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Entomology and applied science letters, Apr 29, 2020
China has experienced rapid urbanization over the past several decades. Social capital is conside... more China has experienced rapid urbanization over the past several decades. Social capital is considered a vital human resource, and quality of life (QoL) is an important measure of human health embedded in a physical, mental, and social context. No studies have reported on the association between social capital and QoL in Chinese urban residents. We performed a cross-sectional study to investigate social capital in urban community residents of West China, and its relationship with QoL. Our study was carried out between June and July of 2015. A total of 1136 households were surveyed. The Chinese-translated version of the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12) and social capital questionnaire were used to evaluate people's QoL and social capital. Associations between QoL and social capital were evaluated by 3 logistic regression analyses. A total of 1136 adult participants aged 18 years and older completed the questionnaire. Young residents were more likely to have lower second (SC2), third (SC3), and fourth (SC4) dimensions of social capital. Migrants and residents with higher education levels and high incomes showed lower SC1 and SC2 relative to other participants, and employed residents had relatively low SC1. Unmarried residents had lower SC2 and SC3. Without adjustment for potential confounding factors, participants with higher SC2 had higher average scores for mental components (MCS) of QoL [odds ratio (OR) = 1.48, 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 1.09-2.02], and the same was seen for SC3 (OR = 1.70, 95% CI: 1.24-2.34). After adjusting for socioeconomic status (SES) and risk factors, SC2 and SC3 were still significantly associated with MCS. Social capital was not significantly associated with physical components of QoL in any of the 3 logistic regression models. In conclusion, social capital is related to MCS of QoL, and increasing it may be an effective way to promote health. Abbreviations: 95% CI = 95% confidence interval, IRB = Institutional review board, MCS = mental components, OR = odds ratio, PCS = physical components, QoL = quality of life, SC1 = first dimension of social capital (social networks), SC2 = second dimension of social capital (community sentiment and cohesion), SC3 = third dimension of social capital (social support), SC4 = fourth dimension of social capital (trust and security), SD = standard deviation, SES = socioeconomic status, SF-12 = Short-Form Health Survey.
Electronic physician, Apr 25, 2016
Introduction: Job satisfaction is one of the most challenging organizational concepts, and it is ... more Introduction: Job satisfaction is one of the most challenging organizational concepts, and it is the basis of management policies to increase productivity and efficiency of the organization. The general health rate may affect job satisfaction in several ways. This study aimed to determine the association between job satisfaction and general health among employees of Golestan Hospital in Ahvaz, Iran. The study population of this cross-sectional research included 100 employees of Golestan Hospital in Ahvaz, Iran. The data collection instruments were the General Health Questionnaire (28-GHQ) and the Job Descriptive Index (JDI) questionnaire. The data were analyzed using Pearson's product-moment correlation coefficient, independent samples t-test, and ANOVA statistical tests in SPSS software. Results: The mean general health was calculated as 26.19 ± 11.04, which indicated a positive psychiatric condition. Job satisfaction with a mean score of 89.67 ± 23.3 was deemed to be relatively dissatisfied. A medium negative and significant association was observed between job satisfaction and general health and its subscales (physical health, anxiety, social, and depression). Conclusions: General health subscales and job satisfaction are associated. Some actions must be planned to cope with the negative factors in general health in order to increase employees' satisfaction in university educational hospitals.
PubMed, Sep 1, 2016
Introduction: Hearing loss is one of the most disabling impairments. Using a hearing aid as an at... more Introduction: Hearing loss is one of the most disabling impairments. Using a hearing aid as an attempt to improve the hearing problem can positively affect the quality of life for these people. This research was aimed to assess satisfaction of hearing impaired patients with their hearing aids regarding the employed technology and style. Materials and methods: This descriptive-analytic cross-sectional research was conducted on 187 subjects with hearing loss who were using a hearing aid. The subjects were over 18 years of age and were using a hearing aid for at least 6 months. The Persian version of Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life (SADL) questionnaire was the instrument which was used for assessing satisfaction with the hearing aid. Cronbach's alpha was calculated to be 0.80 for instrument reliability. Results: A significant difference was observed among satisfaction subscales' mean scores with hearing aid technology. Also a significant difference was observed between the total satisfaction score and the hearing aid model. With respect to the analysis of satisfaction with the hearing aid and its style, cost and services was the only subscale which showed a significant difference (P=0.005). Conclusion: Respondents using hearing aids with different technology and style were estimated to be quite satisfied. Training audiologists in using more appropriate and fitting hearing aids in addition to using self-reporting questionnaires like SADL for estimating patients' social condition and participation in their life can essentially change their disability condition and countervail their hearing loss.
Education Strategies in Medical Sciences, Apr 15, 2015
Electronic physician, Mar 25, 2016
Introduction: Individual characteristics are important factors influencing organizational commitm... more Introduction: Individual characteristics are important factors influencing organizational commitment. Also, committed human resources can lead organizations to performance improvement as well as personal and organizational achievements. This research aimed to determine the association between organizational commitment and personality traits among faculty members of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences. Methods: the research population of this cross-sectional study was the faculty members of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences (Ahvaz, Iran). The sample size was determined to be 83. Data collection instruments were the Allen and Meyer questionnaire for organizational commitment and Neo for characteristics' features. The data were analyzed through Pearson's product-moment correlation and the independent samples ttest, ANOVA, and simple linear regression analysis (SLR) by SPSS. Results: Continuance commitment showed a significant positive association with neuroticism, extroversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness. Normative commitment showed a significant positive association with conscientiousness and a negative association with extroversion (p = 0.001). Openness had a positive association with affective commitment. Openness and agreeableness, among the five characteristics' features, had the most effect on organizational commitment, as indicated by simple linear regression analysis. Conclusion: Faculty members' characteristics showed a significant association with their organizational commitment. Determining appropriate characteristic criteria for faculty members may lead to employing committed personnel to accomplish the University's objectives and tasks.
