@article{ author = {Bahrainian, A. and HajiAlizadeh, K. and Taheri, Gh. and HashemiGeorgi, M.}, title = {Effects of life skills training on emotional intelligence}, abstract ={This study aimed to assess the impact of life skills training on emotional intelligence soldiers Taybad city has been done. The study of all the soldiers Taybad city and 88 samples from these soldiers that systematic random sampling method chosen And at the two control groups and control are handled, makes up. Emotional intelligence measurement tool Bar -On and Data methods Descriptive statistics and t test were analyzed. The data show that life skills training on emotional intelligence is influenced experimental group, so life skills training to increase the ability for people to cope with life issues and relationships with others is useful and effective.}, Keywords = {Life skills, Emotional intelligence, Soldiers}, volume = {1}, Number = {1}, pages = {1-6}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.1.1}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-21-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-21-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Safaei, M. and DehnadiMoghadam, A. and YosefzadehChabok, Sh. and Safaei, A.}, title = {Relative Frequency of Spinal Cord Tumors in Neurosurgery Ward of Poursina Hospital, Rasht (2002-2007)}, abstract ={Introduction: Despite relative low incidence of spinal cord tumors, they have significant importance as a result of their critical location and being potential for spinal cord compression. Also a large group of these tumors would be completely curable if be diagnosed on time and treated well. Objective: The aim of this study was assessment of spine and spinal cord tumors relative frequency in neurosurgery ward of Poursina Hospital in Rasht from 2002 to 2008. Material and Methods: In a descriptive study, we studied medical documents of admitted patients in neurosurgery ward of Poursina Hospital in Rasht whom suffered from spine or spinal cord tumor. We collected necessary data including age, sex, tumor's type, involveded segment and location of tumor related to dura and analysed them with SPSS 14 software. Results: Out of 55 studied patients, 28 (50.9%) were male and 27 (49.1%) female. The youngest patient was 4 and the oldest one was 74 years old. Mean age was 46.22 years of age. Fifth decade of life was the most frequent decade with 13 cases (23.6%). Extradural tumors with 22 cases (40%) were the most common types of tumors. Then, 21 cases (38.2%) had intradural extramedullary tumors and 12 cases (21.8%) intramedullary. Moreover, 27 tumors (49.1%) were in thoracic segment of spine. Cervical, lumbar and sacrococcigeal region of spine had 14, 13 and 1 tumors, respectively. According to the study Schwannoma was the most common type of tumor with 11 cases (20%) followed by meningioma and small round cell tumors with 8 cases (14.5%). Conclusion: Although most results of this study are relatively similar to previous ones, there are several differences among some parameters such as the most frequent decade and the most involved segment of spine in intramedullary tumors. Many of spinal tumors versus brain tumors with timely diagnosis and prompt treatment will have good prognosis, therefore obtaining knowledge about epidemiology of these tumors and applying them in differential diagnosis are of high importance.}, Keywords = {Spinal Cord Tumor, SCHWANNOMA, Neurosurgery}, volume = {1}, Number = {1}, pages = {7-12}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.1.7}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-23-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-23-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Delgoshaei, B. and Asefpour-Vakilian, M. and Meleki, M.R. and Nasiripour, A.A.}, title = {Change management in Iranian hospitals: social factors model}, abstract ={Background: Continuous change in the complex health care environments is a major challenge for administrative managers. This study aimed to design a change model to facilitate change implementation in the Iranian hospitals. Methods: This is a descriptive and comparative study. The data were collected through library search and in-depth interview with 15 hospital managers. Nine well-established change theories developed by Lewin, Action Research, Kotter, Ackerman- Anderson and Anderson, Prosci , Kilman, Beer, Continuum, and Gelicher were compared. Common denominators of the theories were identified and tabulated. Experienced hospital managers’ suggestions about social factors were acquired. The initial model was designed and validated using the Delphi Technique. Results: The majority of the selected change models emphasize the significance of social factors in change implementation such as effective communication, organizational climate and culture, and leadership. The results from the interviews indicate that low readiness to change, lack of confidence (or trust) for change, and autocratic leadership style ,and poor communication could hinder the change process. Conclusion: Based on the model developed in the study, effective communication, readiness of employees, and a contingency leadership/management combined could lead to successful implementation of change in the hospital.}, Keywords = {Change, Hospital, Leadership, Social factors}, volume = {1}, Number = {1}, pages = {13-22}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.1.13}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-24-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-24-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Ghorbani, S. and Khalaj, M.}, title = {Assessment of education and consolation’s effect on premarriage girls’ attitude to sex in Qazvin}, abstract ={Background: Sexual disorders are under effect of personal and mental factors. The reported prevalence of these kinds of disorders including paganisms ,painful intercourse, suppressed orgasm, and fragility is 18 to 79 percent. Due to sexual disorder has several side effects and there is direct correlation with sexual disorder and social problems like divorce or mental diseases ,proper consulting and education before marriage seems to be useful not only for timely diagnosis, but for treatment process. Objective: This present same-experimental study to carried out to survey effect of consulting and education on attitude of 135 under marriage female to sexual relationship. Methods: This present same-experimental study to carried out to survey effect of consulting and education on attitude of 135 under marriage female, who were committing in health care center for pre marriage consulting, to sexual relationship. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire to evaluate knowledge and attitude. the maintained questioner was filled in one month sequence before and after intervention. The consultation and face to face education beyond distrusting booklet and self learning pamphlet was considered as intervention. At last the collocated data were analyzed by paired T -test via SPSSwin12 software Findings: Based on result 8.1 percent of female have not any information about sexual issue, while their howled were increased after intervention and 78.51 of them had decided to consult with a specialist. According to 67.4 percent of pre marriage female ,the best time for consulting is before marriage. There is a meaningful correlation between female's attitude before and after intervention (p<0.05) Conclusion: Acceding to result, there are many sexual disorders have been reasoned in unawareness of females and also due to insufficient informing and consulting by health care staff. It is obvious that to recognition of various aspects of sexual relationship and learn about it can promote female's knowledge and perception.