the performance of the students in all the components ofreading in the intervention groups compared to the control group (P<0. 01). Conclusion: This study showed that both methods affected the reading performance of thestudents and the Davis treatment had a greater effect compared to the neurofeedback method.

Background and Aim: Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is a viral, acute, febrile andbleeding disorder that is associated with significant mortality in human-. The CCHF virusspread with Tick among animal and livestock. The disease has been reported from Asia, Africa and Europe and is common in neighboring countries including Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The prevalence of this disease is higher in the warm season, alongwith the activity of the carrier and the reservoir of the disease (Ticks), more is observed. Given that the study related to this issue has not conducted in Kermanshah province yet, thisstudy aimed to evaluate the epidemiology of Crimean fever in Kermanshah province during2008 to 2016 years. Material and Method: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, the cases of CCHF patientswere extracted from infectious diseases centers of Imam Khomeini and Imam Reza hospitals. The extracted information from the files was entered into the SPSS software version 16 andanalyzed. Results: In this study, 13 patients (9 males and 4 females) with a mean age of 36. 31 ± 16. 57were examined. The prevalence of the disease in the first & second six months year was 69% and31% respectively. 53. 8% of the patients in the city and 46. 2% lived in the village. Conclusion: Compliance health standards, safety in dealing with it, and reporting of cases ofdisease to health authorities are among the most effective actions to deal with this disease.

Backgrounds and Aim: The incidence of depression is associated with decreased social, occupational, and educational performance. The aim of this study was assessing theprevalence of depression and its related effective factors among students at health faculty atSemnan University of Medical Sciences in 2017. Material and Methods: In this cross-sectional study 177 students were included randomly. The Beak test included 21 questions were applied to collect data. Data were analyzed bySPSS software (version 22) and were presented as descriptive statistics and analyses includedOne-way analysis of variance, t-test and correlation Pearson. Results: The mean and standard deviation of the age of students was 22. 15± 3. 88 years. Morethan 80% of students experienced some levels of depression. Of the participants 19. 8%indicated no sign of distress, 26% mild distress, 37. 3% average distress and 16. 9% highdepression. There was no statistical association of distress between female and male students(P=0. 198). However, significant associations were Sedative drugs, parents level andoccupation, Study Field, Future Career and Financial situation with depression (P<0. 05). Conclusion: Overall, the prevalence of depression was higher among students compared withgeneral population. Providing programs for improving student's mental health is suggested.

Backgrounds and Aim: Stressful conditions of society causes cardiovascular disease to be thefirst reason of premature deaths and the lives of people is threatened by this in industrialized anddeveloping countries, by considering the importance of heart disease, this study was done tosurvey the role of cognitive incongruity and experiential avoidance in prediction of neuroticismin patients with cardiovascular disease of Shahid Chamran Isfahan hospital in 2017. Material and Methods: This was a descriptive – co relational study. The statistical populationwas all patients with cardiovascular disease in Shahid Chamran hospital, Isfahan, (2016). Thesamples were selected by available method, 100 cardiovascular patients were chosen. Thequestionnaires of acceptance and action Bond, Eysenck neuroticism, and Gillanders cognitiveincongruity was answered by them. For data analysing, Pearson correlation and regression wereused. SPSS (V-19) software was used to analyse data. Level confidence of 95% was considered. Results: Neuroticism has positive correlation with cognitive incongruity and experientialavoidance (P<0. 05). The results of regression showed that cognitive incongruity and experientialavoidance could predict 11/8 percent variance of neuroticism (P<0. 05). Conclusion: Considering the results, we can provide plans and proper actions for reducingcognitive incongruity and experiential avoidance, in order to reduction neuroticism.

Backgrounds and Aim: Menopause is one of the important risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women. Exercise and soy isoflavone diets have been suggested to reduce the risk of CVD in postmenopausal women. In this study, we investigated the effects of combined Resistance-Endurance training and Soybean supplementation on expression of Mir-133 in the heart of ovariectomized (OVX) rats. Material and Methods: Fifty wistar female rats under controlled conditions (temperature, light/dark (12: 12) cycle, with ad Libitum access to food and water) were housed and after familiarization with protocol they were divided into five groups of ten: Sham, Ovariectomy (OVX), OVX with Soy (OVX+SOY), OVX with Resistance-Endurance training (OVX+RE+EN) and OVX+RE+EN with Soy (OVX+ RE+EN+SOY). Forty eight hours after the end of the last session rats were anesthetized and sacrificed. The effects of these treatments were evaluated by measuring cardiac Mir-133expression level by real time PCR method. Results: Ovariectomy down-regulated Mir-133 gene expression (p≤ 0. 05); and this decrease was further in the OVX group (p≤ 0. 05). Six weeks of Soy treatment and/or Resistance-Endurance training improved expression of Mir-133 (p≤ 0. 05), but the combination effect was stronger (p≤ 0. 05). Conclusion: Our results suggest that the combination of Soy extract supplementation and regular Resistance-Endurance training has greater cardiac protective effect on the menopause-induced changes than using each of them alone. Therefore, probably improved lifestyle through exercise training and the inclusion of the suitable diets such as soy isofeloven can prevent the onset of many possible disorders during menopause.

