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{"title":"Assessment sleeve gastrectomy nurses' knowledge in surgical unit at Al-imam Hussein Medical city.","authors":"Ismael Mohammed Alsaadi, Reda Elfeshawy, Ghassan A Washi, Haider Abbas Hadi Al-Mhanaa, Rawaa M Mohammed, Ameer Salah-Aldeen Abdulrazaq, Ameer Hasan Kadhem","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1174_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1174_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is the most common bariatric surgical and a life changing surgery which used for helping patients who are suffering from obesity for losing weight and enhance their health weight loss.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A descriptive, cross sectional study design was conducted in Holy Karbala from 1 December 2023 until 2 February 2024 in Surgical Unit at Al-imam Hussein Medical City, 25 nurses working in surgical unit was selected purposively according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data was collected through the use of constructive questions as a structured interviewer. The data was investigated with statistical processes and using the SPSS version 25 application statistical analysis coordination.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Showed that the majority of studied sample were single female nurse at the age group ranging between (21 and 27) years old at the Mean = 27.12, standard deviation = +5.375, and about 88% from them lived in urban area and 48% of studied sampled graduated from Faculty of Nursing.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nurses' knowledge about sleeve gastrostomy was ranging between poor to moderate, and as general the total score of nurses' knowledges was poor in all domains. There was no significant association between nurses' knowledge and their demographic data. The study recommended enhancing nurses' opportunity in the surgical ward to provide updating their education to demand knowledge and skills regarding sleeve gastrectomy.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"204"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12200020/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of a six-month yoga intervention on vascular parameters in sedentary office workers: An interrupted time-series study design.","authors":"Poovitha Shruthi Paramashiva, K Annapoorna, K Vaishali, K N Shivashankar, Baskaran Chandrasekaran, Krishna Yerraguntla, Govardhan G Reddy, Suresh Sukumar, Sneha Ravichandran, Dilip Shettigar, Sathya Sabina Muthu, Koustubh Kamath, Cyril Biji, Rajagopal Kadavigere","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1154_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1154_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study evaluated the effects of a six-month yoga intervention on vascular parameters among sedentary office workers prone to health risks from prolonged sitting.</p><p><strong>Materials and method: </strong>Thirty desk-based employees participated in a validated yoga program (five sessions/week) comprising asanas, pranayama, and meditation. Vascular function (carotid and superficial femoral artery) was evaluated by Doppler ultrasound at baseline (0 and 3 months) and postintervention (corresponding to the study's 6^th and 9^th month time points).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 30 participants, 24 completed the study (80% completion rate). The average age of those who completed the study was 26.5 ± 2.9 years. Their average weight was 67.5 ± 8.5 kilograms, and they stood at an average height of 1.73 ± 0.07 meters. The participants' mean body mass index was 22.6 kg/m² ±3.2 kg/m². A linear mixed model is fitted to the provided data with the months considered fixed effects. The investigation demonstrated statistically significant temporal changes in carotid and superficial femoral artery (SFA) parameters. Specifically, alterations in artery diameter, blood flow velocity, and shear stress were observed. These findings were determined to be significant at the 5% level (<i>P</i> < 0.05). However, the effect of the hour on SFA artery diameter is not significantly different across the months considered.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study provides evidence for yoga as a potential intervention to enhance vascular function in desk-based environments, with implications for workplace productivity and employee well-being. Further research employing larger sample sizes and longitudinal designs is warranted to elucidate the long-term effects and mechanisms underlying the impact of yoga on mental health in office workers.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"202"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12200018/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505898","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating creativity and learning style preferences in anesthesia students.","authors":"Siavash Sangi, Mehrdad Mesbah Kiaei, Azam Saie, Maryam Aligholizadeh, Azeen Dolati, Melika Aligholizadeh","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1355_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1355_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Understanding anesthesia students' creativity and learning styles can significantly enhance educational strategies and professional development within medical sciences. This study aimed to identify the predominant learning styles and creativity levels among anesthesia students at Iran University of Medical Sciences. This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Iran University of Medical Sciences, including all anesthesia students of the academic year 2024. A total of 120 students were selected through the census method, and 110 completed questionnaires were analyzed. The Kolb Learning Style Inventory (KLSI V) and Abedi's Creativity Questionnaire were used to assess learning styles and creativity levels, respectively. Statistical analyses were performed using ANOVA and t-tests to determine the significance of differences in creativity scores among different learning styles and academic semesters. The study revealed diverse learning styles among students, with converging (37.2%) being the most prevalent, followed by accommodating (30%), assimilating (20%), and diverging (12.7%). Significant differences were found in creativity scores among different learning styles, with converging style students exhibiting higher creativity scores. In addition, younger students showed higher creativity levels and creativity scores tended to decrease as students progressed through academic semesters. Second-semester students demonstrated superior creativity compared to those in later semesters. Identifying learning styles and fostering creativity among anesthesia students is crucial for tailoring educational strategies and enhancing professional development. Recognizing and nurturing creativity can lead to better preparedness in the field, adaptability to challenges, and innovation in patient care.