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Journal of Human Environment and Health Promotion

Background: Maintaining workers' safety in the workplace can be achieved by promoting protective ... more Background: Maintaining workers' safety in the workplace can be achieved by promoting protective behaviors. The purpose of this study was to investigate the status of protective behaviors in relation to the theoretical structures of the protection motivation theory. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 paint workers in Rafsanjan city. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to assess knowledge, attitude, protective behaviors, and theoretical structures. A structural equation model was employed to investigate the impact of motivational theory structures on protective intentions and behaviors. Results: The present study showed that, despite a relatively acceptable level of knowledge, the status of protective behavior in painting workers was not favorable. Correlation tests indicated that protective behaviors had a positive relationship with knowledge, self-efficacy, and response efficacy structures, while negatively and significantly related to the perceived cost structure (p < 0.05). Overall, the protection motivation theory structures had acceptable goodness of fit. Conclusion: It is recommended that the structures of the protection motivation theory be utilized to persuade painting workers to comply with protective behaviors. Greater emphasis should be placed on creating a sense of threat caused by the lack of protective behavior in this group.

Research Square (Research Square), Apr 10, 2023

Background: One of the effective factors in preventing the complications of diabetes is stress ma... more Background: One of the effective factors in preventing the complications of diabetes is stress management. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of intervention based on Lazarus' Transactional model on the level of stress in patients with type 2 diabetes. Materials and Methods: this quasi-experiment study was done among 80 patients with type 2 diabetes. Stress level, coping methods and hemoglobin A1C were evaluated before and three month after the intervention. In the intervention group, based on the strategies predicted in the model, ve training sessions were held. The data were analyzed by using paired t-test, student's t-test, Analysis of Variance and Pearson's correlation coe cient. Results: In the studied population, there was no signi cant relationship between stress level and demographic characteristics. Independent t-test showed that the stress score after the intervention was signi cantly lower in the intervention group (P<0.001. (there was no signi cant difference in the HbA1c in the groups after intervention (P=0.66(, However, in the intervention group, the amount of hemoglobin A1c showed a signi cant decrease compared to before the intervention. The use of effective coping strategies increased in the intervention group (p<0.05). Conclusion: The present study showed that training and intervention to use coping approaches using Lazarus' Transactional model of stress and adaptation can be effective in controlling and reducing stress in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Bioscience biotechnology research communications, Dec 25, 2016

Psychological factors not only affect quality of life but also on the often determine the result ... more Psychological factors not only affect quality of life but also on the often determine the result of dealing with a chronic illness can play an important role. According to the paradox results in the fi eld of the relationship between mental health and spiritual health and limited studies about perceived stress and its relationship with spiritual health of patients with diabetes, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between perceived stress and spiritual health of patients with diabetes in the city of Urmia. This cross-sectional study (descriptive-analytical) conducted with 330 patients with type 2 diabetes in rural health centers by random cluster sampling. Perceived Stress and spiritual health questionnaire was used to collect information. Data using descriptive statistics and independent t-test, ANOVA and Pearson correlation coeffi cient were analyzed in SPSS v.21 software. The results of this study showed that the majority of the patients' perceived stress (70.9%) were in low level and the perceived stress mean of them were in the low level (7.6±24.22) too. In terms of the level of the spiritual health, all patients were in medium 750 ARTICLE INFORMATION:

Frontiers in Psychology, Aug 11, 2022

It is necessary to study the various dimensions of health and their affecting factors during the ... more It is necessary to study the various dimensions of health and their affecting factors during the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic to identify the necessary interventions. The study aims to determine the relationship between spiritual health and happiness in medical students during the COVID-19 outbreak. In this analytical cross-sectional design study, 409 medical students were examined for the state of happiness and spiritual health and the relationship between them. Student information was collected through Web-based sampling by using standard tools from 20 April to 20 June 2020. Medical students completed the demographic questionnaire as well as Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ) and Paloutzian and Ellison spiritual health questionnaire. The results showed that while the score of spiritual health and happiness was related to factors such as marriage, interest in a field of study, and socioeconomic status, the relationship between spiritual health and happiness was significant (r = 0.72). This study showed that students' happiness scores were not optimal during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the strong relationship between spiritual health and happiness scores, spiritual health promotion, in conjunction with other interventions, can be used to improve happiness in this group.