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Jun 1, 2017
Objectives: The implementation of Neonatal Hearing Screening (NHS) program is still at the prelim... more Objectives: The implementation of Neonatal Hearing Screening (NHS) program is still at the preliminary stage particularly in developing countries despite the burden of permanent congenital and early-onset hearing impairment. The purpose of this study was to report results for universal newborn NHS in a cohort of children born in the southwestern region of Iran, as part of a national screening program set up by the Iranian National Health System. Methods: During this cross-sectional study, which took place between March 2013 and April 2016, healthy newborns were screened using transient evoked otoacoustic emissions (TEOAEs) and automated auditory brainstem responses (AABRs) methods at several points in time as early as possible after birth. Screening followed a two-stage strategy and newborns referred after the second-stage screening were scheduled for diagnostic evaluation. Results: A total of 92,521 newborns were screened in the urban (n ¼ 67,780) and rural (n ¼ 24,741) regions. Hearing impairment was confirmed in 223 (2.41 per 1000) newborns. One hundred forty-one (1.52 per 1000) of these newborns were affected bilaterally. More than 87% of these infants (195/223) showed a sensorineural hearing loss, while the defect was found to be conductive in 12 cases (P < 0.001). Of the 223 cases with hearing loss, 28 (12.5%) infants had auditory neuropathy. The majority of the infants, in both urban and rural regions, showed severe hearing impairment. We did not observe any significant difference among the incidences associated with gender (p ¼ 0.29). Conclusion: Our results demonstrated that universal newborn hearing screening program is an adequate program for southwestern of Iran with high coverage, low referral rate, and good follow-up rate.
Background: Hearing loss is developing when age is rising. Initiation and progression rates of he... more Background: Hearing loss is developing when age is rising. Initiation and progression rates of hearing loss vary among different individuals and groups. Objectives: The current study aimed to determine satisfaction of the elderly with their hearing aids in different types of hearing loss and comorbidities. The study was conducted on 40 elderly subjects suffering from hearing loss and using hearing aids. The data collection method included assessment of hearing loss in addition to using a questionnaire to estimate respondents' satisfaction with their hearing aids in daily life. The Persian version of the Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life (SADL) questionnaire was administered. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics by SPSS software version19. The mean satisfaction scores of the elderly were 4.83 ± 0.51 and 5.36 ± 0.30 in the sensorineural loss groups. There was no significant difference between different comorbidities. There was a significant difference between satisfaction level of cost and services subscales in the symmetrical styles of hearing loss (P value = 0.04). The findings of the study indicated a high satisfaction of the elderly with their hearing aids, considering the type of hearing loss. Despite all the efforts to improve the audiologic services during verification process, the elderly should be consulted specifically in order to fit their hearing aid as well as their expectations from aid.
Hearing aid-related satisfaction based on type and degree of hearing loss in elderly
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Feb 1, 2015
Background and Aim: Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the elderly; us... more Background and Aim: Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the elderly; using a hearing aid to alleviate auditory impairment can positively affect their quality of life. This research aimed to determine the level of satisfaction concerning hearing aids in elderly people with hearing impairment based on the type and degree of hearing loss. Methods: An analytic cross-sectional research design was used; the sample included 40 elderly people who used hearing aids. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) age classification, participants were divided into two age groups: 65-74 years (n=20) and 75-90 years (n=20). Satisfaction levels were assessed using a standard satisfaction with amplification in daily life (SADL) questionnaire. Results: Satisfaction levels in the 65-74 age group were significantly higher than that in the 75-90 age group (p=0.02). Participants with mixed hearing loss revealed higher satisfaction levels than participants with sensorineural hearing loss (p=0.02). On the negative effects dimension, participants with severe hearing loss exhibited significantly higher satisfaction levels than participants with moderate or moderate to severe hearing loss (p=0.01). Conclusion: Total satisfaction mean scores were relatively high in the elderly participants. Negative features could be reduced via careful consultation regarding the aids’ amplifying capabilities and limitations in groups with moderate or moderate to severe hearing loss.
Consistency of two versions of hearing handicap inventory for elderly (HHIE and HHIE-S) with degree of hearing loss (HL)
Hearing, Balance and Communication
Der Pharmacia Lettre, 2017
Background and Aim: Patient right compliance plays a crucial role to improve and set the relation... more Background and Aim: Patient right compliance plays a crucial role to improve and set the relationship between providers and clients in health system. Thus, it is very essential in health system management. This study aimed to determine Patient right bill observance rate in training hospitals affiliated to Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences from nurses' point of view. Method: This was a descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study. The research population included all nurses who worked at training hospitals of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences. Sample size calculated 90. Sampling conducted randomly with proper distribution. The study tool was a questionnaire with two parts: demographic and patient right observance related questions. Results: Patient right observance score was 3.02±0.57 and estimated relatively appropriate. The proper and safe health care, awareness and choosing the proper services rights components with scores less than 3 were estimated relatively weak. Secrecy and privacy and the right of objection components' scores calculated between 3 and 4 so
Information literacy has been defined as a person's skill in identifying his/her information ... more Information literacy has been defined as a person's skill in identifying his/her information need and capability in organizing, evaluating and using information effectively. Information literacy provides a basis for lifelong learning and it is essential for all academic levels and all learning environments. This was a descriptive-analytical study that its data was collected via cross-sectional method. Validity of the questionnaire was confirmed using content analysis. The research population consisted of 179 students studying at the Faculty of Health of Tehran Medical Sciences University. Descriptive statistics and non-parametric statistical tests were used for data analysis in SPSS statistical software. Information literacy of the studied population was estimated as “relatively good”. The general information literacy score of students under 25 years old estimated significantly lower mean than the other two groups (p≤0.04). The “identifying information” component showed the high...
