Seyede Somaye Mirmoini; Salman Khazaei; Mehdi Kangavari; Maryam Afshari
Volume 23, Issue 4 , September and October 2016, , Pages 618-625
Abstract
Background Spirometry as a screening method for occupational lung diseases is frequently used. The main purpose of spirometry is the early diagnosis of lung function decline before emergence of clinical symptoms. This study aimed to determine parameters associated with spirometery of industrial workers ...
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Background Spirometry as a screening method for occupational lung diseases is frequently used. The main purpose of spirometry is the early diagnosis of lung function decline before emergence of clinical symptoms. This study aimed to determine parameters associated with spirometery of industrial workers admitted for employment examinations Tuyserkan City.Materials & Methods This is a cross-sectional study conducted on 200 workers of various industries in Tuyserkan in fall 2013. This study was performed by referring to the city health department of Tuyserkan occupational health and doing spirometric tests with Spirolab II device and filling out questionnaires through interviews. Spirometry test has been confirmed by standards of American Thoracic Society. Data were analyzed using Stata 11.Results About 5.3% of men were in unsiutable condition in terms of their respiratory functions while this figure was 16.1% in women. The relationship between gender and respiratory status was statistically significant (P=0.03). With regard to the employment status and respiratory function of workers, 18% of of ordinary workers had unsuitable respiratory conditions. Spirometric patterns obtained from patients with respiratory problems revealed that 52.09% of them had complex pattern, 29.1% restrictive pattern and 22.8% obstructive pattern.Conclusion According to the results, performing pre-employment and periodic examinations, continuous monitoring by health professionals, and using appropriate personal protective equipment along with training for quitting smoking are essential.
Rohollah Norian; Behzad Gholam Aliei; Maryam Afshari; Mehdi Kangavari
Volume 22, Issue 1 , March and April 2015, , Pages 123-131
Abstract
Background: With respect to the aging process, one of the challenges facing the health sector in the coming years is cause of accidents in the elderly which has an effective portion in disability and death. In Iran, accidents and their causes in the elderly, to take the necessary measures has not been ...
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Background: With respect to the aging process, one of the challenges facing the health sector in the coming years is cause of accidents in the elderly which has an effective portion in disability and death. In Iran, accidents and their causes in the elderly, to take the necessary measures has not been well studied. This study was conducted in 2014, with the aim of determination of the factors associated with injuries caused by accidents in the elderly referred to hospital of Tuyserkan city.
Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 222 elderly referred to hospital of Tuyserkan city that have accidents in 2014. First, by referring to the fight against diseases of public health center, primary data were taken about status of victims, and then with referring to the hospital, checklist of injuries from medical records was completed. Checklist Including personal information, type, severity, time and consequences of the damage. The data were analyzed by statistical software SPSS16.
Results: The extent of injuries in men was more than in women (respectively 62/2% and 37/8%). Most elderly people injured are in age group of 60 to 64 years (58/1%). Also, most injuries was related to traffic accidents and falls (respectively 38/7% and 35/6%). Severity of the injuries were moderate (58%).
Conclusion: Elderly people, due to physiological conditions are in danger of accidents and their irreversible effects. Therefore, effective and regular training about injury prevention and secure of living environment and society for the elderly, and regarding to reduction of injuries in this age group is necessary.