@article{ author = {Pourghaderi, M. and Afshar, A. and Hakim, S.S. and Safari, A.A. and Tajbakhsh, R. and Karimi, A.A.}, title = {Nutritional Indicators and Some Related Factors in Hemodialysis Patients Referred to Hospitals Covered by Alborz University of Medical Science, Summer 91}, abstract ={Background: Protein-energy malnutrition is one of the most complicated, multifactorial and prevalent phenomenon in hemodialysis patients and is directly related to increased mortality in this patients. This research conducted for assessment of nutritional indicators and some related factors in hemodialysis patients referred to hospitals covered by Alborz University of medical science in summer 91. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 210 hemodialysis patients. Anthropometry indicators (BMI, TSF, MAMC and MAC), biochemical parameters (albumin and creatinin), protein and energy intake was measured with 24-hour recall. FP ΙΙ and SPSS (version 12) was used for analysis of data. Results: On the base of results insufficiency of energy and protein intake in this patients was reported very high (respectively 93.8% and 82.8%). Also depletion of fat and structural protein storage was reported 38.2% and 84.5% respectively in these patients. Malnutrition on the base of MAMC was high in men (P=0.04) and on the base of TSF in women (P= 0.001) significantly. Relation of age with anthropometry indicators and albumin was also significant. Conclusion: Malnutrition is prevalent and severe problem in hemodialysis patients. Comprehensive and continues assessment of nutritional states of these patients and reflection of results for education and facility of servicing are recommended.}, Keywords = {Albumin, Hemodialysis, Malnutrition, MAMC}, volume = {4}, Number = {1}, pages = {1-10}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.1.1}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-264-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-264-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Roozbehani, M. and Gharavi, M.J. and Keshavarz, H.}, title = {Diagnosis of Toxoplasmosis in Pregnant Women by IgG Avidity Assay}, abstract ={Background: Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular parasite that has ability to infect most warm blooded vertebrates. primary infection during pregnancy can lead to transmission of the infection to the fetus, with associated symptoms. the aim of this study was to compare methods for serological measurement of anti-toxoplasma IgG and IgM in pregnant women and also tested seroconversion mothers by IgG avidity, and finally comparing the results of these experiments with each others. Methods: In this comparative analytical study, from 2120 pregnant women referred to karaj medical laboratories (in 1392 years) serum specimens were obtained and tested with Chemiluminescence (CLIA) & (Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Assay) ELFA methods. Then for detection of chronic and acute infection, serum IgM+ specimens tested by IgG Avidity assay. Results: In this study, out of 1362 cases of 2120 pregnant women were IgG+ with ELFA & CLIA methods. In IgM ELFA method, 38 samples were positive and 2 samples were borderline. In IgM CLIA method, 37 samples were positive and1samples were borderline. In IgG Avidity, from 40 serum samples, 15 samples were low aviditiy, 20 samples were high avidity and 5 samples were borderlines. In IgG Avidity positive predictive value were 57%. Conclusion: Every pregnant women needs to do anti-toxoplasma IgG and IgM tests. after considering all valid serological and molecular methods for deciding to treatment or termination of gestation must be used the other sensitive and reliable parasitology methods such as inoculation of susceptible lab animal and PCR on amniotic fluid.}, Keywords = {IgG Avidity assay, Pregnant women, Toxoplasmosis}, volume = {4}, Number = {1}, pages = {11-16}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.1.11}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-265-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-265-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Karimi, Gh. and Kabir, K. and Delpisheh, A. and Sayehmiri, K. and Nazari, A. and Barati, H. A. and DadashiEinSheikh, Z. and Shakori, H. and Abbaszadeh, E. and GiasiKhalaf, M.}, title = {Risk Factors for Hepatitis B virus Surface Antigen Positive Prevalence in the Most Migratory Province of Iran: A Matched Case- Control Study}, abstract ={Background and Objective: Hepatitis B Virus Infection is one of the most common infectious diseases and also among the world's top ten causes of this group diseases-related mortality, so that 500,000 to 1.2 million annually die due to the consequences of this infection such as chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. This study was conducted to determine risk factors for HBsAg-positive prevalence in Alborz Province. Materials and Methods: A 1:1 matched case-control study, 213 of cases reported HBsAg positive to the Alborz University of Medical Sciences in 2013 as case group with 213 of family members of patients with hepatitis C who have serologic markers Anti- HCV negative and HBsAg negative as the control group, were compared in terms of demographic characteristics, History of high risk behaviors, Iatrogenic exposures, community exposures and history of liver disease. Statistical analysis using logistic regression was performed by SPSS software version 18. Results: Reported cases with a mean age of 37.6±15.5 years, was more relevant to marginalized, immigrants and male gender. Nationality, being married, low level of education, family history of HBsAg positive, history of non-intravenous drug abuse, alcohol consumption, history of prison, employment in high risk occupations, sharing of razor, injuries with contaminated sharp instruments and history of jaundice in mother were found to be independent risk factors for HBsAg positive prevalence (OR: 0.27, 3.61, 1.68, 18.04, 12.21, 2.9, 7.52, 2.47, 5.55, 21.48, 11.3, respectively). Conclusions: Unfavorable situation of the marginalized and the prisoners, imported illegal immigrants, especially Afghans can be extended to high-risk behaviors and the threat of a disease surveillance system. Screening and vaccination aforementioned groups, health promotion of the marginalized and raise public knowledge is necessary.}, Keywords = {HBsAg-Positive, Immigrants, Imprisonment, Marginalization, Risk Factors}, volume = {4}, Number = {1}, pages = {17-26}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.1.17}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-266-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-266-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Amini, N. and Rezazadeh, A. and Khooshemehri, G. and Amini, M. and Salehiniya, H.}, title = {Knowledge, Attitude and Self-Efficacy of Nursing Staff in Nosocomial Infection in Child Hospitals of Tehran university of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Background: Nosocomial infections are common health problem in all countries its prevalence in ICU is more than other units. According to role of nursing staff in infection control vulnerable children against infections, this study investigated the knowledge, attitudes and self-efficacy of nursing staffs in hospital infections in 2013. Methods: This cross-sectional analytic study was done on all of73 nursing staff working in child hospitals of Tehran university of medical sciences. The data collection tool was including demographic information and standard questionnaire for assess knowledge, attitudes and self-efficacy about controlling hospital infections. SPSS18 software, descriptive statistics, ANOVA and Pearson's correlation coefficient were used. Results: The results showed that 93.2% of staff had the average knowledge and attitudes about hospital infections and 54.8% of them with high self-efficacy in compliance with infection control guidelines were to enjoy. There were no significant relationship between knowledge, attitudes and self-efficacy, age, work experience, literacy, and marital status, but relationship between attitudes and self-efficacy were significant (P <0.05). Conclusion: Most nurses have not good knowledge about nosocomial infection. Although all of them, in the middle and upper levels believed to the threat of nosocomial infections and benefits of compliance controls and most of them had good self-efficacy, but a significant percentage of their reported obstacles such as not having enough time in compliance with guidelines therefore We need to trained to be trimmed down barriers for controlling this infection.