Taimur Aghamolaei, Fatemeh Sadat Hossaini, Hossain Farshidi, Abdolhhossain Madani, Amin Ghanbarnejad,
Volume 1, Issue 1 (10-2014)
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Introduction: Choosing the wrong lifestyle could underlie the occurrence of serious diseases including hypertension which is a crucial threat to health. This study examined the lifestyle of patients with hypertension in rural health centers of Jahrom , Iran. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on 78 patients with hypertension who were over 30 years old, in Jahrom in 2013. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews. The questionnaire consisted of two parts of demographic characteristics and behavioral questionnaires reflecting the lifestyle of the study population. Data analysis was performed using the statistical software SPSS19. Results: The mean age of participants was 14.23±63.02 ranging from 30 to 70 years. %30.8 were male and %69.2 female. Average years of living with hypertension was 5.8± 8.4. Mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients were 14.01±128.39 and 10.44±80.96, respectively. The mean BMI of patients was 4.6±24.8. Blood Pressure of %53.75 of patients was above the defined threshold equal to or greater than patients were smokers and %20.5 of them used hookah. %14.1 of the patients had regular physical activity. The most frequent behaviors were following the physician&rsaquos instructions (%61.5) and taking the medicines regularly (%70.5) and the least frequent behaviors were having regular physical activity (%14.1) and avoiding the stress (%17.9). Conclusions:The results of this study indicated poor lifestyle and behaviors particularly avoiding stress and physical activity. Therefore, education and training is necessary for the studied subjects to adopt healthy lifestyle.
Abdolhhossain Madani, Babak Goodarzi, Musa Soleimani-Ahmadi, Kavoos Dindarlo, Vali Alipoor,
Volume 1, Issue 1 (10-2014)
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Introduction: Bread, the staple food for most people in the world, especially the Middle East, including Iran has particular importance from nutritional, health, and social points of view. It is critical to pay attention to the hygiene status of production and consumption of bread. This study was done to investigate the hygiene status and consumption of baking soda in the bakeries of Bandar Abbas, Iran, in 2012.
Methods: This is a descriptive study conducted in Bandar Abbas, Iran. The study population consisted of all types of bakeries in the urban area. To check the status of health and personal hygiene of bakeries, the check list of Iranian Ministry of Health was used. PH in the samples was tested based on the method presented by Institute of Standards and Industrial Research of Iran (No. 37). The pH of each specimen was measured in triplicate separately, and the average value was recorded as the pH of bread produced in that bakery.
Results: In terms of health status, %6.4 of bakeries were at good level, %27.9 at moderate and %65.7 at weak level. Totally, %14.2 of bakeries used baking soda in their bread production, mostly with Lavash (%21) and Taftoon(%16) breads.
Conclusion: According to the results of this study, health status, particularly, personal hygiene, was not desirable. Moreover, baking soda consumption was also common in bakeries. Hence, control of health status and avoiding baking soda consumption in the bakeries are necessary.
F Poorahmad-Garbandi, M Salaezade, R Etehad,
Volume 1, Issue 1 (10-2014)
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Introduction: Exclusive breast feeding is particularly important because it awards health and a lot of nutritional, emotional and psychological benefit to child. The most important reasons for decreasing duration of breastfeeding are social and cultural factors such as education, income and religion. It is therefore important to explore the factors influencing the decision, initiation, and duration of breast feeding, in order to implement effective breastfeeding promotion policies. The present study was conducted to study the barriers to the persistence of breastfeeding for at least 1 year in the Bandar-Abbas city. Method: This study is a descriptive and analytic study. Cluster random sampling technique was used to select 100 mothers who had children less than one year and referred to the medical and health centers. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed by t-test and chi-square. Results: Breastfeeding was initiated by %78 of mothers, with %53 and %27 continuing for 6 months and 1 year of age, respectively. The most important cause for terminating breastfeeding was shortage of mother&rsaquos breast milk (%38). The most common reasons for breastfeeding the babies included: benefits for the infant’s health (%56), emotional bonding with the infant (%25), availability (%11), economical reasons (%6), and religious reasons (%3). The method of childbirth in %55 of cases was Caesarian Section and 14.5 percent of them believed that this delivery method was effective in stopping the breastfeeding. There was a significant relationship between time of the first breastfeeding after the childbirth, mother’s occupation, prenatal cares, and mother or child’s illness. The main sources of mother’s knowledge on duration of breastfeeding were relatives (%47), while health center personnel played a minimal role (%9) in this regard. Conclusion: According to findings of this research, social, economical and cultural factors and wrong beliefs for early breastfeeding termination are the main causes of early breast feeding termination. Promotion of mother’s knowledge during pregnancy and after childbirth is the most important factor which can increase the breastfeeding duration.