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"218"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12200201/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The efficacy of integrative antenatal class (IAC) to improve the psychological well-being of pregnant mothers.","authors":"Lastri M Winarni, Rita Damayanti, Sabarinah Prasetyo, Yati Afiyanti","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_822_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_822_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Psychological well-being is a critical component to support the mental health of pregnant mothers. This study was to determine the efficacy of implementing psychoeducational interventions to improve the psychological well-being of pregnant mothers.</p><p><strong>Materials and method: </strong>This research method uses a qualitative descriptive and quantitative design with a quasi-experimental design. We design the psychoeducational intervention to improve the psychological well-being of pregnant mothers. Intervention development uses the Behavior Centered Design (BCD) approach. The location of this research is in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia, involving 20 Public Health Centers (PHC). The sample of respondents was 196, divided into two groups, i.e., intervention and control groups. The instrument used the psychological well-being scale by Ryff. Analysis of the efficacy intervention on psychological well-being was measured using the Difference in Difference (DID) Technique.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The research is that a psychoeducational intervention called the Integrated Antenatal Class (IAC) was formed. The intervention effect was 3.184; the psychological well-being score was higher in the intervention group (<i>P</i> value < 0.05). After IAC there were significant differences in knowledge (Diff 0,438; <i>P</i> value < 0.05), attitude (Diff 1,876; <i>P</i> value < 0.05), behavior (Diff 0,597; <i>P</i> value < 0.05) and stress level (Diff - 4,562; <i>P</i> value < 0.05) in pregnant mothers.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The implications of this IAC intervention strengthen the existing antenatal class education program by considering the new structure of class activities, adding learning activities that surprise, reevaluate, and increase performance with games that touch emotions and simple assignments.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"217"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12200205/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Age-dependent nonlinear relationship between hypertension and hippocampal volume in sedentary women with lower educational attainment.","authors":"Sneha Ravichandran, Poovitha Shruthi Paramashiva, Rajagopal Kadavigere, Hari Prakash Palanisamy, K N Shivashankar, Baskaran Chandrasekaran, M G Ramesh Babu, Winniecia Dkhar, Dilip Shettigar, Sathya Sabina Muthu, Suresh Sukumar","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1219_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1219_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study investigated the age-dependent nonlinear relationship between hypertension stages, hippocampal volume, and cognitive performance in sedentary women with lower educational attainment.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Forty-four women (40-60 years) with low education and physical activity levels underwent Magnetic Resonance Imaging brain scans and cognitive tests. Hippocampal volumes were analyzed using CAT12 and SPM12.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Age-dependent relationships between systolic blood pressure (SBP) and hippocampal volume were observed. In ages 40-49, higher SBP correlated with more minor left hippocampal volumes (r = -0.5937, <i>P</i> = 0.0046). In ages 50-59, greater SBP is associated with larger hippocampal volumes (left: r = 0.7040, <i>P</i> = 0.0002; right: r = 0.5885, <i>P</i> = 0.0031). Hippocampal measurements accounted for 48.2% and 70.3% of SBP variance in younger and older groups, respectively. Higher SBP correlated with poorer cognitive performance in Flanker (reaction time: χ² = 13.87, <i>P</i> = 0.003; accuracy: χ² = 31.36, <i>P</i> < .001) and N-back tasks (reaction time: χ² = 11.63, <i>P</i> = 0.009; accuracy: χ² = 22.20, <i>P</i> < .001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings challenge the \"lower is better\" blood pressure paradigm, especially in older adults, suggesting the need for age-specific hypertension management and brain health preservation strategies. Public health implications include developing tailored interventions considering age, education, and physical activity; implementing age-specific blood pressure guidelines; integrating cognitive screenings into hypertension care; and creating targeted health literacy programs. Future research should establish causality, explore mechanisms, and evaluate personalized strategies for this vulnerable population.