}, Keywords = {Attitude, Knowledge, Nosocomial Infections, Nursing Staff, Self-Efficacy}, volume = {4}, Number = {1}, pages = {27-34}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.1.27}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-267-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-267-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Khorasani, Gh. and NazemiSalman, D. and Atri, A. and Ghanbarzadeh, K. and RahmanPanah, N.}, title = {Effect of Amniotic Membrane Homogenate Homogenate on Ischemic Skin Flap Survival in Rat Model}, abstract ={Bachground: Surgical skin flaps are frequently used in plastic and reconstructive surgery to repair acquired or congenital defects. Necrosis is a common complication associated with these flaps postoperatively as a result of inadequate blood supply. This study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of amniotic membrane homogenate in healing the dorsal skin of the rat as an ischemic flap model. Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, twenty male Wistar rats weighing between 350 and 400 g were used in the study. For all rats 3 * 10 cm, full-thickness, caudally based pattern dorsal skin flaps were elevated. The rats were randomized into 2 groups: control (I) and experimental (II). Then in 10 point,0.1 mL amniotic membrane homogenate was injected with with equal interval in experimental group and normal salin administered in control group. Seven days later all skin flaps were examined mechanically (necrosis) and histologically. Results: Tissue flap necrosis showed significantly reduced in amniotic membrane homogenate group (p=0.032), and tissue flap survival showed significantly increased in amniotic membrane homogenate group (p=0.036). There were no significant differences in the histology analysis heling proccess between two groups (p>0.05). Conclusion: It seems that, the administration of amniotic membrane homogenate is an effective and safe method that improves the survival of ischemic skin flaps in a rat model.}, Keywords = {Amniotic membrane homogenate, Ischemic skin flaps, Necrosis, Survival}, volume = {4}, Number = {1}, pages = {35-40}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.1.35}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-268-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-268-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Hasani, J. and GhaedniayJahromi, A.}, title = {Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies in Runaway and Normal Girls}, abstract ={Aim and Background: Emotion dysregulation is a main core of psychopathology and behavioral disorders during adolescence. The aim of the present study was to assess cognitive emotion regulation strategies in runaway and normal girls. Methods: Using available sampling methods 50 run away girls were selected and matched with 50 normal girls. Two groups of participant completed Persian version of cognitive emotion regulation questionnaire (CERQ-P Hasani, 2010). To compare two groups in cognitive emotion regulation strategies multivariate analysis of variance was used. Results: The results showed that in self-blame, rumination, catastrophizing and other-blame maladaptive strategies, there is a significant difference between two groups and the mean scores of runaway girls is more than normal girls. Also, in refocus on planning and positive reappraisal adaptive strategies there was significant difference between two groups and mean scores of runaway girls was less than normal girls. Conclusions: Adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies that can better adapt to the environment and functions of interpersonal influence, while the use of maladaptive strategies that can be damage of psycho-social provide}, Keywords = {Cognitive emotion regulation, Delinquency, Emotion, Run away girls}, volume = {4}, Number = {1}, pages = {41-48}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.1.41}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-270-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-270-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Shakib, A.R. and Rahimi, J. and NooriSepehr, M. and Zarrabi, M.}, title = {Nitrate Measurment in Water Source of Karaj City and Zonning it Geographic Information Systems (GIS)}, abstract ={Background & Objectives: Nitrate is one of drinking water pollutant which is introduced to water body from municipal wastewater. Information on nitrate concentration and its distribution in water resource is necessary in safe drinking water supply. For that reason, the present work was done for investigation of nitrate in Karaj water supply resource and its zonning with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Materials and Methods: In this work, the nitrate concentration in 200 wells of Karaj water supply system was determined with DR5000 spectrophotometet. After that, the measured nitrate concentration was modeled by Geographic Information Systems. Results: The results show in many area of Karaj, nitrate concentration was below the available standard (45 mg/L). Modeling of nitrate concentration shows the nitrate concentration was lower in North and West North west parts of Karaj City and higher concentration was observed in Sothern eastern. However, in that area, nitrate concentration was also below available standard. Conclusion: The overall results from present work well demonstrate that drinking water source of Karaj was safe based on nitrate concentration and no health risk threat consumer health body.}, Keywords = {Drinking water, Nitrate, Zoning}, volume = {4}, Number = {1}, pages = {49-58}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.1.49}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-271-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-271-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Ghalavand, A. and Shakeriyan, S. and Rezaee, R. and Hojat, Sh. and Sarshin, A.}, title = {The Effect of Resistance Training on Cardio Respiratory Factors in Men with Type 2 Diabetes}, abstract ={Objective: Physical activity is one of the main pillars of diabetes management. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of resistance training on anthropometric indices and cardio respiratory factors in men with type 2diabetes. Methods: In this semi- experimental study 20 men with type 2 diabetes with mean age 46±3.4 years and fasting blood sugar 148.75±31.5 mg/dl that met the inclusion criteria were selected. The participants were randomly assigned into the resistance training group (N=10) and control group (N=10). Resistance exercise training program was performed for 8 weeks and 3 sessions per week. Anthropometric indices, VO2max, and Respiratory Volume (FVC and FEV1) were measured before and after the intervention. To analyze the measured parameter's changes used t-tests at P<0.05 significant levels. Results: After the 8 weeks, it was observed a significant decrease in Waist to Hip Ratio (P=0.021) and significant increase in VO2max (P=0.031) in resistance group. Also, there was a significant difference in Percent Body Fat (P=0.048) and Waist to Hip Ratio (P=0.021) between 2 groups. Conclusion: The findings of this study confirm the positive influence of resistance training to anthropometric indices and VO2max in men with type 2 diabetes.