F Rafati, Sh Rafati, A Madani, F Mashayekhi, M Pilevarzadeh,
Volume 1, Issue 1 (10-2014)
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Introduction: Although caesarean section as a way to save both mother and child has been accepted in an emergency state, but its harmful consequences such as infectious diseases, anesthesia complications, and postpartum depression which could be a threat to the health of the mother, child, family and the community. The aim of this study was to investigate the factors associated with cesarean delivery choice among pregnant women living in the city of Jiroft. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 145 pregnant women attending public and private medical centers in Jiroft. Data collection instrument was a questionnaire designed by the researchers. The validity of the questionnaires was confirmed and the reliability was assessed using Cronbach&rsaquos alpha coefficient which was %84. Data were analyzed by SPSS v.19 and Logistic regression test was used (p-value=0.05). Results: The mean age of the study participants’ was 34 ± 4 years and %75 of the women in the study chose cesarean delivery as the best method. Most participants in the study were pregnant for 5 - 7month (%35.25) and experienced the first pregnancy (%44.1). The majority of them (%52.4) reported friends and family as a source of information for choosing cesarean section as the delivery method. The results of logistic regression showed that the location of prenatal care, abortion, economic status, place of birth, family history of cesarean delivery, and previous cesarean were significantly related with choosing cesarean as the delivery method. Conclusion: A high percentage (%75) of participants in this study had chosen cesarean section as the delivery method. Therefore, authorities should consider it as a public health problem. A way to overcome this problem is increasing the awareness of pregnant women of normal delivery benefits through the education.
T Aghamolaei, F Zare, A Ghanbarnejad, K Haji-Alizadeh,
Volume 1, Issue 1 (10-2014)
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Background: Regular physical activity is an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between pros, cons and self-efficacy with stages of change for exercise behavior in employees of Abu Musa Island.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, through cluster sampling,119 employees in of fices on Abu Musa Island were selected. Data of pros, cons and self-efficacy were collected using Physical activity staging, Exercise Benefits/Barriers scale and Exercise self-efficacy scale and were analyzed using the SPSS16.
Results: According to the results, %16.8 of employees were in the pre-contemplation stage,%10 in the contemplation stage, %31.1 in preparation stage, %13.4 in action stage and %28.7 in the maintenance stage.There was a significant association between pros and cons and regular physical activity.(p<0.01).
Conclusion: In order to change physicala ctivity behavior and achieve the stages of action and maintenance designing and implementation of appropriate training programs about the benefits of exercise and eliminating the barriers is recommended.
Key words: Physical activity, Benefits, Barriers, Self efficacy, Transtheoretical model
A.h Tajvar, A Madani, M Farahnak, A Ghanbarnejhad,
Volume 1, Issue 1 (10-2014)
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Introduction: The lack of agreement between job demands and worker capacity and repetitive / restless working may lead to cumulative trauma disorders. These disorders occur during months and years of facing with extra-physical and psychological stressor in work environment. This study was conducted among workers of an aluminum industry in Hormozgan to determine the prevalence of CTDs and MSDs. The result of this study can be used to develop CTD preventive strategies in the workplace towards improving workers health.
Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study 200 workers from 6 production units of the factory were studied by Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaires (NMQ) and the prevalence of CTDs and MSDs was measured. Data analysis was performed by Spss 15 software and chi- square test.
Results: The highest percentage of neck and waist CTDs was found in crane drivers and the highest percentage of wrist/hand and shoulders CTDs respectively were found in welding and Anode production workers. A Significant relationship was found between the CTDs at waist and height and age, weight and work history at 0.05 significance level. In addition, work history and age showed a significant relationship with wrist/hand CTDs.
Conclusion: The high prevalence of CTDs in this study with regarding to this point that majority of the studied workers had a short work history indicated that attention to this problem is necessary. Therefore application of control measures to eliminate or reduce exposure of employee to the ergonomics stressors associated with the development of CTD is recommended.