Journal of Education and Community Health, Dec 1, 2020

Theoretical foundations of health education ... [12] Effect of educational intervention on health... more Theoretical foundations of health education ... [12] Effect of educational intervention on health-promoting ... [13] Validity and reliability of students' healthy lifestyle measurement ... [14] Health education: Theoretical concepts, effective strategies ... [15] Effect of a health education intervention on physical activity ... [16] The effect of educational intervention on promoting healthy ... [17] Nutrition knowledge in students of a nursing ... [18] Water pipe smoking reduction in the male adolescent ... [19] The effect of web-based intervention on preventing tobacco ... [20] Designing and implementing an educational ... [21] Factors influencing fast food consumption behaviors ... [22] Effectiveness of educational program based ... [23] A study exploring factors of decision to text while ... [24] Evaluating the predictors of fruit and vegetable ... [25] Effect of an educational intervention based on the ... [26] The effect of education based on the Theory of ... [27] The effectiveness of educational program based on theory ... [28] Applying theory of planned behavior to predict condom use ... [29] Effect of education based on the theory of planned behavior on ... [30] Evaluation of the educational nutrition intervention's ... [31] Effects of theory based intervention on physical activity ... [32] Effect of Educational Intervention based on the Theory ... [33] Evaluation of theory of planned behavior-based education ... [34] Effect of educational intervention based on the theory ... [35] Changes in obesity related food behavior a nutrition education ... Aims Doing healthy behaviors and having a healthy lifestyle in students is important. This research was conducted to determine the effect of educational intervention based on the theory of planned behavior on the promotion of healthy lifestyle behaviors in first-grade high school students in Rafsanjan city. Materials & Methods The current study was a randomized control trial conducted on 120 first-grade high-school male students in Rafsanjan city. Data were collected before and 3 months after the intervention by a questionnaire based on the theory of planned behavior. the collected data was analyzed by SPSS 16 software and analyzed by paired t-test, independent t-test, and Chi-square test. Findings After the intervention, the mean score of knowledge, attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and behavioral intention in the intervention group were significantly higher than the control group and the difference was significant (p<0.001). Also, the rate of addressing healthy lifestyle activities among students in the intervention group significantly increased after the intervention (p<0.001). Conclusions Educational intervention based on planned behavior theory of healthy lifestyle behaviors increased in intervention students after educational interventions.

Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Jul 10, 2011

Investigación y Educación en Enfermería, Jun 27, 2022

Objective. This study investigated the effect of Extended Theory of Planned Behavior (ETPB) exten... more Objective. This study investigated the effect of Extended Theory of Planned Behavior (ETPB) extended theory of planned behavior in comparison with the Theory Of Planned Behavior (TPB) in explaining the intention of Exclusive Breastfeeding Intention (EBF) in Pregnant nulliparous women of Kerman (Iran). Methods. In this descriptive study, 249 pregnant women in Kerman participated via simple random sampling. The research instruments included Questionnaire related to the structures of the theory of planned behavior, breastfeeding self-efficacy and social support questionnaire for breastfeeding. Results. The results of the correlation test showed a significant relationship between all constructs

DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), 2019

Journal of education and health promotion, 2022

BACKGROUND:In terms of public health, vaccination is considered as the most effective approach ag... more BACKGROUND:In terms of public health, vaccination is considered as the most effective approach against the infectious diseases. Accepting and receiving the first vaccine produced as an innovation may not be easy. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the predictors of intention to receive COVID-19 vaccine by Iranians aged 18–70 years based on the health belief model in 2021.MATERIALS AND METHODS:This descriptive study was performed on 2365 people aged 18–70-year old in Iran by random cluster sampling. Receipt of data was done electronically questionnaire through the Porcelain system. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 20 using Chi-square, one-way analysis of variance, independent t-test, and multiple regression analysis at a significance level of 0.05.RESULTS:The mean score of receiving the Iranian corona vaccine was 3.06 ± 1.30 out of 5 points. About 16.7% reported that they will definitely choose the Iranian vaccine. The highest correlation was between the intention to receive the vaccine with self-efficacy (r = 0.239, P < 0.001) and barriers to receiving the vaccine (r = −0.237, P < 0.001). Self-efficacy (β = 0.114, P < 0.001), perceived barriers (β = −0.126, P < 0.001), and benefits of vaccine (β = 0.061, P = 0.022) were most important predictors the intention to receive the vaccine.CONCLUSION:Approximately 38% reported that they would definitely and probably not choose the Iranian corona vaccine. Therefore, it is suggested that more information should be provided about the features and benefits of domestically produced vaccines compared to foreign products.

