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Zardosht R, Ghardashi F, Borzoee F, Akbarzadeh R, Vafi F, Yazdimoghaddam H, Samadipour E. Fear of the unknown, anxiety, and social isolation in Iranian patients with Covid-19, the grounded theory. J Educ Health Promot 2023; 12:360. [PMID: 38144020 PMCID: PMC10743854 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_861_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has incurred a health challenge. Patients suffer from many physical and mental disorders. To accurately identify the experience of patients with Covid-19 in the Iranian society. MATERIALS AND METHODS This qualitative research was conducted using the grounded theory. The data of this grounded theory study were collected using 32 semi-structured interviews with participants and field notes including the patients with Covid-19, nurses, physicians, and the patients' families. Data analysis was performed using Corbin and Strauss (2008) approach for concepts, context, process, and categories' integration. RESULTS Qualitative analysis of data led to the extraction of 54 sub-categories and 7 final categories. "Isolation, fear of death, and fear of infection of relatives and family members" were identified as the main issue. The context to this concern was the "unfamiliarity with the virus due to its ambiguous nature that was obtained with a wide range of symptoms." Facing this issue, the patients used the strategy of "adherence to health protocol in the coronavirus infection process" that was recognized as the central variable. CONCLUSION The ambiguous and complex nature of the emerging virus, the appearance of different symptoms in different people, and the fear of infecting others, death and anxiety due to unknown complications of the disease make patients go through the most difficult experience of their lives. That requires ongoing training on up-to-date prevention and treatment protocols, along with the emergence of mutated viruses and new symptoms.
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- Roghayeh Zardosht
- Department of Operating Room, Faculty of Paramedics, Iranian Research Center on Healthy Aging, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzerar, Iran
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- Department of Operating Room, Faculty of Paramedics, Non-Communicable Disease Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzerar, Iran
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- Department of Operating Room, Faculty of Paramedics, Non-Communicable Disease Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzerar, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Non-Communicable Disease Research Center, Faculty of Paramedics, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Operating Room, Faculty of Paramedics, Non-Communicable Disease Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzerar, Iran
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- Department of Operating Room, Faculty of Paramedics, Non-Communicable Disease Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzerar, Iran
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Paramedices, Non-Communicable Disease Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzerar, Iran
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Keyvanlo Z, Javan-Noughabi J, Heidari Jamebozorgi M, Kargar M, Samadipour E. Productivity Loss of Temporary Work Absenteeism Due to COVID-19 and Its Determinant Factors in Northeastern Iran. J Occup Environ Med 2023; 65:832-835. [PMID: 37340668 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to estimate the lost productivity cost of temporary work absenteeism due to COVID-19. METHODS This study conducted on all hospitalized patients with COVID-19 in northeastern Iran between February 2020 and March 2022 (10,406 cases). Data were collected from the Hospital Information System. Indirect costs were estimated using the human capital approach. Data were analyzed with the STATA version 17. RESULTS The total indirect cost of work absenteeism due to COVID-19 was estimated at $513,688. There was a statistically significant relationship between the mean lost productivity cost and COVID-19 peak, sex, insurance type, age, and hospitalization. CONCLUSIONS Because the absenteeism costs of COVID-19 had increased in the second peak, which coincided with the summer holidays, the country's crisis management headquarters should pay more attention to formulating and implementing appropriate preventive programs in future epidemics.
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- Zahra Keyvanlo
- From the Healthcare Management (Z.K.); Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran (Z.K.); Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran (Z.K.); Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran (J.J.-N.); Department of Health Economics and Management Sciences, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran (J.J.-N.); Department of Public Health, Sirjan School of Medical Sciences, Sirjan, Iran (M.H.J.); School of Abarkouh Paramedicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran (M.K.); and Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, School of Paramedical, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran (E.S.)
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Samadipour E, Ghardashi F, Nazarikamal M, Rakhshani M. Perception risk, preventive behaviors and assessing the relationship between their various dimensions: A cross-sectional study in the Covid-19 peak period. Int J Disaster Risk Reduct 2022; 77:103093. [PMID: 35694686 PMCID: PMC9174951 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2022.103093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The Covid-19 epidemic is known as "the deadliest plague of the century" that has overshadowed various aspects of human life. Despite mutations in SARS-CoV-2, the development of new strains, and the escape of immunity, preventive health behaviors continue to play a key role in controlling this epidemic. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between risk perception and the performance of preventive behaviors of people in the Covid-19 peak period in society. This anonymous online survey was conducted with 1950 people in 30 provinces of Iran. The results showed that by increasing the score of cognitive, social and emotional structures of people's perception of risk, their performance in following health recommendations increases.
