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{"title":"Assessment of Parental Awareness level of children with Chronic Kidney Disease in Ahvaz","authors":"Zainab Eydivandi, Fatemeh Jafari Naleshkenani, Rahim Pendar","doi":"10.34172/HMJ.2021.02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/HMJ.2021.02","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Given the special care needs of children with Chronic Kidney Disease and the key role of the family in providing these health services, the level of parental knowledge and awareness about their child’s disease status is essential. This study We aimed to determine the parental levelawareness level of awareness of parents with children with Chronic Kidney Disease in Ahvaz. Method: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, the census sampling method was used census. After completing demographic questionnaires and a researcher-made questionnaire, the level of parental knowledge and awareness was assessed in parents with children with Chronic Kidney Disease referred to Aboozar Hospital of Ahvaz. Results: The study involved 42 children with Chronic Kidney Disease and their parents. The mean±SD age of the children was 9.85 ±1.22 and the mean±SD duration of illness was 11.18 ± 9.38 months. Knowledge and awareness of parents were rated as 3 subjects (7.14%), 38 (90.4%), and 1 (2.3%) parentwith had poor Knowledge and awareness, 38 subjects (90.4%) as moderate, and 1 subject (2.3%) asggood knowledge and awareness, respectively. There was no significant difference in the level of knowledge and awareness between any of the studied demographic variables studied (P> 0.05). Except for occupation that there was only one employee and the average level of awareness was lower than that of housewives. (I don’t understand what you mean.) Conclusion: The results of this study showed that parents of children with Chronic Kidney Disease did not have a sufficient level of knowledge and awareness about their child care. So it seems necessary to provide training programs for this group.","PeriodicalId":271947,"journal":{"name":"Hormozgan Medical Journal","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128592283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Structural Model of Quality of Life Based on Optimism Mediated by Coping Strategies in Patients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus","authors":"Sana Larjani, S. Dolatabadi, S. Bazzazian, Peyman Hassani-Abharian","doi":"10.34172/HMJ.2021.01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/HMJ.2021.01","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can lead to a difficult and painful condition if left untreated and the heavy burden of the disease may create many problems for the patients. Objectives: We aimed to design a structural model of quality of life based on optimism mediated by coping strategies in patients with HIV. Methods: The research method was descriptive using structural equation modeling. The statistical population of the study consisted of all patients with HIV referred to the Iranian AIDS Studies Center and the Iranian Family Health Association during 2018-2019. The sample consisted of 250 patients with HIV referred to the Iranian AIDS Studies Center and the Iranian Family Health Association who were selected using convenience sampling based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected using the quality of life, Lazarus-Folkman coping styles, and revised life orientation questionnaires. Data were analyzed by Pearson’s correlation coefficient and structural equation modeling using SPSS software, version 22, and Lisrel software version 8.80. Results: Coping strategies had a mediating role in the relationship between quality of life and optimism in patients with HIV (AGFI=0.92, RMSEA = 0.051). Conclusions: Coping strategies played a mediating role in the relationship between optimism and quality of life so that quality of life increased with the direct effect of optimism and coping strategies.","PeriodicalId":271947,"journal":{"name":"Hormozgan Medical Journal","volume":"89 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114849231","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Chemical Composition and Antibacterial and Anti-biofilm Activity of Acetone Extract of Pistacia atlantica Leaf, Fruit, and Gall","authors":"Golnar Darakhshandeh-Ghahfarokhi, M. Mohammadi-Sichani, M. Tavakoli","doi":"10.34172/HMJ.2021.03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/HMJ.2021.03","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Bacterial infectious diseases caused by antibiotic resistance and biofilm formation agents are one of the most important challenges researchers and doctors face. Therefore, many studies have been done on medicinal plants to find phytochemical antibacterial and anti-biofilm agents. Objectives: In this study, the antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities of the acetone and aqueous extract of Pistacia atlantica leaf, fruit, and gall were evaluated against some bacteria. Methods: The leaves, fruits, and galls of P. atlantica were collected