International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, Oct 8, 2019

Introduction: Physical activity is one of the most fundamental health promoting behaviors influen... more Introduction: Physical activity is one of the most fundamental health promoting behaviors influenced by behavioral, environmental and individual determinants. The present study was conducted to determine the factors affecting physical activity among middle school girl students based on social cognitive theory in Rafsanjan city in 2018. The present cross-sectional study was carried out among 325 middle school girl students through multi-stage sampling; required data was collected using a questionnaire containing three sections of demographic characteristics, standard questionnaire of physical activity assessment during the last week and a questionnaire based on the constructs of cognitive social theory; questionnaires were completed through self-report and analyzed at the significance level of 0/05 by SPSS-16 using relevant statistical tests. The mean daily physical activity of students was 24.14 ± 26.42 minutes. Spearman correlation test showed a positive and significant relationship between daily physical activity of students with environmental factors, knowledge, behavioral skills, outcome expectation, outcome value, family support, friends support and self-efficacy of students (P<0.05). Self-efficacy was the strongest predictor of behavior among the structures of the theory. Considering the unfavorable state of physical activity and the results of research, it is highly recommended to design, implement and evaluate interventions based on social cognitive theory in different target groups affecting adolescents (family and friends) in order to increase the physical activity of girl students.

international journal of hospital research, 2015

Background and Objectives: Vaccination is the major strategy to protect nurses against infection ... more Background and Objectives: Vaccination is the major strategy to protect nurses against infection with hepatitis B virus. However, some nurses do not produce sufficient amount of anti-HBsAg antibody required for immunity against infection. Chronic occupational stress has been proposed as a risk factor to humoral immunity. Given that nursing staff is exposed to occupational stress risk, this study was designed to investigate the potential impact of occupational stress on anti-HBsAg antibody titration. Methods: A total of 115 nurses who were fully vaccinated against hepatitis B in triplicate format and whose titers of anti- HBsAg antibody had been measured participated in the study. Titration data was derived from the laboratory archive or the HIS system. Occupational stresses and demographic characteristics were recorded using a validated job stress questionnaire. Data were summarized using descriptive statistical methods and analyzed using ANOVA and t-test. Findings: Nurses with high...

Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, 2021

تبقارم ياه یتشادهب هیلوا (Primary Health Care) ساسا گرزب نیرت متسیس ياه هئارا تامدخ تملاس ار لیکش... more تبقارم ياه یتشادهب هیلوا (Primary Health Care) ساسا گرزب نیرت متسیس ياه هئارا تامدخ تملاس ار لیکشت یم دنهد ] 1 [ اب دوجو تفرشیپ ياه دایز رد تامدخ ،یتشادهب تیفیک تامدخ یتشادهب هیلوا مه نانچ دروم دیدرت رارق د درا . دوبهب تیفیک شزومآ ناگدننک تامدخ تملاس یم دناوت د ر ياقترا تیفیک تامدخ ریثأت راذگ دشاب ] 2 .[ یکی زا لماوع نییعت هدننک ،شزومآ تیفیک یبایشزرا شناد ناگتخومآ ا ،تس هب یتروص هک رگا ،یبایشزرا دودحم هب حوطس نییاپ طیح ه یتخانش دننام هب دای ندروآ ،دشاب يریگدای داجیا هدش ،مه یحطس و دقاف ییآراک تسا ] 3 .[ ،نیاربانب مزلا تسا هئارا تشادهب تامدخ ناگدننک ی لوا ،هی زا هدافتسا اب شور ياه ع ی ین دروم درادناتسا و یبایزرا رارق دنریگ ] 4 سررب .[ ی ناشن دهاوش م ی دهد زرا هک یبای هورگ اه ي ارا هئ هدننک تشادهب تامدخ ،ی ب شی رت شور زا هدافتسا اب اه ي روئت ي ] تسا هتفرگ تروص 5 .[ م نیبقار ،تملاس هب ناونع حطس لوا هئارا تامدخ یتشادهب ،هیلوا هفیظو هئارا تامدخ تملاس هب هورگ ییاه زا بق لی دام نار

Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 2019

1 PhD in Health Education and Health Promotion, Urmia Health Center, Urmia University of Medical ... more 1 PhD in Health Education and Health Promotion, Urmia Health Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran 2 MSc of Sports Marketing Management, Education and Breeding Salmas, Salmas, Iran 3 MSc of Health Education and Health Promotion, Urmia Health Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran 4 MSc in Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran 5 Assistant Professor, Department of Health Promotion and Health Services, School of Health, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran * Corresponding author: Mahdi Abdolkarimi, Assistant Professor, Department of Health Promotion and Health Services, School of Health, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran. E-mail: mahdi_13581@yahoo.com