Journal of audiology & otology, Apr 20, 2015
The evaluation of subjective benefits and positive effects of hearing aids in daily is important ... more The evaluation of subjective benefits and positive effects of hearing aids in daily is important for measuring the treatment outcome. The aim of this project was to investigate the degree of satisfaction of aged users with their hearing aids using the Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life (SADL) scale, which emphasizes non-auditory factors contributing to satisfaction as well as benefit. Subjects and Methods: The Persian version of SADL scale was completed by 40 patients who received monaural hearing aid fitting at south of the Iran from December 2013 and March 2014. SADL subscales of the SADL were evaluated according to the type and degree of hearing loss, the pure tone audiogram pattern and shape and type of the hearing aid. Results: The results associated with the SADL subscales revealed a greater satisfaction associated with the Positive Effect and Service and Costs subscales. Subjects with different degree of hearing loss were very satisfied in terms of positive effect subscale. Conclusions: Participants reported a considerable level of satisfaction with their hearing aids. Appropriate guidance for using hearing aids and spending more time for counseling can improve the satisfaction level of this age group.
1 ﺑﯿﺎت آرش ، 2 ، دﺷﺘﯽ رﺿﻮان 2 ﺛﺎﻣﻨﯽ ﺟﻼل ﺳﯿﺪ ، 3 1 ـ ﺑﻬﺪاﺷﺘﯽ ﺧﺪﻣﺎت ﻣﺪﯾﺮﯾﺖ ﮔ... more 1 ﺑﯿﺎت آرش ، 2 ، دﺷﺘﯽ رﺿﻮان 2 ﺛﺎﻣﻨﯽ ﺟﻼل ﺳﯿﺪ ، 3 1 ـ ﺑﻬﺪاﺷﺘﯽ ﺧﺪﻣﺎت ﻣﺪﯾﺮﯾﺖ ﮔﺮوه داﻧﺸﮑﺪه ،درﻣﺎﻧﯽ و اﻫﻮاز ﺷﺎﭘﻮر ﺟﻨﺪي ﭘﺰﺷﮑﯽ ﻋﻠﻮم داﻧﺸﮕﺎه ،ﺑﻬﺪاﺷﺖ اﯾﺮان ،اﻫﻮاز ، 2 ـ ﻋﻀﻼﻧﯽ ﺗﺤﻘﯿﻘﺎت ﻣﺮﮐﺰ ـ ،اﻫﻮاز ﺷﺎﭘﻮر ﺟﻨﺪي ﭘﺰﺷﮑﯽ ﻋﻠﻮم داﻧﺸﮕﺎه ،ﺗﻮاﻧﺒﺨﺸﯽ داﻧﺸﮑﺪه ،اﺳﮑﻠﺘﯽ اﯾﺮان ،اﻫﻮاز 3 ـ ﺷﻨﻮاﯾﯽ ﮔﺮوه اﯾﺮان ،ﺗﻬﺮان ،اﯾﺮان ﭘﺰﺷﮑﯽ ﻋﻠﻮم داﻧﺸﮕﺎه ،ﺗﻮاﻧﺒﺨﺸﯽ ﻋﻠﻮم داﻧﺸﮑﺪه ،ﺷﻨﺎﺳﯽ ﮐﻢ ﻣﯿﺰان و ﻧﻮع ﺑﺮاﺳﺎس ﺳﻤﻌﮏ از ﺳﺎﻟﻤﻨﺪان رﺿﺎﯾﺖ ﺷﻨﻮاﯾﯽ ﺷﻨﻮاﯾﯽ ـ ﺷﻨﺎﺳﯽ دوره 23 ﺷﻤﺎره ، 6 ، 1393 Abstract Background and Aim: Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the elderly; using a hearing aid to alleviate auditory impairment can positively affect their quality of life. This research aimed to determine the level of satisfaction concerning hearing aids in elderly people with hearing impairment based on the type and degree of hearing loss. Methods: An analytic cross-sectional research design wa...
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 2017
Objectives: The implementation of Neonatal Hearing Screening (NHS) program is still at the prelim... more Objectives: The implementation of Neonatal Hearing Screening (NHS) program is still at the preliminary stage particularly in developing countries despite the burden of permanent congenital and early-onset hearing impairment. The purpose of this study was to report results for universal newborn NHS in a cohort of children born in the southwestern region of Iran, as part of a national screening program set up by the Iranian National Health System. Methods: During this cross-sectional study, which took place between March 2013 and April 2016, healthy newborns were screened using transient evoked otoacoustic emissions (TEOAEs) and automated auditory brainstem responses (AABRs) methods at several points in time as early as possible after birth. Screening followed a two-stage strategy and newborns referred after the second-stage screening were scheduled for diagnostic evaluation. Results: A total of 92,521 newborns were screened in the urban (n ¼ 67,780) and rural (n ¼ 24,741) regions. Hearing impairment was confirmed in 223 (2.41 per 1000) newborns. One hundred forty-one (1.52 per 1000) of these newborns were affected bilaterally. More than 87% of these infants (195/223) showed a sensorineural hearing loss, while the defect was found to be conductive in 12 cases (P < 0.001). Of the 223 cases with hearing loss, 28 (12.5%) infants had auditory neuropathy. The majority of the infants, in both urban and rural regions, showed severe hearing impairment. We did not observe any significant difference among the incidences associated with gender (p ¼ 0.29). Conclusion: Our results demonstrated that universal newborn hearing screening program is an adequate program for southwestern of Iran with high coverage, low referral rate, and good follow-up rate.
