Investigating Barriers to Promoting Oral Health in Students with hearing impairment from Mothers' Perspective: A Qualitative Content Analysis

Objectives Studies have shown the high prevalence of dental caries, negligence of oral health, and unmet dental care needs among children with hearing impairment compared to their healthy peers. This study was conducted to determine the barriers to oral health of children with hearing impairment from the perspective of their mothers. Methods In this qualitative study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 mothers based on purposive sampling in order to investigate the factors affecting compliance with oral health. Interviews were recorded, handwritten, coded and classified; and for content analysis, Graneheim and Lundman's qualitative approach was used. Results As a result of the data analysis, the three main themes of “the effects of general health status, the effects of instruction and learning, and problems in receiving dental health care services” were identified as barriers to good oral health. Moreover,  nine sub-themes of “inadequate education regarding oral health, parental insufficient supervision, shortages in dentistry service delivery systems, obstacles hindering mother from pursuing services, lack of guidelines for offering free periodical dental examinations for children with special needs, the impact of improper nutritional habits on oral health, children’s mental problems, unfavorable oral health conditions, and  the impact of oral health on the child’s general health" were obtained. Conclusion Inadequate education in the field of oral health and difficulties in receiving dental services were identified as the most important factors affecting oral health in children with hearing impairment from their mothers' perspective.

Self-care from the Perspective of Islam

For downloading the full-text of this article please click here.Self-care includes acquired, conscious and purposeful actions people take for themselves, their children and family to stay healthy, protect their physical, mental and social health, prevent diseases, manage chronic diseases, and ensure their health after discharge from hospitalFor downloading the full-text of this article please click here.Please cite this article as: Ghanbari Sh, Bahadorimonfared A. Self-care from the Perspective of Islam. Journal of Pizhūhish dar dīn va salāmat. 2020;6(2):1-6. https://doi.org/10.22037/jrrh.v6i2.2991

Description of Epidemiological Features, Symptoms and Mortality of the Patients with COVID-19 in Some Provinces of Iran

Background: Clinical manifestations of COVID-19 are different. There are some risk factors for COVID-19. This study aimed to describe the epidemiological features, symptoms and mortality of the patients with COVID-19 in Iran. Methods: This were a cohort study performed on 103,179 patients with COVID-19. The demographic and clinical data were collected in selected provinces. The required data of all patients was extracted from the COVID registry system and analyzed using STATA version 14 and Excel 2016. Results: The mean age was 52.40 years for men and 52.41 years for women. About 55.2% of the study population were male and 44.8% were female. Totally, 60.9% (5085) of deaths happened in men and 39.1% (3263) in women. The mean time from onset of symptoms to hospitalization in men and women were 3.47 and 3.48 days, respectively. The mean time from onset of symptoms to isolation was 2.81 days in men and was 2.87 days in women, from onset of symptoms to death was 9.29 and 9.54 days, respectively, from onset of symptoms to discharge was 7.47 and 7.39 days, and from hospitalization to death was 6.76 and 7.05 days. Cough and shortness of breath were the most common symptoms in the patients. Conclusion: According to the results, the overall mortality rate was higher in men than women. Women with cardiovascular disease and diabetes were more likely to die. The mean time from onset of symptoms to hospitalization, isolation, and discharge was similar in men and women