}, Keywords = {Consultation, Sexual disorders, Pre marriage, Attitude, Female }, volume = {1}, Number = {1}, pages = {23-30}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.1.23}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-25-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-25-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Rahmatnejad, L. and Bastani, F.}, title = {An investigation of Breast Feeding Self Efficacy and its Relationship with exclusive breast feeding}, abstract ={Child nutrition in different aspects is important in the first years especially the first two years after birth. The most important feature of this period is that the physical and cerebral damage of malnutrition after this period is not compensable. Successful breastfeeding not only depends on psychological and social factors, but also depends on the physiological conditions that can affect the onset of lactation. In addition, other factors are involved in the duration of breastfeeding including: age and maternal education, family income, the first time to decide for breastfeeding, First time feeding, maternal skill and breastfeeding self-efficacy. The aim of this study, was to determine breastfeeding self efficacy and its relationship with exclusive breast-feeding. In this descriptive study, the data collection instrument, was a questionnaire consisted of the demographic characteristics and standard items of breastfeeding self efficacy. The number of participants in this study was 331 persons that selected continuously from the Primiparous women at Shahid Akbarabadi hospital in Tehran. The findings of this study showed promising results in all samples studied, standard deviation and mean score of breastfeeding self-efficacy in exclusive breast-feeding group was 53.64±9.8 and in non exclusive breast-feeding group was 46.11±9.23, which showed that the mothers with exclusive breast-feeding, had higher breastfeeding self-efficacy scores than those fed with the non-exclusive. Therefore according to the reported reduced rate of breast feeding in the recent years, it is necessary to provide appropriate strategies in order to increase breastfeeding self efficacy, especially in primiparous mothers in order to increase breastfeeding rates.}, Keywords = {Breastfeeding Self Efficacy (BSE), Exclusive Breastfeeding, Primparous Mothers }, volume = {1}, Number = {1}, pages = {31-36}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.1.31}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-26-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-26-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Noorisepehr, M. and Yazdanbakhsh, A.R. and Daraei, H.}, title = {Comparison efficiency of raw feather and Modified ostrich feathers by H2O2 for phenol removal from aqueous solutions}, abstract ={Background: The removal of phenol by biosorbent has received increasing interest in recent years. In this study the potential of ostrich feathers was assessed for adsorption of phenol from aqueous solutions. Materials and Methods: In this research, feasibility of application ostrich feather and modified feather was studied at the laboratory scale using a synthetic phenol solution (1-50) mg/L and the impact of the important field parameters including pH, sorbents concentration, retention time and temperature were investigated. Then, the adsorption data were described with Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherms and Excel software for analyzing the data was used. Result: The result obtained revealed that by increasing the dosage of the sorbents from 0.2 g to 0.7 g the adsorption increases. The adsorption of phenol decreases by the increase of the pH value of the solution. Also, it is observed that the contact time significantly affect the rate of phenol adsorption (83% for raw feathers and 73% for modified feather) from solution. Conclusion: The Results showed that efficiency of raw feather process is more than of modified feather process for phenol removal. The results showed that the ostrich feathers as an economic material and disposal solid waste from poultry processing plants can be used as an effective biosorbent for phenol.}, Keywords = {Phenol, Biosorbent, Isotherm, Ostrich feather, Modified}, volume = {1}, Number = {1}, pages = {37-46}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.1.37}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-27-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-27-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Abdollahi, A. and Koohpayeh, S.A. and Najafipoor, S. and Mansoori, Y. and Abdollahi, S. and Jaafari, S.}, title = {Evaluation of drug Resistance and Staphylococcal cassette chromosome (SCCmec) types among methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA)}, abstract ={Background: S. aureus is one of the most pathogenic bacteria. Lastly, increasing of resistance, led to difficulty in treatment, specially Resistance to methicillin, limited treatment of infections by S.aureus. Because of these, we evaluated the drug Resistance and Staphylococcal cassette chromosome (SCCmec) types among methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), in this study. Methods: In a cross- sectional study, we collect S.aureus isolates and then evaluate them with diagnostic tests such as drug susceptibility, MIC, molecular genotyping of SCCmec, to recognition of drug resistance in isolates. Results: 78isolates among totally 164 isolates were MRSA. There is no resistance to vancomycin, but almost, there is high resistance about another antibiotics. Type II were mostly frequent type, type IV were less among another types. Conclusion: In compare with another researches we can recognized increasing of resistance in S. aureus, because of using high level antibiotics in infections treatment.}, Keywords = {S. aureus, mec-A gene, PBPs, SCCmec}, volume = {1}, Number = {1}, pages = {47-52}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.1.47}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-28-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-28-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Taheriniya, A. and Heidarpour, A. and Nikray, R.}, title = {Retained foreign body in intra-abdominal cavity (gossypiboma): A case report}, abstract ={Introduction & Objective: Gossypiboma is a term used to describe a mass within the body that comprises a surrounded by foreign body reaction and is occurred following surgical procedures. Herein we reported a patient with presentation of retained three surgical sponge in abdominal cavity. Case Report: A 25-years old female patient was referred to ED in 2011 for complaints of abdominal pain. This patient had history of hospitalization 60 days before this admission because of multiple trauma and penetrating trauma to left flank. In recent admission, abdominal x-rays and CT scan revealed a cystic mass with dimension of 8×4cm. Laparatomy was done for this patient. Then she discharged after 3 days and her abdominal pain resolved after operation. Conclusion: Retained foreign bodies should be considered in differential diagnosis of post operation in all patients with unusual complaints after surgery.}, Keywords = {Gossypiboma, Foreign body, Cystic mass }, volume = {1}, Number = {1}, pages = {53-56}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.1.53}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-29-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-29-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Zafarghandi, N. and Pirasteh, A. and Khajavi, K. and Bateni, F.S.