}, Keywords = {Type 2 diabetes, Resistance training, Anthropometric indices, VO2max, Respiratory Volume}, volume = {4}, Number = {1}, pages = {59-67}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.1.59}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-272-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-272-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Dehghan, M. H. and Khaleghi, E. and Kallantar, E. and Mehrabani, M. and Azarbahram, R.}, title = {Epileptic Oxidative Stress in Alborz and Ardabil Province of Iran}, abstract ={Objectives: Generalized epilepsy is a chronic disorder characterized by recurrent seizure which can increase the content of reactive oxygen species and super oxide generation in the brain. The aim of the present study was to estimate not only the plasma level of MDA (as marker of oxidative stress) in patient with epilepsy , but also to compare the t level in two study group Methods and Materials: Hundred and twenty patients from those referred to neurology departments with age limitation of 20-40 years(as the case group) and three hundred thirteen normal subjects aged between 20-40 years referred to Blood Donation Organization (as the control group) were involved in the study. Plasma level of MDA of the above mentioned two study group , were determined by spectrophotometric assay. Results: The analysis of the plasma from epileptics revealed: increased MDA level in comparison of control persons and these differences were statistically significant. The mean value of MDA in case group was 1.46 nmol / ml and in control one was 1.02 nmol/ml that was statistically significant (p=0.001). Conclusion: Our results indicate on the oxidant elevation and oxidative disturbances in epileptic patients, which can play an important role in the pathophysiology of epilepsy. Suggestion: We suggest that further studies should be done on the role of oxidative stress in patients and its balance with anti-oxidant of epilepsy.}, Keywords = {MDA, Oxidative stress, Oxidant- anti oxidant }, volume = {4}, Number = {2}, pages = {77-83}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.2.77}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-306-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-306-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Ansari, N. and Pourrostami, K. and Firoozeh, F. and Zibaei, M.}, title = {The Seroepidemiology of Haemophilus Influenzae Type b in Children Under 6 Years Old in Khorramabad, Iran}, abstract ={Background and Objective: Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is now recognized as an agent of bacterial meningitis in Asia. Polyribosil Ribitol Phosphate (PRP) capsule are in all of the strains and IgG antibodies can be target. Due to limited studies on H. influenzae type b in the country and the lack of sufficient information on the status of carriers, achieve a comprehensive model of the spread of the bacteria in the carrier's most vulnerable children is the aim of this study. Material and Methods: In this study, 194 (49% female and 51% male) serum samples were collected from children under 6 years old referred to medical centers in Korram Abad. The serological study of H. influenzae type b was carried using anti-H. influenzae PRP IgG antibodies kit by indirect enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results: Of 194 children under 6 years-old screened for H. influenzae-specific IgG antibodies with ELISA, 6 (3 percent) were IgG seropositive. Prevalence of bacteria in children under 2 years was 67% that demonstrated no significant association between seropositivity in subjects and place of residence of children with the prevalence of bacteria. Conclusion: The prevalence of H. influenzae type b seropositivity in our study was 3% of the total sample. In current study, a higher percentage of males than females were seropositive and frequency of predominant bacteria in patients younger than 2 years. The age factor is a variable that positively affects serum. Regarding to non-Hib vaccination in children, the presence of the bacteria in children can be important.}, Keywords = {Children, ELISA, Haemophilus influenzae, Seroprevalence}, volume = {4}, Number = {2}, pages = {84-90}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.2.84}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-307-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-307-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Sadeghi, M. and Naderi-Nabi, M. and Chegini, M. and Ghaedniaye-Jahromi, A.}, title = {The Effectiveness of Behavior Therapy and Symptoms of PTSD in Trauma Survivors Fire Accident in Industrial Pole of Shahid Babaie City Shazand}, abstract ={Background: The aim of this present study was to the effectiveness of behavior therapy in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and general health of in Trauma Survivors Fire Accident in Industrial Pole of Shahid Babaie City Shazand in 1387. Methods: The present plan study of experimental design with pre - and post - test method after the test. community study all the survivors industrial hub of fire martyr Babaie city shazand township to approach the census initial screening . 111 people , including the study sample of adults in post - traumatic stress disorder after the damage to the non - random sampling method available and chosen at random in 2 men's and 6 women's group exposure. at the beginning of the Check - List post - traumatic stress disorder , and public health , then 7 completed training session behavioral therapy group manner, and again in the final session by evaluated questionnaires. Results: Do intervention in increasing public health survivors and reduce the symptoms of post - traumatic stress disorder, anxiety , depression , the signs of physical and social function is effective survivors (p<0/0001). Conclusion: Psychological treatments to reduce the symptoms of post- traumatic stress disorder is effective in the survivors.}, Keywords = {Behavioral group therapy, Fire, General health, Post traumatic stress disorder}, volume = {4}, Number = {2}, pages = {91-100}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.2.91}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-308-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-308-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Khoshkesht, S. and BahramiBabahaidari, T. and Shiri, M. and Aghabarari, M. and Hajfiroozabadi, M. and Jalili, H.R. and Amiri, S. and RahimzadehKivi, M.}, title = {The Effect of Aromatherapy on Level of Exam Anxiety Among Nursing Students in Alborz University of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Background: Exam anxiety and reduce of that, is one of the problems of educational systems. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of aromatherapy on level of exam anxiety among nursing students in Alborz University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This is a triple blind clinical trial on 91 nursing students of Alborz University of Medical Sciences which have been sampled simply and randomized divided into group A and group B. Vital signs and Spielberg state–trait anxiety inventory were measured and recorded at baseline and 5 minutes after intervention and after exam .Then, the students were asked to place the bottle of aroma (lavender or sterile water) at a distance of 5 cm of nose and inhale for 10 minutes. Half of students were exposed to bottles that fulfilled by 5 drops of lavender essential oil and half of them were exposed to bottles that fulfilled by 5 drops of sterile water that labeled as A or B and was blind for subjects, researchers and analyzer. After analysis, content of each bottle was disclosed. Results: The results showed that there were meaningful difference between average exam anxiety, pulse and systolic blood pressure along the time (P=0.000, 0.023, 0.009). Conclusion: These results showed that although aromatherapy has been not meaningful statistical effective but can reduce the exam anxiety in nursing student along the time.