Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 42 10 2013 10 15 1077 1084 Ana Muntean 1. Social Work Department, West University of Timisoara , Timisoara, Romania. Mihaela Tomita 1. Social Work Department, West University of Timisoara , Timisoara, Romania. Roxana Ungureanu 2. Research Centre for Child-Parent Interaction, West University of Timisoara , Timisoara, Romania. 2015 10 15 Population health, as defined by WHO in its constitution, is out "a physical, mental and social complete wellbeing". At the basis of human welfare is the human dignity. This dimension requires an integrated vision of health care. The ecosystemical vision of Bronfenbrenner allows highlighting the unexpected connections between social macro system based on values and the micro system consisting of individual and family. Community nurse is aimed to transgression in practice of education and care, the respect for human dignity, the bonds among values and practices of the community and the physical health of individuals. In Romania, the promotion of community nurse began in 2002, through the project promoting the social inclusion by developing human and institutional resources within community nursery of the National School of Public Health, Management and Education in Healthcare Bucharest. The community nurse became apparent in 10 counties included in the project. Considering the respect for human dignity as an axiomatic value for the community nurse interventions, we stress the need for developing a primary care network in Romania. The proof is based on the analysis of the concept of human dignity within health care, as well as the secondary analysis of health indicators, in the year of 2010, of the 10 counties included in the project. Our conclusions will draw attention to the need of community nurse and, will open directions for new researches and developments needed to promote primary health in Romania. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/4405 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/4405/4054

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 42 10 2013 10 15 1085 1091 Wen Peng 1. Dept. of Emergency, the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University , China. Qing-Yi Zhu 2. Dept. of Cardiovascular, the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University , China. Xiang-Hong Zhou 1. Dept. of Emergency, the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University , China. Xiang-Ping Chai 1. Dept. of Emergency, the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University , China. 2015 10 15 A simple emergency risk prediction tool should be developed for clinicians to quickly identify the prognosis of patients with acute aortic dissection.We enrolled 280 patients with acute aortic dissection admitted to emergency department between May 2010 and February 2013. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify independent predictors of in-hospital death.The in-hospital mortality of our patients with acute aortic dissection was 32.5%, in-hospital deaths with surgery less than the survived (34.1% VS 54.5%). Multivariate analysis identified that age (≥65 years old), Type A, blood pressure (mean systolic blood pressure ≤ 90 mmHg), neutrophil percentage (≥ 80%) and serum D-dimer (≥ 5.0 mg/L) were significant predictors of death. With the simple emergency risk prediction tool, scores of all in-hospital deaths were ≥ 3, whereas almost all of the survivors (97.9%) had scores < 15. A score of 10 offered the best threshold value, with the highest sensitivity (81.3%) and specificity (86.8%).The in-hospital mortality rate of patients with acute aortic dissection is high and can be predicted. Early surgery would be beneficial for in-hospital survive. This tool should be available for clinicians in the emergency department to quickly identify the prognosis of patients with acute aortic dissection. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/4403 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/4403/4052

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 42 10 2013 10 15 1092 1098 Masood Jawaid 1. Dept. of Surgery, Dow University of Health Sciences , Karachi, Pakistan. Shaukat Ali Jawaid 2. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences , Karachi, Pakistan. 2015 10 15 The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge and views of faculty members on criteria for authorship by International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), their current practice of choosing the authors, views on gift authorship and problems they had faced concerning authorship.It was a cross sectional survey from January 2011 to July 2011 among faculty members of various private and public sector medical institutions of Pakistan through a self-administered questionnaire. Main outcome measures included awareness and use of ICMJE criteria, which contribution to research merit authorship and their perceptions about gift authorship.Two hundred eighteen faculty members (180 males, 38 females) participated in the study. One hundred twenty eight (58.7%) were from surgery and allied disciplines. Ninety six percent had published between one to five papers while 60(27.5%) had six to ten papers to their credit. One hundred eleven (50.9%) claimed they were aware about the authorship criteria, only twenty two (19.8%) could name this document. Only four (1.8%) could correctly state this. Only one hundred twenty (55.0%) said that all three criteria's must be met to be eligible for authorship. Ninety three (42.7%) said that they were not included as authors though they deserved it while sixty three said they did not merit but were still included. Forty two (19.3%) said that they were not aware when they were listed as authors.A vast majority of young faculty members are not aware of the existence of authorship criteria and gift authorship is quite common. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/4401 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/4401/4050