خودمراقبتی از دیدگاه اسلام

خودمراقبتی شامل اعمالی اکتسابی، آگاهانه و هدف‌دار است که فرد برای سلامت خود، فرزندان و خانواده‌اش انجام می‌دهد تا در اثر آن از سلامت جسمی، روانی و اجتماعی خود و اطرافیانش حفاظت کند و نیازهای جسمی، روانی و اجتماعی خود و آنان را برآورده سازد؛ همچنین، از بیماری‌ها یا حوادث پیشگیری، بیماری‌های مزمن خود و خانواده را مدیریت؛ و از سلامت خود و خانواده‌اش بعد از ابتلا به بیماریِ حاد یا ترخیص از بیمارستان، حفاظت کند استناد مقاله به این صورت است:   Ghanbari Sh, Bahadorimonfared A. Self-care from the Perspective of Islam. Journal of Pizhūhish dar dīn va salāmat. 2020;6(2):1-6. https://doi.org/10.22037/jrrh.v6i2.29917  Self-care includes acquired, conscious and purposeful actions people take for themselves, their children and family to stay healthy, protect their physical, mental and social health, prevent diseases, manage chronic diseases, and ensure their health after discharge from hospital   Please cite this article as: Ghanbari Sh, Bahadorimonfared A. Self-care from the Perspective of Islam. Journal of Pizhūhish dar dīn va salāmat. 2020;6(2):1-6. https://doi.org/10.22037/jrrh.v6i2.29917    الرعاية الذاتية» تتضمن أعمال مكتسبة، عن وعي وهادفة يقوم بها الناس لأنفسهم ولأبنائهم ولأسرهم للبقاء على صحة سليمة جسدياً وعقلياً وإجتماعياً، تلبية احتياجاتهم الجسدية والعقلية والاجتماعية، الوقاية من الأمراض او الحوادث، ادارة أمراضهم المزمنة وايضا الحفاظ على سلامتهم من بعد الابتلاء بمرض حاد او مغادرة المستشفى   يتم استناد المقالة على الترتيب التالي: Ghanbari Sh, Bahadorimonfared A. Self-care from the Perspective of Islam. Journal of Pizhūhish dar dīn va salāmat. 2020;6(2):1-6. https://doi.org/10.22037/jrrh.v6i2.2991

Trends of Fatal Road Traffic Injuries in Iran (2004-2011)

Road traffic injuries (RTIs) leading to death need the most essential concern for low, middle and high income societies. Mortality rate due to traffic injuries is considerable in Iran particularly during the last decade along with the industrialization process. The present study considered the trend of traffic injuries leading to death in Iran for a period of seven-years which started from March 2004 to March 2011. The formal merged Iranian database provided by the Ministry of Roads, the Legal Medicine Organization, the Traffic Police (NAJA), and the Ministry of Health covering 146, 269 deaths due to traffic injuries between 2004 and 2011 was analyzed. The time series method was carried out to determine the death trends of RTIs in the whole country. The Poisson regression model was used to estimate the changes in the frequency of events over time adjusting for associated known risk factors. The SARIMA (0, 1, 1)x(0, 1, 1)(12) model was used for fitting to the time series of death rate. The death rate due to RTIs in Iran has statistically declined from 38 in 2004 to 31 per 100,000 populations in 2011. Based on the number of vehicles, the mortality rate has also declined from 38 to 12 cases per 10,000 vehicles from 2004 to 2011 respectively. However, the mortality rate was increased from 51 to 65 cases per 1000 accidents from 2004 to March 2011 respectively. Despite minor variations in mortality trends of RTIs in Iran according to different criteria, an annual average of 21,000 deaths is considerable and needs serious attentions. Modification of traffic laws, enhancement of police controls, improving transport infrastructure, holding education courses for drivers and providing optimal healthcare services are recommended

ارزيابي عوامل مرتبط با شاخص توده بدني بيماران ديابتي مراجعه کننده به مرکز خدمات جامع سلامت شهداي هفت تير شهرستان فيروزکوه در طي سالهاي 95 تا 98