}, Keywords = {Aromatherapy, Lavender, Exam anxiety, Nursing students }, volume = {4}, Number = {2}, pages = {101-109}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.2.101}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-309-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-309-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Emamgholi, A. and Kaka, Gh. and Sadri, M. and Herfehdost, Gh. and Najafi, S. and Sadraie, S.H.}, title = {Chitosan– Gelatin (Ch-G) Thin Membrane with Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells (BMSCs): A New Model As A Dressing Bandage}, abstract ={Background and Purpose: Various methods for repairing defects and injuries such as wounds and cuts on the body have long been used. Biocompatible material into the body for the purposes of applying the Chitosan and gelatin are among them. On the other hand, recently the use and application of special cells in the bone marrow stromal stem cells (BMSCs) to produce a wide variety of growth factors and tropic factors in the healing and restoration of great concern was. Methods: In this study, a thin film of polymer solution (Ch-G) of mixture casting method, cells with BMSCs were obtained. For this purpose, cells were passage BMSCs after four steps, the thin membrane (Ch-G) were cultured. Adhesion of the BMSCs cells by inverted microscopy, the purity and the stem was examined by immunocytochemistry after the sixth day. Results: Demonstrate that the proper proliferation and apoptosis of cells during this period was low on the membrane. The results showed no significant difference between the cells on thin membranes (Ch-G) compared with the control group. Conclusion: Considering that BMSCs can easily be on thin-film cells (Ch-G), growth and reproduction are good, so it can cover the cell membrane as a dressing Adhesive Bandage to repair some defects, wounds used and bone fractures.}, Keywords = {BMSCs, Chitosan, Gelatin, Thin membrane}, volume = {4}, Number = {2}, pages = {110-115}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.2.110}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-310-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-310-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Ghafoorie, M. and Janmohammadi, S. and Nariman, Sh. and Haghani, H. and Kabir, K.}, title = {The Study of Maternal Perception of Preterm Infants and Some Related Factors in Selected Hospitals of Iran University of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Background and Purpose: Appropriate maternal care is necessary to provide Physical growth and mental development of neonate which is related to establishing a good relationship between mother and infant. Positive perception of mothers to their neonates, creates a better relationship between them. Maternal perception of neonates is based on her understanding of biological behavior of the infant. Special features of prematurity, maternal stress and anxiety due to premature delivery are effective on maternal perceptions. The purpose of this study was to determine the maternal perception of premature infants as determining it’s related factors. Methods: In a cross-sectional design, 150 mothers of preterm infants who were been admitted to Neonatal intensive care units of 2 selected hospitals of Iran University of Medical Sciences, entered the study. Broussard questionnaire were used to measure the maternal perception. Data were analyzed by using descriptive statistical analysis and Kay square and Fisher's exact tests were used for analyzing the data. Results: Most of mother’s had a negative perception of their preterm infant. Based on the results, Mather’s job, fathers’ job, mothers’ age, husband’s support, desire about the pregnancy, history of miscarriage and still birth were related with perception of mothers of preterm infants. Discussion: Negative perceptions in mothers of preterm infants are prevalent and in some groups are in higher risk. As negative perception can have a role in developmental processes and cause problems in future, preparing circumstances to decrease mothers’ stress and providing facilities and interventions to increase mother-infant communications are essential. These are treatment team’s duties. The health care team can screen susceptible cases and by supportive interventions, it is possible to create better mother-baby relationship and prepare better care to prevent future developmental problems.}, Keywords = {Infant, Growth and Development, Maternal perception, Premature}, volume = {4}, Number = {2}, pages = {116-123}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.2.116}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-311-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-311-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Parsa, H. and ShamsNosrati, S. and Naderi, F.}, title = {Plasma Homocysteine Level in Chronic Vascular Disease}, abstract ={Background: Homocysteine is an small amino acid, containing sulfur that if increased causing various complications, such as cardiovascular diseases are heart. Objective: The relationship between homocysteine and age, sex, underlying disease, cigarette consumption was determined. Materials and Methods: In this cross - sectional study, 94 patients with chronic arterial disease were studied. Data on age, sex, Chronic disease (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia), smoking status were collected from all patients. Information collected by questionnaires were entered into SPSS software And using descriptive and inferential statistics (t-test and chi-square) were analyzed. Results: In this study, 31 (33%) women and 63 (67%) were male with a mean age of 69 years were enrolled. 16% of patients with lower homocysteine levels (<10) and 84 percent have a high homocysteine (>10). The results showed that homocysteine levels in persons with high blood pressure, chronic disease, smoking, male gender and age above 40 years were above 10 and was a significant difference with Control group (p <0.05). Conclusion: Homocysteine levels was Above 10 in patients with hypertension, Chronic disease, smokers, older age and in men.}, Keywords = {Chronic vascular disease, Homocysteine }, volume = {4}, Number = {2}, pages = {124-128}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.2.124}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-312-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-312-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {ahmadi, a. and zarghami, n. and shirazi, h. and poorbagher, n. and omidfar, k.}, title = {The Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetic Nano Gold and Their Application for Antibody Immobilization}, abstract ={Background: Gold (Au) Fe oxide core-shell nanostructure is a major class of nanoscale material that has attracted a considerable attention due to the biotechnological and biomedical applications and specific properties. Methods: Here we synthesized the magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) with an average size of 10-12 nm in diameter using the chemical co-precipitation of Fe2+ and Fe3+ in strong alkaline material. Then, an Au coated Fe oxide core-shell nanocomposite with an average diameter of 18-20 nm was produced in the presence of sodium citrate as the reducing agent. The structures of Au shell and magnetic core (Au–Fe oxide) were studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Results: Results showed that the NPs were agglomerate-free and shaped regularly, with a narrow sized distribution. The Au-coated Fe oxide NPs exhibited a surface plasmon resonance peak in the range of 500-650 nm with a remarkable peak at 550 nm. Conclusions: Immobilization studies with antibody (Ab) demonstrated that the Au Fe oxide core-shell nanostructure can be used to immobilize Ab, making them valuable for biomedical and biological applications.