Original Article
Psychology
Alireza Gol; Hamideza Ahgamohammadian sherbaf; Imanullah Bigdeli; Farhad Farid Hosseini
Abstract
Introduction: Migraine headache is a chronic neurological disease that varies in frequency and intensity. This research aimed to compare the effectiveness of a tissue therapy plan in improving the quality of life for individuals with migraines, based on gender.
Materials and Methods: The research employed ...
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Introduction: Migraine headache is a chronic neurological disease that varies in frequency and intensity. This research aimed to compare the effectiveness of a tissue therapy plan in improving the quality of life for individuals with migraines, based on gender.
Materials and Methods: The research employed a semi-experimental pre-test/post-test design with a control group. The statistical population included all patients diagnosed with migraines who visited the neurology clinics of Qaim and Farabi hospitals in Mashhad in 1401 (2022). A sample of 30 patients was selected based on availability after final diagnosis by a neurologist and was randomly assigned to two groups of 15: an experimental group and a control group. The intervention comprised 16 sessions, each lasting 90 minutes, conducted over a period of 4 months for the experimental group. Additionally, participants completed a health background questionnaire (short form). Research data were analyzed using SPSS version 26 and multivariate covariance analysis.
Results: The results of the multivariate analysis of covariance indicated that tissue schema therapy significantly improved both physical and mental health in migraine patients (P < 0.01). Further analysis revealed that tissue schema therapy improved the physical health of women with migraines, while there was no significant difference between men and women regarding the mental health component.
Conclusion: Therefore, it can be concluded that, compared to the control group, tissue schema therapy significantly enhanced the quality of life for migraine patients and was particularly effective in improving physical health in women.
Original Article
Psychology
Leila Haghigh kaffash; Mojgan Agah Heris
Abstract
Introduction: Available evidence indicates that stress increases atherogenic lipids, subsequently raising the risk of cardiovascular diseases. However, little information exists regarding the effect of maternal stress during pregnancy on atherogenic lipids in newborns. Therefore, we aimed to investigate ...
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Introduction: Available evidence indicates that stress increases atherogenic lipids, subsequently raising the risk of cardiovascular diseases. However, little information exists regarding the effect of maternal stress during pregnancy on atherogenic lipids in newborns. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the relationship between maternal stress during pregnancy and atherogenic indices in umbilical cord blood.
Materials and Methods: A total of 384 mother-newborn pairs living in Sabzevar were included in this cross-sectional study. The mothers’ stress levels during pregnancy were evaluated using the Parental Stress Index (PSI) questionnaire. Triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels were measured using enzymatic methods. The low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) level was calculated using Friedewald's formula. Atherogenic indices, including TG/HDL-C, TG/LDL-C, TC/HDL-C, LDL-C/HDL-C, and non-HDL-C/HDL-C ratios, were calculated based on the lipid levels. Linear regression models were employed to investigate the association between PSI and the atherogenic indices.
Results: There was no significant association between PSI during pregnancy and TG, TC, LDL-C, HDL-C, or non-HDL-C levels. Additionally, we did not find any significant associations between PSI and atherogenic indices, including TG/HDL-C, TG/LDL-C, TC/HDL-C, LDL-C/HDL-C, and non-HDL-C/HDL ratios.
Conclusion: Based on our findings, there is no significant relationship between maternal stress and atherogenic indices in cord blood.
Original Article
Nursing
Hossein Sharabadi; Mojtaba Rad; Mohammad Reza Armat; Mostafa Rad
Abstract
Introduction: The quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a crucial determinant of the success of resuscitation efforts and survival rates. This study aimed to investigate the impact of having a time manager nurse on the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and end-tidal carbon dioxide ...