H Mokhayeri, S.m. R Taherian, M.h Kayedi, Sh Navidpour, A .chegeni-Sharafi, M Saki,
Volume 1, Issue 1 (10-2014)
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Introduction: Studies of biology and ecology of scorpions in Iran faces with lots of limitations. These studies have to be started with identifying habitats and species of scorpions in a certain region of the country and should be completed with investigation of their biologic and ecologic characteristics. This study aims at identification and characterization of scorpions species in trackless areas of Luristan.
Methods: During this descriptive study in 21 trackless nomads areas of Aligudarz and Sepiddasht the spots were sampled. Temperature, humidity and altitude of the sampling places were recorded. In each place, two hours before sunset and within the first hours of night the scorpions were captured with aid of UV flashlight and infra red glasses.
Results: A total of 659 scorpions were captured in two areas located in Aligudars and Sepiddasht all of which belonged to Hemiscorpidae and Butidae families . From Hemiscorpidae family : Hemiscorpius leptorus and from family Butidae : Buthotus saulcyi, Mesobuthus eupus, Androctonus crassicauda, Orthochirus iranus , Buthacus macrocentrus species were diagnosed .
Conclusion: Butidae family with 5 species had significant diversity and distribution in the study area. B. saulcyi was the most frequent in the areas. H. leptorus in Sepiddasht made up over 32 percent of the scorpions and it is a hazardous scorpion species. Necessary warning should be given to the residents of the area.
M Cheraghi, H Tavakol, S.m Tabatabaei, B Hashemi,
Volume 1, Issue 1 (10-2014)
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Introduction: Pneumonia is an infection in the gas exchange units of the lung. This disease is one of the most common causes of admission in the hospital.
Regarding the pneumonia, we aimed to evaluate the mean age, sex and incidence of some important clinical manifestation and the duration of the admission in the hospital.
Methodology: In this cross sectional cases were selected from patients referring to Imam Khomeini hospital in Ahvaz during 2004-2007 with the diagnosis of the Community Acquired Pneumonia. During this study 365 patients were evaluated. Patients› data such as age, sex, and clinical manifestation were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed by statistical software.
Results: Mean age of the 365 patients was 60.6 years. Out of them %47.4 were <65 years old and %52.6 were > 65 years old. %51.2 were male and %48.8 were female. Most common manifestations were cough (%87.9), dyspnea (%81.4), sputum (%72.9) and fever (%55.6) respectively, and hemoptysis with %24.1 was the least common manifestation.
Conclusion: This study showed high prevalence of community acquired pneumonia in the studied population. It also showed that age and sex are effective factors in the presentation of the clinical manifestations of this disease.
Ali Safari Moradabadi, Abdolhhossain Madani, Monireh 2 Mohsenizadeh, Razieh Rasti, Sakineh Dadipoor,
Volume 1, Issue 2 (12-2014)
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Introduction: Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) is a main global concern. In developing countries, it is considered as the most prevalent nutritional problem among infants and children. The present research sought to investigate the awareness and performance of mothers who had 6-24 month old infants in the consumption of iron supplementation.
Methods: The present research is a descriptive/analytical cross sectional study in which 600 children who were 6 to 24 months old participated in Bandar Abbas. They were selected through the cluster sampling method. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire designed by the researcher. Its reliability and validity were already established. The collected data were analyzed via SPSS 16. The significance level was set at <.05.
Results: From among the 600 participants, 56.2% were male and 43.8% were female. 51.7% used iron supplementation regularly. The most common reason for the irregular use of the supplementation was mother’s forgetfulness. Significant correlations were obtained between the use of iron supplementation and mother’s awareness (P<0.001), the number of children (P=0.017), the order of birth (P=.040), mother’s education (P<.001) and place of residence (P=.001).
Conclusion: In the present study between mothers' knowledge of Iron with a statistically significant association was observed. Less than half of the mothers had poor knowledge. Therefore, the development of programs to raise awareness of mothers seems necessary.
Haji Omid Kalte, Mohammad Amin Faghih, Ebrahim Taban, Aref Faghih, Mohsen Yazdani Aval ,
Volume 1, Issue 2 (12-2014)
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Introduction: Awkward posture during wok with computer is one of the most important risk factors which faced the computer users with risk of musculoskeletal disorders. The aim of the study was to assess effectiveness of an ergonomic training program on correction of awkward postures and reduction of other causes of musculoskeletal disorders among office workers in the National Iranian Gas Company.