}, title = {Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviors of People Referred to Health Centers of Tehran About Iranian Traditional Medicine}, abstract ={Background: Traditional medicine in Iran with the long and old background from ancient period until now has very beneficial practical and technical experience. At present despite development of conventional medicine, many patients refer to traditional medicine. This study aimed to investigate knowledge, practice and attitude toward Iranian Traditional Medicine. Methods: This study is cross-sectional and the sample of the study was 350 persons who refer to health centers of Tehran (older than 15 year). Our data was collected via standard questionnaire. Results: Mean age of participant was 34.1 SD 1.21 and 60.9% were women. Their knowledge about Iranian traditional medicine was 26.3% and 69% of them has used at least one of the traditional medicine methods that the most of them were herbal therapy(70.1%) and Hejamat(44%).generally the attitude was positive and (37%)had extremely positive and (57.6%)positive attitude toward traditional Iranian Medicine. Conclusion: In light of this result it is clear that Iranian people have a positive tendency toward Iranian Traditional medicine, so the best and complete researches for better planning is recommended.}, Keywords = {Iranian traditional medicine, Complementary medicine, Alternative medicine, attitude, Knowledge, Practice}, volume = {1}, Number = {2}, pages = {65-70}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.2.65}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-30-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-30-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Aryaie, M. and Dokoohaki, R. and RezaeianMehrabadi, A. and Bakhsha, F.}, title = {Epidemiological Study of Poisoning in Teaching Hospitals in Shiraz in 1387}, abstract ={Background/Objective: Poisoning is One common cause of referred cases , especially in the adolescent and young group to hospital emergency department. This study was designed to determine Epidemiologic of poisoning in teaching hospitals, shiraz in 1387 Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that 266 sample via random sampling with 95% confidence interval and α 0.05 were considered. Results: There were 47% female and 53% male. 67.2 percent of poisoned patient were single and 32.8% were married. This study showed, highest rate of poisoning was between the age of 20-35 years. Most common season of poisoning was in spring. Overall mortality of our study was 1.6 percent. Conclusions: Regional epidemiological information, make rational use of resources in order to prevention and control of poisoning and with using analysis of effective factors will be reduced poisoning by policymakers and planners.}, Keywords = {Poisoning, Epidemiology, Shiraz }, volume = {1}, Number = {2}, pages = {71-76}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.2.71}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-31-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-31-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Haratian, K. and MohseniMeybodi, A.}, title = {Evaluation of Inhibitory Effects of Berberine on Apoptosis Due to Measles Virus Strain AIK-HDC}, abstract ={Background: Measles virus (MV) is a highly contagious agent which causes a major health problem in developing countries. We studied the effect of BERBERINE on the replication of an AIK-HDC strain of MV and its induced apoptosis in Vero cell lines. Methods: In this study, toxicity of BERBERINE on Vero cells was investigated first, resulted in determination of sub-lethal or non-toxic concentration zone of BERBERINE for cells. Next, anti-viral effect of BERBERINE at various time limits was evaluated and virus titer was determined at each stage either as 50% tissue culture infective dose TCID50 or by plaque assay method. Using specific anti-measles IgG, anti-viral effect of BERBERINE on MV replication cycle was evaluated through indirect immunofluorescence assay, meanwhile presence of viral RNA was investigated by RT-PCR and gel- electrophoresis. Results: According to the experiments, BERBERINE, at concentration of 50 μM, markedly inhibited the cytopathic effect (CPE) induced by MV. BERBERINE also significantly inhibited apoptosis induced by MV. BERBERINE either influences replication of MV genome, or may inhibit virion formation. Conclusion: These results suggest that the inhibition of CPE and apoptosis by BERBERINE induced by MV may be associated with the effect of BERBERINE on viral RNA genome. Therefore, it is suggested that MV infections can induce apoptosis through the activation of a common pathway that can be blocked by BERBERINE or some of its ingredients.}, Keywords = {Measles, Berberine, CPE, Apoptosis, Replication}, volume = {1}, Number = {2}, pages = {77-84}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.2.77}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-32-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-32-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Mohammadi, M. and Mehri, A.}, title = {Application of the Transtheoretical Model to Predict Exercise Activities in the Students of Islamic Azad University of Sabzevar}, abstract ={Background: Based on report of World Health Organization (WHO), about 60-85% of the world's population fails to complete the recommended amount of physical activity required to induce health benefits. It is necessary to assess health status for designing and programming about exercise activities. In this study the effectiveness of Transtheoretical Model (TTM) in predicting exercise activities among the students of Islmaic Azad University of Sabzevar was examined. Methods: In this cross sectional-Correlational study. A random (clustered) sample of 234 university students in Islamic Azad university of Sabzevar, participated in the study. A standard instrument was used to measure the variables of interest based on transtheoretical model. Reliability and validity of the questionnaire was examined by a panel of experts and cronbach alpha (N=30, α=0.83-0.95). The data were analyzed by SPSS 16.00 statistical software using Path analysis based regression, t-test and ANOVA and Correlation. Results: According to the results, the average age of students was 22.5±3.8 years. The distribution of the participants according to the stages of change model was as follows: pre-contemplation 36.3%, contemplation 25.6%, preparation, 18.9%, action, 10.5% and maintenance 8.7%.These were significant differences between mean of self efficacy, process of change, decisional balance by sex (p<0.05) and stages of change (p<0.01). Behavioral process of change (β=0.399) and self efficacy (β=0.350) were the most important variables for improving levels of exercise. Conclusion: Because the most students (62%) were at precontemplation, contemplation and preparation stages and the results showed that behavioral process of change perceived barriers and self efficacy are the most important predictors for improving levels of exercise. Thus, policies and programs to strengthen these factors to promote exercise activities among students is recommended.}, Keywords = {Transtheoretical Model, Student, Exercise}, volume = {1}, Number = {2}, pages = {85-92}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.2.85}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-33-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-33-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Broumandfar, Kh. and Farajzadegan, Z. and Hoseini, H. and GhaedRahmati, M.}, title = {Reviewing Sexual Function After Delivery and Its Association with Some of the Demographic Marital Satisfaction Factors}, abstract ={Background: Desirable sexual function has an important role in strengthening the marital life of the couples. Sexual disorders can cause mental pressure and affect quality of life and marital relationship. Methods: This was a descriptive correlation study in one group and one phase covering multivariables. The study sample included 384 women after delivery period that had the following inclusion criteria: the age of at least 18 years, delivery in 38-42 pregnancy weeks, primiparous and multiparous women, living in the city, single pregnancy, and twelve months elapsed from the delivery. The required data such demographic, marital satisfaction and sexual function index were collected through reporting questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods using software SPSS. Results: The findings of the study indicated that the most prevalent disorder of the sexual relationship in postpartum was dyspareunia and the least prevalent was the sexual desire. There was no significant association between sexual function and, age, education degree , body mass index ,body size and job, but there was a significant association for other factors such as the economic, residence and marital satisfaction (p<0.01). Conclusion: It is recommended that sexual problems after delivery be placed on the list of health teaching issues to pass easily this period of time. Women should be assured that these problems gradually would be improved and they should learn using proper techniques to decrease dyspareunia which is a sexual disorder in postpartum period.