Snapshot Study of the Family Anaplasmataceae, Anaplasma spp., and Ehrlichia spp. Prevalence in Ticks of Sheep and Cattle in Jiroft City, Iran

Background: Anaplasma spp. and Ehrlichia spp. are amongst the most important tick-transmitted bacteria that can cause zoonotic disease in various hosts including ruminants and humans. Methods: In this study, 16srRNA, EE, and dsb sequences were respectively used to screen Anaplasmataceae family, Anaplasma spp., and Ehrlichia spp. in tick samples (n= 100) collected from 100 domestic ruminants including 50 sheep and 50 cattle in Jiroft City, southeast of Iran, between June and August 2021. Results: two genera were predominant among the ticks including Hyalomma spp. (64%; 43% from sheep and 21% from cattle) and Rhipicephalus spp. (36%; 22% from cattle and 14% from sheep); all ticks were adult and 73% of them were male. DNA of Anaplasmataceae was detected in 17% (17/100) of the ticks collected from cattle (18%; 9/50) and sheep (16%; 8/50). Anaplasma spp. was not found in the samples, but two ticks were positive for Ehrlichia spp.; all were posi­tive for Ehrlichia spp. belonged to the cattle (4%; 2/50). Conclusion: This study shows that Anaplasmataceae strains are circulating via ticks among domestic ruminants in the study area, emphasizing the need for effective tick control strategies by livestock farmers, health, and veterinary au­thorities. Surveillance, molecular characterization and further sequencing-based studies are crucial for informed control and prevention efforts

Type 2 diabetes remission after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), sleeve gastrectomy (SG), and one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) : results of the longitudinal assessment of bariatric surgery study

Acknowledgements The authors would like to thank the staff at the Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center (MISRC) in Rasoul-e-Akram Hospital. Funding Information: This study was supported by the Deputy of Research of Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.Peer reviewedPublisher PD

The effect of applying pressure to the LIV3 and LI4 on the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome: a randomized clinical trial

Objective: To evaluate the effect of simple acupressure protocol in LIV3, LI4 and placebo points on the quality of life (QOL) in women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Method: This paper reports a randomized, single blinded clinical trial. 97 participants (students in of Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Iran) with PMS were allocated to three groups to receive 20 minutes acupressure on different acupoints for 14 days before menstruation for three consecutive menstrual cycles (training and then two cycles self applied acupressure).The acupoints were LIV3 and LI4; one group received acupressure at a placebo point. Each participant completed the PSST scale (to determine PMS severity), HADS scale (for depression and anxiety), and quality of life SF12. Results: The number of people with moderate/severe PMS decreased in LIV3 and LI4 acupressure groups by the second and third cycles compared with the placebo group (p<0.04). Moreover, depression and anxiety scores significantly decreased in the LIV3 and LI4 groups by the second and third cycles compared with the placebo group (p<0.05).Analyzing the score of SF12 fields in the second and third cycles showed a significant difference in all dimensions between the intervention and placebo groups. There was no significant difference between LIV3 and LI4 acupressure groups in decrease of PMS symptoms, anxiety and depression and improving SF12scores (p<0.05). Conclusion: Performing the simple acupressure protocol at LIV3 and LI4 is an effective method to decrease the severity of PMS symptoms, anxiety and depression, and to improve the QOL. Pressure at LIV3 and LI4 appear to be equally effective

The Effect of Resilience Training on the Toughness of Mothers with Children with Cancer

Background and Objectives: Increasing psychological toughness through resilience training can help improve the mental and physical condition of mothers and ultimately improve the quality of family life. This study was conducted with the aim of determining the effect of resilience training on the stubbornness of mothers with children with cancer who referred to Besat Medical Training Center in Hamadan. Materials and Methods: In this interventional study, 70 mothers with children with cancer were selected in the accessible way and were divided into two control and experimental groups by random assignment. In the test group, 9 sessions of 60-minute resilience training were held for mothers, one session every week at the Besat educational center in Hamadan. Immediately before and one month after the intervention, psychological toughness questionnaire was completed by the mothers. The data were analyzed with chi-square, Kruskal-Wallis, Fisher's exact test, t-test and pair t-test under spss version 23 software at a significance level of 0.05. Results: Intragroup comparison of psychological toughness before and after the intervention showed that this difference was significant in the test group (p=0.000), but not significant in the control group (p=0.350). The intergroup comparison of psychological toughness before and after the intervention in the test and control groups showed that this difference was not significant before the intervention (p=0.429), but after the intervention, this difference was significant (p=0.000). Conclusion: Resilience training is recommended to increase resilience and improve the mental and physical condition of mothers with children with cancer

The Effect of Preparation for Hospitalization on School-Age Children’s Anxiety During Admission at Hamadan Besat Educational Hospital

Introduction: Hospitalization is one of the main causes of anxiety in children. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of preparation for hospitalization on anxiety during admission of school-age children in Hamadan Beast Hospital in 2017. Methods: In this quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group study, 54 school-age children (6 to 12 years old) referred to the children departments (1 and 2) of Besat Hospital of Hamadan were randomly assigned to two groups. A demographic questionnaire and Spielberger anxiety questionnaire were used to collect data. In the treatment group, after completing the questionnaires, the preparation program was provided: this included familiarizing the child with the department and personnel, the tools, and presentation of a cartoon booklet for 30 minutes. For the control group, the usual tasks of the department were applied, after which the questionnaires were re-filled by both groups. Data was analyzed using SPSS 16, Fisher and Chi-square tests. Results: The mean of anxiety scores before and after intervention was significantly different in the control group (P=0.001), and there was a significant difference between the intervention group before and after the intervention (P=0/050), which indicates the positive effect of the intervention on reducing the anxiety of school-age children. Conclusion: The program of pereparation for hospitalization is an effective method for decreasing the anxiety of school-age children

Correlation between Religious Orientation and Organizational Commitments among Midwives in Fatemiyeh Hospital, Hamedan in 2015-2016 (Iran)

Background and Objectives: The organizational commitment of the staff that ensures their continuous and effective presence in the organization is one of the determinants of organizational development. Religion and religious orientation can affect organizational commitment. The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between organizational commitment and religious orientation in midwives working in the hospital. Methods: This descriptive-correlational study was conducted in Hamedan in 2015-2016 with 100 midwives working in the hospital who had been enrolled by convenience sampling. The data collection instruments were the Organizational Commitment Questionnaire and the Religious Orientation Scale with confirmed validity and reliability. Data analysis was conducted by the SPSS. Results: The mean scores on organizational commitment, intrinsic religious orientation and extrinsic religious orientation were 136.3&plusmn;8.07, 39.21&plusmn;4.25 and 34.44&plusmn;2.71, respectively. Participants had a high organizational commitment. There was a direct and statistically significant correlation between intrinsic religious orientation and organizational commitment (p=0.01, r=0.15) but not between extrinsic religious orientation and organizational commitment. Conclusion: Given the correlation between organizational commitment and intrinsic religious orientation, it is recommended to use strategies to increase the intrinsic religious orientation of midwives working in the hospital. &nbsp