Psychology
Azin Gazor; biouk Tajeri; Naser Sobhi Gharamaleki; Mohammad Hatami; Gholam Reza Sarami Forooshani
Volume 29, Issue 1 , May and June 2022, , Pages 25-35
Abstract
Introduction: Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases and one of the main problems of health care systems in many societies around the world, including Iran. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of immunization against stress on anxiety, perceived stress and ...
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Introduction: Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases and one of the main problems of health care systems in many societies around the world, including Iran. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of immunization against stress on anxiety, perceived stress and adherence of treatment in patients with asthma.Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 30 patients with asthma aged 25 to 55 years were selected and divided into experimental and control groups. Participants first completed research questionnaires. First, the participants completed the research questionnaires. Then, the stress immunization training package was implemented in 9 sessions for the experimental group. Then the research questionnaires were completed after the sessions and again after three months. The instruments of this study include Beck Anxiety Scale, Cohen Perceived Stress Questionnaire and the scale of adherence to the treatment. In order to analyze the data, repeated measures analysis of variance test was used in SPSS software version 20.Results: The results showed that the difference between groups was significant for the perceived stress variables (p = 0.023) and treatment follow-up (p = 0.003) but was not significant for the anxiety variable (p = 0.360). Therefore, immunization training against stress had a significant effect on perceived stress and adherence to treatment of patients with asthma.Conclusion: Immunization against stress by reducing perceived stress in patients with asthma, in addition to reducing the risk of asthma attacks by improving adherence of treatment these patients leads to better control of their disease.
Epidemiology and Statistics
Ali Asghar Ghaleˈe Noeie; Hossein Ansari; Abolfazl Payandeh; Gholamreza Soleimani; Hossein Kamani; Ali Meshkinian
Volume 28, Issue 6 , January and February 2022, , Pages 862-873
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Background: The prevalence of asthma has increased dramatically among children. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of asthma symptoms among school‐age children in Zahedan, southeast of Iran.Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 1,600 primary school girls and boys were ...
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Background: The prevalence of asthma has increased dramatically among children. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of asthma symptoms among school‐age children in Zahedan, southeast of Iran.Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 1,600 primary school girls and boys were examined by multistage random sampling. Data were collected using the International ISAAC Questionnaire. The data were analyzed in Stata.14 software using chi-square test, multiple logistic regression and Kappa coefficient.Results: The prevalence of asthma based on physician diagnosis was 6.2%. The prevalence of asthma was statistically significant in girls with 8.3% and boys with 4.2% (P
Fatemeh Heidari; Majid Mohammadshahi; Shokoh Malgeard; Seyyed Hamid Bersi; Parisa Chitsaz; Maryam Rahemi
Volume 23, Issue 2 , March and April 2016, , Pages 222-232
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Background & Objectives: Epidemiological studies of diet and asthma have focused on intakes of individual nutrients and foods and few studies have examined associations with dietary patterns. The aim of this study was to determine dietary patterns in patients with asthma. Materials & Methods: ...
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Background & Objectives: Epidemiological studies of diet and asthma have focused on intakes of individual nutrients and foods and few studies have examined associations with dietary patterns. The aim of this study was to determine dietary patterns in patients with asthma. Materials & Methods: A case–control study of 47 cases with asthma and 47 healthy controls aged between 18 and 50 in Ahvaz, Iran, was carried out. Demographic and anthropometric data were collected by personal questionnaire. Information about usual diet was obtained by semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. Independent sample t-test was used to compare variables. Results: No significant differences were observed in anthropometric indices and dietary intakes of energy and macronutrients between groups. The meat and alternatives food group consumed less in asthmatic patients compared to healthy controls (P=0.032), but no significant differences were shown in the consumption of other main food groups. The processed meats, fast foods and salty foods were consumed less in the case group but the consumption of hydrogenated oils was significantly higher in this group (P<0.05). Conclusion: It seems the decreased consumption of fast foods and the compliance of dietary regimen in order to control the asthma symptoms or attacks resulted in following healthier dietary pattern in patients. Future studies with larger sample size and biochemical assays are suggested.
L YEKEH FALLAH
Volume 12, Issue 4 , January and February 2006, , Pages 14-19
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Background and purpose: Many researches have indicated that physical exercise can improve the pulmonary function and play a paramount role in enhancing the quality of life in asthmatic patients by reducing the symptoms of asthma and shortness of breath through mechanisms such as strengthened respiratory ...
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Background and purpose: Many researches have indicated that physical exercise can improve the pulmonary function and play a paramount role in enhancing the quality of life in asthmatic patients by reducing the symptoms of asthma and shortness of breath through mechanisms such as strengthened respiratory muscles, decreased hospitalization and decreased consumption of bronchodilators. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the effect of physical exercises on the pulmonary function and quality of life in asthmatic patients.
Methods and Materials: In this single-group, pre test–posttest quasi-experimental study, 21 asthmatic adults referring to Alzahra Clinic in Isfahan, Iran were selected by purposive sampling. Standard Quality of life questionnaire and spirometry test were used for data collection. The physical exercise program was given for four weeks three times a week, each session lasting 45 minutes under direct supervision of the researcher in three phases: waming up, exercises and cooling down. Before and after the four-week period, the questionnaire was completed and spirometry was conducted. Paired t-test and Wilcoxon test were used in SPSS for data analysis.
Results: A significant increase was observed in the mean score of quality of life in respiratory condition (P=0.0001), mood function (p=0.0001), physical performance (p=0.0001), social performance (p=0.0001) and general perception of health in asthmatic patients (p=0.0001) after the physical exercise program was completed. Also, PEF mean was increased after treatment (p