{"title":"Effect of Strength-Based Narrative Therapy on Depression Symptoms and Quality of Life in the Elderly.","authors":"Shengguo Zhu, Qiaoyuan Liao, Huaping Yuan","doi":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17582","DOIUrl":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17582","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Depression is a common psychological problem among the elderly. It undermines the elderly's quality of life and imposes a heavy economic burden on society and families. Depression in this group must be addressed, but effective intervention therapies remain absent in existing studies. Strength-based cognitive behavior theory was combined with narrative therapy in this study. Its effect on depression in the elderly was verified through an intervention experiment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>From April to June 2024, 319 elderly people were recruited from Huoju Community in Changsha, Hunan Province, China to examine the factors influencing depression. A total of 85 of them with depression symptoms were included in a randomized intervention experiment and divided into two groups: 42 in the experiment group and 43 in the control group. The experiment group was intervened with strength-based narrative therapy, whereas the control group was given no targeted intervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After the intervention, 1) the total depression score of the experiment group was significantly lower than that of the control group (<i>P</i>=0.001); 2) the mental state score of the control group decreased more significantly than that of the experiment group (<i>P</i><0.05); and 3) the quality-of-life score of the experiment group was significantly higher than that of the control group at different time points (<i>P</i><0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Strength-based narrative therapy can effectively alleviate depression symptoms in the elderly, improve their mental state, delay their cognitive decline, and enhance their quality of life. It is an effective option to promote the elderly's mental health.</p>","PeriodicalId":49173,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Public Health","volume":"54 1","pages":"124-132"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11787837/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143122603","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}
Faniea Maawati, Dwi Indah Iswanti, I Made Moh Yanuar Saifudin, Blacius Dedi
{"title":"Nurses' Perception towards Electronic Medical Records System: An Integrative Review of Barriers and Facilitators.","authors":"Faniea Maawati, Dwi Indah Iswanti, I Made Moh Yanuar Saifudin, Blacius Dedi","doi":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17575","DOIUrl":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17575","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Electronic medical records (EMRs) can minimize mistakes, enhance the comprehensiveness, legibility, and overall comprehension of medical records. However, nurses' limited familiarity with advanced technology lowers their confidence in utilizing EMRs. We aimed to collect and synthesize the most credible evidence on nurses' perception of EMRs, along with the barriers and facilitators that influence their acceptance.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Searching for relevant studies was carried out across three electronic databases, namely PubMed, Scopus and ProQuest in Dec 2023. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) was followed in this study report. The selected studies were then analyzed narratively and organized thematically for presentation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of the 4,382 articles identified through comprehensive database searches, only 19 met the criteria for inclusion and reviewed. Through the synthesis of findings, two primary themes emerged, including nurses' perceptions and experiences with EMRs and facilitators & barriers for nurses' in utilizing EMRs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nurses' perspectives are shaped by their computer skills, confidence in their abilities, and training. Despite obstacles such as nurse stress, EMRs present advantages such as enhanced patient care and decreased errors. Augmenting computer competency, delivering training, and guaranteeing support are essential for effective EMRs integration, leading to enhanced healthcare provision and better patient results.</p>","PeriodicalId":49173,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Public Health","volume":"54 1","pages":"62-73"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11787828/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143123889","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":"Effect of Breathing Yoga Practice on Resting Vital Capacity in Elderly Women with Intellectual Disability.","authors":"Na-Hyun Kim","doi":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17596","DOIUrl":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17596","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49173,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Public Health","volume":"54 1","pages":"229-230"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11787835/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143123989","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}
Binu Joseph, Varghese K Joseph, Santhosh Kareepadath Rajan
