Purpose: To translate long form, interview-administered International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) from English to Persian and evaluate its validity, reliability reproducibility. Methods: A forward-backward translation procedure was followed develop the version of IPAQ. total 218 respondents (53.7% women, aged 2276 yr) completed in Tehran, Iran. examine testretest reliability, 48 healthy volunteers IPAQ twice during a 7-day period.. The PA indicators derived were assessed for...

The objective of the current study was to translate and validate Iranian version WHOQOL-BREF. A forward-backward translation procedure followed develop questionnaire. stratified random sample individuals aged 18 over completed questionnaire in Tehran, Iran. Psychometric properties instrument including reliability (internal consistency, test-retest analysis), validity (known groups' comparison convergent validity), items' correlation with their hypothesized domains were assessed. In all 1164...

Abstract Background The cesarean section rate has been steadily rising from 35% in 2000 to 40% 2005 Iran. objective of this study was identify barriers reduce the Iran, as perceived by obstetricians and midwives main behavioral change target groups. Methods A qualitative with purposive sampling designed which data were collected through in-depth interviews document analyses. Hospitals selected on bases being public or private their response ministry's C-section reduction interventions....

Ulcerative colitis ( UC ) is a chronic recurrent inflammation of the colon. It has been proposed that pathogenesis may be related to vitamin D deficiency and/or administration in patients have an ameliorating effect on intestinal inflammation. The aim this study was assess serum levels immune cytokines patients. In double‐blind randomized controlled trial, 90 mild‐to‐moderate were assigned get either single muscular injection 7.5 mg D3 or 1 mL normal saline as placebo. Three months later IL...

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an intestinal chronic inflammatory condition and includes Crohn's (CD) ulcerative colitis (UC). It has been proposed that Vitamin D supplementation may have a beneficial role in IBD. Aim: To characterize the effects of on cathelicidin (hCAP/LL37) gene expression, ESR, serum hs-CRP levels. Materials Methods: Ninety UC patients remission were randomized to receive 300,000 IU intramuscular or 1 mL normal saline as placebo, respectively. Before 90...

Objectives The long and demanding course of medical education may be accompanied by distress with serious consequences. This study was conducted to assess the multidimensional health-related quality life (HR-QoL) in students different stages its associations behavioural social factors. Methods A cross-sectional at three schools at, respectively, Tehran University Medical Sciences, Aja Sciences Baghiyatalah School, November December 2011 using stratified sampling. Data were obtained on...

Background: Now positive aspect of caregiving (PAC) is well-defined as caregiver gains, satisfaction, meaningful life, and enhanced family relationship. The adjusted association PAC burden not well acknowledged. This study investigated the adjusting for potential confounders. Methods: was a cross-sectional that recruited 132 caregivers. A linear regression model with used to estimate associations. Results: negatively associated (mean difference in per 1-unit increase = −0.12, 95% confidence...

Measuring quality of life (QOL) in a population is important for the predictions health and social care needs. In Pakistan, related data exist but there are no general population. this study, was assessed among Pakistani their associated factors by using World Health Organization’s instrument (WHOQOL-BREF). A population-based cross-sectional study carried out all 52 Union Councils District Abbottabad, Khaber Pkutunkhua province, Pakistan from March 2015 to August 2015. Multi-stage cluster...

ABSTRACT Older people are among the most vulnerable in major disasters. In their aftermath, it is crucial to institute efforts that will maintain a high level of elders' quality life (QoL). This paper presents QoL assessments elderly survivors five years after Bam earthquake Iran, and evaluates determinants. A cross-sectional analysis 210 randomly-selected was carried out 2008 using WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. comparison results with data on general population showed experiencing may...

Background Health systems worldwide have always suffered resource constraints. Therefore, making decisions informed by scientific evidence to optimize costs and prevent wastage of resources is both important necessary. The current study was designed identify barriers evidence-based decision-making (EBDM) in Iran's health system. Methods Participants were purposively selected. In-depth interviews with policy-makers focus group discussions (FGDs) researchers used collect data. Thirteen...

Studies have shown an inverse relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and mortality due to coronary heart disease (CHD). Little is known about this association in Iran. This study aimed investigate whether after myocardial infarction (MI) varies by SES.In a retrospective study, 1283 MI patients who hospitalized Tehran Heart Center from March 2005 2006 were followed up 2008. Demographic, clinical SES data collected case records telephone interviews. Multiple logistic regression...

The aim of this study was to assess the predictive role religious coping in quality life breast cancer patients.This multi-center cross-sectional conducted Tehran, Iran, from October 2014 May 2015. A total 224 women with completed measures socio-demographic information, (brief RCOPE), and (FACT-B). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics t-test, ANOVA, linear regression analysis.The mean age 47.1 (SD=9.07) years majority married (81.3%). score for positive 22.98 (SD=4.09) while it...

Objective: People having dementia need help and supervision to perform their activities of daily living. This responsibility is usually imposed on family members who endure a great burden, leading undesirable health outcomes. The aims our study were measure caregivers’ as well identify its adjusted relevant predictors. Methods: One hundred fifty three registered patients caregivers from Iranian Alzheimer Association included in this cross-sectional through sequential sampling. Self-rated...

Breast cancer-preventive behaviors are critical for community and women’s health. Although many studies have addressed knowledge attitudes toward breast cancer, little information is available about their experiences of cancer preventive behaviors. This study aimed to explore the Iranian women regarding was a qualitative study. A sample aged 30 years over selected purposefully. Data collected through focus group semi-structured audiotaped interviews were analyzed by conventional content...

While cigarette and passive smoking have been identified as modifiable risk factors for multiple sclerosis (MS), there is no report regarding Waterpipe smoking-MS association.We examined the association of Waterpipe, tobacco, with MS.Population-based incident case-control study in Iran 547 cases 1057 general population controls (7 August 2013-17 February 2015). Logistic regression model was used. Multiplicative along additive interaction assessed using product term Synergy Index (SI),...