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- Ezat Samadipour
- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, School of Paramedical, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, School of Paramedical, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Iran
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Sadeghi-Bazargani H, Razzaghi A, Atabak A, Bazargani-Hejazi S, Basirat SB, Doshmangir L, Ebrahiminejad S, Farahbakhsh M, Benekohal RF, Ghaffarifar S, Golestani M, Hamidi MH, Heydari ST, Jahani E, Jahangiry L, Imani A, Khabiri MM, Khishdari A, Marouf H, Masoumi G, Mazloumi A, Mehmandar MR, Mortazavi-Tabatabaei SA, Pourebrahim K, Rahmanian NB, Rezapur-Shahkolai F, Rezaei M, Saadati M, Sarbazi E, Samadipour E, Sehat M, Shafieian M, Mohaymany AS, Soori H, Sheikhi S, Tabibi M, Tabrizi JS, Kashani AT, Vahabzadeh I, Veisi S, Yazdani M. Setting research priorities to achieve long-term national road safety goals in Iran. J Glob Health 2022; 12:09002. [PMID: 35392581 PMCID: PMC8974318 DOI: 10.7189/jogh.12.09002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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Background Road traffic crashes (RTCs) and its associated injuries are one of the most important public health problems in the world. In Iran, RTCs rank second in terms of mortality. To address this issue, there is a need for research-based interventions. Prioritizing researches using a variety of approaches and frameworks to determine the most effective interventions is a key nodal point in the RTCs' research policy planning cycle. Thus, this study aims to generate and prioritize research questions in the field of RTCs in Iran. Methods By adapting the Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative (CHNRI) method, this study engaged 25 prominent Iranian academic leaders having role in setting Iran’s long-term road safety goals, a group of research funders, and policymakers. The experts' proposed research questions were independently scored on a set of criteria: feasibility, impact on health, impact on the economy, capacity building, and equity. Following the prioritization of Research Questions (RQs), they were all classified using the 5 Pillar frameworks. Results In total, 145 Research Questions were systematically scored by experts against five criteria. Iran's top 20 road traffic safety priorities were established. The RQs related to “road safety management” and “road and infrastructure” achieved a high frequency. Conclusions The top 20 research questions in the area of RTCs in Iran were determined by experts. The majority of these RQs were related to “road safety management”. The results of this study may contribute to the optimal use of resources in achieving long-term goals in the prevention and control of road traffic crashes and its related injuries. Considering these RQs as research investment options will improve the current status of Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs) at a national level and further advance toward compliance with international goals. If these research priorities are addressed, and their findings are implemented, we can anticipate a significant reduction in the number of crashes, injuries, and deaths.
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- Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Managing Director of Rahpooyan Consulting Engineers, Tehran, Iran
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- Department Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science and UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Strategic Crisis Management, Research Institute for Law Enforcement and Social Studies, NAJA, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Policy & Management Research Center, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz, Iran
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Tabriz University of medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Vehicle Dynamical Systems Research Laboratory, School of Automotive Engineering, Iran University of Science and Engineering, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Newmark Civil Engineering Building, Urbana, Illinois, USA
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- Medical Education Research Center, Health Management and Safety Promotion Research Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Health Policy Research Center, Institute of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Health Education and Health Promotion Department, School of Public Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Health Economics Department, Tabriz Health Service Management Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
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- Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization, North Khorasan, Iran
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- Emergency Management Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health & Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Operating Room and Anesthesia, School of Paramedic Sciences, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Khorasan Razavi, Iran
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- Department of Biosciences and Epidemiology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tehran, Iran
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- Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention Research Center, School of Public Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Tabriz Health Services Management Research Center, Iranian Center of Excellence in Health Management, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- School of Civil Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran- Road safety research center, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Ministry of Roads and Transportation, Road Safety Commission, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Architecture, Faculty of Art and Architecture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Samadipour E, Akbarzadeh R, Kooshki A. Using Local Nigella Sativa Oil to Relief Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms. JNFS 2021. [DOI: 10.18502/jnfs.v6i3.6830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a common problem in women. Nigella sativa has been suggested for its anti-inflammation and analgesic effects. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Nigella sativa oil on PMS.
