Iranian Journal of Public Health最新文献

{"title":"The Need to Plan Mental Health First Aid Courses for Health Care Workers When Faced with Domestic Violence in Women.","authors":"Zahra Saboohi, Mahnaz Solhi","doi":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17599","DOIUrl":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17599","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49173,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Public Health","volume":"54 1","pages":"234-235"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11787833/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143123873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analysis of Correlation between Nutritional Behavior, Lifestyle and Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety among Students.","authors":"Tamara Dimovic, Nikoleta Janicijevic, Dalibor Stajic, Nela Djonovic, Dragan Vasiljevic, Jelena Vuckovic-Filipovic, Radisa Vojinovic, Mladen Grujicic, Milos Potezica, Jovana Radovanovic, Viktor Selakovic, Katarina Janicijevic, Snezana Radovanovic, Olgica Mihaljevic, Marija Sekulic","doi":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17588","DOIUrl":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17588","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Students making the transition from high school to university find it difficult to maintain good eating routines/lifestyles and mental health, due to time constraints and stress. The goal of the study was to analyse the correlation between previously mentioned topics.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We included 948 students, aged 18-27, at the Faculty of Medical Sciences in Serbia and the research was conducted in 2020. Chi-square was used for statistical analysis. Modified WHO questionnaire for lifestyle and eating habits was used, as well as standardized questionnaires for anxiety and depression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Respondents who had more prominent symptoms of depression (moderate or severe) and anxiety had a significantly higher percentage of eating less than three meals a day (47.7%, 35.7%), skipped breakfast (38.6%, 33.5%), consumed alcohol (11.4%, 3.8%), used energy drinks (38.6%, 31.7%), were on some type of diet (36.6%, 30.2%), were not satisfied with their appearance (66.7%, 53%) and not engaging in physical activity (43.2%, 33.1%). Significant predictors for severe depressive and anxiety symptoms were the consumption of alcoholic beverages, energy drinks, satisfaction with personal appearance and physical activity during a day.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results suggest that some of the eating and lifestyle habits were linked to higher risks of developing depressive or anxiety symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":49173,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Public Health","volume":"54 1","pages":"166-174"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11787834/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143123986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tetracycline Resistance among <i>Escherichia coli</i> Isolates from Broilers in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Aliasghar Fakhri-Demeshghieh, Hamideh Hasannejad, Parniyan Khoramian, Vahid Rahmanian, Alireza Bahonar","doi":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17580","DOIUrl":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17580","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Avian colibacillosis are infections caused by Avian Pathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> which causes high morbidity, high mortality, and significant economic losses. Antibiotics such as tetracycline are an important treatment choice for colibacillosis in Iran. However, the irrational use of antibiotics has caused high antibiotic resistance. The aim of this study was to estimate the tetracycline resistance rate among <i>E. coli</i> isolates from broilers in Iran.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Islamic World Science Citation, Scientific Information Database, and MagIran databases were searched from 2013 and 2023. Risk of bias assessment was assessed with Appraisal tool for Cross-Sectional Studies. For meta-analysis, a random effects model with Freeman-Tukey double arcsine transformation was used. Subgroup analysis for the year of publication and sensitivity analysis to assess the influence of individual studies were conducted and a province-level map of point estimates was drawn.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 13 included studies, the pooled tetracycline resistance was 85% (95% CI: 76-92%) and I-squared was 94.29%. In subgroup analysis, resistance rate was higher for articles published in 2018-2023 (91%) compared to articles published in 2013-2017 (76%), but heterogeneity between groups was not statistically-significant (<i>P</i>=0.12). sensitivity analysis showed that the omission of individual studies caused no apparent change. The province-level map showed that most of the studies belonged to northern parts of Iran with Ardabil (99.65%) having the highest value.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Resistance against tetracycline in <i>E. coli</i> isolates from broilers in Iran is alarming. The sensible use of tetracycline is advised.