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The Knowledge and Attitudes of Driving License Trainee of First Aids for the Victims of Road Accidents
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Volume 7, Issue 1 (8-2010)
Abstract
Background and Objective: Road accident is one of the most common causes of death and injury of people and sometimes the cause of permanent cripple. Rescuing of the victims, preventing from aggravating the injuries and helping them to transfer to medical centers depends on applying the first aids at the scene of the accident. The drivers are the first people who are faced with the victims in road accidents, therefore we decided to determine the knowledge and attitudes of driving license trainees about first aids for the victims of road accidents. Material and Methods: In this cross-sectional study in 2007, using census sampling, 240 driving license trainees of 12 institutes in Gorgan filled out a valid and reliable questionnaire about knowledge and attitudes toward first aids for road accident victims. We used a Questionnaire including 29 questions in the field of first medical helps and analyzed the data by using descriptive and analytical statistics. Results: Most of the trainees (86%) are younger than 20 years old. Eighty-three point eight percent of them have high school diploma. The trainees (71.3%) have never passed any first aid training class. The knowledge of 70% of them is average. The trainees’ attitude (65.8%) is average. There is no significant relationship between the study variables and knowledge and attitudes of the trainees toward first aids of victims of road accidents. Conclusion: The results indicate that most of trainees of driving license that may be a driver in future have average knowledge and attitudes toward first aids and need to be instructed.
Knowledge and Attitude of Students of the Azad University of Saveh about AIDS
Esmaeil Shariat, Esmaeil Mohammad Nejad, Mohammad Akbari Kaji,
Volume 8, Issue 2 (2-2012)
Abstract

  Background and Objective : Young people are the major group at risk of acquiring AIDS worldwide. It is one of the health problems in the world and in the developing countries in particular. We aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of students of the Islamic Azad University, Saveh Branch, about HIV/AIDS.

  Materials and methods : This cross-sectional study was conducted on 666 students selected by cluster random sampling in 2009-2010. Instrument was a research-made questionnaire including three parts: demographic, knowledge and attitude toward AIDS. Data were analyzed by Chi-Square and Fisher’s Exact Test using SPSS -15.

  Results : Most of the subjects (48.9%) are in 20-25 age bracket and 54.4% are females. The knowledge of 14.9% is good and 68.8% moderate 63.1% of them have negative attitude. Most students (80.6%) indicate that they have been informed about AIDS via mass-media (TV, radio) and 54.4% have not had any contact with AIDS. There is significant relation between knowledge level and sex and information sources (P<0.001) attitude level and sex, and also knowledge and attitude level (P<0.001).

  Conclusion : Overall, the majority have not adequate knowledge and positive attitude of basic HIV/AIDS. Since mass-media have the most effect on AIDS, paying attention to quantity and quality of programs and any other sources is an educational necessity.


Evaluation of Awareness, Attitude and Practice of Women Referring to Gorgan’s Health Centers about Contraceptive Methods in 2008
Mis Akram Sanagoo, Mis Seyyedeh Zahra Moosavi Khorshidi, Mis Leila Joybari, Mis Maryam Chehrehgosha,
Volume 9, Issue 1 (8-2012)
Abstract

  Background and Objective : One of the important factors for safe Parturition of women is considering the birth intervals. It seems that knowing about effective factor on behavior and action of people is good for health policy. Thus, we aimed at studying the knowledge, attitude and practice of married women, referring to Gorgan’s health centers in 2008, about contraception methods.

  Material and Methods : We conducted this descriptive-analytic study on 275 married women, selected via convenience sampling, referring to six health centers in Gorgan. The Data was collected by a researcher-made questionnaire (α=0.8) including four parts of demographic, knowledge, attitude and practice, and analyzed by SPSS software, using descriptive statistics, correlation and Chi Square.

Results: The main reported contraceptive methods are coitus interruptus (36.36%) and condoms (20.72%).­ There is significant relationship between knowledge and occupational status (P=0.011), knowledge and educational level­ (P<0.05), ­­practice and educational level­ (P<0.000), and between attitude and occupational status­ (P=0.012).

  Conclusion: Increased level of knowledge is one of the essential components of improving level of the health and hygiene. The main point for family planning should be stress on heightening of educational level.­ Strengthening the knowledge and changing the attitude may lead to women selecting the safe contraceptive method and modifying ­their fertility behaviors.

  Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Action, Contraception methods


The Effect of Nursing Roles on the Nurses′ Knowledge and Attitude toward Nursing Care of the Patients with Parkinson
Mojgan Kalantarzadeh, Dr Mahbobeh Safavi, Dr Mahmood Mahmoodi,
Volume 9, Issue 2 (1-2013)
Abstract

  Background and Objective: Parkinson disease (PD) is a common neuro degenerative disorder, which is chronic and progressive. The specialized PD nurse is needed to give better care services. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of nursing roles on the nurses′ ­knowledge and attitude toward taking care of patients suffering from Parkinson.