Background and Aim: Low back pain (LBP) is one of the major reasons of medicalconsultations. This disorder includes a wide range of pain levels. Management and control ofLBP in early stages is much easier than their progressed levels that imposes many problemsand damages to the health care system. Material and Method: This cross-sectional study was performed on 41 operating room staffsof associated hospitals to the Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences in 2017. Data wascollected through ODQ standard index and demographic questionnaire and analyzed bydescriptive statistics and chi-square test with SPSS V20. 0. Results: The staffs mean age was 32. 45± 5. 71 and 46. 3% was male and 53. 7% was female. LBP mean scores of participants was 12. 2± 20. 02. Most of them had experienced a LBP as amild disability (41. 5%) and it was more in females than males. There were no significantassociation between LBP scores and educational level or gender (p>0. 05) but LBP level had asignificant relationship with individual`s ages. Conclusion: Based on mean scores in this study, operating room staffs werenot suffered fromhigh levels of LBP.

Backgrounds and Aim: Premature neonate birth (PNB) is one of the important factorswhich determines health level of society. The reason of its importance is that complicationsfrom these births impose many costs to the families and society. Considering the highmortality of premature neonates, and its great impact on their families, current study wasperformed to survey the prevalence of the birth of premature and low weight neonates andits risk factors in operating room staffs of Bandarabbas educational hospitals. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 41 operating roomstaffs of Bandarabbas educational hospitalsassociated withHormozgan University of MedicalSciences. Data were collected through PNB questionnaire including mothers and neonatesdemographic information and risk factors of premature birth and were analyzed bydescriptive statisticsandchi-square test using SPSS version 18. Results: The maximum range of mothers’ ages that participate in this study was 20-30(64. 4%). In this range, the prevalence of low birth weight (LBW) neonates was more than theother ranges (26. 66%). Among all neonates of this study, 55. 6% were girls and 44. 4% wereboys. Most of neonates (55. 6%) were normal in weight (2500-3500 gr). The prevalence ofLBW (less than 2500 gr) was reported 20. 5%. 28. 9% of neonates were born before 37th weekof pregnancy. Most of mothers (77. 8%) had caesarian section surgery. Conclusion: There was no significant relationship between neonates’ gender, infertility, stillbirth, cardiac disease, anemia, eclampsia and polyhydramnios history with LBW neonatesbut significant relationship was found between LBW neonates and a history of preeclampsia, placenta disorders, abortions and oligohydramnios (P>0. 05).

Background and Aim: Effective education leading to superior organizational performance. Educational Evaluation is a regular approach to gathering data that help managers to makeappropriate decisions in training programs. The aim of this study was to determine theeffectiveness of scientometric workshop in Qom University of Medical Sciences facultymembers and staff based on Kirk Patrick's model. Material and Methods: In this before-after interventional study, 46 faculty members andstaff of Qom University of Medical Sciences were evaluated by a Self-made questionnaireincluded two parts to determine the response level (content, teacher and how to hold theworkshop) and learning level (before and after the workshop). Data were analyzed by SPSSsoftware, 21 version, using Pearson correlation and paired T-test. Results probability levelP<0. 05 was considered significant. Results: the average satisfaction scores of the participants from the workshop content was(30. 86 ± 5. 29), teacher (41. 92 ± 5. 43) and about manner of holding the workshop was (43. 87± 7. 45). Overall, the average score of satisfaction from the workshop was (38. 18 ± 6. 06). Thisstudy showed a positive significant correlation between overall satisfaction with the contentof the workshop (r=0. 43, p=0. 02), teacher (r=0. 79, p<0. 001) and the manner of holding theworkshop(r=0. 65, p<0. 001). There was also a statistically significant difference between theaverage learning level before and after participating in the workshop (p<0. 001). Conclusion: Scientometrics training workshop, according to the Kirk Patrick's model, waseffective on the learning level of faculty members and staff of Qom University of MedicalSciences. In this regard, it is advisable that the managers of the organizations take steps toincrease the knowledge and research skills of faculty members and staff by planning andsetting up effective workshops, based on the Kirk Patrick’ model, using experiencedprofessors and creating favorable conditions for workshops.