List of articles (by subject) Medical &Health
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1 - Presenting a Structural Model of Body Image based on Sexual Schemas, Personality Type, Attitude to Eating with the Mediation of Perfectionism in People with Cultural Damage and Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Roghaye Eslam nia Javad Khalatbari Shohreh Ghorban ShiroudiThe purpose of the present study was to propose a structural model of body image based on gender schemas, personality type, attitude to eating with the mediation of perfectionism in individuals with cultural pathology and body dysmorphic disorder referred to the beauty MoreThe purpose of the present study was to propose a structural model of body image based on gender schemas, personality type, attitude to eating with the mediation of perfectionism in individuals with cultural pathology and body dysmorphic disorder referred to the beauty clinics of Mazandaran province. The statistical population of the research embraced individuals who referred to the beauty clinics of Mazandaran province (Amol, Babol, Sari and Qaimshahr cities). The sample included 330 participants whom were selected through purposive procedure. The method of the current research was correlational of structural equation modeling (SEM) one. Data was collected by implementing Tan Sooto and Garcia's (2002) Body Image Satisfaction Questionnaire, Cyranowski (1994) Sexual Schema Questionnaire, Costa and McCrae's (1996) Personality Type Questionnaire, Mintz et al.'s (2000) Eating Attitude Questionnaire, Terry-Shorte et al. and Perfectionism Questionnaire (1995). To analyze the data structural equation modeling was applied via utilizing SPSS22 and Amose23 software. The results of the research showed that there was a significant relationship between gender schemas and body image in individuals with body dysmorphic disorder with the mediation of perfectionism. The results also indicated that personality type was significantly correlated to body image in participants with body dysmorphic disorder through the mediation of perfectionism. There was also a significant correlation between eating attitude and body image in subjects with body dysmorphic disorder, with the mediation of perfectionism. Finally, the findings revealed that body image was significantly related to all the investigated variables, and in fact, it could be concluded that since the appearance of a person is a part of a person's personality and identity and it appears in cultural and social situations dissatisfaction with it provides a risk factor for many disorders. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Ethnographical Analysis of Indigenous Botanical Knowledge Based on Julien Steward's Theory
Fatimah Shabani Asl Mohammad Sadeq Farbod Ali Baseri Mohammad Hadi Mansour LecoorgeThe aim of the current research was an ethnographical study of the indigenous knowledge of Sarbandan women regarding herbal products with an emphasis on Julien Steward's theory. The studied population was all the resident women of Sarbandan region in the years 1387-1400 MoreThe aim of the current research was an ethnographical study of the indigenous knowledge of Sarbandan women regarding herbal products with an emphasis on Julien Steward's theory. The studied population was all the resident women of Sarbandan region in the years 1387-1400. 15 subjects were selected among the studied population using the purposive sampling method. The research method was qualitative field research and the study was conducted in an ethnographic procedure. Data were collected through in-depth and semi-structured interviews and participative observation. The results showed that: according to Julien Steward's theory, cultural development is based on the adaptation of the ecological environment and culture, and such an adaptation that leads to cultural growth and transformation in humans. The women of Sarbandan village had established this method in their mutual and two-way relationship with the environment. To name the natural environment and the type of plants that grow in that area, they inquire to know the natural environment. The women of the village found out that in this mountain and plain environment what kind of plants grow and after that they knew and sang songs and recited proverbs accordingly. They were able to improve their health, for example, by removing the infection or elimination of pain from their body, by utilizing the plant that was its habitat. As a result, according to Julien Steward, the indigenous knowledge of Sarbandan women is influenced by the geographical environment of this region, which led to ecological sustainability. Manuscript profile -
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3 - The effect of Guided Imagery and logo therapy on Depression, Anxiety and Hopefulness in Women with Cancer in Ahwaz
Sh Abolghasami سارا Saeadi ندا N. Morri NajafiThe target of this study was to determine The effectiveness of guided imagery and logo therapy on depression, anxiety and hopefulness in women with cancer in Ahwaz. The subjects were 42 female patients with cancer in Ahwaz Shafa hospi MoreThe target of this study was to determine The effectiveness of guided imagery and logo therapy on depression, anxiety and hopefulness in women with cancer in Ahwaz. The subjects were 42 female patients with cancer in Ahwaz Shafa hospital that were selected by simple sampling and divided into two groups experimental (Guided Imagery group and logo therapy group) and one control group. The research was experimental type of pre-test and post-test with control group. The measurement instruments of the research were Cattel Anxiety Questionnaire(CAQ), Beck Depression Indicator(BDI), Miller hopefulness Questionnaire. Pre-test was preformed for both groups , then, the experimental group underwent training sesions and techniques of guided imagery and logo therapy. After applying the intervention, the three groups were tested again. For analyzing the data covariance Multivariate Analysis method (Mancova) were used. Results indicated that guided imagery training and logo therapy were effective on depression, anxiety and hopefulness in women with cancer in Ahwaz., and logo therapy was more effective than guided imagery. Manuscript profile -
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4 - The Comparison Of Death Anxiety, Optimism And Sense Of Humor Among Female Nurses