</p>","PeriodicalId":49173,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Public Health","volume":"54 1","pages":"101-111"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11787843/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143123869","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Fatal Violence against Physician.","authors":"Wenjie Sun","doi":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17594","DOIUrl":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17594","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49173,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Public Health","volume":"54 1","pages":"225-226"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11787844/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143123939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Optimizing Laboratory Processes: A Path to Reduced Sample Rejection in Oncology.","authors":"Sara Ali AlSheidi, Omar Ayaad, Rawan Ibrahim, Salim Nasser AlDhahli, Mohamad Majed, Haitham Mahfoodh AlWaheibi, Razzan Othman Abdullah Al Zadjali, Ossayed Al Awor, Balaqis Hamed Sulaiman Al Faliti, Anjum Osman, Huda Shinoon AlAwaisi, Abdulhamid Mustafa A Turkomani, Ibrahim Hassan Al Haddabi, Khalid Al Baimani","doi":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17587","DOIUrl":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17587","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>We aimed to enhance the quality of cancer care by reducing the rate of sample rejection and lowering the incidence of sample mislabeling at the Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre in Muscat, Oman.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We adopted a one-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design from the second quarter of 2022 to the first quarter of 2023, assessing key performance indicators related to sample rejection and mislabeling on quarterly basis before and after implementing targeted interventions. The project utilized the FOCUS PDCA framework for systematic implementation and evaluation. Four FOCUS PDCA sessions were conducted involving a multidisciplinary team of ten participants comprising oncologists, nurses, laboratory technicians, quality management experts, and informatics and cyber security department staff. Ethical clearance was obtained from the Institutional Review Board, ensuring adherence to ethical protocols. Interventions included five educational sessions for nurses and physicians, process modifications, and improved communication protocols.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Analysis revealed a significant decrease in the rate of rejected samples, declining from 20.85% during Pre-Intervention to 6.05% in the Post Intervention phase. Similarly, the mislabeling rate exhibited a substantial reduction, decreasing from 1.68% to 0.25% over the same period. Statistical analysis using ANOVA confirmed significant differences between intervention phases for both the rejected samples rate (F-value = 12.3458, <i>P-</i>value = 0.002) and the mislabeling rate (F-value = 57.1875, <i>P</i>-value < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These results underscored the effectiveness of the interventions in improving blood sample collection and management processes, thereby enhancing the reliability of study outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":49173,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Public Health","volume":"54 1","pages":"155-165"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11787847/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143123891","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Practicing Foreign Body Extraction Maneuvers for Parents of Children Under 5.","authors":"İlknur Fidancı, Medine Ayşin Taşar, Ayşe Esra Tapcı, İzzet Fidancı, Hilal Aksoy, Duygu Ayhan Başer","doi":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17597","DOIUrl":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17597","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49173,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Public Health","volume":"54 1","pages":"231-233"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11787827/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143123892","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Relationship of Breakfast Habits with Hypertension and Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study among Korean Adults and Older Adults.","authors":"Sung-Eun Park, Su-Yeon Roh, Seung-Yong Kim","doi":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17589","DOIUrl":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17589","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>We examined the association of breakfast habits with hypertension and obesity risk among Korean adults and older adults, focusing on sex-based and age-based differences.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We collected data from 2,779 adults (1,380 men and 1,399 women, aged 19-64 years) and 623 older adults (289 men and 334 women, aged ≥65 years) from the 2015 Korea National Physical Fitness Project, an extensive survey organized biennially by the Korea Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Institute of Sport Science.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>For women aged 19 to 64 yr, skipping breakfast was linked to an increased likelihood of developing both high blood pressure and obesity. For men aged 19-64 years, having breakfast irregularly or replacing it with snacks were linked to a reduced likelihood of hypertension, whereas skipping breakfast slightly elevated the risk. For older women aged above 65 years, irregular breakfast consumption or replacing it with snacks was linked to a heightened likelihood of developing hypertension. Nonetheless, there was no notable correlation identified between breakfast habits and obesity in men and older adults. In older men and women, consistent physical exercise proved to be an essential factor in mitigating the chance of hypertension.