Journal of Research and Health
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Adherence of Islamic values and human immunodeficiency virus prevention
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544
EN
Sayed Alireza
Mirsane
Department of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kashan University, Kashan, Iran
alireza.seyed70@gmail.com
N
0000-0002-0284-291X
Shima
Shafagh
Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Science, Kashan, Iran
alireza.seyed70@gmail.com
Y
0000-0001-7229-3234
10.18869/acadpub.jrh.7.1.543
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is lentivirus
(subgroup of retrovirus) which causes HIV infection and
it acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV
infection leads to low levels of CD4+T cells through number
of mechanisms [1]. Our purpose is to review educative HIV
prevention and control as Millennium Development Goal
(MDG) and WHO's operational goal. In 2000, when the United
Nations Millennium Declaration was made, it was estimated that
36 million adults and 1.4 million children live with HIV with
regard to HIV/AIDS among other infectious diseases. Target
6 of MGD suggests: "Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other
diseases"
immunodeficiency, prevention,values and
human
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Journal of Research and Health
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2423-5717
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2017
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Psychometric characteristics of type-D personality scale and comparision type-D personality among uniersity students
545
550
FA
Ehda
Zoljanahi
Department of Sport Psychology, School of Humanities, International Imamreza University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
ehdazol@chmail.ir
Y
Maryam
Vafaie
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
vafaiesm@modares.ac.ir
N
10.18869/acadpub.jrh.7.1.545
The purpose of this study was to perform the psychometric characteristics of type-D personality scale and comparision type-D personality among males and females in an Iranian normal population. The method used in the population was survey; containing 1348 students from universities . Of them, 400 participants with master’s degree were randomly selected based on the Cocheran’s formula (259 males and 141 females).The data collection tool was type-D personality scale. The results showed that the type-D personality scale had suitable reliability and ten items had acceptable validity in the normal community. Therefore, according to the results, only ten of its items can be used in Iranian community. In addition to these findings, this study showed that type-D personality rate and the negative affect were significantly higher in males than in females.
Factor Analysis, Questionnaire, Student, Type-D Personality
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Journal of Research and Health
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2423-5717
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2017
12
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The compare psychological profiles of people based on MMPI-2’s scales
551
562
FA
Mojtaba
Habibi
Department of Family Health, Faculty of Family Institute, University of Shahid Beheshti, Tehran, Iran
jebraeilyhora@yahoo.com
Y
0000-0002-5011-2823
Mohsen
Dehghani
Department of Families with Special Needs, Faculty of Family Institute, University of Shahid Beheshti, Tehran, Iran
jebraeilyhora@yahoo.com
N
Hashem
Jebraeili
Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Science, University of Kharazmi, Tehran, Iran
jebraeilyhora@yahoo.com
N
Mani
Bahrami Monajemi
Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
jebraeilyhora@yahoo.com
N
10.18869/acadpub.jrh.7.1.551
Considering the importance of screening and identifying people at risk of mental disorders in order to determine the prevalence of mental disorders and carry out activities to the prevention and treatment, the present study aimed to compare psychological profiles of people based on MMPI-2’s scales according to birth order, age and educational level in general population of 18-80 years old. Current study is analytical- cross sectional. Statistical population included all Iranian people between 18 to 80 years old who had minimum 8 classes of education and had no history of mental illness or brain injury. Among this population, 1418 individuals were selected by ratio sampling method from Tehran, Isfahan, Mashhad, Tabriz and Shiraz cities and they were assessed by Minnesota Multiphase Personality Inventory (MMPI-2). Results showed there is significant difference between people according to their age in scales of L (Lying), D (Depression), Ma (Mania), Pt (Psychastenia), Sc(Schizophrenia), and Si(Social Introversion), and there was significant difference based on level of education in scales of F (Infrequency), K (Defensiveness), Pa (Paranoia), Pt (Psychastenia), Sc (Schizophrenia) and Si (Social Introversion). However, there was no significant differences between individuals based on birth order in validity and clinical scale of MMPI-2. Education and age are important factors which can influence mental health. It can be inferred that people with high level of education in comparison of people with low educational level have fewer mental disorders and higher mental wellbeing. Furthermore, people of different ages show different patterns of mental disorders.