Farah Naderi سعید Bakhtiar poor مینا ShokouhiIn the current established study the comparison of optimism, sense of humor and death anxiety among nurses in different wards of Ahwaz Golestan Hospital was proceeded. Statistical universe included all the female nurses of Ahwaz Golestan Hospital (240 nurses) being in d MoreIn the current established study the comparison of optimism, sense of humor and death anxiety among nurses in different wards of Ahwaz Golestan Hospital was proceeded. Statistical universe included all the female nurses of Ahwaz Golestan Hospital (240 nurses) being in duty for the year 1389 in seven different wards: The General Emergency, Intensive Care Unit, Nephrology(kidney Diseases), Surgery, Psychiatry, Internal Operating Room and pediatrics(Children) wards. The sample encompassed 200 female nurses whom were selected randomly via simple sampling procedure. Collelt-Lester Fear of Death Scale (Cl-FODS), Attribution Styles Questionnaire (ASQ) and the Sense of Humor Scale (Martin and Lefcourt) were responded by the subjects as data source. The research was designed as ex-post facto. Data analysis through multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) and Sheffe post hoc test were implemented. The findings revealed that nurses in hospital various wards differed significantly in terms of death anxiety but no any significant difference was observed with respect to other variables. Manuscript profile -
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5 - Women’s Gender Role Development and Family Sanity
پروین Ehteshamzadeh Due to traditional socially constructed beliefs about gender role models and its insidious impact on public attitudes and acceptations, instrumental behavior (dominant, assertive, independent, and competitive) is being associated with men while expressive behavior More Due to traditional socially constructed beliefs about gender role models and its insidious impact on public attitudes and acceptations, instrumental behavior (dominant, assertive, independent, and competitive) is being associated with men while expressive behavior (kind, nurturing, cooperative, sensitive to others’ needs) considered as femininity. Accumulated prejudice, discrimination and stereotyping caused the superior and inferior gender/ social role attributing and assigning to male and female respectively. Such sex inequalities lead to unfair behavior increasing akin to domestic violence, pushing back women from social practices, destroying their self confidence and so on. While evidences indicate role shifting to more masculine in women than men in changing their traditional role; women benefit some of the positive achievements such as relatively promoted social rights, strengthening economic empowerment, higher educations and self assertiveness increment. However the family suffering from couple’s infrequent home co-presence, home power disputes, single parent family, high risk sexual behaviors as the negative effects of the gender role development. This paper by briefly reviewing such phenomenon; suggested: obeying and comprehensive application of the Islamic original rules (jurisprudence) on gender roles, acceding traditional gender role shifting, more male spouses supporting of women, more precise balanced in-out house tasks management by women themselves; as introducing approaches to eliminate negative consequences of gender role shifting and to sustain family sanity and healthy mentality as well. Manuscript profile -
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6 - The Relations between Spiritual Intelligence, Social Intelligence and Death Anxiety in Ahwaz WomanSeniles
Farah Naderi Kh. RoushaniThe aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between spiritual intelligence, social intelligence and death anxiety among woman seniles in Ahwaz .The sample included 100 subjects who were selected based on multiphase sampling. For the measurement of t MoreThe aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between spiritual intelligence, social intelligence and death anxiety among woman seniles in Ahwaz .The sample included 100 subjects who were selected based on multiphase sampling. For the measurement of the variables, Integrated Spiritual Intelligence Scale (ISIS), Tromso Social Intelligence Scale (TSIS), Collet Lester Fear Of Death Scale (Cl-FODS) were used. Statistical methods included Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis. Results indicated that there was a significant correlation between spiritual intelligence and death anxiety, but there was no significant correlation between social intelligence and death anxiety .The results of regression analysis also showed that the spiritual intelligence was the only predicting variable for death anxiety. Manuscript profile -
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7 - Investigating Life Style Relationship with Affliction to Osteoarthritis in Referent to Tehran’s Medical Universities Hospitals
مریم Agha Amiri Sh Mohamadzadeh بهار Seifi حمید AlavimajdOsteoarthritis is one of the most prevalent joint illnesses in old-aged people and often results inability. The illness is a combination of joint destruction and corrosion. Current study was carried out in order to investigate life style relationship with affliction to MoreOsteoarthritis is one of the most prevalent joint illnesses in old-aged people and often results inability. The illness is a combination of joint destruction and corrosion. Current study was carried out in order to investigate life style relationship with affliction to osteoarthritis. In this case-control study, 220 subjects were selected from referent patients to Tehran’s Medical Universities Hospitals by simple random sampling method and were divided into two 110 subjects of case (experimental) and control groups. Data including demographic information, job history and life style (nutrition patterns and manners, physical activities, smoking and alcohol behaviors) collected via implementing questionnaires and interviews with the patients. Chi-square (K-2) and Mann-Whitney U statistical tests were applied to analyze data. Age Mean in both groups was 60 years and 59.1% of the subjects were women. In case group, 40% had ages between 25 and 29 years and 86.55% of them never used hormones after menopause. 23.63% of the referents in case group, were housewife and 64.5% of them had frequent stairs climbing, also 63.6% had picked up heavy objects and 65.5% had the manner of sitting in the form of cross-legged. In terms of nutrition and feeding manners, no significant differences were observed in both case and control groups (P<0.005). In terms of physical activities, most of people in case group had heavy physical activities in the past and hadn’t have walking or physical exercises, 30% of the case group had smoking manners (p<0.001). The established research showed that inappropriate life style is so effective in affliction to osteoarthritis in old-aged people that could be prevented some how by life style modification. Manuscript profile