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 42 10 2013 10 15 1099 1105 Mateusz Cybulski 1. Dept. of Integrated Medical Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Bialystok , Bialystok, Poland. Elżbieta Krajewska-Kułak 1. Dept. of Integrated Medical Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Bialystok , Bialystok, Poland. Paweł Sowa 2. Dept. of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Bialystok , Bialystok, Poland. Magda Orzechowska 3. Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Bialystok , Bialystok, Poland. Katarzyna Van Damme-Ostapowicz 1. Dept. of Integrated Medical Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Bialystok , Bialystok, Poland. Emilia Rozwadowska 1. Dept. of Integrated Medical Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Bialystok , Bialystok, Poland. Andrzej Guzowski 1. Dept. of Integrated Medical Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Bialystok , Bialystok, Poland. 2015 10 15 Aging is becoming a more noticeable phenomenon in Poland and Europe. We analysed the perception of youth by elderly and compared attitudes of students of the University of the Third Age (SU3A) with nursing homes residents (NHR) to young people.Our questionnaire was distributed to 140 people over the age of 50 (70 SU3A and 70 NHR).85.0% of all respondents answered positively to the question "Do you enjoy contact with young people?", even though their contacts are usually limited and mostly confined to a few s a year. Vast majority of NHR (62.9%) and almost half SU3A (48.6%) believe that there is a need to integrate seniors and youth to achieve mutual benefits.Young people would benefit from the life experience of the elderly; the elderly could become more active in many areas of life. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/4399 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/4399/4048

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 42 10 2013 10 15 1106 1116 Ameneh Setareh Forouzan 1. Social Determinants of Health Research Centre, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences , Tehran, Iran ; 2. Dept. of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå International School of Public Health, Umeå University , Umea, Sweden. Mehdi Ghazinour 3. Dept. of Social Work, Umea University , Umea, Sweden. Masoumeh Dejman 1. Social Determinants of Health Research Centre, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences , Tehran, Iran. Hassan Rafeiey 4. Dept. of Social Welfare Management, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences , Tehran, Iran. Monir Baradaran Eftekhari 1. Social Determinants of Health Research Centre, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences , Tehran, Iran. Miguel San Sebastian 2. Dept. of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå International School of Public Health, Umeå University , Umea, Sweden. 2015 10 15 Mental disorders are known to be an important cause of disabilities worldwide. Despite their importance, about two thirds of mentally ill people do not seek treatment, probably because of the mental health system's inability to decrease the negative side effects of the interaction with the mental health services. The World Health Organization has suggested the concept of responsiveness as a way to better understand the active interaction between the health system and the population. This study aimed to explore the expectations of mental health service users and providers.Six focus group discussions were carried in Tehran, the capital of Iran. In total, seventy-four participants comprising twenty-one health providers and fifty-three users of mental health system were interviewed. Interviews were analyzed through content analysis. The coding was synchronized between the researchers through two discussion sessions to ensure the credibility of the findings. The results were then discussed with two senior researchers to strengthen plausibility.Five common domains among all groups were identified: accessibility, quality of interpersonal relationships, adequate infrastructure, participation in decisions, and continuity of care. The importance of cultural appropriateness of care was only raised by service users as an expectation of an ideal mental health service.Both users and providers identified the most relevant expectations from the mental health care system in Iran. More flexible community mental health services which are responsive to users' experiences may contribute to improving the process of care for mental health patients. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/4397 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/4397/4046

