Showing 15 results for Mental Health
Mohammad Malakoutian, Abdoalrahim Parvaresh,
Volume 3, Issue 2 (12-2003)
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Introduction. Each year, the Medical Sciences Universities admit a number of young individuals for the study in the field of environmental health. This admission has been largely increased since 1996. Thus, the employment of these graduates remains as a difficulty in this field. This study was carried out to determine the occupational situation of different levels of environmental health graduates and to suggest some strategies for long term planning.
Methods. In this descriptive survey, 972 graduates of environmental health with associate, BS and MS degree, throughout the country, who were selected by simple random sampling method, filled a self-administered questionnaire. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed by content validity and test/re-test. Data analysis was done by SPSS software using frequency distribution and Chi2 test.
Results. Based on the results, 64.6% of graduates holding associate degree, and 42.7% of graduates holding BS degree were unemployed pending June 2003. The percentage of unemployment rate among MS graduates was much less than other graduates (3.7%). Meanwhile, among associate and BS degree graduate, the highest percentage of unemployment rate was for female graduates.
Conclusion. Due to the high percentage of unemployment in associate and BS graduates of environmental health, it is recommended to reduce the students’ admission capacity. It is also suggested to enhance the academic knowledge and capabilities of graduates by making some revisions in the curriculum content, and to provide necessary background for their future employment. Since more unemployed graduates are among females, it seems that environmental health field is a kind of manly job. Therefore, more cautious is needed in admitting more female students.
Mohammad Reza Hamdi, Abdoalrahim Parvaresh, Mehdi Amin,
Volume 5, Issue 2 (12-2005)
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Introduction: Substantial changes in living trends of societies, promotion of health, and changes in environmental health officers’ (EHOs) duties and responsibilities are the main reasons that educational programs in this field do not correspond with their job description in the real context and according to the real needs of the society. Therefore, the educational courses of this field should be revised. The goal of this study was to determine the job description and the educational needs of EHOs in order to coordinate their educational programs with their real job duties.
Methods: In this descriptive study, a questionnaire was mailed to 383 graduates and personnel of environmental health in Isfahan Province, to declare their educational needs and job activities based on their frequency. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed by content validity and test/re-test, respectively. The data analysis was performed by SPSS software using descriptive statistics.
Results: The EHOs working in Isfahan province, with technician, bachelor and master degrees, declared 31, 38, 26 types of activities as their job duties, respectively. Their most common duties were residual chloride measurement in water, monitoring public places, and investigating complaints, which were the same as their educational needs. In postgraduate level, the most important duties included management, supervising environmental health affairs, teaching and research.
Conclusion: Technicians and bachelors of environmental health are conducting similar job activities which correspond with their mentioned educational needs. It is recommended that educational programs for environmental health be revised according to their real job activities and educational needs. It is also suggested to coordinate the educational programs with the needs of their future job such as continuing the education, and different job options, in order to increase their efficacy.
Mehrdad Salehi, Mahnaz Kelishadi, Masoud Zandye, Jalal Keshavarz, Abas Bagheri,
Volume 5, Issue 2 (12-2005)
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Introduction: One of the challenges of medical universities is to deliver medical and health instructions and the related concepts from the higher university levels to the basic levels of the society. The absolute need to have a communicating bridge between the universities and the urban society, has led to more attention to community health volunteers as the potential source for such a link. This study attempted to determine the effect of female health volunteer education on the knowledge and attitude towards mental health in urban society of Isfahan.
Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with two group/pre and post-test design carried out in 2003. Four hundred people of Falavarjan city as well as the same number of people in Khomeini-Shahr city were randomly assigned to complete a valid and reliable questionnaire for knowledge & Attitude as the pretest. Then after a one year period of mental health educational interventions by health volunteers in Falavarjan, the post-test was accomplished in both cities. The data was analyzed by SPSS software using t-test and Chi2.
Results: The pre-interventional scores of knowledge and attitude in the experiment group were 40.5% and 54.5%, respectively which increased significantly to 64.2% and 80.2% , respectively, after intervention. In the control group, the pre- and post-interventional scores of knowledge were 41.5 and 41.9 respectively which had no significant difference. The respective rates for attitude were 63.1 and 49.9 which showed no significant difference before and after intervention. The post interventional scores of knowledge and attitude were significantly higher in the experiment group, compared to the control group.