}, Keywords = {Sexual Function, Postpartum, Dyspareunia, Sexual desire, Sexual Satisfaction}, volume = {1}, Number = {2}, pages = {93-99}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.2.93}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-34-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-34-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Payahoo, L. and Alipoor, B. and Baghdadchi, J.}, title = {Assessment of Medical Science Students‘ Knowledge Regarding the Role of Nutrition in Prevention or Incidence of Cancer in Tabriz University}, abstract ={Background: Cancer is chronic disease that its prevalence is growing in recent years. Genetics and environmental factors such as energy balance and nutritional habits are involved in its incidence. The nutrition plays an important role in prevention and incidence of cancer due to protective and harmful factors, respectively. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of medical sciences students regarding the role of nutrition in prevention or incidence of cancer in Tabriz University. Methods: This Cross- sectional study conducted on 565 (219 male and 346 Female) senior students of medical sciences. A self-administered questionnaire with two part completed by students. the one was about the demographic characteristics (age, gender, course, level of education, passing nutrition unit through the school and source of nutritional information) and the other one with 22 closed and open questions was about nutritional knowledge. Data analyzed by using descriptive statistics and presented as frequency and percent. Assessment of relationship between nutritional knowledge and demographic variable were used the Pearson correlation and ANOVA. Results: About 13% of students had low level of nutritional knowledge and 41% and 45.6% had acceptable and high level of knowledge, respectively. Relationship between course, level of education, passing nutrition unit through the school and source of nutritional information of students with nutritional knowledge were statistically significant and with age and gender were no statistically significant relationship. Conclusion: Nutritional factors had important role in incidence of cancer and individual knowledge in this regard is important. In our study, medical knowledge of students, as future provider of health information hadn´t adequate level, so using of efficient co-educational materials for increasing their knowledge may be beneficial.}, Keywords = {Cancer, Nutrition, Knowledge, Medical Science Students}, volume = {1}, Number = {2}, pages = {100-108}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.2.100}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-35-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-35-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Naseri, M.H. and HesamiTackallou, S. and Mahdavi, M. and Moosavi, M.A. and Abasalti, S. and Foroumadi, A. and Hadizade, A.}, title = {Induction of Apoptosis in K562 Leukemia Cells Upon Exposure to a Derivative from 4-aryl-4H Chromenes Family}, abstract ={Objective: It has been recently reported the activity of 4-aryl-4H-chromenes family to induce apoptosis in human cancer cells. Herein we report a derivative of 4-aryl-4H-chromene compound with higher apoptotic activity against Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia K562. The cells were seeded in 24-well plates at 1×105 cells/well and treated with 5-30 nM of the 2-amino-4-(3-bromo 4,5 dimethoxy-phenyl) -3-cyano -7-(dimethylamino) -4H-chromene (3-BMPC). This compound was found to be highly active growth inhibitor with IC50 of 10±3.1 nM as determined by MTT assay. Proliferation of K562 cells was diminished by more than 80% and viability was decreased by about 50% upon 96 h of treatment with 30 nM concentration of the compound. Apoptosis as the mechanism of cell death was investigated morphologically by Hoechst 33258 staining, as well as the formation of DNA ladder. K562 cells underwent apoptosis upon a single dose (at IC50 value) of the compound. These data further suggest that 3-BMPC may provide a novel therapeutic approach for the treatment of leukemia.}, Keywords = {Apoptosis, 4-aryl-4H-chromenes, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia }, volume = {1}, Number = {2}, pages = {109-116}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.2.109}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-36-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-36-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Noorisepehr, M. and Rahimi, J. and Delkhosh, M.B. and Kabolizadeh, A. and Golmohammadi, R.}, title = {Study of Effectiveness of Human Factors Engineering Interference in Cumulative Trauma Disorders Rate Decreasing in the Tehran South Health Center 2005-2006}, abstract ={Introduction: Up to now accomplished many investigations about cumulative trauma disorders (CTD) accession. For the most part sitting pattern and unsuitable task posture has been specified reason of these complications. In the publicized stats from a foreign source ambit of 44 percent of people who worked with computer has been afflict to the CTD's. The aim of this paper is to find and measurement of CTD and ergonomic intervention and investigation rate of this intervention's effect in the Tehran south health center. This center use paperless system. Methods: In this research Nordic questionnaire distribute between 68 persons of the center to determine CTD's. By technical expert inspection specified reason of complications. Observantly to state methods reason which create more severity and frequency CTD's has been recognized and interference with human factors engineering. For the more efficiency of interference Anthropometry has been used for all of Work stations and for any person designed a significant posture. Results: results that obtained before interference indicate that were CTD's complications at more of employees which 90 percent of them suffered of up spine pain. Also 27.4 percent of them had shoulder pain and 20.4 percent had neck pain. After the interference these measures decreased. And complaint of employee decreased 40.8 percent to up spine pain. Also for the shoulder pain it reached to 22 and neck pain 17.6 percent. With state test identified that there are significant difference between CTD after and before of intervention (p<0.005). Conclusion: Being unsuitable task posture is main cause of CTD's in the Work stations. We can prevent to increasing these complications in the work place by simple approach like adjustment in the desk and chair height, correct performance working training and doing simple exercise.}, Keywords = {Ergonomics, Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD), Work stations}, volume = {1}, Number = {2}, pages = {117-122}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.2.117}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-37-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-37-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Derakhshanfar, H. and ZolfaghariSadrabad, A. and Amini, A. and Hatam-Abadi, H. and Farahman-Rad, R.