}, Keywords = {Antibody, Au Fe oxide NPs, Core-shell nanocomposite, Immobilization }, volume = {4}, Number = {2}, pages = {129-136}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.2.129}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-313-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-313-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Mortazavi, A. and Fazeli, F. and Yousefnezhad, S.}, title = {Is There Any Benefit Adding Anticholinergics to Drug Regime of Patients with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia?}, abstract ={Aim: the efficacy and safety of combined therapy with anticholinergics and alpha blockers in comparison with alpha blockers monotherapy among patients with BPH. Methods: We conducted a single blinded RCT and 80 patients with BPH who referred to Ali-ebn-abitaleb, Zahedan were included. One group received 0.4 mg/d Tamsulosin in addition to Tolterodine and the other group received the same doses of Tamsulosin in addition to placebo. Both groups were evaluated before and 6 months after treatment with special attention to clinical symptoms, life quality improvement and treatment satisfaction. SPSS was applied for data analysis. Results: There is no significant difference between these two groups of patients’ demographics and basic indices such as PVR, PSA and the volume of prostate. IPSS was significantly improved among patients who received Toltrodine (p=0.0008) whereas both groups showed same score before treatment. Conclusion: It seems that combined therapy with anticholinergics and alpha blockers is a safe and efficient regimen among patients with BPH, either as primary or alternative treatment after the failure of conventional treatments.}, Keywords = {Alpha blockers, Anticholinergics, Benign Prostate hyperplasia}, volume = {4}, Number = {3}, pages = {145-149}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.3.145}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-328-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-328-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Avary, H. and NajafiParizi, Gh.A. and Kabir, K. and Sadati, L. and Kohan, M. and RahimzadehKivi, M.}, title = {Factors A Effecting Students Academic Achievement in the Alborz Medical Sciences Faculty of Medicine in 2012-2013}, abstract ={Back ground: Academic achievement is influenced by several factors. these factors would seem to be necessary to achievement process and objectives. This study assessment factors affecting students academic achievement in the Alborz medical sciences School of Allied Medical Sciences in 2013-2014. Methods: This study is a cross- sectional analysis. 188 students participated with the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The researcher made questionnaire and (GHQ-28) was used. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS-16 software. Chi Square, Fisher ,Exact Independent t-tests and ANOVA, analysis of variance and Kruskal-Wallis test was used to analyze the data. Result: Of the 188 samples, 71 students were male (37.8%) and 117 females (62.2%), 91 students were studying Anesthesiology (48.4 %)and the others Operating room and 162 students were studying bachelor(86.2%) and the others were undergraduate batch(13.8%). The mean age was 22.45(7.56). The mean grade point average was 17/21(1.28).students were in good health(46.21%), average general health (42.35%) and low health (9.44%).Average score for the mental health of students participating in study were 22.00(10.31). Age, education, economic satisfaction, friends and classmates Cleans Regular attendance in practical courses were reported as the most influential factors. Conclusion: Many factor have influenced on the academic achievement. Detect these factors can help in the improvement of trend of academic purpose.}, Keywords = {Academic achievement, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Student}, volume = {4}, Number = {3}, pages = {150-156}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.3.150}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-329-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-329-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Karimi, Gh. and Ahmadi, P. and Delpisheh, A. and Kabir, K. and SoleimanFallah, M. and DadashiEinSheikh, Z. and Sayehmiri, K. and Abbaszadeh, E. and Azizi, H.}, title = {Factors Influencing Patterns of Antibiotic Prescribing in Primary Health Care Centers in the Savodjbolaq District During 2012-13: A Cross-Sectional Study}, abstract ={Background and Objective: Inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics is one of the main reasons for antibiotic resistance in the world which has an increasing pressure and cost on health system and also household economy. The present study aimed to determine the pattern of antibiotic prescribing and related it,s factors in health centers. Materials and Methods: In a cross-sectional design, 1068 random prescriptions of General Physicians (GPs) who work in Savodjbolaq Health Centers were studied. Variables included age, gender of patients and physicians, frequency of antibiotic prescribing, rate of combination therapy, methods of prescribing, type of patient’s insurance booklet and seasons. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS version 18 software. Results: More than half of prescriptions (56.8%) included at least one antibiotics. One in every four prescriptions had some sort of antibiotic combination therapy. According to the scientific criteria, 57.1% of antibiotics were prescribed inappropriately. among these criteria, the highest error belongs to doses per day with 67.72%. Frequency of antibiotic prescribing based on age, gender, type of patient’s insurance booklet, physicians experience, different seasons was significantly different (p<0.05). Conclusions: Combination therapy and unscientific prescribing of antibiotics for youths are concern for public health and household economy. Review of protocols and methods of supervision, Changes in purchasing medical services, Design and implementation of operational and targeted educational interventions, Training physicians emphasizing on logical aspects of antibiotic prescription and prescribing skills, are recommended.  }, Keywords = {Antibiotics, General Practitioners, Health care system, Inappropriate prescribing, Prescription }, volume = {4}, Number = {3}, pages = {157-167}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.3.157}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-337-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-337-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Darharaj, M. and Moradi, A.R. and Hasani, J. and GhaedniaJahromi, A.}, title = {Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on the Reduction of Pathological Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Adolescents}, abstract ={Background: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) on the reduction of the pathological symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in adolescents. Methods: To do so, a total of 12 adolescents with PTSD were selected from one of the quake-stricken cities of eastern Azarbaijan, Heris, based on their scores in the Impact of Event Scale- Revised (IES-R) and the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID) and divided into the experimental and control group randomly. The experimental group participated in 10-session CBT, while there was no intervention into the control group. The instruments included IES-R and the Multidimensional Anxiety Scale that were completed by the participants in pre-test, post-test, & follow-up. Results: Analyzing data with mixed ANOVA indicated that CBT has significant effects on the reduction of pathological symptoms of PTSD in all aspects. Conclusion: These results not only confirm the previous findings about CBT effectiveness on symptoms of PTSD, but also emphasize the importance of early interventions in crises to prevent the maintenance of the negative consequences of experiencing traumas, especially in young age groups.