Conclusion: For promoting mental health in urban areas, we can rely on the efficacy of the stepwise knowledge transfer from the higher health levels (third level mental health physician) to health–educating volunteers and from them to community health volunteers and finally to urban families.
Narges Keshtiaray, Ali Reza Yousefy,
Volume 5, Issue 2 (12-2005)
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Introduction: One of the main criteria for a complete care system in mental health is using evaluation data to identify and focus on potential capacities for future planning. The goal of this study was to evaluate educational programs of center for mental health education and consultation in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: In this evaluation study, the participants of educational programs of this center, from March 2001 until August 2003 were investigated. A researcher made questionnaire was used to study the knowledge, attitude and practice of people referring to this center, in 11 educational subjects presented in the educational programs. The demographic characteristics were also asked along with the main questionnaire. The data analysis was made using descriptive and inferential statistics, t-test, and ANOVA by SPSS software. Results: Center for consultation and education of mental health, has had a successful performance regarding identifying mild mental problems. Based on the designed criteria for evaluating educational programs in this center, these programs were relatively successful in promoting the knowledge and practice of referred people. Conclusion: Considering the increasing complications of societies and the necessity to educate people for the purpose of preventing acute mental disorders, it seems that implementing and developing such centers is one of the priorities of health system and medical education in the country.
Mohammad Taghi Samadi, Javid Taghizadeh, Zahra Kashitarash Esfahani, Majid Mohammadi,
Volume 9, Issue 4 (3-2010)
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Introduction: The raise of medical sciences graduates is counted to be on of the problems in public, as concern about the discipline and future career is evidently seen in students. This study was performed with the aim of determining environmental health students' attitude toward their discipline and future career carried out in Hamedan University of Medical Sciences in 2008. Methods: All environmental health students of Hamedan University of Medical Sciences studying morning courses of first semester of academic year 2008-2009 in associate, BS, and MS degrees were entered into this descriptive cross sectional study through census (n=115). The data gathering tool was Minnesota University questionnaire including 20 questions based on Likert scale. Data was analyzed by SPSS software using statistical t-test. Results: Mean and standard deviation of students' attitude toward their future career attained to be 56.6 and 11.2 respectively out of 96 questionnaires. Regarding the score of 60 as the mean score of the test, the attained mean score is lower than expected. Conclusion: The mean score for attitude of population under investigation toward their future career was lower than acceptable level which demonstrates lack of desirable attitude toward future career among students. It is while they have an acceptable attitude toward their discipline. Adjusting the number of students accepted, proper distribution of human resources, informing students about university disciplines before they take the entrance examination, and supporting the students financially may prove helpful in improving their attitudes.
Alireza Yousefi, Maryam Baratali, Arefeh Erfan,
Volume 10, Issue 5 (2-2011)
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Introduction: Women's worldwide tendency toward higher education has been controversial in recent decades and Iran is not an exception in this regard. On the other hand, the education level could be related to women's mental health. Hence, this study was performed to determine this relationship and elucidate the query if the mental health enhances along with enhancement of educational level.
Methods: In this descriptive-correlative study in August 2008 in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 120 female students were selected through random sampling method. Data gathering tool was standard questionnaire of Goldberg for public health (Goldberg Health Questionnaire) and demographic data form for respondents. Collected data was analyzed by SPSS software using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: A significant statistical difference was observed between mean of mental health of Master degree students compared to that of Bachelor and PhD students i.e. among the total study population, Master degree students had a higher level of mental health. In other words, there was a significant relationship between mental health of female students and their educational level. Similarly, a significant difference was observed between their mental health condition and factors such as occupational status (being employed or unemployed) and marital status (P<0.05). In other words employed women compared to unemployed and married women compared to single women enjoyed higher level of mental health.
Conclusion: Educated women's mental health could be related to their getting married or employed. Therefore, dissemination of an appropriate marriage culture among woman who follow higher education, appropriate application of their abilities, and their assignment into right occupations are essential factors determining their mental health. More studies are needed to explore the association between reduction of mental health and continuing education in PhD level.