{"title":"Effectiveness of Couple Interventions in Marital Distress: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Binu Joseph, Varghese K Joseph, Santhosh Kareepadath Rajan","doi":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17581","DOIUrl":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17581","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Couple interventions focus on resolving relationship issues and improving partners' intimacy. Several intervention models are used on different occasions to deal with the issues. The present systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the effectiveness of such couple interventions dealing with marital distress.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using the PRISMA guidelines for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses, a search was carried out to identify published articles in the areas of study. The meta-analysis investigated the effectiveness of couple interventions by comparing the post-intervention assessments of the experimental and control groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The systematic review helped to identify twelve empirical studies published within the last ten years in the following databases: ScienceDirect, EBSCO, APA PsycINFO, NCBI, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. Meta-analysis showed a statistically significant overall effect size (Cohen's <i>d</i> = 0.85, 95% CI: 0.56 - 1.14). Cochran's <i>Q</i> showed that there was a substantial difference between the studies. There were signs of publication bias.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The current study revealed an overall large effect size, indicating that different couple interventions had a noticeable impact on distressed couples who received interventions as opposed to couples who did not receive any interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":49173,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Public Health","volume":"54 1","pages":"112-123"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11787838/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143123028","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}
Emina Popovic, Jasmina Stojanovic, Snezana Radovanovic, Strahinja Krsmanovic, Mila Veselinovic, Emilija Zivkovic Marinkov, Milos Stepovic, Marija Radovanovic, Jovana Radovanovic
{"title":"Quality of Life of Families of Children with Speech Disorders.","authors":"Emina Popovic, Jasmina Stojanovic, Snezana Radovanovic, Strahinja Krsmanovic, Mila Veselinovic, Emilija Zivkovic Marinkov, Milos Stepovic, Marija Radovanovic, Jovana Radovanovic","doi":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17584","DOIUrl":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17584","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Under the influence of numerous life factors, speech constantly undergoes changes. Parents of children with speech and language disorders have a lower quality of life compared to the parents of children without. The study examined different domains of the quality of life of families with and without speech disorders.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted in Serbia, in 2024, on a sample of 206 preschool children aged 5-7 years and their parents/guardians. As a research instrument, in addition to the General Questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics of children and parents' respondents/guardians, the Family Quality of Life Survey (FQOL) was used to assess the family's quality of life.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Articulation disorder was detected in 78.2% of children. Difference between the two groups of parents was found in terms of place of residence, work status, education levels, and children's age. From the five domains of family quality of life, significance was found in the domain of family interaction regarding the support, support related to disability, and family safety. Regarding the physical/material well-being domain, the significance was found for dental care and parenting domains. No differences were found in the domain of emotional well-being.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The importance of the study reflects in the possibility of applying the obtained research results for the creation of educational programs that will encourage positive attitudes of parents and children about speech therapy interventions, which can influence successful rehabilitation of speech disorders and improve family quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":49173,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Public Health","volume":"54 1","pages":"144-154"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11787845/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143123896","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":"A Scoping Review of 20 Years Breast Cancer Screening Programs in Iran.","authors":"Pouran Raeissi Dehkordi, Zeinab Dolatshahi, Hassan Abolghasem Gorji, Seyed Massoud Hashemi, Nahid Reisi, Toraj Harati Khalilabad","doi":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17577","DOIUrl":"10.18502/ijph.v54i1.17577","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Breast cancer (BC) is the leading cancer among women globally. Early detection through screening is vital for reducing mortality, complementing advancements in treatment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We aimed to overview BC screening practices in Iran over two-decades to inform policymakers for future research directions and prompt timely diagnoses. A scoping review was conducted on BC studies in Iran from 2000 to 2023, following PRISMA guidelines.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We analyzed 129 articles on BC in Iranian women, and finding six main areas.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Iran's health system lacks an organized BC screening initiative, facing challenges like inadequate infrastructure, sociocultural barriers, unintegrated health insurance packages, and limited research on key indicators.</p>","PeriodicalId":49173,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Public Health","volume":"54 1","pages":"88-100"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11787826/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143123984","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":"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}
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
{"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}
Aliasghar Fakhri-Demeshghieh, Hamideh Hasannejad, Parniyan Khoramian, Vahid Rahmanian, Alireza Bahonar
{"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}