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Introduction: The quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a crucial determinant of the success of resuscitation efforts and survival rates. This study aimed to investigate the impact of having a time manager nurse on the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) levels in patients experiencing cardiac arrest.Materials and Methods: A semi-experimental study with two groups was conducted using a convenience sampling method over six months at Vasei Sabzevar Hospital in 2019, involving 120 patients with cardiorespiratory arrest. In the first phase (control group), resuscitation operations were performed in all hospital departments using standard procedures. In the second phase, a nurse was added to the resuscitation team to announce the exact timing of each action according to CPR guidelines. ETCO2 and ROSC values were recorded using monitoring equipment. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.Results: Analysis revealed that the mean (standard deviation) ETCO2 in the control group was 20.21 (13.63) mmHg, while in the resuscitation group with the time manager nurse, it was 25.72 (15.83) mmHg, indicating a statistically significant difference between the two groups. There was also a significant difference in the average chest compressions performed in the control group compared to the resuscitation group with the time manager nurse. However, no significant statistical difference was found in the rate of ROSC between the two groups (P = 0.42).Conclusion: Given the critical nature of resuscitation conditions, the presence of a time manager nurse can facilitate the execution of procedures according to guidelines, potentially improving certain resuscitation outcomes.
Original Article
Gyneocology
Maryam Zangeneh; Firoozeh Veisi; Saba Najafi; Maryam Hematti
Abstract
Introduction: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection, and in recent years, the role of probiotics as a potential strategy against this virus has been investigated. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of vaginal probiotic products on the elimination ...
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Introduction: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection, and in recent years, the role of probiotics as a potential strategy against this virus has been investigated. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of vaginal probiotic products on the elimination of HPV in women.
Materials and Methods: This study is a single-blind clinical trial. Participants in the intervention group received two vaginal probiotic capsules per week for six months under the supervision of a specialist, while routine treatment was provided to the control group. Six months later, all participants were re-examined for HPV typing. Data collected using a checklist were analyzed with SPSS version 24.
Results: A total of 81 women with a confirmed diagnosis of HPV were examined in both case and control groups. In the intervention group, 27 patients received vaginal probiotic capsules (two capsules per week for six months), while 54 patients in the control group underwent standard follow-up. Treatment with vaginal probiotic capsules resulted in a reduction in the frequency of positive HPV tests at six months post-treatment; however, this reduction was not statistically significant (P = 0.65). There were also no statistically significant differences in the frequencies of HPV-16 (P = 0.489), HPV-18 (P = 0.489), other high-risk types (P = 0.311), or low-risk HPV types (P = 0.285) when comparing baseline and six-month follow-up results between the two study groups.
Conclusion: The use of vaginal probiotic capsules did not have a significant effect on eliminating the HPV virus after six months of intervention.
Original Article
Sare Safi; Zahra Siavashpour; Azadeh Haseli-Mofrad; Mehrsa Moannaei; Saeid Karimi
Abstract
Introduction: This study aims to analyze Iran's scientific output in the field of intraocular tumors as indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) database from 1993 to 2024.Materials and Methods: We analyzed Iran’s scientific publications on intraocular tumors indexed in the WoS database between 1993 ...
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Introduction: This study aims to analyze Iran's scientific output in the field of intraocular tumors as indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) database from 1993 to 2024.Materials and Methods: We analyzed Iran’s scientific publications on intraocular tumors indexed in the WoS database between 1993 and February 2024. The extracted variables included the total number of citations each year, average citations per year (from the time of publication), journal name, year of publication, starting and ending pages of the article, issue, volume, and authors’ affiliations.Results: A total of 200 scientific publications were extracted, comprising 115 original articles (57.5%), 40 review articles (20%), 39 case reports (19.5%), five conference abstracts (2.5%), and one letter to the editor (0.5%). The highest number of publications occurred in 2021, while the most citations were recorded in 2022. The majority of articles were published in ophthalmology journals, with "retinoblastoma" being the most frequently used keyword in the extracted publications. Notably, 72% of the articles were authored by researchers affiliated with institutions in Tehran province.Conclusion: Retinoblastoma emerged as the most common keyword in WoS-indexed scientific publications on intraocular tumors by Iranian authors. This trend may be attributed to the availability of treatment modalities beyond enucleation, which have contributed to increased publication activity. Additionally, we recommend the design and execution of multi-center studies on intraocular tumors in Iran to further enhance research in this field.