Laleh Solaimanizadeh, Farzaneh Solaimanizadeh, Mostafah Javadi, Abass Abasszadeh,
Volume 11, Issue 3 (10-2011)
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Introduction: Entrance to university is accompanied with major changes in social relationships, expectations and roles that make the students susceptible for mental problems. The aim of this study was to determine the association between mental health and educational stressful factors among students of Kerman Nursing and Midwifery School. Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study carried out on all students selected by census (325 students) studying in Kerman Nursing and Midwifery School in year 2008. The data were collected through General Health Questionnair (GHQ-28) and a researcher made questionnaire on demographic and educational stressful factors. The data were analyzed by SPSS13 through descriptive and analytical (χ2 and Pearson correlation tests) statistics. Significance level was set as P≤0.05. Results: Out of 300 students studied , 28% were suspected to have psychological disorders. These disorders were 28.9% and 26.5% among females and males respectively. There was a statistical correlation between mental health and previous physical illnesses (p<0/05). There was a significant correlation between stressful factors experienced (separation from the family, worriedness about job in future, education dissatisfaction and financial problems) with mental health. Also there was a significant correlation between mental health and educational stressful factors such as negative attitude in community about nursing and ambiguity about professional role of nurses at the time of education(p<0/05). Conclusion:With regard to the findings of the study, a number of nursing students are susceptible to mental disorders. Therefore contemplation about educational stressful factors to deminish mental problems is recommended
Susan Bahrami, Hamideh Molakhili, Faezeh Baghbani, Hassan Ashrafirizi, Shahin Mojiri,
Volume 11, Issue 9 (3-2012)
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Introduction: The tendency to read and study is one of the most important indicators of growth and development. This is an effective factor for avoiding one-dimensional thinking and developing human talents in various fields. This study aimed to determine the relationship between non-school study and mental health in student s of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 2010-2011.
Methods: In this descriptive –correlational study, 300 third year students (out of 1054 students) of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences were selected through stratified, randoms ampling. Data gathering tools were a researcher-made questionnaire and general health questionnaire. Content validity of the questionnaire was confirmed .Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient was calculated 0.86 for researcher-made questionnaire and 0.83 for Goldenberg and Hiller mental health questionnaire. Data analysis was done using descriptive and the inferential (t-test, ANOVA and Tukey test) statistics.
Results: The mean of facilitating factors for non-school study was at the intermediate level. The mean of barriers was less than the average level. 53.2 percent had mental health, 44.6 percent had pathological symptoms and2/2percentdid not respond questions related to mental health. Subject shad mental health in term of "somatization" and "depression" sub-scales, and they had pathological symptoms in "social function failure", "anxiety and "insomnia" sub-scales. The correlation coefficient between facilitating factors and mentioned sub-scales(i.e. somatization, anxiety, insomnia, social function failure and depression)was significant (P>0.05). Facilitating factors and somatization, anxiety, insomnia and depression sub-scales had the inverse association. Facilitating factors and social function failure sub-scales were directly associated. The correlation coefficient between barriers and mentioned sub-scales(i.e. somatization, anxiety, insomnia, and depression)was significant (P>0.05). Therefore, there is a direct relationship between barriers and somatization, anxiety and insomnia and depression sub-scales.
Conclusion:The ability to study is one-way for improving the thinking and logical thinking ability. Its leasteffect is intellectual system activation. It has a positive impact on the mind, intelligence, thinking, behavior and ethics
Mohsen Hassanabadi, Farah Madarshahian, Soheila Khazaei,
Volume 12, Issue 12 (3-2013)
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Introduction: Changing the focus of teaching from patient to community is an educational strategy. The effect of evidence based community visits for risk factors of Crimean-Congo fever on students’ learning was investigated in this study.
Methods: In this quasi-experimental study in year 2010, 36 nursing students of Birjand University of Medical Sciences were selected through purposive sampling during a training course in a health center. They were randomly divided into two groups of experiment (evidence based visits, n=18) and control (traditional education, n=18) to teach Crimean fever risk factors. Data were gathered using two researcher-made questionnaires as pre-test and post-test. Knowledge on Crimean fever before and after visits on unhealthy animal slaughtering in experimental group, and in control group before and after traditional education was measured. Data was analyzed by Chi2, independent and paired t tests.