Background and Aims: Diabetes is one of the most common metabolic diseases that causes debilitating complications. Obesity control could be considered to prevent its complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the factors related to body mass index of diabetic patients referred to the HAFT-E-Tir martyrs center in Firoozkooh. Materials and Methods: All diabetic patients cared for in the mentioned center during 2016-2016 and were registered in the health system were included in the present descriptive-analytical study. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23 by chi-square test. Confidentiality of information and ethical issues were all considered in the implementation stages of study as well as in the publication of results. Results: Out of 242 diabetic patients studied, 63.6% were female and 36.4% were male. The mean age of patients was 58.2 years. About 50% (121 people) were obese and 33.9% (82 subject) were overweight. The rate of obesity was higher in women than men (53.9% vs. 43.2%). Only 21.9% (53 patients) had a history of diabetes their families. There was no statistically significant relationship between body mass index variables and participants’ gender, age, family history, and duration of diabetes (p> 0.05). Conclusion: Increasing body mass index is a predictor of diabetes in age groups and controlling obesity. Furthermore, overweight has a great role in controlling diabetes, so healthy diet training should be included in the care programs of these patients.زمينه و اهداف: ديابت يکي از شايع‌ترين بيماري‌هاي متابوليک با عوارض ناتوان‌کننده مي‌باشد. يکي از اقدامات جهت پيشگيري از عوارض آن کنترل چاقي مي‌باشد. اين مطالعه با هدف ارزيابي عوامل مرتبط با شاخص توده بدني بيماران ديابتي مراجعه‌ کننده به مرکز خدمات جامع سلامت شهداي هفت تير شهرستان فيروزکوه انجام شد. مواد و روش‌ها: پژوهش از نوع توصيفي- تحليلي بود و تمامي بيماران ديابتي مراقبت شده در مرکز جامع خدمات سلامت شهداي هفت تير فيروزکوه در طي سال‌هاي 95 -98 که مراقبتشان در سامانه بهداشت ثبت بود به صورت سرشماري وارد مطالعه شدند. داده‌ها با استفاده از نرم افزار SPSS نسخه 23 آزمون کاي‌دو تحليل شد. در مراحل اجرا محرمانه بودن اطلاعات و اصول اخلاقي و حقوق معنوي در انتشار مقاله رعایت شد.  يافته‌ها: از مجموع 242 نفر بيمار ديابتي مورد مطالعه 63/6% شرکت کنندگان زن و 36/4% مرد ، با ميانگين سنی 58/2 سال بود. 50 درصد (121نفر) چاق و 33/9 درصد (82 نفر) اضافه وزن داشتند. ميزان چاقي در زنان بيشتر از مردان بود (53/9% در مقابل 43/2%). 9/21 درصد (53 نفر) از بيماران، سابقه خانوادگي ديابت داشتند. بين متغيرهاي شاخص توده بدني با جنسيت، سن، سابقه خانوادگي و مدت زمان ابتلا به ديابت ارتباط آماري معني‌داري وجود نداشت (p>0.05). نتيجه‌گيري: افزايش شاخص توده بدني شاخص پيش بيني بروز ديابت مي‌باشد و کنترل چاقي و اضافه وزن نقش زيادي در کنترل ديابت دارد لذا آموزش رژيم غذايي سالم بايد در برنامه هاي مراقبتی اين بيماران گنجانده شود

Evaluation of involved proteins in colon adenocarcinoma: an interactome analysis

Aim: Assessment of related genes to colon cancer to introduce crucial ones, was the aim of this research. Background: Colon cancer is one of the invasive colorectal diseases. This disease is preventable and manageable if it be diagnosed in early stage. The aggressive tools for its detection imply more investigation for new molecular diagnostic methods. Methods: Numbers of 300 genes from String database (SD) are analyzed via constructed Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network by Cytoscape software 3.4.0. Based on centrality parameters the main connected component of network was analyzed and the crucial genes were introduced. Cluster analysis of the network and gene ontology for the nodes of the main cluster revealed more details about the role of the key proteins related to colon cancer disease. Results: The constructed network was consisted of 300 genes which among them 68 genes were isolated and the 232 other genes formed the main connected component. Ten crucial genes related to colon adenocarcinoma were introduced that presented in cluster 1. Gene ontology analysis showed that cluster 1 is involved in 226 biological processes which are classified in 25 groups. Conclusion: In conclusion, results indicate that the identified key proteins play significant roles in colon adenocarcinoma. It may be possible to introduce a few diagnostic biomarker candidates for colon cancer disease

Mortality rate due to RTIs in Iran.

<p>MR: Mortality rate.</p>*<p>Including data until March 2011.</p