Studying the factors associated with Premenstrual syndrome prevention among pre-university students in Tehran

Context: Premenstrual syndrome is one of the common menstrual disorders in adolescents. Considering the destructive effects of this syndrome on adolescents’ activity and performance and the importance of epidemiological studies in designing preventive interventions, Aims: this study aimed to determine some of the factors associated with the prevention of premenstrual syndrome among adolescents. Settings and Design: In a cross-sectional study, 255 female high school students in Tehran were selected using multistage random sampling method. Methods and Material: The data were collected using a demographic and background questionnaire and a valid and reliable questionnaire to assess preventive behaviors of premenstrual syndrome. Statistical analysis used: The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software version 16 and descriptive statistics and logistic regression.      Results: The mean (SD) score of adoption of preventive behaviors of premenstrual syndrome was 19.25 (0.63) out of 50, and it was low. Also, weekly physical activity, mother education level, and family income were the factors affecting the adoption of preventive behaviors of premenstrual syndrome (P<0.05).­­­ Conclusion: Due to the low adoption of preventive behaviors among students with lower income families, students with less physical activity and students with mothers with lower levels of education, it is suggested that more attention be paid to the above students in designing educational programs to promote the prevention of premenstrual syndrome. Keywords: Premenstrual Syndrome, Preventive behavior, Female Students­­ &nbsp

The effects of trans-theoretical model and fear of dental care on dental cleaning behavior among students

Background: Fear of dental care prevents dental cleaning behavior and increases the prevalence of dental caries. This study was conducted to determine the effect of Trans-Theoretical Model constructs and fear of dental care on the dental cleaning behavior of students. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in Sanandaj City, Iran, in 2017. Using multi-stage sampling, 1,344 male and female students were included in the study. They completed a self-report questionnaire, including demographic information, Trans-Theoretical Model constructs and fear of dental care. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 22.0). Results: A total of 1,344 male and female students with a mean age of 15.22±2.64 years participated in the study; from the perspective of students, dental caries (88.4%) was the most frequent illness and tongue inflammation (0.6%) was the least frequent disease. Overall, 32.9% of the students used no tools for cleaning their teeth. Fear of dental care and perceived barriers were reduced significantly during the stages of dental cleaning behavior (p<0.05) and perceived self-efficacy and perceived benefits were significantly increased (p<0.001). The odds of dental cleaning behavior increased with self-efficacy (OR=1.34, 95%CI=1.22-1.48, p<0.05), and decreased with fear of dental care (OR=0.90, 95%CI=0.80-0.98, p<0.01). Conclusion: The findings showed dental cleaning behavior among students was at a low level and various factors such as perceived self-efficacy, benefits and barriers and fear of dental care influenced its performance

Managing the infodemic : the power and pitfalls of metaphors

The phenomenon of infodemic, characterized by the rapid dissemination of misinformation, disinformation, and misconceptions, poses significant threats to public health, social cohesion, and trust in institutions. This letter explores the role of metaphors in contributing to misconceptions and provides insights into effective infodemic management strategies. Metaphors, while powerful tools for simplification and understanding, can unintentionally perpetuate misconceptions. In an infodemic context, carefully crafted metaphors can be harnessed to combat misinformation, but caution must be exercised to avoid reinforcing misconceptions or oversimplifying complex topics. In conclusion, effective infodemic management necessitates leveraging metaphors thoughtfully and engaging experts from diverse fields. By implementing evidence-based strategies and integrating AI responsibly, society can better combat misinformation and promote accurate understanding during an infodemic.peer-reviewe

INVESTIGATION OF THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE UNITS OF HEALTHY LIFE PREPARE CHILDREN FOR STRUGGLING WITH COVID-19

Schools are one of the important environments where children can attain the right attitudes and behaviours during the epidemic. The curriculum implemented and textbooks taught in schools form the basis of resources for knowledge that can be used by both teachers and students. In Turkey, health information is given to primary school children in the units of “Healthy Life” in life sciences classes. In the current study, the extent to which the units of healthy life prepare children for struggling with COVID-19 was investigated. To this end, both the life sciences curriculum and the textbooks taught in the first three grade levels were analyzed. The findings of the study revealed that both the life sciences curriculum and the textbooks taught do not have the content adequate to prepare children for struggling with the epidemic. Article visualizations

Glycemic Control in Iranian Patients with Type 1 Diabetes

ABSTRACT The present study aimed to determine the effects of educational programs based on measurement of biochemical parameters among the patients with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus in Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran. This study was conducted on 200 patients with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (Type I). The participants were randomly divided into three experimental groups; i.e., nutrition education, insulin injection training, and both nutrition education and insulin injection training, and one non-trained control group. At two stages (before the study and after 12 weeks), blood samples were taken from the participants and investigated for Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C). HbA1C and FBS levels improved significantly among the experimental groups compared to the control group. Using educational programs is an effective method for reducing FBS and HbA1C levels and preventing the complication of diabetes in diabetic patients

Reconstructing the meaning of work to promote teachers' mental health

Aims - Teachers often encounter work-related challenges that can compromise their mental health. This article extends previous studies by applying a dual model approach to evaluate the relationship between the meaningfulness of work and teachers’ mental health. Mental health is defined as a high level of psychological well-being and a low level of psychological distress. Method - The qualitative study involved a survey completed by 261 elementary school teachers in East Java, Indonesia, and five teacher interviews. Data was collected through documentation, interviews, and a mental health scale while data analysis was performed through descriptive and thematic analysis. Findings - The result shows that the high problems experienced by teachers in performing their duties and the inability of teachers to interpret their behavior have resulted in low levels of mental health. Conclusion - The result contributes to a better understanding of teacher challenges that can impact overall mental health and provide useful strategies for improving teaching conditions

Enhancing Students' Religiosity in Educational Context: A Mixed-Methods Study in Islamic High School

Cultivating religiosity among students in schools is a crucial initiative that should be implemented. The aim of the research project was to evaluate the impact of school climate on students' development of religiosity. The research methodology used mixed-method explanatory models to evaluate theories on the influence of school climate on religiosity and to explore the strategies that teachers use to develop students' religiosity within schools. Quantitative data was collected from 482 students at junior and senior schools, and qualitative data was gathered from six randomly selected teachers. Quantitative data was collected using school climate and religiosity scales. Descriptive and regression analyses were used to analyze the quantitative data, while thematic analysis was used for the qualitative data. The regression analysis results showed a value of R = 0.338, R2 = 0.114, p < 0.005, indicating a positive impact of school climate on students' religiosity. Teachers employ six approaches to achieve this goal: habituation, guidance, leading by example, attention to individual students' needs, creating a positive atmosphere, and providing educational sanctions. These results highlight the importance of improving teachers' expertise in promoting student religiosity. Experimental research could be an effective alternative for further advancing this type of study

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