Age, Birth Order, Education, Psychological
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Journal of Research and Health
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2423-5717
7
1
2017
12
1
Level of exposure to X-Ray in security gates of Tehran’s Imam Khomeini airport
563
571
FA
Firouz
Valipour
Department of Occupational Health, School of Health, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
firouzvalipour@gmail.com
N
Hossein
Kardan Yamchi
Health Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
hkardan111@yahoo.com
Y
Gholamhossein
Pourtaghi
Department of Occupational Health, School of Health, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
ghpourtaghi@yahoo.com
N
Habibollah
Dehghan
Department of Occupational Health Engineering, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
N
Mohammad
Salem
Department of Occupational Health, School of Health, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
mohamadsal2000@gmail.com
N
10.18869/acadpub.jrh.7.1.563
X-Ray is an ionizing electromagnetic radiation with a wide spectrum. A setting where this radiation is widely used is airport security units. This study was conducted to measure the level of momentary exposure to X-Ray in operators and personnel working in security gates of Imam Khomeini airport. In this cross-sectional study, the X-Ray machines used in security gates of Imam Khomeini airport are HEIMANN. The radiation was measured in both men’s and women’s inspection units, with curtain down and curtain up when passengers’ luggage coming out of the machine, around the machine, operators’ seat located half a meter and one meter from the machine. The X-Ray was measured using smartlon. The results were analyzed using t-test, and level of X-Ray was compared to occupational standard limit of American conference of governmental industrial hygienists, 25 μsvh-1. Total mean of X-Ray measured in different positions of HEIMANN machine was 1.02 μsvh-1 ± 0.9032 μsvh-1. The X-Ray measured in men’s and women’s inspection units was 1.3025 μsvh-1 ± 0.985 μsvh-1 and 1.06 μsvh-1 ± 0.658 μsvh-1, respectively. The X-Ray measured in this study was compared to the occupational standard limit using t-test, which indicated a significant difference. Although level of X-Ray in all above cases was lower than the occupational standard limit, any contact with this ray even at low doses may cause complications in humans. Therefore, constant monitoring is essential for maintaining and improving health of airport security staff.
Airport, Exposure, Gate, X-Ray
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Journal of Research and Health
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2423-5717
7
1
2017
12
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The interactive role of job stress and organizational perceived support on psychological capital and job deviation behavior of hospital\'s nurses and staffs
572
580
FA
Abolfazl
Ghasemzadeh
Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran
N
Shiva
Maleki
Department of Education, Faculty of Literature and Humanities,Lecturer of Payam-e-Noor University of Ardabil, Ardabil, Iran
Y
Masoud
Khadem Hosini
Department of Education, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
N
10.18869/acadpub.jrh.7.1.572
The phenomenon of job stress is an inevitable part of professional life and in the activities and efficiency is reflected in the organization. This study aimed to identify and predict the relationship between psychological capital and job deviation behavior through job stress regarding the moderating role of perceived organizational support. This study is correlation by using descriptive methods for applied goals. Standard questionnaire was used to collect data. 180 participants was estimated and stratified random sampling. The results showed the significance of the relationship between the variables except the relationship between deviant behaviors with psychological capital. Also, the interactive role of job stress and perceived organizational support on psychological capital and job deviation behavior was confirmed. This means that for the hospital's nurses and staffs with job stress, increasing perceived organizational support associated with enhancing psychological capital and decreasing job deviation behavior. These results emphasize necessity of recognizing interactive role of job stress and perceived organizational support in psychological capital and job deviation behavior.