Methods: In this study, a total of 52 office workers were included. Training program was held two months and the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) method was employed to assess risk of musculoskeletal disorders before and after of intervention phase. Statistical analysis was performed by using SPSS 19.
Results: The results showed that the minimum and maximum of RULA scores were 3 and 7, respectively. After training intervention, these scores were reduced to 2 and 4, respectively. The significant association was observed between reduction of musculoskeletal risk factors before and after of intervention.
Conclusion: Training program can effectively reduce risk of musculoskeletal disorders when held with the appropriate content and duration.
Amir Hossein Mahvi, Abdolhossein Madani, Yadolah Fakhri Fakhri,
Volume 1, Issue 2 (12-2014)
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Introduction: Radon 222 is a natural radioactive element with a half-life of 3.8 days. It is odorless and colorless as well as water-soluble. Consuming waters which contain high concentrations of 222Rn would increase the effective dose received by different age groups. It would also be followed by an increased prevalence of cancer.
Methods: In this research, 72 samples of the most commonly used bottled water in Bandar Abbas were collected in 3 consecutive months May, June and July of 2013. 222Rn concentration was measured by means of a radon-meter model RTM166-2 made. The effective dose received by the 4 age groups, male and female adults as well as children and infants was estimated using the equation proposed by UNSCEAR.
Results: The results revealed that the mean and range of 222Rn concentration in bottled waters were 641±9 Bq/m3 and 0-901 Bq/m3, respectively. The mean concentration of 222Rn in the well-known trademarks followed this BW4> BW2> BW8 > BW1> BW6> BW3> BW5> BW7.
Conclusion: The annually received effective dose of 222Rn from the most commonly used trademarks of bottled water in Bandar Abbas was lower than the standard limit (0.1 mSv/y) in all age groups.
Mehrdad Salehi, Ozra Salehifard, Musa Soleimani-Ahmadi ,
Volume 1, Issue 2 (12-2014)
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Introduction: malaria is an infectious disease which infected 200-300million people anually. Environmental factors such as percipitation, temperature, and humidity effect it's geografical distrbution and prevalence. In addition, environmental factors effects the abundance and activity of malaria vectors.the aim of the study was finding the relationship between climate and malaria prevalence in araudan county.
Methods: to conduct this analytical- discriptive study,nine year climatology data frome 2003 to 2011were obtained from Rudan synoptic station and the number of malaria infection cases were taken from Rudan health center.Spss ver. 19, Exell softwares and Person corelation test were used for data analysis.
Results: this study showed Rudan county as a malaria foci with 396 cases of malariainfection and malaria prevalence in this study was 3.7 in 1000 population.
Conclusion: this study showed a significant negative correlation between malaria prevalence and the mean of percipitation and mean of relative humidity. In addition the results showed a significant and positive corellation between malaria prevalenceand the mean of minimum temperature and the mean of maximum temperature
Laleh Hassani, Alireza Shahab Jahanlu, Amin Ghanbarnejad, Akram Salimian Rizi ,
Volume 1, Issue 2 (12-2014)
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Introduction: The inactive of life style in present society to reveal of necessity of doing activity interference for increase of physical activity for prevent of illness and to found active life style in primitive teen's days. The intention of this study was effectiveness of educational intervention based on TTM model about regular physical activity among high school girl student.
Methods: In this interventional study about 300 person of high school girl student in first until third section in several stage cluster sampling method in six high school and they divided in tow group of case and noticing. Collected relating data by using of interrogations of physical activity scale، exercise benefits/barriers scale and exercise self efficacy and analyzed by using of SPSS 19 transcription.
Results: This study showed that wasn’t before of education meaning statistical difference between studies group about stage of change، benefits and barriers and self efficacy but the educational after carreing of educational interference to benefit of positive and meaning advance in stage of change(P<0.05). The grade average of exercise benefits and barriers scale and self efficacy has meaning advanced after carreing of educational (P<0.05).
Conclusion: The education based on TTM has the positive effect on student physical activity، so suggest using of behavior change models in health programs
Babak Goodarzi, Leila Rezaei, Fahimeh Bahraini, Parisa Sharafi, Vali Alipour,
Volume 1, Issue 2 (12-2014)
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Introduction: The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the microbial quality of sausage slicers in Bandar Abbas food stores.