Global Journal of Health Science, 2017
The benefits of a healthy lifestyle during childhood are difficult to overestimate and computer g... more The benefits of a healthy lifestyle during childhood are difficult to overestimate and computer games represent a promising intervention to promote healthy lifestyles in children. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the effects of online games for improving children’s knowledge of healthy nutrition and physical activity (PA) guidelines. Using an experimental design, we aimed to understand if children aged 7-9 liked this type of intervention, if baseline knowledge of PA or nutrition guidelines improved after playing one of two games, and beyond those of the control condition, and if one game was more effective than the other. Each intervention, including the control, resulted in positive change, showing an overall improved knowledge. The game with the greatest improvements was the more interactive game that gave feedback along the way. Our pilot study showed that games may be useful in promoting healthy lifestyles to children.
Jundishapur Journal of Health Sciences, 2015
Background: Hearing loss is developing when age is rising. Initiation and progression rates of he... more Background: Hearing loss is developing when age is rising. Initiation and progression rates of hearing loss vary among different individuals and groups. Objectives: The current study aimed to determine satisfaction of the elderly with their hearing aids in different types of hearing loss and comorbidities. Patients and Methods: The study was conducted on 40 elderly subjects suffering from hearing loss and using hearing aids. The data collection method included assessment of hearing loss in addition to using a questionnaire to estimate respondents' satisfaction with their hearing aids in daily life. The Persian version of the Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life (SADL) questionnaire was administered. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics by SPSS software version19. Results: The mean satisfaction scores of the elderly were 4.83 ± 0.51 and 5.36 ± 0.30 in the sensorineural loss groups. There was no significant difference between different comorbidities. There was a significant difference between satisfaction level of cost and services subscales in the symmetrical styles of hearing loss (P value = 0.04). Conclusions: The findings of the study indicated a high satisfaction of the elderly with their hearing aids, considering the type of hearing loss. Despite all the efforts to improve the audiologic services during verification process, the elderly should be consulted specifically in order to fit their hearing aid as well as their expectations from aid.
Journal of Audiology and Otology, 2015
Background and Objectives: The evaluation of subjective benefits and positive effects of hearing ... more Background and Objectives: The evaluation of subjective benefits and positive effects of hearing aids in daily is important for measuring the treatment outcome. The aim of this project was to investigate the degree of satisfaction of aged users with their hearing aids using the Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life (SADL) scale, which emphasizes non-auditory factors contributing to satisfaction as well as benefit. Subjects and Methods: The Persian version of SADL scale was completed by 40 patients who received monaural hearing aid fitting at south of the Iran from December 2013 and March 2014. SADL subscales of the SADL were evaluated according to the type and degree of hearing loss, the pure tone audiogram pattern and shape and type of the hearing aid. Results: The results associated with the SADL subscales revealed a greater satisfaction associated with the Positive Effect and Service and Costs subscales. Subjects with different degree of hearing loss were very satisfied in terms of positive effect subscale. Conclusions: Participants reported a considerable level of satisfaction with their hearing aids. Appropriate guidance for using hearing aids and spending more time for counseling can improve the satisfaction level of this age group.
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2016
Introduction: Hearing loss is one of the most disabling impairments. Using a hearing aid as an at... more Introduction: Hearing loss is one of the most disabling impairments. Using a hearing aid as an attempt to improve the hearing problem can positively affect the quality of life for these people. This research was aimed to assess satisfaction of hearing impaired patients with their hearing aids regarding the employed technology and style. Materials and Methods: This descriptive-analytic cross-sectional research was conducted on 187 subjects with hearing loss who were using a hearing aid. The subjects were over 18 years of age and were using a hearing aid for at least 6 months. The Persian version of Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life (SADL) questionnaire was the instrument which was used for assessing satisfaction with the hearing aid. Cronbach’s alpha was calculated to be 0.80 for instrument reliability. Results: A significant difference was observed among satisfaction subscales’ mean scores with hearing aid technology. Also a significant difference was observed between th...
Article history: Received 20 January 2014 Received in revised form 16 15 April 2014 Accepted 25 A... more Article history: Received 20 January 2014 Received in revised form 16 15 April 2014 Accepted 25 April November 2014 Available online 15 May 2014
Association between Organizational Commitment and Personality Traits of Faculty Members of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
Electronic physician, 2016
Individual characteristics are important factors influencing organizational commitment. Also, com... more Individual characteristics are important factors influencing organizational commitment. Also, committed human resources can lead organizations to performance improvement as well as personal and organizational achievements. This research aimed to determine the association between organizational commitment and personality traits among faculty members of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences. the research population of this cross-sectional study was the faculty members of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences (Ahvaz, Iran). The sample size was determined to be 83. Data collection instruments were the Allen and Meyer questionnaire for organizational commitment and Neo for characteristics' features. The data were analyzed through Pearson's product-moment correlation and the independent samples t-test, ANOVA, and simple linear regression analysis (SLR) by SPSS. Continuance commitment showed a significant positive association with neuroticism, extroversion, ag...