job, Organizational, Support
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Journal of Research and Health
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2423-5717
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2017
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A meta-analysis of studies related prevalence of depression in Iran
581
593
FA
Mehdi
Mohamadi
Department of Social Welfare Management, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
mehdimohamadi1989@gmail.com
N
0000-0002-3588-4032
Seyed Hossein
Mohaqeqi Kamal
Department of Social Welfare Management, Faculty Member in University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
hosseinmohaqeq@gmail.com
Y
0000-0003-2550-7898
Meroe
Vameghi
Social Determinant of Health Research Center - Faculty Member in University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
m_vameghi@yahoo.com
N
Hassan
Rafiey
Social Determinant of Health Research Center - Faculty Member in University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
hassan441015@gmail.com
N
Ameneh
Setareh Forouzan
Social Determinant of Health Research Center - Faculty Member in University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
asf@hbi.ir
N
Homeira
Sajjadi
Social Determinant of Health Research Center - Faculty Member in University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
safaneh_s@yahoo.com
N
10.18869/acadpub.jrh.7.1.581
Depression is one of the most important and common mood disorders. This study aimed to present a clear picture of the prevalence of depression in studies conducted in Iran. In this systematic review study, all published relevant studies were searched in credible scientific databases using standard key words. Repeated cases and those outside the time span of this study (1996 to 2011) were excluded. Articles were examined in terms of quality, and irrelevant ones were excluded. Eventually, 145 articles were selected for this systematic review. Fifteen different tools had been used in these articles, mostly standard tools such as Beck's and general health questionnaires. Beck's inventory indicated the prevalence of depression as 52.12% in students, 37.22% in the general population, 33.45% during postmenopausal period and 27.62% during pregnancy. General health questionnaire revealed the prevalence of depression as 12.02% in students, 19.46% in general population. For the older adults, Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) played an important role. GDS revealed the prevalence of depression in older adults living at home as 57.58%, and in those living in nursing homes 81.85%. Because of its ubiquitous features, Beck's inventory had been used, which showed overall prevalence of depression 42.59%. Considering high prevalence of depression in Iran, greater attention to depression and preventive measures are hugely important.
Depression, Meta-Analysis, Prevalence
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Journal of Research and Health
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2423-5717
7
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2017
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The role of mindfulness and spiritual intelligence in students\' mental health
594
602
FA
Ebrahim
Nemati
Department of Family Counseling, Faculty of Family Counseling, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
nemati110@gmail.com
N
Mojtaba
Habibi
Department of Health Psychology, Family Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
babakhabibius@yahoo.com
Y
0000-0002-5011-2823
Fahime
Ahmadian Vargahan
Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Clinical Psychology, University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
ahmadian.fahime@yahoo.com
N
Sepide
Soltan Mohamadloo
Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Clinical Psychology, University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
sepideh.soltanm@gmail.com
N
Said
Ghanbari
Department of Counseling, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
ghanbari_sbu@yahoo.com
N
10.18869/acadpub.jrh.7.1.594
Studies show that mental disorders are highly prevalent among students. Therefore, the present study aimed to examine the role of mindfulness and spiritual intelligence in the students’ mental health studying at university of medical sciences. The study population included all undergraduate and medicine students. A total of 393 female and male students (193 medical and 200 non-medical students) were selected through randomly. General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and spiritual intelligence and mindfulness questionnaire were used to evaluate the participants. The results revealed the negative correlation of mental health with mindfulness and spiritual intelligence and a positive correlation between mindfulness and dimensions of spiritual intelligence. Also, the dimension of spiritual life (43.1%) and mindfulness (31%) had a significant negative effect on the explained variance of the students’ mental health. Analysis of variance showed that the scales of mindfulness, perception of existence, somatic symptoms, and anxiety were higher among women. Therefore, the students can be more capable of coping with existing traumas and pressures by boosting their spirituality, consciousness, and mindfulness.