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 42 10 2013 10 15 1117 1125 Mohamad Tavakol Dept. of Sociology, School of Social Sciences, University of Tehran , Tehran, Iran. Mohsen Naserirad Dept. of Sociology, School of Social Sciences, University of Tehran , Tehran, Iran. 2015 10 15 There is a good literature confirming the effects of social capital on different health domains. The increase in different types of cancer has caused scientists to encounter a number of issues regarding the reasons of affliction by this disease. The aim of this empirical research was to study the causal aspects of social capital of Iranian patients with cancer.The study was a causal-comparative study conducted in the spring and summer of 2010 in Tehran. The sample consists of 212 people selected based on affliction or no affliction to cancer. Social capital emphasizes two dimensions of structure and cognition. Social participation, social trust and sense of social solidarity are considered as different dimensions of social capital. The focus has been on personal social capital.The effect and association of social capital are not significant with any of stomach and colon cancers. The effect and association of social trust are not significant with any of stomach, colon and breast cancers.People with similar social capital in their life have different experiences of cancer-related stress and unhealthy behaviors. Thus a specific feature of a stressful social determinant is not a reliable criterion to determine the degree of stress and the extent of its effect on affliction to cancer. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/4395 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/4395/4044

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 42 10 2013 10 15 1126 1133 Peymaneh Alizadeh Taheri Dept. of Pediatrics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran, Iran. Behdad Navabi Dept. of Pediatrics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran, Iran. Efat Khatibi Dept. of Pediatrics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran, Iran. 2015 10 15 Susceptibility pattern of organisms causing urinary tract infection (UTI) in neonate would potentially improve the clinical management by enabling clinicians to choose most reasonable first line empirical antibiotics. This study aimed to this end by studying isolated organisms from neonates with UTI in an inpatient setting.Current retrospective study has recruited all cases of neonatal UTI diagnosed through a suprapubic/catheterized sample, admitted to Neonatal Division of Bahrami Children's Hospital, Tehran, Iran, from June 2004 to June 2012.Escherichia coli was the dominant (64.4%) bacteria among a total of 73 cases (69.9% boys and 30.1% girls; aged 14.14 ± 7.68 days; birth weight of 3055.85 ± 623.00 g) and Enterobacter (19.2%), Klebsiella (12.3%), and Staphylococcus epidermdisis (4.1%) were less frequent isolated bacteria. E. coli was mostly resistant to ampicillin (93.6%), cefixime (85.7%) and cephalexin (77.3%), and sensitive to cefotaxime (63.6%). Enterobacter found to be most resistant to amikacin (100%), ampicillin (92.85%), and most sensitive to ceftizoxime (71.4%).A high ratio (> 92.85%) of resistance toward ampicillin was observed among common neonatal UTI bacterial agents. Having this finding along with previous reports of emerging resistance of neonatal uropathogensto ampicillin could be a notion that a combination of a third generation cephalosporin and an aminoglycoside would be a more reasonable first choice than ampicillin plus an aminoglycoside. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/4393 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/4393/4042

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 42 10 2013 10 15 1134 1138 Abbas08 22 2023 10 20 Background: Various studies have highlighted the usefulness of environmental scanning in assessing community needs and developing programs and policies. We aimed to find the most practical model of using such scanning in the healthcare literature. Methods: We conducted a scoping review based on the PRISMA guideline to ensure a comprehensive and systematic approach in 2023. To develop a comprehensive search strategy, we worked with experienced librarians and the research team. We then completed a search of five electronic databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, and Embase databases. Two independent reviewers screened titles, abstracts, and full-text articles to select studies that met our inclusion criteria. The data was then analyzed and presented in a tabular format to facilitate easy interpretation and understanding. Results: We retrieved 7243 articles from various databases and sources. After removing 2755 articles due to duplication, we excluded 4380 more articles during the title and abstract screening phase. In the full-text review process, we ruled out an additional 103 articles. Finally, only 5 articles that were directly relevant to the study were included. The model that Bednar and colleagues have in their article is the latest model. Most studies propose six main steps to conduct an environmental survey in the healthcare system. Conclusion: Since the most important task of managers and policy makers of the health system is to make decisions, they can use our proposed model to collect, analyze and interpret data, identify important patterns and trends so that they can make evidence-based decisions.   Keywords: ; Scan; Model;; ; https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/32973 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/32973/8258