Original Article
Psychology
Farima Foroughi; Maryam Gholamzadeh Jofreh; Kobra Kazemian Moghadam; Parvin Abedi
Abstract
Introduction: The aim of the present study was to the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on negative emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and psychological flexibility of women with migraine.Materials and Methods: The current research design was semi-experimental and pre-test-post-test-follow-up ...
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Introduction: The aim of the present study was to the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on negative emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and psychological flexibility of women with migraine.Materials and Methods: The current research design was semi-experimental and pre-test-post-test-follow-up with a control group. This clinical trial was conducted on women aged 20-50 with migraine who were referred to public and private treatment centers in Ahvaz in 2022 (N=100). Using the sampling formula, 72 people were selected as the sample size and were randomly replaced into two treatment groups based on acceptance and commitment and the control group (36 people in each group). The present study was one-way blind so that the data analyst knew how to allocate the studied groups. The research tools were Garneffsky et al.'s Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (2002), Dennis and Vanderwaal's Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (2011), and Simon and Gaher's Distress Tolerance Questionnaire (2005). Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance.Results: The findings showed that the approach based on acceptance and commitment treatment increased emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and psychological flexibility of women with migraine (P< 0.05). Also, the results of the follow-up phase showed that the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy in increasing emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and psychological flexibility of women with migraine was stable.Conclusion: The results emphasize the importance of using acceptance and commitment therapy in improving the emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and psychological flexibility of women with migraine headaches.
Original Article
Occupational Health
Farzaneh Ghaderpoor; Ramazan Hasanzadeh; olia emadian
Abstract
Introduction: Students who are highly dependent on mobile phones often experience loneliness, increased vulnerability, and diminished mental health. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of compassion therapy on experiential avoidance and social well-being among students with mobile phone phobia.Materials ...
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Introduction: Students who are highly dependent on mobile phones often experience loneliness, increased vulnerability, and diminished mental health. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of compassion therapy on experiential avoidance and social well-being among students with mobile phone phobia.Materials and Methods: This semi-experimental research used a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population consisted of students with mobile phone phobia at Azad University, Tehran West Branch. Using a convenience sampling method, 30 participants were selected and randomly assigned to either the experimental group (15 participants) or the control group (15 participants). The experimental group received eight sessions of compassion therapy. The study utilized questionnaires measuring experiential avoidance and social well-being.Results: Prior to the intervention, there were no statistically significant differences between the intervention and control groups in terms of average scores for experiential avoidance and social well-being. However, post-intervention analysis revealed a significant difference in these scores between the intervention and control groups.Conclusion: The findings suggest that compassion therapy is effective in mitigating the psychological effects of mobile phone dependency. Therefore, psychologists and therapists may consider integrating compassion therapy with other treatment modalities to address mobile phone phobia.
Review article
Physical Education
Fatemeh Kazeminasab; Nafiseh Hassanpour; Omid Zafarmand
Abstract
Introduction: Apelin is crucial for regulating energy homeostasis, yet its role in diabetes and insulin resistance remains inadequately understood. This study aimed to investigate the effects of exercise training (Exe) on serum apelin levels and insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus ...
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Introduction: Apelin is crucial for regulating energy homeostasis, yet its role in diabetes and insulin resistance remains inadequately understood. This study aimed to investigate the effects of exercise training (Exe) on serum apelin levels and insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Materials and Methods: A systematic search for relevant studies was conducted using the PubMed, Web of Science, SID, and Magiran databases. Effect sizes and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated using a random effects model.