Methods: This double-blind clinical trial was conducted on 124 female students within the age range of 18-25 years living in the dormitories of Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences. Participants were randomly divided into two groups. The intervention group (IG) rubbed 1-2 drops of Nigella sativa oil on their fontanels at night for seven days before their three menstrual cycles. The placebo group (PG) rubbed placebo in the same way. After three cycles, pain severity was measured by the visual analog scale. Data analysis was carried out using the Mann-Whitney U test and analysis of covariance.
Results: The mean age of participants, the mean age of menarche, and the mean age of PMS onset were 20.55 ± 0.2, 13.52 ± 0.15, and 15.35 ± 0.3 years old, respectively. The results showed that Nigella sativa oil reduced the severity of all PMS symptoms except in terms of depression and abdominal bloating in IG compare to the PG.
Conclusion: Nigella sativa oil in women with premenstrual syndrome can be a promising, safe, and easily available analgesic supplement.
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Yazdimoghaddam H, Samadipour E, Ghardashi F, Borzoee F, Akbarzadeh R, Zardosht R, Hesari MH, Khalili S. Designing a comprehensive clinical competency test for operating room technology student: Using Delphi technique and CIPP model evaluation. J Educ Health Promot 2021; 10:240. [PMID: 34395677 PMCID: PMC8318160 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1563_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND The ultimate goal in educating medical students is to train skilled workforce who by obtaining the required knowledge of the discipline, personal and professional skills, and attitudes to enter the national health-care system. This study was conducted with the goal of designing a comprehensive clinical competency test of operating room technology student using the Delphi technique, and then, the clinical skills of the operating room technology students of the paramedical school were assessed using the CIPP evaluation model. MATERIALS AND METHODS The present study was conducted in the University of Medical Sciences to evaluate clinical skills with Delphi technique and CIPP evaluation model. This was a mixed methods study. Purposive sampling method was employed in the qualitative stage, and a census was conducted in the quantitative part. A comprehensive clinical competency test was designed in this research using the Delphi technique and was conducted with 18 students. Then, clinical skills evaluation was performed by descriptive-analytical statistical tests and evaluator's observation using the CIPP model. RESULTS The comprehensive clinical competencies test of the surgical technology students was designed in four sections: content, evaluation method, test conditions, and the criteria for passing the comprehensive test. The results in the implementation stage showed that the operating room technology students had a range of excellent to weak performances in exhibiting basic skills at different levels. CONCLUSIONS The results of the present study showed that the comprehensive test, designed based on the Delphi technique of experts, and using the CIPP model can be a good criterion for the evaluation of the operating room technology students before entering the clerkship.
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- Hamideh Yazdimoghaddam
- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Department of Operating Room, Faculty of Paramedices, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzerar, Iran
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- PhD Health in Disasters and Emergencies, School Paramedical, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Khorasan Razavi, Iran
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- PhD in Health Research and Technology Management, Assistant Professor of SUMS, Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Vice Chancellor of Education and Research, School of Paramedical Sciences, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Non-communicable Disease Research Center, Department of Operating Room, Faculty of Paramedics, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzerar, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Department of Anesthesia, Faculty of Paramedices,Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzerar, Iran
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- Iranian Research Center on Healthy Aging, Department of Operating Room, Faculty of Paramedices, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzerar, Iran
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- Department of Operating Room, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Operating Room, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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Samadipour E, Rakhshani MH, Kooshki A, Amin B. Local Usage of Nigella sativa Oil as an Innovative Method to Attenuate Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Double-blind Clinical Trial. Oman Med J 2020; 35:e167. [PMID: 32953142 PMCID: PMC7480012 DOI: 10.5001/omj.2020.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2019] [Accepted: 02/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objectives We sought to determine the effect of topical application of Nigella sativa (black seed) oil, on the primary dysmenorrhea intensity. Methods We conducted a randomized, double-blind clinical trial on 124 female students, 18–22 years old, living in the dormitories of Sabzevar Universities. After a primary assessment, participants were randomly divided into two groups. The first group rubbed two drops of N. sativa oil, and the second group rubbed liquid olive oil, as the placebo. Massage was performed on the fontanel lobe 3, at night, three days before menstruation, for eight consecutive days (about five days after menses). This procedure was repeated for three menstrual cycles. After three cycles, pain severity was measured by the visual analog scale. Data analysis was carried out using the Mann-Whitney U test and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Results This study was conducted on 124 female students. The mean age of students, mean age of first menarche, body mass index, and pain severity were not significantly different in the two groups (p > 0.050). No adverse effects were observed during the study. The results of ANCOVA showed that pain intensity in N. sativa oil group was significantly decreased compared to that of the placebo group (0.6 score; p < 0.050). Conclusions N. sativa could be a promising, safe, and easily available analgesic supplement in women suffering from primary dysmenorrhea.