Frontiers in Psychology

Journal of education and health promotion, 2022

BACKGROUND: Fruits and vegetable (F.V) consumption is the most pivotal strategy of preventing car... more BACKGROUND: Fruits and vegetable (F.V) consumption is the most pivotal strategy of preventing cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes, and cancers. The present study aims to evaluate the effect of educational intervention based on social cognitive theory (SCT) on consumption of F.Vs among female high schools’ students in Rafsanjan (South of Iran). SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This quasi-experimental study was carried out among 272 students (intervention = 134 and control group = 138) using a multistage sampling method. The instrument used in this study included demographic characteristics, the students’ F.V consumption during the past 7 days and its determinants based on the theory. Educational interventions were made in three sessions for students and two sessions for parents, teachers, and school officials. The data were analyzed by SPSS version 18 using the statistical tests of Chi-square, independent samples t-test, paired-samples t-test, and univariate model at a significant level of 0.05. RESULTS: Three months after the educational program, mean scores and standard deviation of F.V consumption and constructs in the intervention group increased significantly (P < 0.001). Respectively, 22.2% and 36.1% of the changes in the average unit of F.V consumption were the result of the present educational intervention. CONCLUSION: The intervention based on SCT with an emphasis on the interaction between student, family, and school has had an effect on F.V consumption behavior. Therefore, in forming behavior, attention is paid to the interaction of individual and interpersonal factors.

Journal of Social Behavior and Community Health, 2021

Background: Determining the level of physical activity and factors in female teachers can be effe... more Background: Determining the level of physical activity and factors in female teachers can be effective in planning health promotion interventions. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the level of physical activity and social factors affecting female teachers in Rafsanjan. Methods: in this descriptive study, the level of physical activity and the social factors were examined in 198 female high school teachers in Rafsanjan City in 2019. The International Short Form Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to determine physical activity levels. Sallis's social support questionnaire for exercise was used to determine the level of social support. Data were analyzed using SPSS 18 and chi-square and Spearman's correlation coefficient. Results: The level of physical activity in female teachers was lower than the recommended level so that only 34.3% had the minimum physical activity at the recommended level. In terms of intensity of physical activity, most physica...

Journal of Pediatric Nursing, Mar 10, 2021

Introduction: There has been a recent spike in the use of virtual social networks. However, only ... more Introduction: There has been a recent spike in the use of virtual social networks. However, only a few studies have explored factors that influence the use of social networks by using theories of health education among students. The present study aims to determine the predictive factors of virtual social networks among students of the Yazd University of Medical Sciences based on the constructs of the theory of planned behavior. Methods: In 2016 this cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 students who were selected by the stratified random sampling method. Data was collected from a questionnaire based on the constructs of the theory of planned behavior including attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and behavioral intentions and behaviors. The data collected was then analyzed via the SPSS V.16 software using descriptive statistics, Pearson product-moment correlation test, one-way analysis of variance, and regression. Results: The mean age of the students was ...

Journal of Community Health Research, 2020

Introduction: Regular fruit and vegetable consumption is one of the preventative indicators for t... more Introduction: Regular fruit and vegetable consumption is one of the preventative indicators for the development of obesity, disorders, and diseases. This study aimed to identify the determinants of fruit and vegetable consumption based on social cognitive theory (SCT) among first-grade high school female students. Results: The mean (SD) score daily fruit and vegetable intakes were 3.43 () and 2.30 () units per day, respectively. The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that environmental factors (β= 0.165, p= 0.009) and behavioral skills (β= 0.152, p= 0.025) have a significant effect on fruit consumption score. Behavioral skills (β= 0.151, p= 0.022) and social support (β= 0.143, p= 0.049) have significant effect on vegetables consumption score, the constructs of SCT explained 71% of the variances in fruit consumption and 9.8% of the variances in vegetable consumption. Mother's job (p= 0.032) and family income (p= 0.024) have a significant effect on fruit and veg...

Journal of Human Environment and Health Promotion

Research Square (Research Square), Apr 10, 2023

Bioscience biotechnology research communications, Dec 25, 2016

Frontiers in Psychology, Aug 11, 2022

Journal of Education and Community Health, Dec 1, 2020

Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Jul 10, 2011

Investigación y Educación en Enfermería, Jun 27, 2022

DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), 2019

Journal of education and health promotion, 2022

International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, Oct 8, 2019

international journal of hospital research, 2015

Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, 2021

Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 2019

Frontiers in Psychology

Journal of education and health promotion, 2022

Journal of Social Behavior and Community Health, 2021

Journal of Pediatric Nursing, Mar 10, 2021

Journal of Community Health Research, 2020