8 research outputs found
The Effect of Education on Formula and Bottle Feeding Behaviors of Nursing Mothers Based on PRECEDE Model
Objective: Although a lot of interventional studies may be found
which have investigated the effects of education on nursing mothers
regarding advantages of breast-feeding behavior, but very few studies
in developing countries have examined whether mothers are conscious of
the risks associated with formula and bottle-feeding on children.
Knowing that Breast-feeding Index has decreased in Iran and feeding
behaviors are not suitable and adequate in nursing mothers, we studied
the effect of education based on PRECEDE Model on improving
mothers’ breast-feeding behaviors in Yazd, Iran. Methods:
Cluster stage sampling was employed to recruit 60 pregnant mothers who
had one month to the time of their delivery. Before and 3 months after
implementing the educational program through group discussion, lectures
and pamphlets , a self-prepared questionnaire was completed by the
respondents. Validity and reliability of the scales were approved. SPSS
software was used for the purpose of data entry, manipulation, and
analysis. Findings: Mean age was 25.9 (±5.8) years; 96.6% were
housewives. After implementing the educational program, mothers'
knowledge (38%) and attitude (12.3%) were significantly increased
(P=0.001). After implementing the program, 85% of the mothers fed their
children exclusively with mother's milk and 15%, breast-fed together
with formula. The children, who were formula-fed, were breast-fed 4-5
times daily as well. Moreover, none of them was formula-fed from the
time of birth and formula-feeding was used as a result of improper
weight getting in these children. Conclusion: In order to design
effective educational programs, healthcare professionals should better
understand the determinants of feeding behaviors in nursing mothers and
develop stage-specific interventions, within which, promoting
predisposing factors like knowledge and attitude are priorities of the
program. The PRECEDE Model, as a basic model for programming, was found
to be helpful in addressing the effects of education on formula and
bottle-feeding behaviors and their predisposing factors in nursing
mothers
Determine the Effectiveness of Learning of Coping Strategies with Irrational Beliefs Based on the Theory of Rational-Emotional Alice on Attitudes to Communicate Before Married Female High School Students in Yazd- Iran
Introduction This research was done with the objective of "Determine the effectiveness of learning coping strategies with Irrational Beliefs based on the theory of rational-emotional Alice on students’ attitude toward premarital relations in Yazd city". Materials and Methods In this semi experimental research 60 female students of Yazd-Iran, selected by using of Cochran’s formula and divided in two groups of control (30 persons) and experiment (30 persons) randomly. Learning of coping strategies with Irrational beliefs based on the theory of rational-emotional Alice during the 8 sessions of 90 minutes was conducted on experiment group, and the control group did not training; then post-test was conducted in two groups. Also, analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) used in order to data analysis in descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Results The adjusted mean attitude scores of the relationship with the opposite sex in control group, on the pre-test and post-test was 51.27+12.16, 50.30+14.46 and in experimental group was 69.53+8.91, 43.63+10.96 respectively. The result Alice rational-emotional treatment method is effective on attitude to relationship before marriage of high school girls (
Effect of education based on health belief model on the social capital and quality of life among male teachers
This article is an experimental analysis of the relationship between social capital and quality of life based on the Health Belief Model. The research followed an experimental method. 100 male teachers were selected randomly and assigned to two groups of experimental and control (n=50 each). The instruction was conducted in nine two-hour sessions in the form of pamphlets, lectures, and group discussions and the posttest was performed after 3 months. Data were collected using three questionnaires. The comparison of the pretest and posttest mean scores in terms of the components of the health belief model, social capital, and life quality in both experimental and control groups showed that there was no significant difference between the two groups in the pretest; however, the comparison of the results in posttest showed a significant difference. Leven test calculation, T, and covariance confirmed these differences and reflected the impact of intervention and implementation of the training program on the experimental group. The results of the analysis indicate that the models applied are significant, which confirms the examined propositions. Higher levels of social capital imply greater levels of quality of life at school
Mental health status of infertile couples based on treatment outcome
Background: Infertility is accompanied by numerous psychological and
social problems. Infertile couples are more anxious and emotionally
distressed than other fertile people. Previous studies suggested that
infertility is more stressful for women than men. Objective: The
purpose of this study was to determine the status of general health of
infertile couples. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study
evaluated general health of 150 infertile couples attending to Yazd
Research and Clinical Center for Infertility that were selected
consequently. The data were gathered by the researchers, based on face
to face interview before and after three months of treatment by two
questionnaires. The first questionnaire had questions on demographic
information and the second one was the General Health Questionnaire-28
(GHQ-28). This questionnaire has four sub- scales areas. All data were
transferred directly to SPSS 15 and analyzed. Results: The mean age of
women was 28.3 and men were 32.4 years. The scores for all sub- scales
of GHQ in women were more than men. There was significant difference
between age and general health at physical symptoms scales (p=0.002),
anxiety and sleep disorders (p=0.003). The age group 25-29 years had
higher scores (more than 7) than other age groups. There was
significant difference between the scale of social dysfunction and
results of treatment. Conclusion: Our results, similar to the previous
studies have revealed negetive social and mental effects of infertility
on women is more than men, so there is need that they be educated
specially
Effects of education on self-monitoring of blood pressure based on BASNEF model in hypertensive patients
Abstract Introduction: The high prevalence of hypertension along with its serious complications on the body, have made this disorder to an important health problem. Hypertension monitoring in the house may be an effective method. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore the effectiveness of education on blood pressure self-monitoring in patients with hypertension based on BASNEF model. Materials and Methods: In this clinical trial, 150 outpatients with hypertension referring to a private clinic in Yazd, Iran were recruited in the study. The data were collected by a validated and reliable questionnaire. The implementing educational program was continued for 2 months. BASNEF model applied to distinguish the behavior. Results: The respondents acquired 17.72% of total hypertension self-monitoring behavior score, 47.03% of attitude, 12.37% of subjective norms, 33.46% of intention and 50.95% of enabling factors. After intervention there were significant increases in self-monitoring behavior (173.31%), attitude (62.60%), subjective norms (54.70%), intention (129.93%) and enabling factors (46.62%) in intervention group. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the level of self-monitoring behavior in the patients was low. Educational programs, like what we implied in our study, in order to improve self-monitoring behavior in patients with hypertension may be helpful and necessary