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"183"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12199997/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Crucial key performance indicators for hospital evaluation: A scoping review.","authors":"Amin Talebpour, Homayoun Sadeghi-Bazargani, Ali Janati, Fariba Pashazadeh, Masoumeh Gholizadeh","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_2102_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_2102_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Given limited resources, it is crucial to establish a concise set of performance indicators for evaluating and tracking a hospital's performance. This study aimed to comprehensively investigate the existing evidence related to the identification, classification, and utilization of key performance indicators (KPIs) in the context of hospitals. This systematic scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-SCR) extension. This review encompassed studies focusing on the evaluation of hospitals' performance, including those that introduced and implemented key indicators. The search, covering published and unpublished studies, spanned from October 25, 2022 (updated in December 2023), using databases, such as MEDLINE (via PubMed), Scopus, Web of Science, Emerald, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. Of 2,316 records screened by titles and abstracts, 70 complete reports were assessed. Among them, 46 studies were found to be irrelevant, and eight were included in the review studies and thus omitted. Finally, 16 studies were included in this research. The 10 most frequently examined KPIs in these studies followed this order: Average length of stay, rate of nosocomial infections, patient satisfaction rate, mortality rate, bed occupancy rate, incidents/errors, accidents/adverse events, waiting time, readmission rate, and mean cost per patient. The average length of stay and the rate of nosocomial infections emerged as the most frequently scrutinized indicators. The findings also showed that there is a higher level of emphasis placed on the dimensions of effectiveness and efficiency.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"195"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12200011/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505880","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of oral health education based on COM-B model on improving the oral health behavior of preschool children.","authors":"Navid Aghadavudi Jolfaei, Bahareh Tahani","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_655_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_655_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The responsibility of brushing teeth in preschool children lies with the parents. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of an educational package on brushing habits and gum health in children aged 4-6.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This clinical controlled trial was conducted in three kindergartens located in Isfahan during the 2022-2023. The educational intervention was designed and implemented based on the COM-B behavioral model. Group I received animation, an educational video, and reminders; group II just got educational video; and the control group received no intervention. Before and one month after the intervention, plaque index, and gingival index were recorded. To evaluate the impact of interventions on the children's toothbrushing behavior, parents were given a toothbrushing checklist and a self-assessment COM-B checklist consisted of six questions based on the VAS index. Data were analyzed using SPSS (<i>α</i> = 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the study participants (91 individuals), data from 62 individuals were finally completed. In intervention group I, COM-B scores were significantly increased in terms of motivation (14.4 ± 3.4 vs. 16.1 ± 3.3, <i>P</i> = 0.04) and capability (15 ± 3.3 vs. 16.9 ± 3.6, <i>P</i> = 0.03). Improvement in plaque index was more noticeable in intervention group I (11.2 ± 6.4 vs. 6.9 ± 2.3, <i>P</i> value < 0.001), especially in girls. Brushing at least once a day and the direct involvement of parents in brushing were improved significantly. The GI changed nonsignificantly.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The designed oral health educational package was successful in improving the plaque index and some domains of COM-B among parents. This model might be promising to be used in kindergartens.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"184"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12199998/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the relationship of second and third trimester vitamin D concentration and haemoglobin among rural Indian pregnant women.","authors":"Pratheesha Ilangovan, Aruna Subramaniam, Radha Vembu, Silambu Selvi","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_679_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_679_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Few studies have been conducted on the prevalence of micronutrient deficiency and its association among pregnant women in South India at different trimesters. Identifying this gap may emphasize the importance of understanding and potentially addressing nutritional deficiencies and anemia risk among pregnant women. The aim was to estimate the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and anemia and their relationship during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A community-based observational study was conducted on pregnant women aged 19-35 years. The study was conducted at a primary health center in the Tiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu from October 2022 to April 2023. Blood samples were collected from the participants during the second trimester and followed up until the third. Hemoglobin levels were measured using photometric cyanmet. Hemoglobin and 25(OH)D3 levels were analyzed using chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA). Correlation and linear regression analyses were performed using R software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 140 pregnant women participated in this study. The majority of the women were between the ages of 22 and 27 (51.4%) and had an educational level of degree and above (45.0%). The prevalence of anemia in the second trimester was 48.6%, which reduced to 37.9% in the third trimester. In the second trimester, 79.3% of the pregnant women had vitamin D deficiency, which increased to 82.7% in the third trimester. A significant negative association was observed between hemoglobin and vitamin D levels in the second trimester, with a correlation coefficient of -0.31 (95% C.I -0.45, -0.15). However, this was not detected in the third trimester. