Journal of Jiroft University of Medical Sciences
Year:2019 | Volume:6 | Issue:1 |Papers Count:8

Introduction: PCBs are chemical resistant and biodegradable compounds which can have harmful effects on human health and the environment. These compounds are used in thermal, hydraulic, lubricating, pesticides, cosmetics, paint and paint products, adhesives, plastics, carbonless paper and electrical industries such as capacitors, transformer oils, disconnectors and fluorescent lamps. In the present study, we will review the PCBs composition in the environment, their health effects, identifying and removal methods. Methods: this review study was conducted by searching in Iranian and international high validity indexes of Elsevier، Springer، PubMed، Magiran، google scholar، SID، CIVILICA, using English keywords of: Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)، Environment، Health Effect، Water Contamination، degradation، Remediation and Persian keywords of: PBCs, environment, health effects, water pollution, removal during 1980-2017. Results: results were categorized and compared in four sections of: effects of PCBs (effects on the environment, human and animals), physical and chemical properties, measurement methods (four main chemical methods, final estimation of colorimetry, electrometry, X-ray fluorescence and gas chromatography) and removal methods of PCBs compounds (three main physicals, microbial and chemical groups). Conclusion: according to the findings, the effect of PCBs compounds on the environment, human and animals, and their accumulation in the food stuffs was high and therefore it is necessary to be measured and monitored continuously and disintegration and disposal is the best controlling way. Finally, the best method for removal of PCBs in water, sewage, sludge and ships has been introduced.

Introduction: The main crisis of adolescence is identity. Thinking and preparing and implementing treatment to reduce the identity crisis can greatly help the teenager's physical and emotional health. So the aim of this study was to determine the effects of group based on positive psychotherapy on the identity crisis of secondary school girl and boy students. Materials and Methods: The research method was semi-experimental with control group and pre-test, post-test design. The statistical population included 130 boys and 180 girls in the 11th and 12th grades of high school in fariman city during the academic year of 2017-18. Sampling method was purposeful. From these, 30 girls and 28 boys were selected. The boys were randomly assigned 14 subjects in the experimental group and 14 in the control group and the girls were randomly assigned to 15 subjects in the experimental group and 15 in the control group. Boys 'and girls' experimental groups received positive group psychosocial training in 7 separate weekly sessions. The research tool was a identity crisis questionnaire. Data analyzed through covariance analysis and SPSS software version 24. Results: The results showed that Group Based on Positive Psychotherapy had a significant impact on Boys identity crisis (P = 0. 01, F = 7. 55) and girls (P = 0. 001, F = 11. 6). Results: In a little narrative, the coefficient of influence of all items was more than 1/5. The ratio of validity was between 0/62 and 1 and the content validity index of each section was greater than 0. 79, all of which were acceptable. The reliability of the questionnaire was performed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient which was calculated for knowledge (0/74), attitude (0/70), mental norms(0/73), perceived behavioral control(0/85), behavioral intention(0/ 85) and behavioral 0/70, was estimated. Conclusion: Since positive psychotherapy improves the identity crisis of boys and girls, it can be used to reduce the psychological problems caused by the student identity crisis in schools.

Introduction: Happiness has a great contribution to the physical and mental health of individuals. Job Satisfaction can also be effective in increasing happiness. In this study, the status of job satisfaction and happiness among the staff of Kerman University of Medical Sciences was studied. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 245 staff of Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 2018 using convenience sampling method. Descriptive Index Job Descriptive Index (JDI) and Oxford questionnaires were used. The JDI questionnaire consists of 70 questions with Likert scale 1 to 5 and the Oxford questionnaire had 29 questions with Liker scale 0 to 3. In both questionnaires, a higher score indicates a better situation. Statistical analyzes were performed using univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses and Pearson correlation coefficient. Results: The mean ± standard deviation of happiness score and job satisfaction was 40. 87 ± 13. 44 and 234. 46 ± 40. 7, respectively. The highest job satisfaction scores were in the fields of supervision and colleagues and the lowest scores were in the field of promotion and salary. Among the predictive factors, only the type of deputy had a significant relationship with job satisfaction score. Also, there was a significant positive correlation between job satisfaction and happiness (r = 0 371, p-value <0/001). Conclusion: Staff members of Kerman University of Medical Sciences do not have a satisfactory job satisfaction and happiness. Considering the relationship between job satisfaction with happiness and the role of happiness on health, effective interventions should be designed and implemented.

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a major health problem and is the most common metabolic disorder. This disease is a diffuse bone disease characterized by increased risk of fracture. . Also, with regard to the fact that nurses as hospital staff who have the greatest contact with patients can play an important role in identifying people at risk, counseling and learning about disease prevention and the shaping of appropriate behaviors in the length of rehabilitation and treatment of osteoporosis. The aim of this study is to investigate the preventive behaviors of osteoporosis and its relationship with blood D3 levels in nurses working in University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft in 2016. . . Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive-correlation study. The sample consists of 51 nurses working in hospitals affiliated to University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft (Imam Khomeini Hospital and Kashani Hospital). Sampling is non-randomized and data collection method is through a two-part questionnaire including demographic information and preventive behaviors for osteoporosis and taking blood samples to measure blood D3 levels. Data analysis is done using SPSS software version 19. Results: The results showed that preventive behaviors were higher in 20-35 year olds. Osteoporosis with other demographic characteristics is not statistically significant with Mann-Whitney test. There was no significant correlation between prophylaxis of osteoporosis and blood D3 levels according to Pearson test. Conclusion: According to the results, the preventive behaviors of osteoporosis are moderate. There is no direct relationship between the two variables which indicates the necessity of development of preventive behaviors in nurses.

