DETERMINATION OF ARM AND LEG CONTRIBUTION TO PROPULSION AND PERCENTAGE OF COORDINATION IN BUTTERFLY SWIMMING

The Indirect Measurement of Active Drag (IMAD) was used to study the contribution of the legs and arms to propulsion in butterfly swimming. Contrary to MAD (Measuring of Active Drag) system, the IMAD can be used for all strokes and therefore enabled us to study the butterfly swim to estimate not only the percentage of leg and arm contribution to propulsion but also the percentage of swimmers’ arms and legs co- ordinations. The method revealed that the best coordination was 78.% and that the contribution of arms and legs in propulsive force were 92% and 66% and in velocities were 98% and 88% respectively, showing that the swimmers received arm contribution better than leg contribution in propelling and velocity

An Assessment of the Effect of Recitation of the Quran on Exam Anxiety in Nursing and Emergency Medicine Students‏

Background & Objective: Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension caused by the feeling of being at risk and can affect the performance of an individual. Today, exam anxiety is increasingly observed among educated people and this situation causes a loss of concentration. Faith increases confidence and patience and strength to deal with problems. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of recitation of the Quran on exam anxiety in nursing and emergency medicine students. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study performed on nursing and emergency medicine students of Borujen School of Medical Emergency Nursing, Iran. The purposive sampling method was used in the present study and all students participated in this study. The courses presented during one semester for each field of study were randomly divided into two groups. An audio of Maryam Surah, verses 1 to 26, were played for one group before the midterm exams and the other group before the end of term exams for 5 minutes. Data collection was performed using a demographic questionnaire and Spiel berger’s State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) before all exams. Data analysis was performed using descriptive and analytic statistics (such as independent t-test and paired t-test) in SPSS software. Results: The results of this study showed that the mean levels of apparent anxiety in nursing students during exams without Quran recitation was 48.73±13.52 and during exams with Quran recitation was 44.72±15.26. The average level of hidden anxiety during exams without Quran recitation was 43.33 ± 9.61 and in exams with Quran recitation was 41.36±11.99. A statistically significant difference was observed among these averages (P<0.05). The mean levels of apparent anxiety in emergency medicine students during exams without Quran recitation was 41±12.98 and during exams with Quran recitation was 39.11±11.82. The average level of hidden anxiety during exams without Quran recitation was 41.33±8.78 and during exams with Quran recitation was 38.46±11.01. A statistically significant difference was observed among these averages (P<0.05). Conclusion: The results showed that the sound of the Quran before exams can reduce students’ anxiety levels. Therefore, it is recommended that managers and policy makers consider the results of this study, and play audios of the Quran before exams in order to reduce stress but also take steps to promote familiarity with the Quran

Assessment of the knowledge and attitudes of nursing and midwifery personnel about Breast Self-Examination

Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women. Monthly breast self-examination is one of the easy and cost-effective methods that does not require specialized personnel and equipment and has been introduced as the best method of screening. Among these, this question is suggested that whether nurses and midwives women have complete knowledge about it so they can teach others? Therefore, this study was performed with the aim to assess the knowledge and attitudes of nursing and midwifery personnel about Breast Self-Examination (BSE). Assessment of the knowledge and attitudes of nursing and midwifery personnel about Breast Self-Examination (PDF Download Available). Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/287064737_Assessment_of_the_knowledge_and_attitudes_of_nursing_and_midwifery_personnel_about_Breast_Self-Examination [accessed Nov 04 2017]

Prevalence of needle sticks exposure in operation room’s staff of Borujen & Lordegan hospitals - 2010-2011

Background and objective: Needle stick is one of the most causes that expose health care workers to blood infectious diseases such as hepatitis B & C and also HIV. Operation rooms are among working places for personnel to the risk of exposure with scalpel injuries. Therefore, this study performed to assess the needle stick exposure in operation room’s staff of Borujen and Lordegan hospitals. Material and Methods: This descriptive study was carried out on 77 operation room’s staff of Borujen Valiasr and Lordegan Seyedalshohada hospital. Data were obtained by needle stick questionnaire that was designed by researchers. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and chi square in spss15 software. Results: Results showed that 42.85% of volunteers were male and 57.15% were female. the needle stick exposure was not significantly differ between males and females. Of questioned staff 45.45% had history of needle stick exposure at least for 1 occasion. Most common cause of damage was needle of syringe, suture scalp and bistury. 100% of staff was agreed regarding establishment of training courses about prevention of needle stick. Conclusion: According to the high prevalence of needle stick in OR, it seems that establishment and perform of courses about prevention of needle stick is very necessary