Methods: A total of 60 slicer samples from Bandar Abbas food stores were collected and microbial condition of the samples was examined for total Coliforms, Echricia Coli, Staphylucocus Aurreus and molds and yeasts. Then data were analyzed with SPSS software using descriptive statistical indices.
Results: 51.6 percent of sausage slicers were cleaned, while none of apartus were disinfected in end of work. The total bacterial, total coliforms and Staphylococcus aureus counts exceeded the satisfactory limit in less then percents of the samples. Microbial analysis showed an absence of Staphylococcus aureus. Percentage of non contaminated samples for total Coliforms, Echricia Coli, and molds were 3.33, 11.67, and 10 percent.
Conclusion: Our finding shows that bacterial contamination of some slicers is higher than the standards level. The results suggest that more effort is needed in the application of personal and environmental hygiene principles in food supplies.
Abdol Hamid Tajvar , Mohamad Reza Monazzam Esmaeilpour , Vahideh Abolhasan Nejhad, Hoda Rahimifard, Babak Gudarzi,
Volume 1, Issue 2 (12-2014)
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Introduction: Noise pollution is one of the most important and most common adverse factors which threatening the health of people, especially for workers in industries. Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL), physiological effects and psychological effects are of the most serious threats Caused by noise exposure. This research seeks to repeated complaints of workers and to reduce the noise exposure was conducted at four stations.
Methods: This interventional study was conducted in two stages. In the first phase, audiometric and noise frequency analysis was conducted to assess the current status and then a noise control through noise enclosure as the most appropriate solution was selected and implemented.
Results: Audiometric results showed that In 4000 and 6000 Hz frequency hearing threshold level was greater than 25 dB at all stations, as well as the sound pressure level was higher than the national occupational exposure limits.
Conclusion: With regard to the increase in hearing threshold at 4000 Hz is a sign of the beginning of NIHL then, we conclude that the control measures are essential. Therefore, materials with favorable noise transmission loss were selected and noise enclosure was designed. The results of this study showed that noise enclosure can be used as an effective control measure for controlling the noise is studied industrial setting.
Mehdi Zainali, Mohamad Asadpour, Taimur Aghamolaei, Ali Esmaeili Nadimi, Hossain Farshidi, Amin Ghanbarnejad,
Volume 1, Issue 2 (12-2014)
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Introduction: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world and imposes a huge health, social and economic burden on society. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of educational Intervention based on health belief model on preventive behaviors of cardiovascular disease in people with normal angiographic results.
Methods: A total of 61 referred people with normal angiographic results to Rafsanjan Hospital, located in Kerman province in Iran, enrolled in this interventional study and randomly assigned to intervention (32 cases) and control (29 cases) groups. The intervention group was trained for a month. Data were collected before, immediately after, and three months after the educational intervention using a standard questionnaire based on health belief model constructs. To analyze data, Paired t-test and repeated measure analysis were used by SPSS 19.
Results: After intervention, the mean scores of knowledge, perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, self-efficacy, perceived benefits, cues to action, and preventive behaviors significantly increased and perceived barriers decreased in the intervention group, compared to control group (P<0.001).
Conclusion: Educational intervention based on health belief model was effective for promotion preventive behaviors of cardiovascular disease.
F Darsareh, T Aghamolaei , A Ghanbarnejad,
Volume 2, Issue 1 (4-2015)
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Introduction: Low physical activity causes overweight and obesity. Sedentary lifestyle is associated with the risk of many chronic diseases. The purpose of this study was Prediction of Physical Activity based on BASNEF Model Constructs in female teachers in schools of Bandar Abbas.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study data of 87 female teachers working in sixteen schools of Bandar Abbas were analyzed. Data were collected by a questionnaire based on BASNEF Model Constructs and analyzed using SPSS 19 software and multivariate regression analysis.
Results: The results showed that subjective norms (B=0.23, p<0.03) and enabling factors (B=0.29, p<0.005) predict significantly intention for physical activity, the more subjective norms and enabling factors scores, the more intention for physical activity. Also the results showed that intention (B=0.56, p<0.001) and enabling factors (B=0.21, p<0.01) predict significantly physical activity, the more intention and enabling factors scores, the more physical activity.
Conclusion: It is recommended that in design and implementation of interventions to encourage women to do physical activity, appropriate programs in order to influence subjective norms and increase enabling factors and ultimately intention for physical activity should be considered.