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses revealed that the vitamin D level in the second trimester was an independent predictor of second-trimester hemoglobin level.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study findings suggest that many pregnant women experience vitamin D deficiency, particularly during the third trimester. In addition, no significant relationship was found between vitamin D and hemoglobin levels.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"192"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12200005/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Future-ready medicine: Assessing the need for A.I. education in Indian undergraduate medical curriculum: A mixed method survey of student perspectives.","authors":"Smita R Sorte, Alka T Rawekar, Sachin B Rathod, Nisha Surana Gandhi","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1030_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1030_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The medical community increasingly acknowledges the necessity for undergraduate medical curricula to formally incorporate Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) into the training of medical students to equip them with the essential skills. By the time Indian medical students complete their postgraduate training, which could span nearly a decade, A.I. tools will become more common place in clinical decision-making workflows. Despite the global trend towards emphasizing A.I. education in healthcare, Indian medical institutes lack mandates from higher authorities to incorporate A.I. into their curricula. Our study aims to assess the student's perspective regarding need for A.I. Education in Indian undergraduate medical curriculum (IUMC) and the educational needs of medical students, which may facilitate the development of a curriculum that prepares them for the challenges and opportunities presented by A.I. in medicine.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross sectional study was conducted at A.I.I.M.S, Nagpur. An exploratory survey was conducted on M.B.B.S. students from the 2019 batch to the 2023 batch using Google Forms. Data was analyzed using the Jamovi open statistical software solid version 2.3.28 (released 2024).</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>The survey was completed by 219 medical students. In total, 91.2% had no prior training in A.I. education, 87.1% of students hold positive views on incorporating A.I. education into the IMUC, and 80% believe that A.I. training should be experiential. No Gender difference was found between male and female students regarding perceived interest in A.I. education.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study highlights students' strong consensus on integrating A.I. into the IMUC, including hands-on practical applications, to enhance diagnostic skills. Medical schools should provide early exposure to A.I. Gender-neutral, experiential learning should be emphasized to meet the demands of current and future students.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"215"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12200240/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating the effect of mobile learning on breast self-examination in women referring to comprehensive health centers in Mahabad City, Iran.","authors":"Khalegh Khoshbakht, Sareh Shakerian","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1943_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1943_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>A monthly breast examination is one of the early diagnostic strategies for detecting breast cancer (BC). This study's primary goal was to investigate the role of phone-based training in encouraging breast self-examination (BSE) in an Iranian population.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design in which the experimental and control groups were followed up to assess the effects of a BSE training program. A total of 128 women aged 30-69 referring to comprehensive health centers in Mahabad City (West Azerbaijan Province) were selected using random cluster sampling. Then, the subjects were randomly divided into two groups: the intervention and the control (<i>n</i> = 64 per group). Data collection tools included a standard BSE questionnaire encompassing the knowledge, attitude, and performance dimensions. The women in the experimental group received phone-based training through social media. Data analysis was performed in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 software using the independent <i>t</i>-test, paired <i>t</i>-test, analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) at a 95% confidence limit.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed that the main between-group effect and the effect of time on knowledge, attitude, and performance were statistically significant. The interactive effect of group × time on knowledge, attitude, and performance was significant, comparing pretest vs. posttest and pretest vs. follow-up (<i>P</i> < 0.001 for both). Multivariate ANCOVA (MANOVA) revealed that the significance level of Wilks' lambda was smaller than 0.01, indicating a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of the distribution of the dependent variable (i.e. awareness, attitude, and performance).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Due to the rapid increase in mobile health as an effective tool for health interventions and management, it is necessary for policymakers to pay special attention to it for cancer awareness and screening.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"197"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12200012/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}