Mental Health, Mindfulness, Spiritual Intelligence, Students
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Journal of Research and Health
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2423-5717
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2017
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Empowerment in the self-management of hypertension: challenges from the perspective of Iranian elderly patients
603
613
FA
Roghayeh
Khezri
Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
fatimakhezri@yahoo.com
N
Maryam
Ravanipour
Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, The Persian Gulf Tropical Medicine Research Center, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Ira
ravanipour@bpums.ac.ir
Y
Faezeh
Jahanpour
Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
f.jahanpour@bpums.ac.ir
N
Maryam
Barekat
Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
Barekat1001@yahoo.com
N
Somayeh
Hosseini
Department of Biostatistics School of Biostatistics, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
S.hosseini@bpums.ac.ir
N
10.18869/acadpub.jrh.7.1.603
Uncontrolled hypertension in the elderly causes various diseases and disability. This study was aimed to explore the challenges in self-management empowerment from the perspective of Iranian elderly patients with hypertension. Using exploratory descriptive approach, on 30 hypertension patients in Bushehr by purposive and convenience sampling method. First, qualitative data were collected through interviews with the elderly , and the quantitative data were then collected using a researcher-made questionnaire in three dimensions of knowledge, attitude and performance. Qualitative data was directed with the content analysis approach, and quantitative data were analyzed with SPSS. In the qualitative phase, coding and summarizing of the data obtained from deep semi-structured interviews with the elderly led to five areas of awareness of changes, autonomy, satisfaction with performance, coping and sense of control. 7 men and 23 women participated in the qualitative phase, in which the average age of participants was 66.17% and 63% were married. Data analysis showed that the mean score of the elderly was equal to 10.17 and 58.26 for the dimensions of knowledge and performance respectively, which were at a weak level; and the mean attitude score was 9.96, which was at a moderate level. Given the challenges in empowering the management of hypertension in elderly, the planned training is recommended to be developed for the elderly and health care staff to achieve the main objective, i.e. the empowerment of the elderly through the self-management of hypertension.
Elderly, Empowerment, Hypertension, Self-Management
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Journal of Research and Health
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2423-5717
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2017
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Relationship emotional intelligence and personality traits with organizational commitment among Iranian nurses
614
623
FA
Zahra
Taherinejad
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Hamadan Branch, Hamadan, Iran
l.tahery@yahoo.com
N
Seyed Ahmad
Ahmadi
Department of Counseling, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
shima.metanat@yahoo.com
N
Rozita
Amani
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Buali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran
marzyram@yahoo.com
N
Mahdieh Sadat
Khoshouei
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
Y
10.18869/acadpub.jrh.7.1.614
In the past three decades, organizational commitment has been of interest to researchers as one of the organizational attitudes. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of emotional intelligence and personality traits with organizational commitment among Iranian nurses. A total of 280 nurses were selected by multistage random sampling. Study tools included emotional intelligence inventory, Neo personality inventory and organizational commitment inventory. Results showed the positive and significant relationship of emotional intelligence and its dimensions (self-expression, self-regard, independence, social responsibility, problem solving, stress tolerance, impulse control, and optimism) with organizational commitment. Also, organizational commitment showed a positive and significant relationship with extroversion and conscientiousness. Moreover, components of self-expression, problem solving and stress tolerance in emotional intelligence are able to predict organizational commitment. Thus, these results indicate the importance of emotional intelligence and personality traits in organizational commitment.