Introduction: Anthropometric indices and metabolic risk factors of cardiovascular disease due to inadequate physical activity have been identified as factors influencing health. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to compare the anthropometric indices and cardiovascular risk factors with standard norms in academic members. Materials and Methods: The statistical sample of the study consisted of all (30 women and 128 men) faculty members of Azad university of Khomeinishahr. Anthropometric indices (Height, Wight, Waist Circumference, Hip Circumference, Waist to hip ratio, waist to stature ratio, Body mass index and Body fat%) and cardiovascular risk factors (Triglyceride, Total cholesterol, High density lipoprotein, and Low density lipoprotein) were determined and compared them with standard norms. Meanwhile, the level of physical activity was estimated by Baekce Physical Activity Questionnaire. For data analysis, statistical significances were assessed by t test and Pearson correlation. Results: The results of this study showed that in all of the indices of anthropometric, the subjects were normal except in BF% (P > 0/05). Also, in cardiovascular risk factors, men in TG, Tcho, and LDL indices were normal levels, However they were at risk in the HDL, and FBS indices (P > 0/05). Indeed, in women, there was a significant relationship between the level of physical activity and waist circumference, hip circumference, WHR, WSR and BMI. Conclusion: It seems that some anthropometric indices and cardiovascular risk factors are high in faculty members. Therefore, interventions in lifestyle, regular evaluations, and prevention program for modifying these factors need to be considered seriously.

Introduction: Family is the most important institution of society that is essential for the survival of society. Marital satisfaction is one of the factors contributing to the stability of the family system. Today, due to the lack of manpower, women are engaged in various occupations. With the employment of women, common life will conflict. The aim of this study was to determine the degree of satisfaction among employed and housewives and their wives. . . Materials and Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study. The subjects were selected by cluster sampling and then randomly selected. A total of 202 couples entered the study. Data were collected by using a demographic questionnaire and ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire. SPSS software version 16 was used to analyze the data. One-way ANOVA and Spearman correlation coefficient were used for statistical analysis/. Results: The results showed that housewives had the least satisfaction with personality issues. Also, housewives were more satisfied with the dimensions of sexual satisfaction, parenting issues and overall satisfaction. In terms of equality of women and men, housewives and nongovernmental workers showed the lowest and most satisfaction respectively. In general, wives of housewives are more satisfied with marital life. Conclusion: In general, perhaps a job can be effective in feeling independent and expressing women, but it has not been influenced by marital satisfaction.

Introduction: Lifestyle is important in doing healthy behaviors by students as an important part of a community has important role. Measurement tools that are used to determine the achivment of research’ s goals in each study need to be evaluated. The aim of this study was to determine the validity and reliability of a healthy lifestyle measurement scale for high school students based on the theory of planned behavior in Iran. Materials and Methods: In this psychometric study, after conducting library studies and using research in the city of Rafsanjan, the initial questionnaire designed and it was used to determine the validity of the tool by face and content validity from the views of 10 high school students and 10 experts in Health education and epidemiology. Determining the reliability of the tool was done using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Results: In a little narrative, the coefficient of influence of all items was more than 1/5. The ratio of validity was between 0/62 and 1 and the content validity index of each section was greater than 0. 79, all of which were acceptable. The reliability of the questionnaire was performed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient which was calculated for knowledge (0/74), attitude (0/70), mental norms(0/73), perceived behavioral control(0/85), behavioral intention(0/ 85) and behavioral 0/70, was estimated. Conclusion: The findings showed that the lifestyle of students based on the theory of planned behavior has a useful and acceptable validity and reliability. And can be used by researchers.

Introduction: Beta thalassemia major is the most common genetic disease in the world. The most common areas of this disease in the world are known as the Thalassemia Belt, which also includes Iran. Kerman province (and especially south of Kerman) ranks first in Iran in terms of the prevalence of thalassemia carriers. Hence, the present study was conducted to investigate the causes of thalassemia major after the start of the national thalassemia prevention program in Jiroft city. . Materials and Methods: In this retrospective and descriptive study, data of thalassemia major patients born after the start of the prevention program between the years 2001 and 2015 were collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics and SPSS software. Results: In a little narrative, the coefficient of influence of all items was more than 1/5. The ratio of validity was between 0/62 and 1 and the content validity index of each section was greater than 0. 79, all of which were acceptable. The reliability of the questionnaire was performed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient which was calculated for knowledge (0/74), attitude (0/70), mental norms(0/73), perceived behavioral control(0/85), behavioral intention(0/ 85) and behavioral 0/70, was estimated. Results: Out of 91 thalassemia patients, 53% (n=48) were under the age of 10 years, about 23% of couples did not perform screening before marriage, and about 77% had thalassemia child despite performing screening. In terms of the first trimester of prenatal diagnosis, about 79% of couples did not have it and 21% had thalassemia child despite performing the screening Conclusion: This study showed that in spite of the decreasing trend of thalassemia births after the start of the prevention program in Jiroft city, this trend has been much less compared to other areas of the country and more than half of the births have occurred during the last ten years (after the start of the prevention program). Therefore, the main cause of new births of thalassemia is the low quality of the diagnosis prevention program (screening) and promoting the quality of its implementing is being felt at all dimensions. In addition, health education programs for target groups can be effective in eliminating this disease.