Results: Analysis of 14 interventions involving 386 adults with T2DM indicated that exercise training did not result in a significant change in serum apelin levels [SMD=0.083 (95% CI: 0.731 to 0.897), P=0.8] compared to the control group. However, exercise training was associated with significant reductions in fasting glucose levels [WMD=-19.034 mg/dl (95% CI: -11.69 to -26.37), P=0.001], fasting insulin levels [WMD=-3.616 μU/ml (95% CI: -1.804 to -5.429), P=0.001], and insulin resistance as measured by HOMA-IR [WMD=-1.574 μU/ml (95% CI: -1.104 to -2.044), P=0.001], relative to the control group.
Conclusion: The results of this meta-analysis indicate that exercise training does not significantly affect serum apelin levels. However, it contributes to reductions in fasting glucose, fasting insulin, and insulin resistance in patients with T2DM. Thus, exercise is an effective strategy for improving insulin resistance in individuals with T2DM.
Original Article
Psychology
Shakila Yousefi; Mahdi Nayyeri; Mohammad Reza Seirafi
Abstract
Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and debilitating disease that significantly affects patients' physical, emotional, and social well-being. This study aimed to examine the impact of group training focused on behavioral activation centered around self-care within a family-based framework ...
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Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and debilitating disease that significantly affects patients' physical, emotional, and social well-being. This study aimed to examine the impact of group training focused on behavioral activation centered around self-care within a family-based framework for patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.Materials and Methods: This study utilized a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test evaluations. The participants consisted of 40 male and female MS patients aged 20 to 55 from Torbat-e Jam, selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to either an experimental or control group. The experimental group underwent eight sessions of family-oriented behavioral activation training, lasting 90 minutes each over two months. The 12-item self-care scale developed by Jarsma was administered before and after the training to assess self-care abilities. Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA).Results: The findings indicated that family-oriented group behavioral activation training significantly enhanced the self-care practices of individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.Conclusion: This study demonstrates that behavioral activation, as a family-centered intervention, effectively improves self-care capabilities in patients with multiple sclerosis. Healthcare providers should consider incorporating this intervention into the care plans for patients with MS and their families.
Original Article
Psychology
Mona sadat Hashemi; Farshid Khosropoor; Saeedeh Khojasteh Chatroodi
Abstract
Introduction: According to the metacognitive model of anxiety, individuals with anxiety disorders often experience a cognitive-attentional syndrome characterized by excessive worry and a mix of positive and negative metacognitive beliefs, which perpetuates anxiety symptoms. This research aimed to predict ...
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Introduction: According to the metacognitive model of anxiety, individuals with anxiety disorders often experience a cognitive-attentional syndrome characterized by excessive worry and a mix of positive and negative metacognitive beliefs, which perpetuates anxiety symptoms. This research aimed to predict the severity of anxiety based on ambivalence in emotional expression and metacognitive beliefs in people with anxiety disorders.Materials and Methods: This study employed a correlational research design. The statistical population included all patients with anxiety disorders who sought treatment at eight psychiatric centers in Kerman city in 2023. A simple random sampling method was used to select 217 participants. The measurement tools included King & Ammons' (1990) Ambivalence Questionnaire, Wells' (1997) Metacognitive Questionnaire, and Beck's (1990) Anxiety Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Pearson's correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis with SPSS-22 software.Results: The findings revealed a positive and significant relationship between ambivalence in emotional expression and anxiety intensity (r=0.63), and a negative and significant relationship between metacognitive beliefs and anxiety intensity (r=−0.52), both at P<0.01. Ambivalence in emotional expression explained 52% of the variance in anxiety intensity, while metacognitive beliefs accounted for 41%..Conclusion: The results suggest that ambivalence in emotional expression plays a stronger role than metacognitive beliefs in the development of anxiety disorders. To address this, it is important to conduct various training courses and seminars aimed at changing societal perceptions regarding the control and expression of negative emotions.