from the forests of Lorestan province, Iran. Antibacterial effects of extracts were studied by well diffusion method against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Enterococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. Microdilution method was used to evaluate the minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum bactericidal concentration of extracts. Anti-biofilm activity of acetone and aqueous extracts in sub-lethal concentration was investigated by crystal violet-stained microtiter method. Results: Acetone extract of P. atlantica had significant antibacterial effects against tested bacteria except for E. coli. There was a significant relationship between antibacterial activity and extract concentration (P<0.05). The minimum inhibitory concentration of acetone and aqueous extract of leaf, fruit, and galls ranged from 3-12.5 mg/mL. The acetone extract of P. atlantica galls had a high inhibitory effect on S. aureus and P. aeruginosa biofilm formation at a concentration of 12.5 and 25.0 mg/mL, respectively. Conclusions: The gall extracts of P. atlantica have a significant inhibitory effect against bacteria, which is probably related to certain active compounds. These extracts inhibited biofilm formation of S. aureus and P. aeruginosa.","PeriodicalId":271947,"journal":{"name":"Hormozgan Medical Journal","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116998807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage, HBS-Ab Level and its Related Factors among Dentistry and Medical Students","authors":"Sajjad Shamloo, P. Davoodian, K. Nematpour, M. Hassani Azad, H. Dadvand","doi":"10.34172/HMJ.2021.06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/HMJ.2021.06","url":null,"abstract":"Background: In Iran, hepatitis B vaccination has been routinely performed for infants since 1993. This vaccination has also been suggested for individuals at risk. Recently, with the birth of children in 1993 and later to the age of entry to the university, assuming they were vaccinated against hepatitis B at birth, the issue of tracking the immunity of these students has been obscured or neglected. Moreover, the entry of some individuals born before 1993 to the university who have not been immunized against this disease in childhood, has made this issue more complicated. Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage, HBS-Ab level and its related factors among dentistry and medical students. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study performed through providing a checklist and serological tests. After obtaining written consent from the students, the information of 300 students were entered into SPSS software, version 16.0, and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests were used and P<0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: Of the 300 students, 55%, 28.7%, and 16.3% had weak, medium, and good HBS-Ab titer with rates of less than 10, 10 to 100, and more than 100, respectively, moreover, the mean HBS-Ab titer was significantly different between different immune groups (Weak, Medium, and Good) (P = 0.000) (Write P<0.001 instead of P = 0.000). Vaccination coverage was at a very low level so that only 6.3% of the subjects completed the hepatitis B vaccination in the past 1 to 5 years (when entering university). the mean HBS-Ab titer was significantly correlated with the time elapsed since the last vaccination (P<0.05) (It was better to write the exact P values). The immunity level among the married individuals and clinical students was significantly higher compared to the single individuals and preclinical students, respectively (P<0.05). Conclusions: Considering the low level of vaccination coverage among the students of Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences (6.3%) compared with other universities, it is better to design a program that will allow all students enrolled in such fields to receive hepatitis B vaccination when entering the university.","PeriodicalId":271947,"journal":{"name":"Hormozgan Medical Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133003892","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Compound Profile of Pistachio Skins (Pistacia vera L., Cultivars Kallehghuchi and Ohadi)","authors":"S. Azadedel, P. Hanachi, A. Saboora","doi":"10.5812/hmj.106093","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5812/hmj.106093","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Pistachio, with the scientific name Pistacia vera L., a native plant in Asia, is a member of the Anacardiaceae family. Pistachio nuts and skins are known as a rich source of phenolic compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Objectives: In the current study, the industrial production of phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity was investigated because of the high mass production of pistachio skin in Iran. Methods: The extraction of two pistachio cultivars, namely Kalleghuchi and Ohadi were carried out by using two methods (maceration and ultrasonic extraction) and four solvents (acetone 70%, ethanol 50%, methanol 50%, and