Entomology and applied science letters, Apr 29, 2020
China has experienced rapid urbanization over the past several decades. Social capital is conside... more China has experienced rapid urbanization over the past several decades. Social capital is considered a vital human resource, and quality of life (QoL) is an important measure of human health embedded in a physical, mental, and social context. No studies have reported on the association between social capital and QoL in Chinese urban residents. We performed a cross-sectional study to investigate social capital in urban community residents of West China, and its relationship with QoL. Our study was carried out between June and July of 2015. A total of 1136 households were surveyed. The Chinese-translated version of the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12) and social capital questionnaire were used to evaluate people's QoL and social capital. Associations between QoL and social capital were evaluated by 3 logistic regression analyses. A total of 1136 adult participants aged 18 years and older completed the questionnaire. Young residents were more likely to have lower second (SC2), third (SC3), and fourth (SC4) dimensions of social capital. Migrants and residents with higher education levels and high incomes showed lower SC1 and SC2 relative to other participants, and employed residents had relatively low SC1. Unmarried residents had lower SC2 and SC3. Without adjustment for potential confounding factors, participants with higher SC2 had higher average scores for mental components (MCS) of QoL [odds ratio (OR) = 1.48, 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 1.09-2.02], and the same was seen for SC3 (OR = 1.70, 95% CI: 1.24-2.34). After adjusting for socioeconomic status (SES) and risk factors, SC2 and SC3 were still significantly associated with MCS. Social capital was not significantly associated with physical components of QoL in any of the 3 logistic regression models. In conclusion, social capital is related to MCS of QoL, and increasing it may be an effective way to promote health. Abbreviations: 95% CI = 95% confidence interval, IRB = Institutional review board, MCS = mental components, OR = odds ratio, PCS = physical components, QoL = quality of life, SC1 = first dimension of social capital (social networks), SC2 = second dimension of social capital (community sentiment and cohesion), SC3 = third dimension of social capital (social support), SC4 = fourth dimension of social capital (trust and security), SD = standard deviation, SES = socioeconomic status, SF-12 = Short-Form Health Survey.
Electronic physician, Apr 25, 2016
Introduction: Job satisfaction is one of the most challenging organizational concepts, and it is ... more Introduction: Job satisfaction is one of the most challenging organizational concepts, and it is the basis of management policies to increase productivity and efficiency of the organization. The general health rate may affect job satisfaction in several ways. This study aimed to determine the association between job satisfaction and general health among employees of Golestan Hospital in Ahvaz, Iran. The study population of this cross-sectional research included 100 employees of Golestan Hospital in Ahvaz, Iran. The data collection instruments were the General Health Questionnaire (28-GHQ) and the Job Descriptive Index (JDI) questionnaire. The data were analyzed using Pearson's product-moment correlation coefficient, independent samples t-test, and ANOVA statistical tests in SPSS software. Results: The mean general health was calculated as 26.19 ± 11.04, which indicated a positive psychiatric condition. Job satisfaction with a mean score of 89.67 ± 23.3 was deemed to be relatively dissatisfied. A medium negative and significant association was observed between job satisfaction and general health and its subscales (physical health, anxiety, social, and depression). Conclusions: General health subscales and job satisfaction are associated. Some actions must be planned to cope with the negative factors in general health in order to increase employees' satisfaction in university educational hospitals.
PubMed, Sep 1, 2016
Introduction: Hearing loss is one of the most disabling impairments. Using a hearing aid as an at... more Introduction: Hearing loss is one of the most disabling impairments. Using a hearing aid as an attempt to improve the hearing problem can positively affect the quality of life for these people. This research was aimed to assess satisfaction of hearing impaired patients with their hearing aids regarding the employed technology and style. Materials and methods: This descriptive-analytic cross-sectional research was conducted on 187 subjects with hearing loss who were using a hearing aid. The subjects were over 18 years of age and were using a hearing aid for at least 6 months. The Persian version of Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life (SADL) questionnaire was the instrument which was used for assessing satisfaction with the hearing aid. Cronbach's alpha was calculated to be 0.80 for instrument reliability. Results: A significant difference was observed among satisfaction subscales' mean scores with hearing aid technology. Also a significant difference was observed between the total satisfaction score and the hearing aid model. With respect to the analysis of satisfaction with the hearing aid and its style, cost and services was the only subscale which showed a significant difference (P=0.005). Conclusion: Respondents using hearing aids with different technology and style were estimated to be quite satisfied. Training audiologists in using more appropriate and fitting hearing aids in addition to using self-reporting questionnaires like SADL for estimating patients' social condition and participation in their life can essentially change their disability condition and countervail their hearing loss.
Education Strategies in Medical Sciences, Apr 15, 2015
Electronic physician, Mar 25, 2016
Introduction: Individual characteristics are important factors influencing organizational commitm... more Introduction: Individual characteristics are important factors influencing organizational commitment. Also, committed human resources can lead organizations to performance improvement as well as personal and organizational achievements. This research aimed to determine the association between organizational commitment and personality traits among faculty members of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences. Methods: the research population of this cross-sectional study was the faculty members of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences (Ahvaz, Iran). The sample size was determined to be 83. Data collection instruments were the Allen and Meyer questionnaire for organizational commitment and Neo for characteristics' features. The data were analyzed through Pearson's product-moment correlation and the independent samples ttest, ANOVA, and simple linear regression analysis (SLR) by SPSS. Results: Continuance commitment showed a significant positive association with neuroticism, extroversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness. Normative commitment showed a significant positive association with conscientiousness and a negative association with extroversion (p = 0.001). Openness had a positive association with affective commitment. Openness and agreeableness, among the five characteristics' features, had the most effect on organizational commitment, as indicated by simple linear regression analysis. Conclusion: Faculty members' characteristics showed a significant association with their organizational commitment. Determining appropriate characteristic criteria for faculty members may lead to employing committed personnel to accomplish the University's objectives and tasks.