Commitment, Emotional Intelligence, Personality
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Journal of Research and Health
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2017
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Effect of wisdom and intellectuality on social health
624
636
FA
Alireza
Atarodi Beimorghi
department of Knowledge and Information Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
aratarodi1387@yahoo.com
N
Nadjla
Hariri
department of Knowledge and Information Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
nadjlahariri@gmail.com
Y
Fahimeh
Babalhavaeji
department of Knowledge and Information Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
f.babalhavaeji@gmail.com
N
10.18869/acadpub.jrh.7.1.624
Human social life and social health is significant. Wisdom and intellectuality can affect individual and social life of the human and help to form his social life. The aim of this study was to investigate effect of wisdom and intellectuality on a healthy social life. This is a qualitative study with Grounded theory approach. The participants were 59 individuals online on the web who were selected through theoretical sampling in purposeful method. The data were collected by a semi-structured interview through an online interview using Q & A Yahoo! Answers software (yahoo answers). The interviews were analyzed and necessary concepts were extracted from the literature by Straus and Corbin Model. Most of the participants in the study mentioned the sub-categories of social life dimensions such as having knowledge, experience, understanding, and insight (37.73%). Some other concepts were also emphasized such as the use of knowledge with 6.6% and making a right decision at the right time as effective on life with 5.66%. From 88 concepts, 7 sub-categories and 6 main categories were formed. The wise man is humble, teachable, and willing to learn. He is not conceited and arrogant but, he is sage. The wise man brings the knowledge into practice and uses it in the context of his life and society to experience a life with deep understanding through wisdom and intellectuality; this can, in turn, create a life with the sense of satisfaction and form a social healthy life, as well.
Information, Intellectual, Knowledge, Social Health, Wisdom
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Journal of Research and Health
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2423-5717
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2017
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Relationship between dependence on modern communication tools and psychological well-being in students
637
646
EN
Narges
Afradi
School of Literature and Humanities, Islamic Azad Uiversity Birjand Brach, Birjand, Iran
. narges.afradi20@gmail.com
N
Bibiaghdas
Asghari
Department of Social Science, School of Humanities, Islamic Azad University Gonabad Branch, Gonabad, Iran
: a_asghari2002@yahoo.com
Y
0000_0003_4847_268X
Farzaneh
Mikaeili Manie
Department of Educational Psychology, School of Literature and Humanities, Orumieh University, Orumieh, Iran
f.michaeli.manee@gmail.
N
10.18869/acadpub.jrh.7.1.637
Nowadays due to technological advance and its direct impact on the quality of human life, addressing the issue of health and its determinants is very important. Maintaining public health is one of the most fundamental issues in each community. The aim of the study was to survey relationship between dependence on modern communication tools (internet and mobile phones) and psychological well-being. 300 university students was selected according to cluster sampling method. The questionnaires were distributed to the students and 141 completed questionnaires were collected. The Young Internet addiction test and mobile phone addiction index were used to measure the predictor variables and the Ryff psychological well-being scale was used for the criterion variable. Multiple regression analysis gave a multiple correlation coefficient (R) of 0.347 and adjusted coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.120. According to the calculated Beta values, the variable of dependence on mobile phones with the value of 0.196 showed the greatest power for explaining the autonomy component. The results showed a significant negative relationship between independent variables, i.e. dependence on the Internet and mobile phones, and dependent variables, i.e. psychological well-being and its components.
Communication, Dependency, Media, Psychological Wellbeing
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2017
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A comparison of the views of nursing students and clinical educators on students’ ethical sensitivity
647
652
FA
Soheyla
Kalantari
Department of Operation Room, School of Paramedical, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
sa.kalantary@gmail.com
N
Leila
Jouybari
Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
sa.kalantary@gmail.com
N
Akram
Sanagoo
Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
sa.kalantary@gmail.com
N
Mitra
Hekamt Afshar
Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing ,Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
sa.kalantary@gmail.com
Y
Esmat
Nouhi
Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
sa.kalantary@gmail.com
N
10.18869/acadpub.jrh.7.1.647
Health professionals frequently confront serious situations in which an ethical judgment is required clinical practice. Based thinking of nurses to respect the life, times, and human rights. This means that nurses have the moral and legal rights of patients to recognize and protect these rights are responsible. Despite the importance of moral sensitivity in nursing students, the purpose of this study was to assess the ethical sensitivity of nursing students and compare their views and their teachers about the ethical sensitivity of students. In this study using convince sampling 42 nursing students and 12 nursing clinical instructors from Golestan University of Medical Sciences, participated. The data collected reliable and valid moral sensitivity questionnaire. The mean age of students and teachers were 22.59 and 42.66 respectively. The mean of moral sensitivity score by self evaluation was 56.64±9.2 and by teacher assessment was 51.17±13.2. The students self-evaluation scores for some questions such as patient’s rights, ethical dealing with difficult circumstances, and using previous experiences, were better than the teacher’s assessment, however the statistics showed no significant relationship between the scores of moral sensitivity of these two groups. The results showed the students' perceptions of their ethical sensitivity compared to teachers about their views were not significantly different. This could indicate a true understanding of nursing instructors from moral sensitivity of their students.