water). Antioxidant properties of pistachio skins were determined by three methods (Folin-Ciocalteau colorimetric method, DPPH assay, TLC/DPPH analysis). Results: The results showed that the highest content of total phenolic compounds were measured by ultrasonic and maceration methods related to Ohadi and Kallehghuchi in acetone solvents 17.4 ± 0.04 and 17.26 ± 0.1 mg/g DW, respectively. The highest antioxidant activity was measured by ultrasonic and maceration methods related to Ohadi in acetone and water solvents IC50 = 0.057 ± 0.001 and 0.059 ± 0.002 µg/ml, respectively. By TLC/DPPH analysis, gallic acid, 4-hydroxy-3, 5-dimethoxy benzoic acid, tannic acid, and some unidentified compounds were determined. By HPLC analysis, gallic acid, coumaric acid, cinnamic acid, 4-hydroxy-cinnamic acid, and 4-hydroxy benzoic acid were determined. Conclusions: In conclusion, this study clarifies some special biochemical characteristics of pistachio skins. Therefore, according to the results of the study, pistachio skins could be successfully used in the food and pharmaceutical industries.","PeriodicalId":271947,"journal":{"name":"Hormozgan Medical Journal","volume":"55 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128864381","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity, Central Obesity, and Metabolic Syndrome in a South Coastal Region, Iran, the PERSIAN Bandare Kong Cohort Study: A Brief Report","authors":"Ghazal Zoghi, Masoumeh Kheirandish","doi":"10.34172/HMJ.2021.109599","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/HMJ.2021.109599","url":null,"abstract":"Background: There has been no recent estimate of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in south of Iran. Our data are based on the results of the population-based Bandare Kong Cohort Study, as part of the Prospective Epidemiological Research Studies in IrAN (PERSIAN). Methods: In this cohort, 4063 people aged 35-70 years were recruited from Hormozgan province, South of Iran. Results: We found that the age-standardized prevalence (ASP) of metabolic syndrome (MetS), type 2 diabetes (T2DM), impaired fasting glucose (IFG), obesity, and central obesity in this population were 34.5%, 17.4%, 20.6%, 24.6%, and 44.4%, respectively. Conclusion: These results give a new insight into the prevalence of the NCDs in a sample population from south of Iran and provide the authorities with the necessary information to design guidelines for the control and prevention of these diseases.","PeriodicalId":271947,"journal":{"name":"Hormozgan Medical Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130804295","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Comparison of Serum Vitamin D Level in the Term Neonates with and Without Sepsis in Children’s Hospital of Bandar Abbas City, Iran from 2016 to 2017","authors":"H. Saadat, Tayebe Mehrvari, Rakhshaneh Goodarzi, F. Kheiry","doi":"10.5812/hmj.104835","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5812/hmj.104835","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Neonatal sepsis is one of the most important causes of an infant’s death, and the identification of its factors has been the subject of many studies. Some new evidence suggested the role of vitamin D in the occurrence of sepsis in infants. Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the serum levels of vitamin D in neonates with sepsis in the first week of birth and healthy neonates. Methods: This case-control study was performed on 72 term neonates (36 neonates with sepsis as the case and 36 healthy neonates as the control group) who referred to Bandar Abbas children's hospitals, Bandar Abbas, Iran, from 2016 - 2017. Results: Serum vitamin D levels were measured in all infants and their mothers in both sepsis and control groups. In addition, data were collected, including sex, birth weight, C-reactive protein (CRP), and duration of hospitalization in neonates with sepsis. The mean serum level of vitamin D was 18.52 ± 11.49 ng/mL in sepsis and 20.52 ± 13.75 ng/mL in neonates of the control group (P ≥ 0.05). The mean maternal serum level of vitamin D in sepsis control groups was 22.44 ± 11.26 and 24.36 ± 12.82 ng/mL, respectively (P ≥ 0.05). There was a positive correlation between maternal and neonatal vitamin D levels in the sepsis (r = 0.803) and the control (r = 0.756) groups. However, there was no significant difference between vitamin D level and CRP (P = 0.148) and length of hospital stay (P = 0.396) in the sepsis group. Conclusions: Although the results of the present study showed a correlation between serum vitamin D levels in mothers and neonates with neonatal sepsis, there was no significant correlation between neonates with and without sepsis regarding vitamin D levels.","PeriodicalId":271947,"journal":{"name":"Hormozgan Medical Journal","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117136142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of Assisted Reproductive Technology on Embryonic Health Screening Tests: A Case-Control Study","authors":"S. Soltani, A. Karimi, Z. Khashavi, N. Roozbeh","doi":"10.5812/hmj.103645","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5812/hmj.103645","url":null,"abstract":"Background: