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Ali Safari Moradabadi, Abdolhhossain Madani, Monireh 2 Mohsenizadeh, Razieh Rasti, Sakineh Dadipoor,
Volume 1, Issue 2 (12-2014)
Abstract
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.
Abdoul Hossain Mdani, Teamur Aghamolaei, Seyyed Hossein Davoodi, Sheva Madani, Parasto Safa, Faeghe Zaree,
Volume 4, Issue 1 (5-2017)
Abstract
Introduction: Considering the unconventional increase in the abuse of anabolic steroidsin men, especially in young athletes, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence of anabolic astroids abuse and awareness of its side effects among male athletes.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study was conducted on 277 men from 20 body building clubs in Bandar. To collect the data, a self care questionnaire was used. Data were analyzed using SPSS software and chi-squared test.
Results: The results showed that all of the subjects had the history of at least one kind of anabolic consumption, and 32% of them were currently consuming. The most commonly used anabolic steroids were diyanabol (25.2%), dorabolin and testestron (13.0%), stanazol (12.2%), anadrol, and oksinandral (8.9 %). The main reasons for using these drugs were the beauty of the body (43.5%), body strength (18.3%), and achieving the championship (16.8 percent). The most common side effects related to using the anabolic steroids were breast enlargement (48.9%), liver symptoms (48.6%), psychological disorders (38.8%), akne (37.7%), heart diseases (33.3%), sexual problems (31.9%), and urinary problems (23.6%). There was a significant relationship between age and anabolic steroids abuse (P-Value = 0.04).
Conclusion: The findings of this indicated that anabolic steroids abuse has increased and become a public health concern and the level of awareness of it, is not satisfactory and this requires the development of educational programs by health care and sport professionals.
Shahla Abedi, Shokrollah Mohseni, Atefeh Mohammadi, Asmaa Makder, Narges Izadi, Sedighe Abedini,
Volume 6, Issue 2 (12-2019)
Abstract
Introduction Food safety and health have an important role in protecting human health and preventing diseases. This study was conducted to evaluate the Students’ knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding healthy and safe food in Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: The present descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 220 students at Hormozgan University of medical sciences who were selected through the simple randomized sampling method. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire comprised of items concerning demographic information, evaluation of knowledge, attitude, and practice of the students regarding healthy and safe food. Data were analyzed using SPSS ver.19 software and appropriate statistical methods.
Results: The results showed that 8.2% of the subjects had a high level of knowledge, 75% had an average-level of knowledge, and 16.8% had a low level of knowledge. Moreover, 6.8% of the students had a negative attitude, whereas 73.6% had a neutral and 19.5% had a positive attitude towards safe and healthy food. The practice score was low in 11.8% of cases while it was average in 60.9% of the students and high in 27.3% of them. A statistically significant difference was found between gender and attitude (P-Value=0.002) and practice (P-Value <0.001). Moreover, in terms of knowledge, attitude, and practice, a significant difference was observed among the students of different faculties (P-Value˂.05). knowledge showed to be correlated with educational level (P-Value<0.001) and passing the nutrition course (P-Value=.038)
Conclusion: According to the results of this study and the observed significant relationship between knowledge and educational level and passing educational courses related to food safety, implementing appropriate educational interventions can be effective in promoting knowledge and changing attitudes, and improving students' practice regarding the healthy and safe food.
Seyed Saeid Seyedian, Fatemeh Abbasi, Abdolhussein Shakurnia,
Volume 11, Issue 2 (7-2024)
Abstract
Objective Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Increasing the knowledge of this disease in medical students can be effective in treatment and prevention of its mortality. This study aims to assess the knowledge of CRC and its related factors among medical students of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences (AJUMS) in Iran.
Methods This is a cross-sectional study. The study population consists of AJUMS students in clinical medicine in 2022, of whom 210 were included in the study using a convenience sampling method. The data was collected using a valid and reliable researcher-made questionnaire with 25 items measuring the knowledge of CRC and its related factors. Data were analyzed in SPSS software, version 22 using independent t-test.
Results Knowledge of CRC was poor in 55.5% of medical students. Knowledge of CRC symptoms was poor in 78%. Knowledge of CRC risk and protective factors was poor in 59% and 54.5%, respectively. However, the knowledge of CRC screening methods was favorable in most of them (82.5%). The knowledge scores were significantly higher in students with higher grade point average (20.91±4.3 vs 17.86±5.1, P<0.001), but there were no significant differences among medical students based on sex, marital status, and course of study (internship/externship).
Conclusion The knowledge of CRC and its related factors in medical students of AJUMS is not satisfactory. Therefore, appropriate programs should be used to increase their CRC knowledge.
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