}, title = {Accuracy of Inferior Vena Cava Ultrasonography in Determining Central Venous Pressure}, abstract ={Introduction: Clinical ultrasonography may be provides a quick and non-invasive Modality for evaluation of patients’ hemodynamics for volume status. In this study we want to assess and attempt to analyze accuracy of inferior vena cava (IVC) ultrasonography and central venous catheterization in determine central venous pressure (CVP). Method and Materials: The patients were undergoing central venous catheterization, have been kept in an observational, diagnostic and comparative study. IVC diameters were determined by 2- dimensional bedside ultrasonography during 1 respiratory cycle and the caval index was measured. The correlation of CVP and caval index was measured. In addition, the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values of caval index was calculated. Results: All 114 patients were divided in three groups: 59% of patients had CVP12. The relationship between caval index and CVP was 0.75. The results of this study demonstrated that the caval index≥ 50% can predict the CVP12 with 96% sensitivity, 94.5%specificity, 83% positive predictive value and 98.8% negative predictive value. Discussion: Our results in this study told us that there is significant correlation between caval index≥50% and CVP12. Conclusion: Ultrasound assessment of IVC dimensions may provide a quick and non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring method of assessing volume status and can performed by educated technician or medical students.}, Keywords = {Central Venous Pressure, hemodynamics, inferior vena cava, ultrasonography}, volume = {1}, Number = {3}, pages = {123-129}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.3.123}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-45-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-45-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Pakniat, H. and Movahed, F}, title = {Relationship Between Body Mass Index, Weight Gain During Pregnancy and Birth Weight of Infants}, abstract ={Introduction: Birth weight is one of the most important indicators for growth in infants. Therefore identifying the associated risk factors of abnormal birth weight is necessity. This study has been designed to detect body mass index, weight gain during pregnancy and its correlation with birth weight of infants. Methods: Between October 2010 and October 2011 in a cross sectional and descriptive study 1376 pregnant women age range between 18-35 years and gestational age <12 weeks of pregnancy were enrolled. BMI was measured at first prenatal visit and prenatal care was done according to health ministry curriculum. A questionnaire that included demographic, medical history and midwifery data was filled up for each case and preterm delivery cases were recorded. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS software, logistic regression, student t-test, Fisher’s exact chi-square test. Results: Univariate analysis showed that LBW was related to mothers in overweight groups, although the differences was not statistically significant (P=1.00). Also the incidence of childbirth with birth weight above 4 kg in overweight and obese mothers was more (P=0.001). On the other hand our statistical analysis results showed an important role for abnormal weight gain during pregnancy, so that weight gain during pregnancy as BMI was affective to predict birth weight of infants (P=0.000, P=0.004). Discussion: Results of this study showed an association between abnormal BMI, weight gain during pregnancy and abnormal birth weight. Therefore consultation with a specialist in nutrition for women in reproductive aged could reduce the chance of LBW.}, Keywords = {Body mass index; Preterm labor; birth weight}, volume = {1}, Number = {3}, pages = {130-136}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.3.130}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-49-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-49-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Goudarzvand, M. and Choopani, S. and Naghdi, N. and Khodaii, Z.}, title = {Co-Administration of Vitamins E and D3 on Spatial Learning and Memory of Hippocampal Formation of Rat Following Ethidium Bromide- Induced Demyelination}, abstract ={Background: The hippocampus as part of the limbic system has a major role in the formation of several types of memory including spatial memory. Cognitive and memory impairment have been reported in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) by several studies and vitamins have antioxidant role for neuro-regeneration. The present study investigates the effects of combined administration of vitamins E and D3 on spatial learning and memory in the demyelinated hippocampus of rat following administration of ethidium bromide. Materials and Methods: Male Wistar rats were anesthetized with intraperitoneal injection of chlorate hydrate. The animal head was fixed in a stereotaxic apparatus and 3 microliter of ethidium bromide was injected into the dentate gyrus of hippocampus for 7 days. Behavioral tests after intra-peritoneal administration of vitamin E (mg/kg100) and D3 (μg/kg5) were carried out. Animals were subjected to 5 days of training in the Morris water maze 4 days with the invisible platform to test spatial learning and the 5th day with the visible platform to test sensory-motor coordination. Results: The results showed that co-administration of vitamins E and D3 significantly decreased the total traveled distance to the platform compared to the lesion group. However, the indexes of escape latency and swimming speed did not decrease significantly. Conclusion: The co-administration of vitamins E and D3 slightly enhanced spatial learning and memory impairment probably through its neuro-protective effect in the hypocampus.}, Keywords = {Multiple sclerosis; Learning; Vitamin E; Vitamin D3; Spatial memory}, volume = {1}, Number = {3}, pages = {137-142}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.3.137}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-50-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-50-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {BahramiBabaheidary, T. and Sadati, L. and Golchini, E. and Mahmudi, E.}, title = {Assessment of Clinical Education in the Alborz University of Medical Sciences from Surgical Technology and Anesthesiology Students’ Point of View}, abstract ={Introduction: Identifying the strengths and weaknesses in clinical education is necessary for its improvement. To this end, students are the most important source for acquiring necessary information in this field. This study aimed to assess clinical education in the Alborz University of Medical Sciences from surgical technology and anesthesiology students’ Point of View in 2011 Methods: This research was a descriptive-sectional study performed at the Alborz University of Medical Sciences in 2011. Surgical technology and anesthesia students’ view about Clinical Education was evaluated. Assessment tool was a researcher made questionnaire with 35 items that was completed by students Data were analyzed through SPSS software and statistical methods. Results: The results indicated that from surgical technology students’ view, the optimal condition about clinical education was related to dealing with students. However, the field of educational program and goals was first-rated by anesthesia students. In summary, with average score of 74, medical condition was described as “suitable” by surgical technology students. Also, anesthesia students described the condition as “relatively suitable” by average score of 53. Conclusion: Because of surgical technology and anesthesiology students needs to acquire clinical skills along with theoretical training, providing suitable clinical environment seems to be critical to achieve essential in-depth experience in professional aspects.