More than one million children throughout the world are born by using fertility techniques. In this process, human intervention and laboratory conditions may have an impact on the growth and development of the fetus. Objectives: The present study aimed to consider the effect of assisted reproductive techniques on the results of embryonic health screening tests. Methods: In this case-control study, among clients who went to the Infertility Center of the Ome Leila Hospital in Bandar Abbas Province, we selected 200 pregnant women who were impregnated via assisted reproductive techniques as the case group and 200 natural pregnant women as the control group by sample random sampling. Checklists were filled out and data analyzed by the SPSS version 21 and chi-square tests by using an interview with pregnant women and investigating the embryonic screening tests. Results: Most of the participants in the study were housewives and had primary infertility. Their BMI was normal. There was no significant difference between the final results of the embryonic screening test in the two groups at the first trimester (P > 0.05). However, in the second trimester, there was a significant difference between them. The positive results were higher in the case group in comparison with the control group (P = 0.001). The mean of all types of screening tests in the first trimester in both groups was not different, significantly (P < 0.05), although in the second trimester, the mean of all the testis, including BHCG (P = 0.006) and AFP (P = 0.018) in both case and control groups, was significantly different. The mean of BHCG and AFP was higher in the case group, while the mean of Estradiol and Inhibin, NB, and NT were not really different (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Our study showed that embryonic screening tests, particularly the BHCG and AFP tests, would be affected by applying the assisted reproductive techniques. For the couples who had a history of infertility and used reproductive methods, screening tests are essential in the first and second trimester.","PeriodicalId":271947,"journal":{"name":"Hormozgan Medical Journal","volume":"104 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125226639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Consulting Services of Iran Health Insurance Organization During the COVID-19 Era","authors":"A. Hesam, S. Fallahi, A. Arabi, A. Ayoobian, M. Koolivand, A. Shojaee, Mohammadjavad Hesam","doi":"10.5812/hmj.107648","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5812/hmj.107648","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:p />","PeriodicalId":271947,"journal":{"name":"Hormozgan Medical Journal","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114332420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Trend of Incidence Rate of Suicide and Associated Factors in 2011 - 2015 in Zarand, Iran","authors":"Behnaz Aflatoonian, Mohammad Reza Aflatoonian, H. Khanjari, Reza Mirzahosini Zarandi, P. Divsalar","doi":"10.5812/hmj.103041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5812/hmj.103041","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The study of suicide and identification of mental health problems, social, cultural, and environmental communities are effective for preventive measures and reducing risk factors. Objectives: This study aimed to study the epidemiology of suicide and its associated factors over 2011 - 2015 in Zarand. Methods: In this observational-epidemiological study (cohort study), all people who committed suicide in 2011 - 2015 were recorded on a standardized questionnaire, and demographic data of Zarand were collected by the health center and government. Data were analyzed by SPSS software using descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and logistic regression analysis. Results: During 2011 - 2015, 2,401 persons (372 at one hundred thousand) committed suicide, of whom 33 cases (5.1 at one hundred thousand) died. Chi-square and logistic regression information showed suicide attempt rate in people with middle school education was 15.7 times greater than less or more educated ones; similar results showed the rate of suicide of the people in the age group 15-29 was 6.3 times higher than other age groups, retired, and unemployed 3.1 times more than employed and finally, urban living had suicide attempt rate of 1.6 times higher than rural living. Conclusions: In Zarand, the incidence of suicide is much higher than the global, country, and province average (more than three to four times), and leading to death was much less than expected. However, there are significant differences in the cause and manner and demographic characteristics with other studies, which require the creation of Suicide Registry Center (SRC) and qualitative studies with form layer analysis of causes in Zarand.","PeriodicalId":271947,"journal":{"name":"Hormozgan Medical Journal","volume":"88 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127145004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}