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Jun 1, 2017
Objectives: The implementation of Neonatal Hearing Screening (NHS) program is still at the prelim... more Objectives: The implementation of Neonatal Hearing Screening (NHS) program is still at the preliminary stage particularly in developing countries despite the burden of permanent congenital and early-onset hearing impairment. The purpose of this study was to report results for universal newborn NHS in a cohort of children born in the southwestern region of Iran, as part of a national screening program set up by the Iranian National Health System. Methods: During this cross-sectional study, which took place between March 2013 and April 2016, healthy newborns were screened using transient evoked otoacoustic emissions (TEOAEs) and automated auditory brainstem responses (AABRs) methods at several points in time as early as possible after birth. Screening followed a two-stage strategy and newborns referred after the second-stage screening were scheduled for diagnostic evaluation. Results: A total of 92,521 newborns were screened in the urban (n ¼ 67,780) and rural (n ¼ 24,741) regions. Hearing impairment was confirmed in 223 (2.41 per 1000) newborns. One hundred forty-one (1.52 per 1000) of these newborns were affected bilaterally. More than 87% of these infants (195/223) showed a sensorineural hearing loss, while the defect was found to be conductive in 12 cases (P < 0.001). Of the 223 cases with hearing loss, 28 (12.5%) infants had auditory neuropathy. The majority of the infants, in both urban and rural regions, showed severe hearing impairment. We did not observe any significant difference among the incidences associated with gender (p ¼ 0.29). Conclusion: Our results demonstrated that universal newborn hearing screening program is an adequate program for southwestern of Iran with high coverage, low referral rate, and good follow-up rate.
Background: Hearing loss is developing when age is rising. Initiation and progression rates of he... more Background: Hearing loss is developing when age is rising. Initiation and progression rates of hearing loss vary among different individuals and groups. Objectives: The current study aimed to determine satisfaction of the elderly with their hearing aids in different types of hearing loss and comorbidities. The study was conducted on 40 elderly subjects suffering from hearing loss and using hearing aids. The data collection method included assessment of hearing loss in addition to using a questionnaire to estimate respondents' satisfaction with their hearing aids in daily life. The Persian version of the Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life (SADL) questionnaire was administered. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics by SPSS software version19. The mean satisfaction scores of the elderly were 4.83 ± 0.51 and 5.36 ± 0.30 in the sensorineural loss groups. There was no significant difference between different comorbidities. There was a significant difference between satisfaction level of cost and services subscales in the symmetrical styles of hearing loss (P value = 0.04). The findings of the study indicated a high satisfaction of the elderly with their hearing aids, considering the type of hearing loss. Despite all the efforts to improve the audiologic services during verification process, the elderly should be consulted specifically in order to fit their hearing aid as well as their expectations from aid.
Hearing aid-related satisfaction based on type and degree of hearing loss in elderly
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Feb 1, 2015
Background and Aim: Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the elderly; us... more Background and Aim: Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the elderly; using a hearing aid to alleviate auditory impairment can positively affect their quality of life. This research aimed to determine the level of satisfaction concerning hearing aids in elderly people with hearing impairment based on the type and degree of hearing loss. Methods: An analytic cross-sectional research design was used; the sample included 40 elderly people who used hearing aids. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) age classification, participants were divided into two age groups: 65-74 years (n=20) and 75-90 years (n=20). Satisfaction levels were assessed using a standard satisfaction with amplification in daily life (SADL) questionnaire. Results: Satisfaction levels in the 65-74 age group were significantly higher than that in the 75-90 age group (p=0.02). Participants with mixed hearing loss revealed higher satisfaction levels than participants with sensorineural hearing loss (p=0.02). On the negative effects dimension, participants with severe hearing loss exhibited significantly higher satisfaction levels than participants with moderate or moderate to severe hearing loss (p=0.01). Conclusion: Total satisfaction mean scores were relatively high in the elderly participants. Negative features could be reduced via careful consultation regarding the aids’ amplifying capabilities and limitations in groups with moderate or moderate to severe hearing loss.
Consistency of two versions of hearing handicap inventory for elderly (HHIE and HHIE-S) with degree of hearing loss (HL)
Hearing, Balance and Communication
Der Pharmacia Lettre, 2017
Background and Aim: Patient right compliance plays a crucial role to improve and set the relation... more Background and Aim: Patient right compliance plays a crucial role to improve and set the relationship between providers and clients in health system. Thus, it is very essential in health system management. This study aimed to determine Patient right bill observance rate in training hospitals affiliated to Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences from nurses' point of view. Method: This was a descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study. The research population included all nurses who worked at training hospitals of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences. Sample size calculated 90. Sampling conducted randomly with proper distribution. The study tool was a questionnaire with two parts: demographic and patient right observance related questions. Results: Patient right observance score was 3.02±0.57 and estimated relatively appropriate. The proper and safe health care, awareness and choosing the proper services rights components with scores less than 3 were estimated relatively weak. Secrecy and privacy and the right of objection components' scores calculated between 3 and 4 so
Information literacy has been defined as a person's skill in identifying his/her information ... more Information literacy has been defined as a person's skill in identifying his/her information need and capability in organizing, evaluating and using information effectively. Information literacy provides a basis for lifelong learning and it is essential for all academic levels and all learning environments. This was a descriptive-analytical study that its data was collected via cross-sectional method. Validity of the questionnaire was confirmed using content analysis. The research population consisted of 179 students studying at the Faculty of Health of Tehran Medical Sciences University. Descriptive statistics and non-parametric statistical tests were used for data analysis in SPSS statistical software. Information literacy of the studied population was estimated as “relatively good”. The general information literacy score of students under 25 years old estimated significantly lower mean than the other two groups (p≤0.04). The “identifying information” component showed the high...