}, Keywords = {Condition-clinical education; Surgical technologist; Anesthesiology student}, volume = {1}, Number = {3}, pages = {143-150}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.3.143}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-51-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-51-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Mahmoodpoor, F. and Gaemmagami, S.J. and Ostadrahimi, A. and Vafa, M.R.}, title = {Growth Status of First Secondary Students of Tabriz city Based on WHO 2007 and CDC 2000 Standards}, abstract ={Introduction: Anthropometric studies are particularly important among children and adolescents which monitor growth changes. Anthropometric studies indicate their health status. Methods: This cross sectional study was about 1552 girls and 1551 boys with middle age, 11.5 years, were selected by random cluster sampling from first secondary students of Tabriz city. In this study their height and weight as well as BMI were evaluated. Data’s analyzed with softwares Epi Info, Anthro WHO, spss 16 and nutritional status assessed with WHO 2007 and CDC 2000 standards. Results: As compared with WHO 2007 standard, 1.8% and 0.8 % girls and boys were short stature, 3.8% and 2.2% were thin, 0.5% and 0.8% were severe thin respectively. 8.7% and 14.5% were obese and 20.5% and 21.7% were overweight. Difference between BMI and height of girls and boys was significant with (P=0.0001) and (P=0.002) respectively. With CDC 2000 standard, respectively 0.1% and 0.3% girls and boys were severe underweight, 2.3% and 1.8% were moderate underweight, 13.7% and 13% were mild underweight. As well as 1.2% and 0.8% were short stature and BMI of them revealed 2.8% and 4.4% obesity, 20.5% and 24.7% overweight, 3.7% and 2.2% thinness, 0.5% and 1% of girls and boys were sever thin, respectively .Difference between BMI of girls and boys was significant. (P=0.002) Conclusion: Different types of malnutrition in adolescents of Tabriz city are prevalent. Mention of standard name in assessment of malnutrition and obesity is necessary. WHO 2007 is valid standard to assessment nutritional status of children and adolescents. Using CDC 2000 standard underestimates obesity.}, Keywords = {BMI; Students; WHO 2007; CDC 2000}, volume = {1}, Number = {3}, pages = {151-158}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.3.151}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-52-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-52-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Pirasteh, A. and Johari, Z. and Zafarghandi, N. and Kholdi, N.}, title = {Stages of Dairy Products Consumption Change by Medical Students: The Trans Theoretical Model}, abstract ={Background and Purpose: Physical inactivity is one of the most important public health issues in the world. Increasingly, links are being identified between various elements of the Physical environment and physical activity. Recent research highlights the importance of environment as a determinant of physical activity. This study aimed to identify of related environmental factors of physical activity among dormitory residence university students. Material and Method: In this study we have used environmental factors scale which is including two sections safety and facilities. Sample of study was including 120 people which gathered randomized from dormitory residence university students. Students have filled demography questionnaire and environmental factors questionnaire. Data analytic done for using SPSS. Results: To base environmental factors scale 83.4% of students have believed at dormitory there aren't enough supplies and pieces of sports equipment (like balls, bicycles, skates) to use for physical activity and 56.7% of students have believed that it is difficult to walk or jog in my neighborhood because of things like traffic, no sidewalks, dogs, gangs and so on and 54.1% of students have believed It isn't safe to walk or jog in my neighborhood during the day and 71.6% of students have believed that there are playgrounds, parks, or gyms, close to my home or that I can get to easily. Conclusion: To increase the environmental safety of neighborhood will affected physical activity levels among adolescents.}, Keywords = {Environmental; Physical activity; Adolescents}, volume = {1}, Number = {3}, pages = {159-165}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.3.159}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-53-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-53-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Shokoohi, Y. and Adl, J. and Kakooei, H. and Panahi, D. and Ghorbani, M.}, title = {Survey of Safety Climate in a Petrochemical Industry in Mahshahr}, abstract ={Background and Aim: Safety Climate as one of the health and safety management performance evaluation indicators is discussed. The purpose of this study was to plot the safety climate of the under study Petrochemical industry and evaluation of its strengths and weaknesses. Methods: Loughborough University Safety Climate Assessment Toolkit (LSCAT) was used in this study which assesses the safety climate governs on the workplace in 17 dimensions. Nine of them deal with attitude of workers directly and three of them deal with Organizational activity and fine of them via interview, deal with issues such as management style, Cooperation and etc. 1 to 10 scale is used for scoring each dimension. Results and Discussion: Average score of the industry's safety climate was obtained 5.9. Of 17 studied dimensions, 9 dimensions were weak (score less than 6). Lowest score were related to Event & Accident and Change management dimensions. Highest score were related to Individual priorities and need for safety (8.65). Generally relationship between individual variables (ages, work experience, education) and safety climate were not significant (P>0.05). Conclusion: Generally one can conclude that individual variables such as age, education and experience have not significant effect on safety climate. It seems that top management forms the organizational climate and consequently safety climate. It reaffirms the basic principle of senior management commitment to safety and its role in preventing accidents. Thus safety climate can be used as a good method for assessing Occupational Health and Safety Management Performance.}, Keywords = {Petrochemical industry; Safety Climate; Safety culture}, volume = {1}, Number = {3}, pages = {166-172}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.3.166}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-54-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-54-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Zarei, F. and Shojayizade, D.}, title = {The Effect of Educational Intervention Based on BASNEF Model to Improve Interpersonal Communication Skills of Nurses}, abstract ={Background and Aims: Interpersonal communication is as dynamic and face to face processes and also as importance criteria of healthy people plane of 2010 Communication between patient and nurses brings an opportunity to speed treatment rate. This study aimed at educational intervention to improve interpersonal communication among nurses based on BASNEF Methods: This Quasi experimental study was carried out among 20 nurses Bo-Ali hospital. The intervention includes: making several group discussion for all nursing personals and also giving them self-learning package about effective interpersonal communication. At last data were analyzed by Paired T- test in SPSS software. Results: According to the findings this survey reveals that ,there was significant difference between knowledge and attitude of nurses before and after intervention(P<0.05).based on nurses the most important factors as enabling factors to communicate interpersonal, were greeting, eye contact ,and empathy. This factors also were increased after intervention (P<0.05). Conclusion: Implementation of educational intervention based on cultural perspective is accessible to empowerment nurses for an effective interpersonal communication way.