Tobacco use is a significant predisposing factor to many diseases. Protection motivation theory well-suited theory, since fear can motivate individuals change their unhealthy behaviors.This study was conducted examine the associations between constructs of this with intention and tobacco behavior.The present cross-sectional in Noshahr, Iran. The participants were 440 high school boys selected using stratified random sampling 2016. A questionnaire about based on protection developed its...

Abstract Background Research has demonstrated that therapeutic interventions based on the self-efficacy theory produce positive outcomes for people who exhibit addictive behaviors, such as alcohol and drug use. Several questionnaires have been developed to evaluate extent which intervention programs can modify behavior. The present study describes psychometric properties of Farsi version Drug Abstinence Self-Efficacy Scale (DASES). Design methods forward–backward approach was employed...

The aim of the study was to determine predictors refraining from hookah smoking among high-school students in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran based on Prototype/Willingness model.This cross- sectional with analytic approach performed 240 selected by a cluster random sampling. data demographic and Prototype-Willingness Model constructs were acquired via self-administrated questionnaire. Data analyzed mean, frequency, correlation, liner logistic regression statistical tests.Statistically...

<p><strong>INTRODUCTION:</strong> Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a systemic, autoimmune and inflammatory disease with an unknown etiology that associated progressive joint degeneration, limitation of physical activity disability. The aim the study was to evaluate self-management behaviors their factors in RA patients.</p><p><strong>MATERIAL & METHOD: </strong>This cross-sectional performed 2013 on185 patients Iran. Data were selected through...

Abstract Objective The aim of the present study was to explore view rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients about barriers and reinforcing factors in practising self‐management behaviour (SMB). Methods This a qualitative based on directed content analysis in‐depth semi‐structured interviews with 30 patients. participants were selected using purposeful sampling approach. continued until data saturation reached. conducted over 6 months 2014–2015 at Rheumatology Clinic Shariati Hospital, Tehran...

Background: Self-management behaviors (SMB) play a significant role in controlling the adverse effects of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as chronic disease. Objectives: The main purpose this study was to explore behavioral determinants SMB who suffer from RA. Methods: This is qualitative with directed approach content analysis in-depth semi-structured interviews. A total 30 RA patients (15 good and 15 worst SMB) were recruited based on PRECEDE model (predisposing factor). participants using...

Background and Purpose: Media literacy is defined as the ability to access, analyze, evaluate messages transferred by media, which has various dimensions including creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving. This study was conducted investigate media of students Mazandaran University Medical Sciences. Materials Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 370 Sciences participated. They were selected via social networks using stratified random sampling in 2021. The data collected...

Background: The process of obtaining oral health information, evaluating its concepts and using appropriate prevention treatment processes in the field Oral literacy (OHL) is within scope link between culture society, system, education consequences. purpose current study was to investigate OHL first-grade high school students Babol. Materials Methods: present a cross-sectional on 383 Babol 2019 multi-stage cluster sampling method first stage selection second class selection. data were...

Background: Osteoporosis is one of the most common problems in health systems and a hidden epidemic modern world. The aim present study was to investigate osteoporosis-related nutritional behaviors based on theory planned behavior (TPB) adolescent girls Sari, Iran.  Materials Methods: This cross-sectional performed 341 12-16-year high school students who were selected by multi-stage random sampling method Data collection carried out using TPB-based researcher-made questionnaire consisting...

Associated Factors with Dietary Adherence among People Cardiovascular Metabolic Risk based on PRECEDE Framework: a Mixed-Method Study

Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Intention Among Female Students at Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

Background & objectives: Social capital is a set of norms and social relationships that enable people to interact together achieve desirable goals reduce the cost interaction communication.Considering importance capital, aim this study was evaluate related factors among students Mazandaran University Medical Sciences.Methods: This cross-sectional performed on 400 Sciences .They were selected using quota sampling based students' population each faculty.Demographic characteristics Onyx...

Abstract Background : Increasing physical activity plays an important role in the promotion of quality life women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). This study examined impact a theory- informed behavior change techniques intervention conjunction pedometer-based on and weight PCOS. Method research is unmasked controlled trial study. 88 PCOS referred to Mahdieh hospital Tehran, Iran met inclusion criteria were assigned by random assignment method (12-week plus intervention) comparison...

Background: Overweight and obesity are the most serious public health challenges of developed developing countries. The prevalence childhood has increased worldwide. This study aims to identify behavioral determinants overweight among adolescents.
 Methods: is a qualitative with directed approach content analysis in-depth semi-structured interviews. A total 27 obese students (11girls, 16 boys) were recruited in this based on PRECEDE model (predisposing factor). participants using...