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings emphasize the importance of sex- and age-specific public health strategies, with implications for public health interventions and guidelines that promote regular breakfast consumption and physical activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":49173,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Public Health","volume":"54 1","pages":"175-185"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11787842/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143123897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How Do Economic Disparities Lead to Health Inequalities?","authors":"Angelina G Kirkova-Bogdanova","doi":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17595","DOIUrl":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17595","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49173,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Public Health","volume":"54 1","pages":"227-228"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11787850/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143123941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Navigating Metabolic Complexity and in-Depth Analysis of Metabolic Syndrome among Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Meiwen Zhang, Bo Lou, Weiyuan Huang","doi":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17574","DOIUrl":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17574","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the prevalence and clinical implications of metabolic syndrome in individuals with diabetes mellitus.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A comprehensive search was conducted across multiple databases using key terms related to metabolic syndrome and diabetes. Access to subscription-based journals was facilitated through the HINARI program. Study quality was assessed using the adapted Newcastle-Ottawa scale, with a minimum inclusion score of ≥5/10. Statistical analysis included a meta-analysis using the DerSimonian and Laird random-effects model to determine the pooled prevalence, with heterogeneity assessed using Cochran's Q and I² statistics. Publication bias was evaluated via funnel plot symmetry. Analyses were conducted using Stata/MP 17.0.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The meta-analysis revealed a pooled effect size of 1.98 (95% CI: 1.85, 2.10), with significant heterogeneity (I² = 92.35%). Prevalence ranged from 19.88% to 88.13%, underscoring a substantial burden. Variations in HbA1c, HDL cholesterol, blood pressure, and BMI highlighted the heterogeneity in metabolic syndrome characteristics. Advanced statistical approaches enriched the understanding of metabolic profiles and their interplay with glycemic control and lipid metabolism.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study underscores the critical interplay between glycemic control and lipid profiles in metabolic syndrome. The findings emphasize the need for tailored, region-specific interventions to address its substantial burden and implications for clinical practice and policy.</p>","PeriodicalId":49173,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Public Health","volume":"54 1","pages":"48-61"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11787848/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143123943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correlation between Obesity and Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases in Military Personnel.","authors":"Mostafa Eghbalian, Hesam Akbari, Mojtaba Norozi, Habibeh Nasab, Mazyar Karamali, Mousa Imani, Hossein Zahiri, Mehdi Raei","doi":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17592","DOIUrl":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17592","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>It is critical to precisely assess the presence of cardiovascular (CV) risk in military personnel, in order to avoid potentially CV-events. In Iran limited number of studies have been performed on military personnel and their CV-risk. We aimed to investigate correlation between obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in military personnel.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The present cross-sectional analytical study, analyzed the data of 559 military personnel in Tehran, Iran in 2023. The dataset sourced from the registry system. The biochemical analysis of blood samples was performed by a biomedical analysis company. The univariate regression analyses were conducted through separate univariate linear regression within the obesity group.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age of personnel was 36.58 years. Among obese personel, there was an inverse relationship between age and cholesterol β=-0.11. Moreover, hemoglobin β=-0.68 and MCH β=-0.33 were significantly related to high cholesterol, MCH is associated with risk of metabolic syndrome (β=-0.57). Moreover among obese personnel, lower uric acid levels and higher ALT levels are correlated with an increased risk of Diabetes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The prevalence of obesity in military personnel was the same as in the general population. Diabetes, hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure, obesity, and metabolic syndrome were all linked to CVD risk factors among military personnel. Although the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in military personnel was lower than their peers in other countries, other risk factors of CVD were prevalent among military personnel.</p>","PeriodicalId":49173,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Public Health","volume":"54 1","pages":"205-213"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11787832/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143123987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}