}, Keywords = {Adolescents, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder}, volume = {4}, Number = {3}, pages = {168-175}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.3.168}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-331-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-331-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Abdollahi, E. and Farshi, S. and HajianMotlaq, N. and Abdollahi, S.}, title = {Patient Satisfaction in the Emergency Department of Savodjbolaq Hospitals}, abstract ={Objective: Determination of patient satisfaction in the emergency department. Methods: Patient satisfaction in the emergency department was evaluated by a questionnaire in a descriptive analytic cross-sectional study. This questionnaire contained some questions about physician and nursing services, medical equipments, and physical environment of the emergency department. Satisfaction scores were converted to a binary score (unsatisfied and satisfied) and the association of this binary variable (satisfaction) with other demographic characteristics was measured in logistic regression model. Results: Patient satisfaction from acceptance portion and physical environment of the hospitals was moderate though from physician and nursing services was good. The correlation between satisfaction and willingness to return and also waiting time was statistically significant (OR= 1/81 CI 95% 1/10– 3/06, OR= 0/34 CI 95% 0/22– 0/74) on logistic regression analysis. The correlation between satisfaction and age, gender, refers' time and work shift did not significantly differ. Overall patient satisfaction in Hashtgerd hospital was significantly more than Nazarabad hospital (p<0/05). Conclusion: This study revealed that physician waiting times are an important factor in patient satisfaction. In present study, most of the patients were visited in less than 15 minutes and the presence of other more emergency cases were the most reason for delay in visiting times. These findings suggest that emergency department patient satisfaction improvement efforts should focus on a limited number of modifiable and easily measured factors.}, Keywords = {Emergency department, Patient satisfaction, Waiting time }, volume = {4}, Number = {3}, pages = {176-183}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.3.176}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-332-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-332-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Salemi, Z. and Farahani, H. and Moradi, B. and SharifMoghadasi, R.}, title = {Effect of Alkaline Water on the Lipid Profile in Wistar Rats}, abstract ={Backgrounds: Alkaline water could be prepared through both electro-chemical and natural ways and previous studies have shown that alkaline water scavenges oxygen radicals in cell culture. It’s expected that alkaline water has positive and preventive effects on diseases related to stress oxidative like atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. In recent study, we showed the effects of alkaline water on serum lipid profile in wistar rats. Materials and Methods: In this study 32 male wistar rats weighing 250-200 g were used. Rats divided randomly into four groups, namely control group, alkaline group 1, alkaline group 2 by adding sodium bicarbonate, and acidic group by adding acetic acid to their drinking water. After 32 weeks, blood samples were obtained and lipid profile was measured in all groups, the data was analyzed with SPSS statistical software. Results: Relay on obtained results, cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations in alkaline water group1 and 2 to control group and LDL concentrations in alkaline water group1 have been reduced significantly (p<0.5). While LDL concentration in alkaline water group2 and HDL concentrations in alkaline water group1 and 2 to control group have not significant changes. Conclusion: Results of this study declare that daily administration of alkaline water can improve serum lipid profile and maybe reduced risk of oxidative stress diseases.}, Keywords = {Alkaline water, Antioxidant, Stress Oxidative, Lipids Profile}, volume = {4}, Number = {3}, pages = {184-190}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.3.184}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-333-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-333-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Mahvi, A.H. and Dindarloo, K. and Fakhri, Y.}, title = {Determination Effective Dose of Radon 222 in the Packaged Drinking Water in Various age Groups Tehran, Iran}, abstract ={Background: Radon 222 is a natural radioactive material with a half-life of 3.8 days, colorless and odorless. Consumption of water containing high concentration of Radon 222 leads to increase in the effective dose received in different age groups and following that increase in the prevalence of gastric cancer. Material and Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, concentration of Radon 222 of 17 packaged widely-consumed water in Tehran city was measured by portable Radon detector RTM1688-2 model. Also the received effective dose by the group ages of adult men and women, children and infants was calculated through the provided equation of UNSCEAR. Results: The mean and range concentration of Radon 222 was 69.6±0.58 Bq/m3 and 0 – 458.6±5.3 Bq/m3, respectively. The received effective dose by the age groups of infants, children, adult men and women was 0009, 0.004, 0.006 and 0.008 mSv/y, respectively. Conclusion: The mean concentration of Radon 222 is lower than WHO and EPA standard limits. The arrangement of the received effective dose in different age groups is infants>adult men>adult women>children. The received effective doses of Radon 222 in all age groups especially infants and adult men was lower than the of 0.1 mSv/y standard limit.}, Keywords = {Radon 222, Effective dose, Packaged Water, Age groups}, volume = {4}, Number = {3}, pages = {191-198}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.3.191}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-334-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-334-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Purrostami, K. and Avary, H.}, title = {A Review of Telemedicine in Pediatrics}, abstract ={Extending in science technology and communication changes a lot in life and society has become. Medical science does not exclude the use of this technology is always a step ahead. Health services in the field of information technology is growing increasingly. In fact, to apply information technology to provide remote treatment and training and access to health information and appropriate access to health services is called telemedicine. This service can be used in various medical fields such as pediatric assessment. It is obvious that the current state of all medical practitioners in all health centers and small towns is not possible. The use of telemedicine techniques can lead to reduced health care costs, travel health, mortality and life expectancy is increasing. And since most children are at risk for various diseases So care needs to be fast and timely use of remote method is effective in the treatment of children in care.}, Keywords = {Science technology and communication, Telemedicine }, volume = {4}, Number = {3}, pages = {199-208}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.3.199}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-335-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-335-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Gharavi, M.J. and Roozbehani, M. and Mandeh, Z.