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 53 6 2024 06 11 1272 1283 Elham Amini Student Research Committee, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran Mohammad Heidarzadeh Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Science, Zahedan, Iran Leila Ahmadian Department of Health Information Sciences, Faculty of Management and Medical Information Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran Shahram Ariafar Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran Mohammadreza Amiresmaili Health in Disasters and Emergencies Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran 2023 04 26 2023 10 20 Background: Neonatal mortality remains a critical global challenge, with preventable instances prevailing. The initial stride in mitigating neonatal mortality involves elucidating its underlying causes. Methods: This study utilized an umbrella review approach to discern factors associated with neonatal mortality. Five international databases, namely Pub Med, Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL, and EMBASE, were meticulously searched to achieve this. Results: The initial search yielded 12,631 articles using a search strategy centered on keywords related to factors contributing to neonatal mortality. Ultimately, 95 articles met the criteria incorporated into this study. Conclusion: This study endeavors to identify the primary risk factors contributing to neonatal mortality. The discerned risk factors have been systematically categorized into four groups: maternal factors, neonatal factors, aspects linked to healthcare systems, and socio-economic factors. As such, it is imperative for policymakers to take heed of these identified risk factors and formulate comprehensive strategies encompassing both long-term and short-term initiatives. Effective interventions spanning various sectors are crucial for the prevention of neonatal mortality.   https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/31861 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/31861/8259

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 53 6 2024 06 11 1284 1292 Li Zhang School of Economics & Management, Wuchang Institute of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China Xu Chen School of Economics & Management, Wuchang Institute of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China Liang Zhu School of Economics & Management, Wuchang Institute of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China 2024 04 16 2024 06 11 Background: Mobile phone addiction in adolescents is a serious social problem that not only negatively affects physical and mental health but also hinders social stability and development. However, studies on interventions for mobile phone addiction in adolescents are still few. Therefore, exploring interventions for mobile phone addiction in adolescents and scrutinizing the corresponding mechanism of action are crucial. Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted on 800 adolescents who were recruited using random sampling from communities in Hubei Province, China in 2023, and 232 of them were identified to have mobile phone addiction. Then, they were randomly divided into the experiment group, comprising 119 members, and the control group, composed of 113 members. The experiment group was given a 3-month intervention under the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) model, whereas the control group was given no intervention. Results: This intervention significantly reduced the level of mobile phone addiction in adolescents (P<0.05). It also significantly improved self-efficacy in adolescents with mobile phone addiction (P<0.05). The intervention can significantly improved life satisfaction in adolescents with mobile phone addiction (P<0.05). Self-efficacy and life satisfaction had a chain mediating effect (P<0.001). Conclusion: The HAPA model is conducive to alleviating mobile phone addiction. It further enhances the intervention effect by improving self-efficacy and life satisfaction in adolescents. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/35244 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/35244/8260

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 53 6 2024 06 11 1293 1303 EN Bedriye Ural Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hamidiye Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey Esin sezgin Department of Child Development, Sandıklı School of Applied Sciences, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyon, Turkey Elvan Yilmaz-Akyuz Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hamidiye Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey 2023 01 17 2023 06 02 Background: Healthy nutrition and good quality sleep are one of the most important factors for growth and development in a child. Digital game addiction may cause some problematic behaviors and affect children's nutrition and sleep. We aimed to investigate the relationship between digital game addiction, eating behavior, and sleep disorders in children. Methods: The study was conducted with 252 mothers with children between the ages of 4-7 years, selected by convenient sampling methods. The Digital Game Addiction Scale, Children's Eating Behavior Questionnaire and The Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children (SDSC) were used to collect data. The correlation coefficient and the decision tree CHAID algorithm were used in the data analysis. Results: Digital game addiction negatively affects children's eating behavior and sleep patterns. It was found that there was a mostly positive but weakly significant relationship between digital game addiction and children's eating behaviors (P<.01; P<.05) and a highly significant relationship was found between the sleep disorder scale sleep hyperhidrosis sub-dimension (P<.05). While digital game addiction is affected by gender, the mother's education level, and eating behavior are affected by the mother's age, the parent's education level, and the child's gender (P<.05). The child's age is the variable that affects the children's sleep disorder (P<.05). Conclusion: Intervention programs for children and families can be created for the causes of digital game addiction, its effects on child development and the correct use of the digital world.   https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/30961 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/30961/8261