H.a Jamali, K Dindarloo, A Nikpey ,
Volume 2, Issue 1 (4-2015)
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Introduction: In metal machining processes, the regulation of heat generation and lubrication at the contact point are achieved by application of a fluid referred to as metalworking fluid (MWF). MWFs inevitably become operationally exhausted with age and intensive use, which leads to compromised properties, there by necessitating their safe disposal. Disposal of this waste through Coagulation-flocculation process is an increasingly attractive option. However, successful chemical coagulation depends on optimization of process. In this study, response surface methodology was used to optimization of process.
Methods: The removal efficiencies for chemical oxygen demand (COD), turbidity and amount of oil released obtained using ferric chloride were compared with those was predicted using quadratic models. Central composite design (CCD) and response surface method (RSM) were applied to optimize the operating variables including coagulant dosage and pH. Quadratic models were developed for the three responses (COD, turbidity, oil released from metal working fluid).
Results: The results of this study indicated that the optimum conditions were ferric chloride dosage of 3.16 g/L at pH 3.52 .The COD and turbidity removal efficiency and oil released from metal working fluid were 54.4%, 84.8% and 15.9 ml respectively. The experimental data and model predictions were agreed.
Conclusion: Coagulation - Flocculation process using ferric chloride compared with conventional coagulants such as Alum was very effective on pollution indices such as COD and turbidity in treatment of metal working fluid. Response surface methodology and central composite design is a successful method for optimization of coagulation-flocculation using ferric chloride.
A Alimorad , A Madani , Z Radafshar , F Zarei,
Volume 2, Issue 1 (4-2015)
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Introduction: Recognizing tooth health condition in each region is essential in order to take prevention measures. Dental exam is the most effective way of determining tooth health condition. The aim of this study was to determine decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT( indices and their related factors in 7-12 year old students in the city of Bandar Abbas in 2014.
Methods: In this descriptive - analytical cross sectional study a total of 768 school children (384 girls and 384 boys) were randomly selected from schools. Pupils were examined clinically for dental caries according to world health organization criteria (DMFT) and dental caries prevalence. Dental examinations of students were done under artificial light, using explorer, glove, mask, flash light and dental mirrors and results were recorded in world health organization standard form. Data was analyzed by SPSS 20 Software and Chi- Square tests. The differentiations with P<0/05 were significant.
Results: Dental caries prevalence "overall" was 65.2, in permanent dentition. The mean DMFT index was 1.61 in girls and 1.98 in boys. The mean DMFT index (total) was 1.8. Comparing means of DMFT index showed significant differences between the gender (P=0.009) and age (P=0.001).
Conclusion: Dental caries prevalence among 7-12 years-old school children in Bandar Abbas is higher than the global standard of WHO. The current study has identified a very high prevalence of caries among school children with male gender status. Therefore, improving the existing dental services and performing early oral education, prevention and treatment programs for school children seems to be necessary in the future.
M R Majnoonpour, M Soleimani-Ahmadi, F Poorahmad-Garbandi,
Volume 2, Issue 1 (4-2015)
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Introduction: Malaria is a major mosquito-borne disease in tropical and sub-tropical countries. It is one the most important health problem in south and southeast of Iran, especially in eastern parts of Hormozgan Province. Sirik County is one of the important malaria endemic areas in southeast of Iran. Considering the importance of anopheline mosquitoes in malaria transmission and vectors control strategy for prevention and control of disease, this study was conducted to determine the fauna and distribution of anopheleline mosquitoes in Sirik County.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2014. The anopheline larvae were collected using the standard dipping method. Specimens were preserved in test-tubes containing lacto-phenol and transferred to the laboratory. In the laboratory, each of third and fourth instar anopheline larvae were individually mounted on a microscope slide and identified to species by morphological criteria and using identification keys.
Results: In this study, in total 532 anopheline mosquitoes were collected and identified. They comprised of six species: Anopheles dthali (29.32%), Anopheles stephensi (23.31%), Anopheles moghulensis (22.55 %), Anopheles superpictus (10.53%), Anopheles culicifacies (9.96%), and Anopheles turkhudi (4.33%). In this study An. dthali as the main malaria vector was the most abundant species and collected from all of the study areas. Moreover, An. moghulensis was predominant species in mountainous areas.
Conclusion: This study showed a high anopheline species richness in Sirik so that four out of eight anopheline species which are known to be malaria vectors in Iran collected from this county and reduction of mosquito density can have a great impact on successful malaria elimination program in this county.
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