}, title = {Frequency of Anti-Toxoplasma IgM and IgG Antibodies in Leukemic Patients}, abstract ={Aim: the efficacy and safety of combined therapy with anticholinergics and alpha blockers in comparison with alpha blockers monotherapy among patients with BPH. Methods: We conducted a single blinded RCT and 80 patients with BPH who referred to Ali-ebn-abitaleb, Zahedan were included. One group received 0.4 mg/d Tamsulosin in addition to Tolterodine and the other group received the same doses of Tamsulosin in addition to placebo. Both groups were evaluated before and 6 months after treatment with special attention to clinical symptoms, life quality improvement and treatment satisfaction. SPSS was applied for data analysis. Results: There is no significant difference between these two groups of patients’ demographics and basic indices such as PVR, PSA and the volume of prostate. IPSS was significantly improved among patients who received Toltrodine (p=0.0008) whereas both groups showed same score before treatment. Conclusion: It seems that combined therapy with anticholinergics and alpha blockers is a safe and efficient regimen among patients with BPH, either as primary or alternative treatment after the failure of conventional treatments.}, Keywords = {Alpha blockers, Anticholinergics, Benign Prostate hyperplasia}, volume = {4}, Number = {4}, pages = {217-222}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.4.217}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-375-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-375-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Hatefnia, E. and Ghazivakili, Z.}, title = {Identify Some of Effective Factors That Predict Self-care Behavior in Pap Smear Based on Women\'s Health Beliefs in City Karaj}, abstract ={[endif]--> Introduction: Cervical cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer and the second common cancer of women in Worldwide. Pap smear is the most cost-effective way to reduce deaths from cervical cancer screening. The purpose of this study was to identify some  of effective factors that predict self-care pup behavior based on Women's health beliefs Coverage health centers in the city Karaj. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed with a total of 300 women 35 years and older that were referred to the research community health centers of Karaj. Data were collected by means of an interview form with the Health Belief Model Scale for Cervical Cancer and Pap smear. Content validity was determined by a poll of 10 experts the relevant fields and reliability was conducted on methods Cronbach's alpha and test-retest. The data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics test by SPSS software. Results: The results of the study showed that there was a statistically significant difference in, perceived benefits and barriers, and self-efficacy between women who had (67/3%of subjects) And who had not Pap smear also Regression analysis revealed Perceived benefits, perceived barriers, self-efficacy are factors that predictor self-care behavior of pap smear. Conclusion: The results of our study showed that perceived Benefits, perceived barriers and self-efficacy are predictors the Pap smear in women. Every time that woman have a greater understanding of the benefits of Pap and in parallel have Lower perceived barriers and higher self-efficacy will attempt to do a Pap smear.  اصلاح شد}, Keywords = {Cervical Cancer, Health Belief Model, Self-care behavior pap smear}, volume = {4}, Number = {4}, pages = {223-230}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.4.223}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-376-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-376-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Mashak, B. and Farhand, B. and Moghadam, S. and Pazhoom, Z. and Hajalikhani, T. and Taghipoor, N. and Soltannezhad, N. and Shahnavaz, N. and Farid, M.}, title = {Relationship Between Job Stress Among Nurses with Their General Health Status in Kamali Hospital in 1392}, abstract ={Background: In jobs where human contact is like nursing, more tension there. This destructive and multidimensional phenomenon can be increased absenteeism, reduced work efficiency and create energy and physical and mental illnesses lead to a decline in the quality of patient care. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between stress and general health and help reduce the stress they are. Methods: This cross-sectional study on 78 public health nurses and Grft.prsshOsipow questionnaire included demographic information, job stress indicators (6 Stress workload involved, incompetence of duality role, scope, roles, responsibilities and physical environment) and public health have been classified. Results: The findings show different aspects of occupational stress on 2/49% of the variation in the role and functions of stress, mild confusion, the burden of duties (45%), responsibility and physical environment (62%), stress higher. The aspects of public health, 48% of nurses in the physical symptoms (moderate) and (63%) of anxiety in the top 40 percent in the social dysfunction in Hdpayyn and 40% of the depression at the bottom were evaluated. Conclusion: The results of this study were determined and compared with previous studies in the same field  Create occupational stress can adversely affect the performance of nurses and public health they have.Implementing ways to reduce stress and burnout can promote mental health nurses to help improve the quality of nursing care.The results will help health systems to create a quiet working conditions largely reduce occupational stress.}, Keywords = {Job stress, nurses, public health, Osipow}, volume = {4}, Number = {4}, pages = {231-236}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.4.231}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-378-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-378-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Noroozi, F. and Tahmasebi, R. and Noroozi, A.}, title = {The Effect of Education about Preventive Behaviors of Urinary Infection Based on Health Belief Model by Attending and Non- Attending Educational Programs in Pregnant Women}, abstract ={Background: Urinary tract infection is the second most common complication of pregnancy, maternal and fetal complications and serious consequences will follow. So, the purpose of this study is comparison of education effect between attend and non-attend methods on promotion prevailing behavior from urinary tract infection in pregnant women based on the health belief model. Materials and Methods: In this clinical trial, 140 pregnant women coming to Bushehr medical center, in two group (70 people each) were studied. In attend group, two education meetings, including 1.5 hour were hold based on the health belief model with an interval of a week. Non-attend education group, just received a booklet arranged based on health belief model. The information about awareness, structures model and function were collected before, one week and three months later via questionnaire. The urinary test results were collected before and three months after the intervention. After getting information, data were analyzed by software SPSS version 20 via perfect tests. Results: Before educational intervention, knowledge, preventive behaviors of urinary infection and all structures model were same in both groups. After the intervention, average of perceived susceptibility, severity, benefit and self-efficacy increased and average of perceived barrier decreased significantly in attend education group (P≤0/001), and in non-attend education group, awareness score and perceived susceptibility, benefit and self-efficacy increased and average of perceived barrier decreased significantly. Average of perceived susceptibility, barrier, self-efficacy, awareness, and mean of preventive behaviors of urinary infection between two groups were different significantly (P≤0/001). Conclusion: Regarding to changes in health belief model constructs, knowledge and function in two groups after education, using booklets based on health belief model for pregnant women can be useful due to their problems of coming to the medical centers.}, Keywords = {Attend education, Health belief model, Non- attend education, Urinary tract infection, Pregnancy}, volume = {4}, Number = {4}, pages = {237-247}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.4.237}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-379-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-379-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Kordlou, F. and Kabir, K. and Bahador, H. and Dehghannayeri, T.