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 53 6 2024 06 11 1304 1312 Jiwoo Jung Department of Nursing, Graduate School of Chung-Ang University,84 Heukseok-ro Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06974, Korea Jinna Yu Department of Nursing, Yeungnam University College,Hyeonchung-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu 42415, Korea Nam-Jun Kim College of Medicine, Catholic Kwandong University, Bumil-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do 25601, Korea Yeunhee Kwak Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Heukseok-ro Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06974, Korea 2023 03 08 2023 09 09 Background: The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to assess the relationship between oral health, unmet dental needs and health-related quality of life in South Korea older adults. Methods: The present study used raw data from the 2019~2020 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, and analyzed 4956 participants aged over 65 yr. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used for associations between oral health, unmet dental needs, and HRQoL. Results: The EQ-5D index differed according to tooth pain, chewing difficulty, speaking problem, subjective oral health status, oral examination, and unmet dental care needs (P<0.001). In the model 2, male, under 75 yr of age, high school graduate or higher, employed, living with a spouse, no stress, good subjective health status, no speaking problem, and no unmet dental care needs were associated with higher EQ-5D index (Adj R2 = 27.6%, P<0.001). Conclusion: To improve the HRQoL of older adults in South Korea, oral health problems need to be minimized through oral disease prevention and oral health education programs. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/31419 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/31419/8262

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 53 6 2024 06 11 1313 1321 Yingli Li Department of Otolaryngology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province, 161000, China Qian Yang Department of Otolaryngology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province, 161000, China Xin Wang Department of Otolaryngology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province, 161000, China Lin Liu Department of Otolaryngology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province, 161000, China Yang Li Department of Otolaryngology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province, 161000, China Ying Zhang Department of Otolaryngology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province, 161000, China Bo Wang Department of Neurology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province, 161000, China 2023 08 14 2024 06 11 Background: To explore the perioperative effect of the evaluation system of nursing quality in otorhinolaryngology patients. Methods: A total of 100 patients hospitalized in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar City, China in 2019 were selected as the control group, and routine nursing mode was adopted. The control group was data before the implementation of this study. A total of 100 patients (experimental group) hospitalized in the Department of Otolaryngology in 2020 were selected to adopt the nursing model constructed by nursing quality evaluation system. The adverse mood of patients in the two groups were evaluated at admission and discharge, and postoperative pain and satisfaction were compared between the two groups. Results: Anxiety, depression and quality of life scores were improved in both groups, but the degree of improvement in experimental group was significantly higher than that in control group (t=481.759, 353.502, P＜0.05）, and the postoperative pain score in experimental group was lower than that in control group (t=54.086, P＜0.05). The satisfaction of experimental group was better than that of control group (χ2=30.327, P＜0.05). Conclusion: The nursing model based on the evaluation system of the nursing quality of otorhinolaryngology can relieve patients' adverse emotions, relieve postoperative pain of otorhinolaryngology patients, and improve patient satisfaction. Therefore, it is worth popularizing and applying in the future. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/32898 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/32898/8263

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 53 6 2024 06 11 1322 1331 Milena Zlatanovic 1. Department of Medical Studies, The Academy of Applied Preschool Teaching and Health Studies Krusevac, Cuprija, Serbia 2. Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia Ardea Milidrag Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia Marija Sorak Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia Sanja Kocic Department of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia Aleksandar Visnjic Department of Social Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia Mile Despotovic Department of Medical Studies, The Academy of Applied Preschool Teaching and Health Studies Krusevac, Cuprija, Serbia Teodora Safiye Department of Psychology, State University of Novi Pazar, Novi Pazar, Serbia Milena Despotovic Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia Christos Alexopoulos Department of Medical Studies, The Academy of Applied Preschool Teaching and Health Studies Krusevac, Cuprija, Serbia Svetlana Radevic Department of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia 2024 04 08 2024 06 11 Background: This study aimed to examine the quality of life and the factors that determine the quality of life of infertile couples. Methods: The research was conducted as a cross-sectional study at the Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic "Narodni Front" in Belgrade, the Special Gynecology Hospital "Ferona" in Novi Sad, the Special Hospital for the Treatment of Sterility and In Vitro Fertilization "Spebo Medikal" in Leskovac and the General Hospital in Valjevo, Serbia in 2022, on a sample of 378 infertile couples. The data were collected by means of a questionnaire, the integral part of which is the standardized FertiQoL scale. Independent t-test and one-way ANOVA were used to determine differences. A value of P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Women achieve a significantly lower score on the quality of life questionnaire (69.34±11.05) compared to men (73.96±9.87). Women exhibit significantly lower scores in the area of physical, emotional and social functioning (P<0.05). Men who live in the countryside show a lower quality of life score in the emotional (P=0.029) and social (P=0.042) domains. In addition, men over 40 years of age and with a high level of education have a lower quality of life (P=0.08). Conclusion: Women have a lower quality of life, as do men from rural areas and over 40 years of age. A multidisciplinary approach and community education, as well as the provision of social support with a special emphasis on emotional and material support, would significantly contribute to improving the quality of life of infertile couples. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/35110 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/35110/8264