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- Ezat Samadipour
- Department of Nursing, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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Samadipour E, Ghardashi F, Aghaei N. Evaluation of Risk Perception of COVID-19 Disease: A Community-Based Participatory Study. Disaster Med Public Health Prep 2020; 17:e10. [PMID: 32873355 PMCID: PMC7642912 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2020.311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE How people behave in a crisis depends on their understanding and evaluation of risk and vulnerability. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the Iranians' risk perception of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). METHODS An online survey was applied, which resulted in the collection of information on demographics, the 5 dimensions of risk perception (cognitive, political, social, cultural, and emotional), and trust in the government among the Iranian users of social networks. Data were analyzed by descriptive and analytical tests of SPSS (IBM Corp, Armonk, NY) software, and confirmatory factor analysis of Amos software. RESULTS A total of 364 persons from 20 provinces completed the questionnaire during February 25 to March 2, 2020. More than 80% of the participants believed that negligence and lack of close supervision of the authorities have led to the spread of COVID-19. The mean (SD) risk perception was 58.77 (± 10.11), indicating the medium level of risk perception of people. The second-order confirmatory factor analysis also indicated that cultural dimension had the highest positive correlation (0.96), emotional dimension had the highest negative correlation (-0.65), and social dimension had the least correlation with the risk perception model (0.08). CONCLUSION Iranians' risk perception of the COVID-19 outbreak is not optimal, and it seems necessary to improve it.
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- Ezat Samadipour
- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, School Paramedical, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, School Paramedical, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- School of Nasibeh Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Mazandaran, Iran
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Samadipour E, Seyedin H, Ravaghi H. Perceptual errors in Iranian society: A qualitative study. J Inj Violence Res 2019. [PMCID: PMC7187086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background: General risk perception is defined as the collective wisdom of comprehension of risk, exposure and hazard in a society which decisions made during accidents and disasters are driven by the risk perceived by the influenced society. Always, the path of reaches to general perception is not smooth, one of the reasons of low impact risk reduction programs are perceptual errors that threat personal safety. Methods: This qualitative study was done considering the grounded theory. Thirty individuals participated in this study who were divided into two groups of expertise and ordinary people with maximum diversity. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Results: The finding of the study were extracted from 1357 primary codes. The risk perception structure in Iranian society was threatened with five diminishing factors called perceptual errors, negative experiences, negative beliefs, disapprovals and institutional factors. A perceptual error was due to an error in the estimation power of risk and error in its ability. The errors are less or excessive than the realistic estimated of the actual hazard. The individual's ability referred to coping power, therefore mistakenly estimates can cause personal injury. Some people consider denial or low-risk approach to their power to be sufficiently coped or dispersed. Negative experience occurs due to normalization of risk, and failure to predict incidence. Risk perception is deliberately and voluntarily done. Non-acceptance is due to disclaimer of self-disclosure, conflict of interest. Institutional agents mean institutions that consist of governmental and non-governmental organizations that manage risk reduction. Some of institution agent are lack of commitment, trust, practical obligation and Instrumental use of people. Conclusions: The finding of this study can be identify perception errors that may play important role in actual understanding and create reasonable concern to providing precaution and safety. Actual risk perception formation need to educational, cultural and institutional strategies to promote risk perception. In order to paving up the safety upgrade path, policy makers, cultural, political and social managers can monitor and control this perception errors. Keywords: Risk perception, Risk reduction, Safety upgrade, Perception error, Iranian society
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- Ezat Samadipour
- Sabzevar Universuty of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.