Educator, Ethical, Nursing, Sensitivity, Student
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http://jrh.gmu.ac.ir/article-1-546-en.pdf
Journal of Research and Health
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2017
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Effect of practical application of intimate relationship skills program in marital commitment of couples
653
662
FA
Bahareh
Chitsazzadeh Alaf
Department of Counseling, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
ba.chitsaz@gmail.com
Y
kianoush
zahrakar
Department of Counseling, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
dr_zahrakar@yahoo.com
N
Bagher
Sanai
Department of Counseling, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
N
10.18869/acadpub.jrh.7.1.653
Nowadays, due to the increasing rate of divorce and betrayals, the marital commitment has been concerned in marriage and family studies. The research aimed to evaluate the effect of Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills (PAIRS) program in marital commitment of couples. The method was quasi-experimental and the design was pretest-posttest with a control group. The convenience sampling method was employed to choose 16 couples whose marital commitment score was below the mean in Isfahan, Iran. These couples were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups (N=8 in each group). Data gathering was carried out using Adams and Jones dimensions of commitment inventory (DCI) that was filled out by the members of both groups in the pretest stage. Then, the experimental group received the PAIRS training program in thirteen 90-minute sessions. 35 percent of the total variance belongs to the group membership due to the effectiveness of this educational program. This educational program attempts to make couples aware of themselves and their spouses, enhance, intimacy and empathy and develop effective relationship skills and problem-solving skills. The results demonstrated that the PAIRS program showed a positive effect on marital commitment. Hence, the PAIRS program can be employed to prevent divorce by increasing marital commitment in couples.
Conflict, Education, Marriage
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http://jrh.gmu.ac.ir/article-1-679-en.pdf
Journal of Research and Health
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2017
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Effect of emotion regulation training on depression, anxiety, and stress among mothers of children with mental disorders
663
671
FA
Hossein
Jenaabadi
Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran
Y
0000-0002-4373-9353
10.18869/acadpub.jrh.7.1.663
Not only mental disorders do affect patients’ efficiency, but also they have adverse impacts on families of suffered patients through disrupting their performance. This study aimed to compare the effect of emotion regulation training based on Gross process model and Linehan's dialectical behavior therapy in depression, anxiety, and stress among mothers of children with mental disorders. This was a quasi-experimental study designed as pretest-posttest with a control group. 27 mothers of children with depression and anxiety disorders who admitted to the rehabilitation centers and clinics was selected. They were allocated to three groups including the emotion regulation training based on the Gross’s model, the Linehan’s dialectical behavior therapy, and the control group. The experimental groups were trained during 8 sessions of 120-150 min. However, the control group received no such interventions. Using the lovibond and lovibond depression, anxiety, and stress scale. The results indicated that there were no significant differences between the mothers placed in the experimental groups; however, compared to the control group, significant decreases in the measured variables were observed in the experimental groups). The emotion regulation training program can be considered as a part of intervention programs conducted at counseling centers and public hospitals for mothers of children with special needs in order to promote mental health and decrease the emotional pain and suffering in the involved family members.
Behavior Therapy, Emotion, Mental Disorders
http://jrh.gmu.ac.ir/article-1-1007-en.html
http://jrh.gmu.ac.ir/article-1-1007-en.pdf