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 53 6 2024 06 11 1332 1342 Amir Shourideh Faculty of Pharmacy, Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, Cyprus Reza Maddah Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Institute of Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, Iran Bahareh Shateri Amiri Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine Hazrat-e Rasool General Hospital Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Zarrin Basharat Alpha Genomics Private Limited, Islamabad 45710, Pakistan Marzieh Shadpirouz Department of Applied Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, Shahrood University of Technology, Semnan, Iran 2023 05 03 2023 08 14 Background: Liver hepatocellular carcinoma (LIHC) is a common cancer with a poor prognosis and high recurrence rate. We aimed to identify potential biomarkers for LIHC by investigating the involvement of hub genes, microRNAs (miRNAs), transcription factors (TFs), and protein kinases (PKs) in its occurrence. Methods: we conducted a bioinformatics analysis using microarray datasets, the TCGA-LIHC dataset, and text mining to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) associated with LIHC. They then performed functional enrichment analysis and gene-disease association analysis. The protein-protein interaction network of the genes was established, and hub genes were identified. The expression levels and survival analysis of these hub genes were evaluated, and their association with miRNAs, TFs, and PKs was assessed. Results: The analysis identified 122 common genes involved in LIHC pathogenesis. Ten hub genes were filtered out, including CDK1, CCNB1, CCNB2, CCNA2, ASPM, NCAPG, BIRC5, RRM2, KIF20A, and CENPF. The expression level of all hub genes was confirmed, and high expression levels of all hub genes were correlated with poor overall survival of LIHC patients. Conclusion: Identifying potential biomarkers for LIHC can aid in the design of targeted treatments and improve the survival of LIHC patients. The findings of this study provide a basis for further research in the field of LIHC and contribute to the understanding of its molecular pathogenesis.   https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/31921 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/31921/8265

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 53 6 2024 06 11 1343 1351 Yang Li Department of Medical Examination, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161000, Chi-na Yu Wang Ward 2, Department of Neurology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161000, China Teng Zhao Department of Intensive Care Medicine, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161000, Chi-na Xuewen Yang Department of Nursing, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161000, China Yinghui Lv Department of Geriatrics, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161000, China Shumei Li The General Practice Ward, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161000, China Xiujun Yang Honorable Community, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161000, China Li Li Department of Nursing, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161000, China 2023 08 30 2024 06 11 Background: We aimed to explore the effect of multi-sensory stimulation on apathy symptoms in elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Methods: Eighty elderly patients with AD admitted to the Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, China from January 2022 to February 2023 were selected as the research objects by convenient sampling method. According to the random number table, they were divided into intervention group and control group, with 40 cases in each group. The control group was given routine nursing, while the intervention group was given multi-sensory stimulation based on this nursing. Apathy evaluation scale (AES), Behavioral pathology in Alzheimer’s disease rating scale (BEHAVE-AD) and Quality of Life Scale for dementia patients（QoL-AD） were used to compare the results. Results: Compared with the control group, the scores of AES and BEHAVE-AD in intervention group were lower (t was -7.312 and 11.88 respectively, P < 0.05), and the scores of QoL-AD in intervention group were significantly higher than those in control group were (t was -15.311, P < 0.01). Conclusion: Multi-sensory stimulation can relieve apathy symptoms, mental and behavioral symptoms and improve the quality of life of elderly patients with AD, which is worth popularizing in clinical practice. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/33075 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/33075/8266

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 53 6 2024 06 11 1352 1360 Myoung Ho Lee Research Institute for Indramang, Indramang Community, JeonBuk, South Korea Ladan Rokni Asia Contents Institute, Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea Eunyoung Lee Departmnt of Philosophy, Kyung Hee Un