}, Keywords = {Communication skills; BASNEF Model; Nurses }, volume = {1}, Number = {3}, pages = {173-178}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.3.173}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-55-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-55-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {YosefzadehChabok, Sh. and Kazem-Nejad, E. and Safaee, M. and Behzadnia, H. and Haghparast, M. and MohtashamAmiri, Z. and DavoodiKiaKelaye, A. and Koochaki-NejadEramSadati, L.}, title = {Variability of Phenytoin Serum Level in prophylaxis of Seizures in TBI Patients}, abstract ={Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common causes of seizure and about 10% of patients with severe and moderate trauma develop seizure. Phenytoin is an anti-seizure medicine which is widely prescribed to prevent seizure in TBI patients. Even it has non-linear pharmacokinetics in therapeutic concentrations, the prescription of which necessitates continuous evaluation of plasmatic level of medicine and regulating the dosage. Objective: This study aimed at surveying the variability of Phenytoin serum level in TBI patients in Poursina Teaching Hospital to determine the dosage of medicine more precisely to reach the Prophylactic level. Materials & Methods: In a descriptive longitudinal study, 90 patients of Trauma Ward of Poursina Hospital were studied. Phenytoin serum level was estimated in first, second, and seventh day after hospitalization by using RAN DOX kits, the results were then analyzed by SPSS software (ver16). Exact Test, Fisher, and Pearson T-test were utilized to analyze the data. Results: Out of 90 studied patients, 79 (87.7%) were men and 11(12.3%) women. Mean age was estimated 36.3±15.6 for men and 41.7±16 for women. There was no significant difference between the Phenytoin level in first and third day in two groups. The Phenytoin serum level in 24 first hrs didn’t reach therapeutic level in 75.6% of patients. The average of Phenytoin serum level was in therapeutic level in third day and Phenytoin serum level didn’t reach therapeutic level only in 5% of patients (p≥0.05). This average figure was 20-30 mg/dl in more than half of the patients on seventh day, during which all patients reached therapeutic level (p≥0.05). A significant relationship was observed between age and Phenytoin serum level in all three levels (p<0.05). Conclusion: Phenytoin is considered as an anti-seizure medicine which is vastly used in TBI victims. Using Phenytion requires exact monitoring due to its limited therapeutic range and linear pharmacokinetics. Since the changes of medicine dosage can lead to blood poisoning and make the medicine ineffective, its prescription needs much more attention regarding its gender, age, and needed dosage.}, Keywords = {Phenytoin, Serum level, Prophylaxis, Seizure, Traumatic brain injury}, volume = {1}, Number = {4}, pages = {187-192}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.4.187}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-67-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-67-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Noroozi, M. and Saghafipour, A. and ZiaSheikholeslami, N. and Arsang-Jang, Sh.}, title = {Investigation of the Epidemiology of Brucellosis and Its Associated Risk Factors in Qom Province (2001-2011)}, abstract ={Background: Brucellosis is always considered a health problem in Iran. Since this disease is endemic in urban and rural areas in Qom province, this study was done to investigate epidemiology of brucellosis and its associated risk factors during 2001-2011. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was done, demographic and epidemiological data on patients with brucellosis were obtained from the medical records in Qom province Health Center during 2001-2011. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS software version 17. Results: The mean incidence rate of brucellosis was 10.8 per 100000 people during 2001-2011. The greatest incidence was in 2004 (17.4 per 100000 people), whereas the lowest incidence was in 2009 (4.2 per 100000 people). Taking occupational exposure into account, the female household keepers, ranchers, farmers and students had the highest cases of brucellosis. The most age group was 20–29 years. The majority of patients had Wright test titer= 1:320 and 2ME titer = 1:160 in serology titration. Conclusion: the trend of brucellosis no specific pattern in Qom province in this period. This province is one of the regions with low incidence of brucellosis (1-27.7 per 100,000). In addition to agriculturists and dairy farmers, housewives and children are also at the risk of this disease.}, Keywords = {Brucellosis, Epidemiology, Qom}, volume = {1}, Number = {4}, pages = {193-199}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.4.193}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-68-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-68-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Norouzinia, R. and Aghabarari, M. and Karimi, M. and Sabzmakan, L. and Mirkarimi, M. and Khorasani, M.}, title = {Survey of Anxiety Levels and Its Relation to Students Demographic of Alborz University of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Background: Today, changing lifestyles, social relations and the advancement of technology causes fear, threats and concerns of different groups in society, especially students. Adverse impact of Anxiety on the efficacy and talents, personality and social identity formation of students, threat to achieve the goals of academic achievement and mental health. The present study was conducted to determine level of anxiety and some of their demographic correlates in the Alborz University of Medical Sciences in 1390. Methods: This study is a descriptive cross sectional study. The study population included all students of the Alborz university. 305 students were selected by stratified random sampling method. The data collection instrument was a demographic questionnaire and standardized Spielberger Anxiety Inventory. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Results: Based on our results, 64 percent of students were anxious. Anxiety levels were significantly higher in men than women (p=0.049). The level of anxiety and interesting in medical course (p<0.001), non-academic study (p=0.007) and a major physical illness (p=0.009) had significant correlations with together. Conclusion: Results showed a high percentage of students anxious. Regarding the relation between anxiety and other problems such as depression and other disorders including failure in educational function, social relationships and lifestyle, Training courses on coping skills for anxiety and stress as well as consulting services and further guidance is recommended for them.}, Keywords = {Anxiety, Demographic factors, Student}, volume = {1}, Number = {4}, pages = {200-206}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.4.200}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-69-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-69-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Kiaei, M. Z. and Mahdavi, A. and Hasanpoor, E. and Nazari, M. and Abbasimani, Z. and Hajian, M. and Salehi, A.}, title = {Assessment of Laboratories Safety in Teaching Hospitals of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Background: Without a doubt, one of the most important assets of any organization is its human resources. Hence, having a safe working environment is not only the satisfaction of human resources but also enhances the quality of services. Principles and necessity of laboratory safety lies in the fact that in a series of laboratory processes. Safety in the hospital environment, economic, and moral human being is very important. Materials and Methods: This is applied research and study of cross-sectional. The research community, including all parts of the hospital laboratories (four hospitals) has been. Checklist of questions to the mix (University of California, Los Angeles and Reference Laboratory of Iran) were selected and studied in laboratory safety situation in the territory of four excellent, good, average and poor categories. Results: Results of the study in four hospitals in the overall safety of the study showed did well (79.5%). Only the areas of fire safety (32.3%) was poor in general were evaluated. Rate of safety in A hospital was estimated excellent (93.13%) that is because of new laboratory in the hospital. Also, the C and B hospitals were well and only D hospital was average (69.4%). Conclusion: The safety is main factor in risk management of hospital, and clinical laboratory play the role in improvement and quality of services. Result of study show that hospital and laboratory design is very important and should be based on international standards.