Results: The mean of total score of knowledge about Crimean fever in experimental group was 4.22±1.06 (out of 5) after intervention which was significantly increased compared to that of control group (3.05±1.47) (p=0.01). The mean of total score of knowledge about Crimean fever in experimental group was 4.22±1.06 after intervention which showed a statistically significant difference (p=0.001) compared to the pre-test scores (2.66±1.81).
Conclusion: Evidence based visits of Crimean fever risk factors in the community promotes learning. Therefore evidence based visits of appropriate subjects such as places and professions are suggested as a teaching strategy.
Hossein Namdar Areshtanab, Hossein Ebrahimi, Mohammadhassan Sahebihagh, Mohammad Arshadi Bostanabad,
Volume 13, Issue 2 (5-2013)
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Introduction: Nursing and midwifery students are exposed to high stress as they face multiple stressors in their educational and clinical experiences. This can threaten their mental health, which in turn, can affect their function. Considering the impact of mental health on individual performance, this study examined mental health and its relationship with academic achievement in students of Tabriz nursing-midwifery faculty.
Methods: In one descriptive-analytical study, a sample of 251 Nursing and Midwifery students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences was selected. Data were gathered by mental health questionnaire (GHQ-28). The mean scores of final term were regarded as academic achievement of students. The data were analyzed by SPSS- 11.5 using descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (T-test, ANOVA and Pearson Correlation Coefficient).
Results: Results showed that mean mental health scores of students participating in the study was 25.7 ±11.02. Findings showed that the highest mean was related to social function (11.84±2.9) and lowest to depression (3.5±3.83). Also a significantly negative correlation between scores of mental health and academic achievement was observed (P≤0/00, r=-0/229).
Conclusion: According to the results, there was a significant relationship between mental health and academic achievement in students. It is necessary to conduct further studies about mental problems of students and activation of consultation centers.
Zohreh Anbari, Hamidreza Jamilian, Mohamad Rafiee, Mahin Qomi, Zahra Moslemi,
Volume 13, Issue 6 (9-2013)
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Introduction: Attention to students’ major satisfaction and mental health is important in promoting their learning and academic achievement. This study aims to investigate the relationship between satisfaction with major, mental health and academic achievement among students in Arak University of Medical Sciences in 2012.
Methods: In this descriptive-correlation study, relationship between satisfaction with major and mental health and academic achievement of 403 students in Arak University of Medical Sciences was assessed. Students were selected through stratified random sampling method from schools of Paramedics, Nursing and Medicine. Data were collected through the standard general health questionnaire (GHQ28) and a researcher-made questionnaire on major satisfaction. Data were analyzed using independent T-test and Spearman test.
Results: Students’ mean score of satisfaction with their major was 61.16 ± 12.38 (out of 90) which was interpreted as about average. Their general health score was 26.36± 10.65 that showed a mild psychological distress. There was no significant relationship between major satisfaction and mental health and academic improvement (p=.22, r=-.061) but there was a significant negative relationship between academic achievement with satisfaction (p=0.024, r=-0.113) and mental health (p=0.001, r=-0.166).
Conclusion: It is important that special attention be paid to the role of supervisors, student counseling centers, students’ academic achievement monitoring, identification and provision of the services needed for students at risk, and participation of their families.
Hamzah Ali Jamali, Mehran Ghalenoei,
Volume 13, Issue 7 (10-2013)
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Introduction: The raise of environmental and occupational health graduates followed by scarce employment has developed a concern about these disciplines and future career among students. This study was performed with the aim of determining environmental health and occupational health students' attitude toward their disciplines and future career in Qazvin University of Medical Sciences in 2012.
Methods: All environmental and occupational health freshmen of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences studying for a segregated or integrated Bachelor’s Degree in 2012-2013 participated in this descriptive cross-sectional study through census (n=156). The data gathering tool was Minnesota University questionnaire including 17 questions, using a Likert scale. Data were analyzed using t-test and chi-square test.
Results: The mean and standard deviation of environmental students' attitude toward their future career was 50.7±9.7 (out of 85). Also mean and standard deviation of occupational students' attitude was 53.3±6.9. Mean and standard deviation of environmental health students' attitude in men was 58±8.4, But these parameters in women were 49.7±9.7. On the other hand, mean and standard deviation of occupational health students' attitude toward their future career was 53.3±7.6 in men and 53.2± 6.7 in women.
