Female Sexual Dysfunction and its Associated Risk Factors: An Epidemiological Study in the North-East of Iran

Background & aim: Female sexual function (FSD) is a multifactorial phenomenon. Sexual function is influenced by different personal and environmental factors. This study aimed to evaluate FSD and its contributing factors using female sexual function index (FSFI). Methods:This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 264 women referring to 11 health centers of Sabzevar, Iran during October 2012 to January 2013 using a convenience sampling. Data were collected using a validated Persian version of FSFI containing six domains of sexual desire, lubrication, sexual arousal, sexual satisfaction, orgasm and sexual pain as well as demographic questionnaire. A total score of Results: The mean age of women enrolled in this study was 32.2±10.27 years . Considering the cut-off point of sexual dysfunction at 28, 62.1% of the study population had FSD. Highest rate of FSD was estimated at 49.2%, Age was associated with a significant decline in total scores of FSFI (P=0.042). Moreover, a significant correlation was observed between duration of marriage and total scores of FSFI (

To Determine How Frequently Pregnant Asthmatics Are Sensitive to Food and Inhalation Allergens

This is a medical record review that was performed at Lahey Hospital Medical Center. Medical records in the period between 12/2003 and 12/2013 were reviewed; 1098 medical records were reviewed, those who were carrying diagnosis of Herpetic Eye Disease (HED) were divided into 2 groups according to the etiological agent: Herpes Simplex virus (HSV) (n=473) , Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) (n=625). The groups were evaluated for the age at diagnosis and the etiologies of elevated Intra occular Pressure (IOP), whether it was HED related (trabeculitis, steroid response), or non HED Glaucoma Related Diagnosis. Although many of the features between HSV and VZV subgroups are similar, the VZV group was older and appeared to have more prolonged hypertensive course than the HSV group. 4.3% of patients with HED have significant elevated IOP directly related to disease or treatment. Secondary glaucoma is a consequence of Herpetic Eye disease, but fortunately surgical intervention is rarely required to control IOP

Quality of Work Life of Midwives in Sabzevar

Objectives The quality of midwifery services for 2 sensitive society groups, such as mothers and children, strongly depends on the midwives� performance. Recently, quality of work life as the effective parameter on employees' job satisfaction, job performance, and organizational transformation is focused by managers. The current study aimed at assessing the quality of work life among midwives in Sabzevar, Iran.Methods The current descriptive, cross sectional study was performed using census data in 2010 on all midwives employed in hospitals and healthcare centers affiliated to Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences. Data were collected by the quality of work life and demographic questionnaires. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 18 using descriptive analytic indices, independent t test, ANOVA, and the Pearson correlation coefficient.Results The mean age of midwives was 31.5± 6.6 years and the mean score of work life quality for midwives was 10.4 ±7.1 out of 60 points, indicating low quality of work life in all participants. There was a correlation between the overall quality of work life and the average working hours per week (P=0.021), and satisfaction of workload in shifts (P=0.002); but there was no significant relationship between the quality of work life and demographic characteristics such as age (P=0.30), academic degree (P=0.24), marital status (P=0.27), number of children (P=0.95), and monthly salary (P =0.37).Conclusion It is hoped that the authorities take proper measures to improve midwives' work condition, enhance job security, and use midwives� professional ability in the areas of their skills

Quality of Work Life of Midwives in Sabzevar

Objectives The quality of midwifery services for 2 sensitive society groups, such as mothers and children, strongly depends on the midwives� performance. Recently, quality of work life as the effective parameter on employees' job satisfaction, job performance, and organizational transformation is focused by managers. The current study aimed at assessing the quality of work life among midwives in Sabzevar, Iran.Methods The current descriptive, cross sectional study was performed using census data in 2010 on all midwives employed in hospitals and healthcare centers affiliated to Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences. Data were collected by the quality of work life and demographic questionnaires. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 18 using descriptive analytic indices, independent t test, ANOVA, and the Pearson correlation coefficient.Results The mean age of midwives was 31.5± 6.6 years and the mean score of work life quality for midwives was 10.4 ±7.1 out of 60 points, indicating low quality of work life in all participants. There was a correlation between the overall quality of work life and the average working hours per week (P=0.021), and satisfaction of workload in shifts (P=0.002); but there was no significant relationship between the quality of work life and demographic characteristics such as age (P=0.30), academic degree (P=0.24), marital status (P=0.27), number of children (P=0.95), and monthly salary (P =0.37).Conclusion It is hoped that the authorities take proper measures to improve midwives' work condition, enhance job security, and use midwives� professional ability in the areas of their skills

The effect of Anethum graveolens L. oil consumption on the intensity of nausea after cesarean section

Background &amp; Objective: Nausea and vomiting are common complaints after cesarean section which typically occurs during the first postoperative times. Also herbal medicine use is one way to improve the syndrome. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the effect of Anethum graveolens L. Oil on nausea after cesarean in sabzevar Mobini hospital. Materials &amp; method: This double-blinded clinical trial, involving 128 women who underwent cesarean (placebo 59 - drug 69), was carried out in Mobini Hospital in Sabzevar in2014.The method was eat drug and placebo after finished npo , three dose 40 drop per 20 minutes in those women with nausea. The effect of Anethum graveolens L oil on nausea with using v.a.s. was evaluated.This scale was shown patient's feelings with different colors. Significantly was p<0.05.The study statistical methods included Chi-square, Fisher's exact test, and t-student. Results: According of result, chi � Squire Test indicated a significant difference between two groups in nausea had decreased in second and third 20 minutes (P<0/001). Subjects did not declaration any side effects either during or after the study. Discussion: Therefore, Anethum graveolens L oil is effective on nausea intensity after cesarean section then the research hypothesis was confirmed.Also considering the importance of maternal and neonatal healthy, a similar study on other nausea causes is recommended

The Nursing Experiences Regarding to Clinical Education in Emergency Department: A Qualitative Content Analysis in 2012

Background: Clinical education is the most costly element of nursing programs. One of the importantbasics of nursing education comes into account. The clinical education course is important landmark in nursing education, the first professional capabilities of students to be established. This qualitative study was conducted in the emergency department . Materials and Methods: This study is qualitative research with content analysis. The process of data collection consists of 20 semi-structured interviews and in-depth with the nurses in the emergency department (six nursing students and two nursing directors of wards, four nursing educators, eight nursing personnel) with notes field. By interview with actual experiences of nurses in clinical response, four open questions were collected. Data were analyzed with the using qualitative content analysis. Results: Data analysis resulted in the extraction of nine classes and three represent the experiences and perceptions of emergency roomnurses from clinical education and include the environment (Communications, safety environmental, environmental equipment), education (patient education, personnel training and training students) and performance of the director of sector (the role of management in the emergency department of education, the role of the matron of education, the role of the service provider's staff, communications, safety environmental, environmental equipment), education (patient education, personnel training and training students) and the performance of the sector (the role of management of the emergency department in education, the role and function of the mananger in education, the role and function of the service provider's staff). Conclusion: Research findings based on the experiences of students, staff and educator showed some effective factors such as the patient's face to face training, to gain positive experience and some negative experiences such as lack of useable techniques that have been taught the students in the learning environment at the university like that quality in clinic, lack of equipment, and workload of personnel. Considering all the ideas, authorities will be able to identify the clinical education problems, plan appropriate training programs, and promote the quality of their clinical training