Journal of audiology & otology, Apr 20, 2015
The evaluation of subjective benefits and positive effects of hearing aids in daily is important ... more The evaluation of subjective benefits and positive effects of hearing aids in daily is important for measuring the treatment outcome. The aim of this project was to investigate the degree of satisfaction of aged users with their hearing aids using the Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life (SADL) scale, which emphasizes non-auditory factors contributing to satisfaction as well as benefit. Subjects and Methods: The Persian version of SADL scale was completed by 40 patients who received monaural hearing aid fitting at south of the Iran from December 2013 and March 2014. SADL subscales of the SADL were evaluated according to the type and degree of hearing loss, the pure tone audiogram pattern and shape and type of the hearing aid. Results: The results associated with the SADL subscales revealed a greater satisfaction associated with the Positive Effect and Service and Costs subscales. Subjects with different degree of hearing loss were very satisfied in terms of positive effect subscale. Conclusions: Participants reported a considerable level of satisfaction with their hearing aids. Appropriate guidance for using hearing aids and spending more time for counseling can improve the satisfaction level of this age group.
1 ﺑﯿﺎت آرش ، 2 ، دﺷﺘﯽ رﺿﻮان 2 ﺛﺎﻣﻨﯽ ﺟﻼل ﺳﯿﺪ ، 3 1 ـ ﺑﻬﺪاﺷﺘﯽ ﺧﺪﻣﺎت ﻣﺪﯾﺮﯾﺖ ﮔ... more 1 ﺑﯿﺎت آرش ، 2 ، دﺷﺘﯽ رﺿﻮان 2 ﺛﺎﻣﻨﯽ ﺟﻼل ﺳﯿﺪ ، 3 1 ـ ﺑﻬﺪاﺷﺘﯽ ﺧﺪﻣﺎت ﻣﺪﯾﺮﯾﺖ ﮔﺮوه داﻧﺸﮑﺪه ،درﻣﺎﻧﯽ و اﻫﻮاز ﺷﺎﭘﻮر ﺟﻨﺪي ﭘﺰﺷﮑﯽ ﻋﻠﻮم داﻧﺸﮕﺎه ،ﺑﻬﺪاﺷﺖ اﯾﺮان ،اﻫﻮاز ، 2 ـ ﻋﻀﻼﻧﯽ ﺗﺤﻘﯿﻘﺎت ﻣﺮﮐﺰ ـ ،اﻫﻮاز ﺷﺎﭘﻮر ﺟﻨﺪي ﭘﺰﺷﮑﯽ ﻋﻠﻮم داﻧﺸﮕﺎه ،ﺗﻮاﻧﺒﺨﺸﯽ داﻧﺸﮑﺪه ،اﺳﮑﻠﺘﯽ اﯾﺮان ،اﻫﻮاز 3 ـ ﺷﻨﻮاﯾﯽ ﮔﺮوه اﯾﺮان ،ﺗﻬﺮان ،اﯾﺮان ﭘﺰﺷﮑﯽ ﻋﻠﻮم داﻧﺸﮕﺎه ،ﺗﻮاﻧﺒﺨﺸﯽ ﻋﻠﻮم داﻧﺸﮑﺪه ،ﺷﻨﺎﺳﯽ ﮐﻢ ﻣﯿﺰان و ﻧﻮع ﺑﺮاﺳﺎس ﺳﻤﻌﮏ از ﺳﺎﻟﻤﻨﺪان رﺿﺎﯾﺖ ﺷﻨﻮاﯾﯽ ﺷﻨﻮاﯾﯽ ـ ﺷﻨﺎﺳﯽ دوره 23 ﺷﻤﺎره ، 6 ، 1393 Abstract Background and Aim: Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the elderly; using a hearing aid to alleviate auditory impairment can positively affect their quality of life. This research aimed to determine the level of satisfaction concerning hearing aids in elderly people with hearing impairment based on the type and degree of hearing loss. Methods: An analytic cross-sectional research design wa...
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 2017
Objectives: The implementation of Neonatal Hearing Screening (NHS) program is still at the prelim... more Objectives: The implementation of Neonatal Hearing Screening (NHS) program is still at the preliminary stage particularly in developing countries despite the burden of permanent congenital and early-onset hearing impairment. The purpose of this study was to report results for universal newborn NHS in a cohort of children born in the southwestern region of Iran, as part of a national screening program set up by the Iranian National Health System. Methods: During this cross-sectional study, which took place between March 2013 and April 2016, healthy newborns were screened using transient evoked otoacoustic emissions (TEOAEs) and automated auditory brainstem responses (AABRs) methods at several points in time as early as possible after birth. Screening followed a two-stage strategy and newborns referred after the second-stage screening were scheduled for diagnostic evaluation. Results: A total of 92,521 newborns were screened in the urban (n ¼ 67,780) and rural (n ¼ 24,741) regions. Hearing impairment was confirmed in 223 (2.41 per 1000) newborns. One hundred forty-one (1.52 per 1000) of these newborns were affected bilaterally. More than 87% of these infants (195/223) showed a sensorineural hearing loss, while the defect was found to be conductive in 12 cases (P < 0.001). Of the 223 cases with hearing loss, 28 (12.5%) infants had auditory neuropathy. The majority of the infants, in both urban and rural regions, showed severe hearing impairment. We did not observe any significant difference among the incidences associated with gender (p ¼ 0.29). Conclusion: Our results demonstrated that universal newborn hearing screening program is an adequate program for southwestern of Iran with high coverage, low referral rate, and good follow-up rate.