Conclusion: The mean score for attitude of environmental health under investigation toward their discipline and future career was lower than acceptable level which demonstrates lack of desirable attitude toward future career among students. The authorities should pay special attention to creating jobs for these students. Curriculum improvement should also be seriously considered in order to increase the students’ competence. Also, informing students about university disciplines before they take the entrance examination, and supporting the students financially may prove helpful in improving their attitudes.
Tayebeh Elahi, Ahmad Jonidi Jafary , Soliman Ahmady,
Volume 14, Issue 6 (9-2014)
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Introduction: The competencies of Environmental Health inspectors and the methods to achieve them are defining factors in encountering environmental health problems. The aim of this study was to identify the methods of gaining competency among Iranian Environmental Health inspectors from their own views.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 612 Iranian Environmental Health inspectors were selected through cluster sampling. Data collection was done via a questionnaire that its validity and reliability were checked by the opinions of the experts and calculating Cronbach`s Alpha coefficient (0.82) respectively. The collected data were analyzed by conducting descriptive statistics.
Results: Based on the results of this study, Environmental Health inspectors declared that they have gained their capabilities via in-service training (38.7%), academic education (18.8 %), pre-service training and experimental training (14.7 %).
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that in-service training can play a key role in increasing Environmental Health inspectors` job capabilities. So, it seems necessary to emphasize on in-service training planning to promote their capabilities. Moreover, it is recommended that the Environmental Health academic curriculum be enriched in accordance with the required capabilities of inspectors.
Abdolmajid Fadaei, Mahin Ghafari, Masoud Amiri, Kobra Shakari,
Volume 14, Issue 9 (12-2014)
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Introduction: Assessing the conformity rate of educational programs with professional needs can lead to identify the weaknesses of such programs and provide the opportunity for their improvement. This study aimed to investigate the viewpoint of environmental health engineering graduates about conformity rate of the curriculum with their professional needs in Charharmahal and Bakhtiari province.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on 100 environmental health engineering graduates in 2013. The data was collected through a researcher-made questionnaire consisted of two sections: demographic (7 questions) and questions related to all specialized courses (42 questions) with a three-point rating scale (low, medium and high). The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Results: The results showed that the most suitable courses were inspection and control of food (both theoretical and practical), solid waste, disinfection and water treatment with 72.5%, 67.2%, 56.2%, 55%, and 53.8% conformity rates, respectively and showed that these courses had the most conformity with professional needs. Other courses such as mapping, fluid mechanics, hydraulics, pump and engine, and industrial wastewater with 66.2%, 58.8%, 57.5%, 56.3% and 51.2% respectively, had the least conformity with professional needs.
Conclusion: Professional needs of environmental health engineering graduates were not fully covered by their curriculum. It seems necessary to change the educational programs and provide necessary means and facilities in order to achieve the professional objectives and train skilled and productive human resources.
Abdolhussein Shakurnia, Mahdi Tavalla, Maryam Aslami, Hussein Elhampour,
Volume 19, Issue 0 (4-2019)
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Introduction: Defining the factors influencing the students’ academic failure and timely identification of high-risk students, one can prevent the loss of money and manpower. The purpose of this study was to explore the educational and psychological characteristics of students as predictors of students’ academic failure in Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Methods: This cross - sectional case-control study was conducted on 73 failed and 73 non-failed students in the academic year 1396. To collect data, seven questionnaires including Kolb's learning styles, Rosenberg self-esteem, academic burnout, self-efficacy, life satisfaction, spiritual well-being and academic stresses were used. These standard questionnaires had a good validity and reliability. Data were analyzed using synchronous and step-by-step manner, and in the accreditation section, using Cronbach's alpha and confirmatory factors analysis.
Results: The mean and standard deviation of failed and unfailed students' age was 22.11±3.03 and 21.67±3.32 years, respectively. 33 (45.2%) of the failed students were female and 69 (94.5%) were single. Educational variables were the average grade of the diploma and the quota of the exam and the psychological variables of educational conditions, religious health and converging learning style in predicting group membership had a role, and none of the other variables had any role in predicting group membership in a step-by-step approach.
Conclusion: Regarding the role of some variables as the main factors influencing the students’ academic failure, it seems indispensable to prevent students' academic failure by identifying students at risk and adopting supportive approaches to their vulnerability