}, title = {Could Nursing Educational Courses Change the Attitudes of Students to Mental Disorders stigma? A Quasi- Experimental Study in Alborz University of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: The prevalence mental disorders and its burden in the world is one of the most important challenges for health system and service delivery to people with mental disorders need enough and trained manpower. Stigma of mental disorders not only influence patients and their families but also is a barrier for delivering mental health services to the patients, hence beyond the knowledge and expertise, health care providers must have an appropriate attitude especially toward the stigma of mental disorder. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of mental health related courses of nursing curriculum on the nursing student’s attitude about mental disorders in Alborz University of Medical Sciences. Methods: A quasi-experimental study with before and after design was used. All 197 nursing students who had one of the related courses of mental health, were studied for attitudes about mental disorder stigma before and after the semester. Farsi version of OMSHC questionnaire was used to measure nursing student’s attitude. One way ANOVAs, Pearson Correlation and Paired T-Test used for Data analysis. Results: Student’s attitude about mental health stigma didn’t improve after the course lessons. Mental health attitude score was different based on gender (P<0/035) and marital status (P<0.006). There was a weak negative correlation between age and attitude score (r=-0.22, P<0/003). Conclusion: The current educational course and lessons can’t improve the nursing student’s attitudes about the stigma of mental disorders. To get desired outcomes, changing lesson plans and the presentation styles must be considered.}, Keywords = {Educational curriculum, Mental Illness, Nursing students, Stigma}, volume = {4}, Number = {4}, pages = {248-254}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.4.248}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-380-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-380-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Afshonpour, M.T. and Ghalavand, A. and Rezaee, R. and Habibi, A.}, title = {The Effect of Exercise Training on Pulmonary Function in Type 2 Diabetic Men}, abstract ={Background: Type 2 diabetes is associated with reduced lung function. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of exercise training on indicators of lung function in type 2 diabetic men. Materials and Methods: The population of the research was all men with diabetes type II in District 2 of Ahwaz. Twenty four patients with diabetes type II, aged 40-55 years and fasting blood glucose lower than 200 mg /dl were selected by purposive sampling. First, the anthropometric variables and indices of lung function were measured, then subjects were randomly divided into two groups (experimental, n=12 and control, n=12). Combined exercise training was done for 8 weeks (5 days/week, 30 to 50 minutes) for experimental group. To analyze the changes in the parameters, one-way ANOVA was applied. P-value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Result: After eight-week combined exercise training, pulmonary indicators FVC FEV1, PEF, FEV/FVC and VO2max significantly increased. Blood glucose and HBA1c significantly reduced. Also, the inverse relationship between blood glucose and pulmonary indicators was observed (P≤ 0.05). Conclusion: It seems that regular combined exercise training can lower blood glucose levels in diabetic patients, are effective therapeutic interventions for improving lung function and VO2max in patients with type 2 diabetes.}, Keywords = {Exercise training, Pulmonary Function, Type 2 diabetes }, volume = {4}, Number = {4}, pages = {255-265}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.4.255}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-381-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-381-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Takdstan, A. and Shirzadi, Sh. and Orooji, N. and Noorisepehr, M. and Jalilzadeh, R.}, title = {Investigation Of Efficiency Of Polyferric Sulfate(PFS) Coagulant Compared To Poly Aluminium Choloride (PAC) in Ahvaz Water Treatment}, abstract ={Background: Coagulation process has a important place in water treatment. Currently, poly aluminum chloride is used in Kian-abad water treatment plant. The purpose of this study is to compare and investigate the efficiency of coagulants of poly ferric sulfate(PFS) against poly aluminum chloride (PAL) in removing turbidity and coliform bacteria in Ahwaz water treatment plant. Methods: This study, was performed in lab scale and using of jartest apparatus in Ahwaz water treatment. Experiments was conducted in 35NTU turbidity in Ahwaz water treatment plant. The studied parameters included concentrations of coagulants, pH, turbidity, total coliform, fecal coliform and heterotrophic bacteria. Results: The most optimal efficiency conditions of poly aluminum chloride were pH=8, rapid mixing of 120rpm and optimal dose of 5ppm which was 93.14% in pH=8 and 93.80% for optimal dose of 5ppm. The most optimal condition for poly ferric sulfate included pH=8, rapid mixing of 120 rpm and optimal dose of 8ppm. In optimal condition of performance for poly aluminum chloride, efficiency of removing total coliform, fecal coliform and heterotrophic bacteria were 90.12, 83.70, 84.08% respectively. In optimal condition of poly ferric sulfate in dose of 8ppm efficiency removing total coliform, fecal coliform, and heterotrophic bacteria were 90.48, 84.83, and 84.69. Conclusion: Finally, there was small difference between both PFS and PAC group about turbidity removal efficiency that was not significant statistically.}, Keywords = {Coagulation, Polyaluminum Chloride, Polyferric sulfate, Turbidity}, volume = {4}, Number = {4}, pages = {266-277}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.4.266}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-382-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-382-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Koopaie, M. and RafiyanKoopaie, N. and Salehi, K.}, title = {A Case Report of Angina Bullosa Haemorrhagica (ABH) in Patient with Churg Strauss Syndrome}, abstract ={Bullosa Haemorrhagica (ABH) is a rare oral blood blisters disorder. This recurrent disorder is restricted to oral mucosa and its difference with other oral vesiculobullos disorders is that blood vesicles are formed after minor trauma and in the absence of any blood dyscrasia, vesiculobullos disease and systemic disorder. This blood blisters are without pain, with color of dark red and full of bloods that rapidly enlarge and rapidly burst. The incidence of Angina Bullosa Haemorrhagica is unknown. Diagnosis of this disorder and differentiation from vesiculobullos disease like pemphigus and pemphiguid is important for patient's health. In this report we introduce a 55 years old woman with a 4­years history of oral blood blisters. These vesicles were in lateral border and ventral surface of tongue and on the ferenum. In medical history the patient had churg strauss syndrome and using inhalation corticosteroid for control of asthmatic attacks (An etiologic factor for appearing or aggravation of the disease).}, Keywords = {Angina bullosa haemorrhagica, Blood blisters}, volume = {4}, Number = {4}, pages = {278-282}, publisher = {Alborz University of Medical sciences}, doi = {10.18869/acadpub.aums.4.4.278}, url = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-383-en.html}, eprint = {http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-383-en.pdf}, journal = {Alborz University Medical Journal}, issn = {2322-3839}, eissn = {2588-3046}, year = {2015} }