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Afshin Bahmani, Khadijeh Einolahzadeh, Arezo Fallahi,
Volume 7, Issue 1 (spring 2021)
Abstract
Introduction and purpose:The first permanent posterior molars begin to grow at the age of six, and the prevention of dental caries on these teeth assumes critical importance in oral health. The present study aimed to assess the effect of distance education on parents' behavioral intention regarding the prevention of dental caries on the first permanent molars in preschool children in Sanandaj.
Methods: This experimental-interventional study was performed in Sanandaj in 2019. According to statistical calculations, 120 parents of preschool children were selected via cluster-random sampling and assigned to two groups of intervention (n=60) and control (n=60). The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire with confirmed validity and reliability. The intervention group received distance education. Data were analyzed in SPSS software ( version 20) using chi-square and independent t-tests.
Results: Based on the results, no significant difference was observed between demographic variables and constructs before the intervention (P>0.05).Nonetheless, following the educational intervention, a significant difference was observed in the mean scores of knowledge, attitude, abstract norms, perceived behavioral control, and behavioral intention (P<0.05).
Conclusion: As evidenced by the obtained results, the implementation of distance educational intervention was effective in increasing parents' behavioral intention regarding the prevention of dental caries on the first permanent molars in preschool children.
Afshin Bahmani, Fardin Gharibi, Mehdi Haghi, Arezoo Fallahi, Soodabeh Yazdajoo, Asra Nosrati, Sahar Nawrozi, Fatemeh Shaloodegi,
Volume 7, Issue 4 (Winter 2022)
Abstract
Introduction and purpose: Relationship incompatibility is one of the potential risk factors for marital problems. General studies have demonstrated a decrease in couples' marital adjustment regarding infertility. The present study aimed to assess the effect of life skills training on marital adjustment in infertile women referred to the infertility center of Kurdistan province.
Methods: In this interventional study, 90 infertile women who were referred to the infertility clinic located in the center of the province for follow-up, diagnosis and treatment were selected through continuous sampling. The data collection tool was the Spanier questionnaire. Data were entered into SPSS software (version 20) and analyzed using statistical tests.
Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups before the intervention in the scores of marital satisfaction, solidarity, agreement, expression of love, and adjustment. After the educational intervention, the score of marital satisfaction, solidarity, expression of love, and total adjustment in infertile women in the intervention group was significantly higher than those in the control group (P>0.05). Nonetheless, there was no significant difference in mutual agreement between the two groups (P= 0.29).
Conclusion: As evidenced by the obtained results, the necessary training can be designed and implemented to increase the level of marital satisfaction in infertile couples.
Miss Seyedeh Gissia Fakhrelkoneini, Afshin Bahmani, Sairan Nili, Tahereh Pashaei,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (Spring 2024)
Abstract
Introduction and purpose: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among females, and one of the influential factors in the course of cervical cancer is the health literacy of patients. This study aimed to determine the relationship between health literacy and determinants of performing Pap smear tests based on the Protection Motivation Model.
Methods: A sectional study was conducted on eligible females visiting the health center in the city of Muchesh, Iran in the year 2022. In total, 216 individuals were selected through a census. Data collection was performed using the Population Information Questionnaire, the Health Literacy Assessment Tool for the urban population of Iran (18-65 years old), and the Structured Questionnaire of Motivational Protection Theory. The collected data were entered into SPSS software (version 22), and analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics, the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, analysis of variance, and Pearson correlation. The significance level was considered at P < 0.05.
Results: The study results showed that the mean scores of health literacy, reading comprehension, access, perception, evaluation, and decision-making were 84.24 ± 9.30, 18.28 ± 6.30, 78.29 ± 4.30, 65.27 ± 9.31, 21.24 ± 6.31, and 29.25 ± 7.30, respectively. Health literacy had a significant relationship with the perceived severity score, perceived susceptibility score, perceived response efficacy score, perceived self-efficacy score, perceived rewards score, and the overall score (P<0.05). However, health literacy had no relationship with the perceived sensitivity score, perceived response cost score, and protection motivation score.
Conclusion: Women's health literacy has a direct and significant impact on some of the determinants of Pap smear test performance. In other words, women with higher levels of health literacy are more inclined to undergo Pap smear tests.
Narges Abdolmaleki, Afshin Bahmani, Sayran Nili, Arezoo Fallahi,
Volume 10, Issue 3 (Autumn 2024)
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Introduction and purpose: Health literacy is considered an important determinant of society's health, and high health literacy increases opportunities for empowerment in health-related decision-making. The present study aimed to determine the relationship between health literacy and the theory of planned behavior (TPB) constructs to conduct a diabetes test in at-risk individuals in Kurdistan province (Ghorveh City), Iran.
Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional descriptive research conducted in 2024. A total of 282 at-risk individuals eligible for inclusion in the study were selected to participate in the survey using a multi-stage random sampling method. Data collection tools included a demographic information form, a researcher-made questionnaire related to TPB constructs, and a health literacy questionnaire completed through an interview. Data were analyzed using the SPSS (version 23) software, descriptive tests (mean and standard deviation), and analytical tests (chi-square, Pearson correlation, and multiple regressions).
Results: The mean and standard deviation related to the age of the participants was equal to 45.88±9.24. There was a relationship between gender, occupation, age, years of education, health literacy, monthly income, insurance coverage, and the ability to pay for testing to conduct a diabetes test (P≤0.05). Moreover, there was a significant positive correlation between the constructs of the TPB, health literacy, and the intention to undergo diabetes testing. The demographic variables, health literacy, and TPB constructs accounted for 74% of the variance in the intention to perform diabetes testing.
Conclusion: The demographic factors, risk factors, health literacy, and the TPB constructs predict the intention to conduct a diabetes test in at-risk individuals. Therefore, it seems necessary to pay attention to the mentioned variables in the design of educational interventions.