}, Keywords = {Laboratory, Quality, Safety}, volume = {1}, Number = {4}, pages = {207-212}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.4.207}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-70-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-70-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Naseri, M.H. and Sadati, L. and Jalali, A. and Firuzabadi, M. and Golchini, E.}, title = {Assess of the Status of the Karaj Operating Rooms in Comparison with International Standards in 2011}, abstract ={Background: Because of making money, the operating room (OR) is known as the beating heart of any clinical & health center. The effective and regular activity of the operating room guarantees a sustainable income for the hospital. So, in order to provide high quality treatment and care services, and to save the health and safety of OR staff, exploiting standard equipments and spaces as well as employing professional and skilled personnel is necessary. This study was aimed to assess the status of the Karaj operating rooms from physical, safety, sterilization, staffing and equipment aspects in comparison to the International Standards. Methods: This sectional descriptive study was conducted in Alborz University of Medical Sciences in 2011. Samples were 10 operating room wards from 10 surgical hospitals. Data were collected by a 70 items check-list at 5 fields of physical, safety, sterilization, staffing and equipment conditions and then compared to the international standards. The data were recorded in SPSS software and analyzed by statistical methods. Results: The results showed that compared to the international standards, the physical aspect was 60.5%, safety aspect 66%, sterilization aspect 68%, staffing aspect 63%, and equipment aspect was 80% close to the standard criteria. On the whole, in 10 assessed hospitals, equipment aspect with 80% had the best and the physical aspect with 60.5% had the worst conditions respectively. Conclusion: Due to admission in different medical and paramedical programs in Alborz University of Medical Sciences, renovation of the ORs is essential for training skilled students. Considering the results of this study could help the University authorities to improve the current condition.}, Keywords = {International, Operating room, Standard}, volume = {1}, Number = {4}, pages = {213-219}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.4.213}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-71-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-71-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {KhosheMehri, G. and NematyNiko, Z. and Alirezaee, M. and Naserkhaki, V.}, title = {Determining Knowledge of Students in Tehran University and Tehran University of Medical Sciences About ECSTASY Tablets}, abstract ={Objective: Nowadays, addiction is considered one of the greatest social and economical and health problems. Undoubtedly, The Ecstasy have between some juveniles and youths. This study was performed to understand the knowledge about the Ecstasy tablets. Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study 200 students from Tehran universities and universities of medical sciences. Data collecting tool was a structured questionnaire containing 14 questions. Data was analyzed using chi square. Results: It was revealed that only 44 students had high, 55 student had moderate and 101 students had weak knowledge about Ecstasy. There was no significant relationship between knowledge score and variable such as gender, place of residence. Also, there was a significant correlations between age, marriage position , occupation and college about the Ecstasy . Conclusion: That in order to increase the knowledge leveling the students about Ecstasy, mass medias like television, newspapers, radio and university sittings.}, Keywords = {Ecstasy, Knowledge, Students}, volume = {1}, Number = {4}, pages = {220-225}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.4.220}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-72-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-72-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Samarghandi, M. R. and Izadi, D. and NooriSepehr, M. and Zarrabi, M.}, title = {Adsorption of Acid Red 18 by Activated Carbon Prepared from Cedar Tree: Kinetic and Equilibrium Study}, abstract ={Introduction: Textile effluents are one of the main environmental pollution sources and contain toxic compounds which threat the environment. For that reason, the activated carbon prepared from Cedar Tree was used for removal of Acid Red 18 as an Azo Dye. Material and Methods: Activated carbon was prepared by chemical activation and was used in batch system for dye removal. Effect of various experimental parameters such as pH (3 to11), initial dye concentration (50, 75 and 100 mg/L), contact time (1 to 120 min) and adsorbent dosage (2 to 10 g/L) were investigated. Equilibrium data was fitted onto Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm model. In addition, pseudo first order and pseudo second order models were used to investigate the kinetic of adsorption process. Results: Results shows that dye removal was increase with increase in adsorbent dosage, contact time and initial dye concentration. In addition, higher removal efficiency was observed in low pH (pH=3). At 120 min contact time, pH=3, 6 g/L adsorbent dosage and 100 mg/L of initial dye concentration, more than 95% of dye was removed. Equilibrium data was best fitted onto Freundlich isotherm model. According to Langmuir constant, maximum sorption capacity was observed to be 51/28 mg/L. in addition pseudo second order model best describe the kinetic of adsorption of Acid Red 18 onto present adsorbent. Conclusion: The results of present work well demonstrate that prepare activated carbon from Pine Tree has higher adsorption capacity toward Acid Red 18 Azo dye and can be used for removal of dyes from textile effluents.}, Keywords = {Petrochemical industry, Safety Climate, Safety culture}, volume = {1}, Number = {4}, pages = {226-235}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.4.226}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-73-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-73-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} } @article{ author = {Farzan, M. and Mirzashahi, B. and Aghighi, Y.}, title = {Multiple Ganglion Cysts in a 21 Months Old Child}, abstract ={Ganglion cyst or synovial cysts are the most common benign tumors in the hand that arise from the synovium, tendon sheaths or tendons. The most common sites are dorsum & radiovolar aspect of wrist. The exact causes are unknown. The patient was a 21 months old healthy girl whom referred to our clinic due to multiple masses in both hands and both feet since eight mounts ago .She was a well developed child with no history of any previous disease and all lab data was normal.}, Keywords = {Cystic ganglionosis, Ganglion, Multiple, Synovial cyst}, volume = {1}, Number = {4}, pages = {236-238}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.1.4.236}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-74-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-74-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2012} }