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Corresponding Author at:
Ezat Samadipour: Sabzevar Universuty of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran. (Samadipour E.)
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Seyedin H, Samadipour E, Salmani I. Intervention strategies for improvement of disasters risk perception: Family-centered approach. J Educ Health Promot 2019; 8:63. [PMID: 31008130 PMCID: PMC6442268 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_200_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2018] [Accepted: 08/26/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Today, the role of people in crisis management plans is of particular importance due to the prepared community approach. It is difficult or impossible to attract public involvement due to the low level of public perception of risk. Therefore, it is necessary to discover the status of risk perception and its affecting factors. This study was conducted to investigate factors affecting the strategies of disaster risk perception improvement. MATERIALS AND METHODS This systematic review study was conducted in 2017 using extensive electronic and library literature searches in the Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed electronic databases. The preliminary findings included 1030 studies. Out of 941 retrieved references, 925 references were excluded because they did not meet the objectives of this review or did not focus directly on general population. Finally, 16 articles were selected for further investigation. RESULTS The extracted variables were divided into four general domains: personal, psychological, socioeconomic, and cultural factors. Personal characteristics included sex, age, marriage, level of education, personal knowledge, and disaster personal experience. Psychological factors comprised emotions (fear and insecurity), mental images (beliefs, attitudes), and internal and external control. Cultural factors such as, belief, values, norms, faith, religious, and protective spirit were effective in general perception of disasters risk. Socioeconomic factors such as, income, livelihood, insurance coverage, trust, and fair access to land and resources were also influential. The strategies to improve public disaster risk perception were educational, participatory, incentive, confidence building, supportive, managerial and cultural ones. A family-centered approach is recommended for the better implementation of strategies. CONCLUSION The improvement of risk perception requires government planning in different fields such as education, research, health, and culture, with an emphasis on social groups especially family.
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- Hesam Seyedin
- Department of Health in Disaster and Emergencies, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health in Disaster and Emergencies, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, International Campus (IUMS-IC), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Candidate in Health in Disasters and Emergencies, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health in Disaster and Emergency, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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Kooshki A, Samadipour E, Akbarzadeh R. The association between serum C-reactive protein and macronutrients and antioxidants intake in hemodialysis patients. J Med Life 2015; 8:43-46. [PMID: 28255396 PMCID: PMC5327710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2015] [Accepted: 07/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
Background:Despite the high levels of inflammation in hemodialysis patients and the effects of diet on systemic inflammation, such as the development of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease, few studies have evaluated the relationship of macronutrients and antioxidants intake with serum C-reactive protein (CRP). Therefore, this study assessed the relationship between serum high sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) with macronutrients and antioxidants intake and serum albumin. Methods:This cross-sectional study used census sampling to select 75 hemodialysis patients (35 men and 40 women) who attended the hemodialysis department of Vaseie Hospital of Sabzevar, Iran. After obtaining the written consent, all the patients were interviewed and dietary data was collected by using a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire including 160 food items. Diet analysis was performed with Nutritionist IV. Before being connected to the dialysis machine, 5 cc fasting blood samples were obtained from all participants and serum hs-CRP and albumin levels were measured. All the statistical analyses were conducted with SPSS -for Windows, version 16.0. Results:The patients' mean body mass index was 20.09 ± 3.27 kg/ m2. The participants' intake of antioxidants and all macronutrients, except for carbohydrates and proteins, was less than the standard levels. Moreover, the hs-CRP had significant inverse relationships with serum albumin (P=0.0001) and vitamin E and C intakes but was not significant. Also, a significant relationship was observed between hs-CRP levels and the intake of energy (P=0.002) and protein (P=0.0001). Conclusion:Our findings indicated hs-CRP levels of hemodialysis patients to have significant inverse relationships with serum albumin and vitamin E and C intakes but was not significant. Also, a significant relationship was observed between hs-CRP levels and the intake of energy and protein.
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Affiliation(s)
- A Kooshki
- Department of Nutrition & Biochemistry, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Para Medicine School, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Para Medicine School, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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