Global Journal of Health Science, 2017
The benefits of a healthy lifestyle during childhood are difficult to overestimate and computer g... more The benefits of a healthy lifestyle during childhood are difficult to overestimate and computer games represent a promising intervention to promote healthy lifestyles in children. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the effects of online games for improving children’s knowledge of healthy nutrition and physical activity (PA) guidelines. Using an experimental design, we aimed to understand if children aged 7-9 liked this type of intervention, if baseline knowledge of PA or nutrition guidelines improved after playing one of two games, and beyond those of the control condition, and if one game was more effective than the other. Each intervention, including the control, resulted in positive change, showing an overall improved knowledge. The game with the greatest improvements was the more interactive game that gave feedback along the way. Our pilot study showed that games may be useful in promoting healthy lifestyles to children.
Jundishapur Journal of Health Sciences, 2015
Background: Hearing loss is developing when age is rising. Initiation and progression rates of he... more Background: Hearing loss is developing when age is rising. Initiation and progression rates of hearing loss vary among different individuals and groups. Objectives: The current study aimed to determine satisfaction of the elderly with their hearing aids in different types of hearing loss and comorbidities. Patients and Methods: The study was conducted on 40 elderly subjects suffering from hearing loss and using hearing aids. The data collection method included assessment of hearing loss in addition to using a questionnaire to estimate respondents' satisfaction with their hearing aids in daily life. The Persian version of the Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life (SADL) questionnaire was administered. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics by SPSS software version19. Results: The mean satisfaction scores of the elderly were 4.83 ± 0.51 and 5.36 ± 0.30 in the sensorineural loss groups. There was no significant difference between different comorbidities. There was a significant difference between satisfaction level of cost and services subscales in the symmetrical styles of hearing loss (P value = 0.04). Conclusions: The findings of the study indicated a high satisfaction of the elderly with their hearing aids, considering the type of hearing loss. Despite all the efforts to improve the audiologic services during verification process, the elderly should be consulted specifically in order to fit their hearing aid as well as their expectations from aid.
Journal of Audiology and Otology, 2015
Background and Objectives: The evaluation of subjective benefits and positive effects of hearing ... more Background and Objectives: The evaluation of subjective benefits and positive effects of hearing aids in daily is important for measuring the treatment outcome. The aim of this project was to investigate the degree of satisfaction of aged users with their hearing aids using the Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life (SADL) scale, which emphasizes non-auditory factors contributing to satisfaction as well as benefit. Subjects and Methods: The Persian version of SADL scale was completed by 40 patients who received monaural hearing aid fitting at south of the Iran from December 2013 and March 2014. SADL subscales of the SADL were evaluated according to the type and degree of hearing loss, the pure tone audiogram pattern and shape and type of the hearing aid. Results: The results associated with the SADL subscales revealed a greater satisfaction associated with the Positive Effect and Service and Costs subscales. Subjects with different degree of hearing loss were very satisfied in terms of positive effect subscale. Conclusions: Participants reported a considerable level of satisfaction with their hearing aids. Appropriate guidance for using hearing aids and spending more time for counseling can improve the satisfaction level of this age group.
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2016
Introduction: Hearing loss is one of the most disabling impairments. Using a hearing aid as an at... more Introduction: Hearing loss is one of the most disabling impairments. Using a hearing aid as an attempt to improve the hearing problem can positively affect the quality of life for these people. This research was aimed to assess satisfaction of hearing impaired patients with their hearing aids regarding the employed technology and style. Materials and Methods: This descriptive-analytic cross-sectional research was conducted on 187 subjects with hearing loss who were using a hearing aid. The subjects were over 18 years of age and were using a hearing aid for at least 6 months. The Persian version of Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life (SADL) questionnaire was the instrument which was used for assessing satisfaction with the hearing aid. Cronbach’s alpha was calculated to be 0.80 for instrument reliability. Results: A significant difference was observed among satisfaction subscales’ mean scores with hearing aid technology. Also a significant difference was observed between th...
Article history: Received 20 January 2014 Received in revised form 16 15 April 2014 Accepted 25 A... more Article history: Received 20 January 2014 Received in revised form 16 15 April 2014 Accepted 25 April November 2014 Available online 15 May 2014
Association between Organizational Commitment and Personality Traits of Faculty Members of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
Electronic physician, 2016
Individual characteristics are important factors influencing organizational commitment. Also, com... more Individual characteristics are important factors influencing organizational commitment. Also, committed human resources can lead organizations to performance improvement as well as personal and organizational achievements. This research aimed to determine the association between organizational commitment and personality traits among faculty members of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences. the research population of this cross-sectional study was the faculty members of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences (Ahvaz, Iran). The sample size was determined to be 83. Data collection instruments were the Allen and Meyer questionnaire for organizational commitment and Neo for characteristics' features. The data were analyzed through Pearson's product-moment correlation and the independent samples t-test, ANOVA, and simple linear regression analysis (SLR) by SPSS. Continuance commitment showed a significant positive association with neuroticism, extroversion, ag...