  Material and Methods: In this quasi-experimental study conducted in 2009, 102 nurses of Kerman University of Medical Sciences were selected and divided into two groups (case and control).The instrument was a researcher made questionnaire. After pretest, the educational program including lecture, group discussion and pamphlet was performed and after three weeks, Post test was given. Using Software SPSS-­15, the data was analyzed by applying descriptive and inferential statistics.

  Results: There is a significant difference (P<0.000) between the nurses' general knowledge ­(7.51± 3.17) and general attitude (8.35±­5.22)­.­ The general knowledge and attitude of control groups are not different between first and second time of recording. General comparison of the effect of training indicates that the difference between intervention and control groups are statistically significant in the first and second time of recordings(p<0.000).

Conclusion: The education programs are effective on nurses′ knowledge and attitude toward Parkinson disorder and the roles such as medical care, Education and advocacy. Hence, the educational interventions related to nursing roles in caring Parkinson patients are necessary.
Knowledge, Practice and Perceived Threat toward Breast Cancer in the Women living in Gorgan, Iran
Dr Abdolrahman Charkazi, Dr Arazbordi Ghourchaei, Atena Razzaqnejad,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (4-2013)
Abstract

  Background and Objective: Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women worldwide. The objective of the current study was to assess the breast cancer screening behaviors adherence rate and its relation with perceived susceptibility and perceived severity in Gorgan, Iran.

  Material and Methods: In a cross sectional study, 300 women referring to two health centers were ­selected through cluster sampling .­Data gathering instrument was a questionnaire including demographic, knowledge and practice questions related to breast cancer screening behaviors. Perceived susceptibility and perceived severity measured by Champion’s Health Belief Model Scale .

  Results: ­ The subjects are 18 to 60 years (30.3 ± 7.3). ­In knowledge part, 88.3% could not answer any question. In practice section, they have breast self examination (33%), clinical breast examination (11.3%) and mammography (5%) in their past history. Four- point -seven percent have high level of susceptibility and 46.7% high level of severity. Higher susceptibility was significantly associated with mammography (p=0.042) performance and not associated with breast self examination and clinical breast examination.

  Conclusion: The participant's knowledge about breast cancer screening was inappropriate. Meanwhile, the majority of them have low level of perceived susceptibility. It is a necessity to improve the knowledge and perceived susceptibility for enhancing the breast cancer screening behaviors.


The Knowledge of Pregnant Women about Shortcomings of ‌Cesareanand Its Associated Factors in 2009
Dr Keramatollah Rahmanian, Vajiheh Rahmanian, Mitra Ghasvari,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (4-2013)
Abstract

  Background and Objective: Cesarean section has some adverse effects on maternal and neonatal health . The knowledge of pregnant women about disadvantages of cesarean can affect on the use of cesarean delivery. The aim of this study is to determine the knowledge of pregnant women about disadvantages of cesarean section.

  Material and Methods: In this descriptive study, we studied 360 pregnant women referring to obstetric and gynecology clinics, via convenience sampling. ­The women who were physicians or midwives were not assessed. We used a questionnaire including demographic part and eighteen questions about knowledge. ­­The data were recorded by SPSS version 11.5 then analyzed by use of t- test and Chi square.

  Results: The mean of knowledge is (12.23­­±4.0).­ There is a significant relation between knowledge and education level (p=0.008). But it is not significant for other variables (p>­0.05).

  Conclusion: In terms of our findings, the knowledge of pregnant women is not very good about cesarean disadvantages that it can affect on the selection of delivery type. Therefore, it is a necessity for health officials to perform appropriate programs to increase the knowledge about disadvantages of cesarean section.

 


Effect of Lecture and Group Discussion on Improving the Nutritional knowledge of Pregnant Women in Gorgan
Soheila Esfahankalate, Seyedeh Maryam Hasheminsab, Azam Esfahankalate,
Volume 11, Issue 2 (11-2014)
Abstract
Background and Objective: It is imperative that the application of appropriate educational methods is of paramount importance to nutrition knowledge and health of pregnant women. Hence, this study aimed at investigating the effect of lecture and group discussion on improving pregnant women's awareness. 
Material and Methods: This peri-experimental study was conducted on 110 pregnant women selected via cluster random sampling in eight villages of Gorgan, Iran, in 2009. They were allocated to two groups of lecture (n=52) and group discussion (n=36). The instrument was researcher made awareness questionnaire, consisting of 22 questions, whose reliability was confirmed by Alpha Cronbach (0.647) for data analysis, we used Pearson correlation, pared t test and t-dependent. 
Results: The mean age of lecture group was 24.65± 5.13 and that of group discussion was 23.56± 14.48. the educational level in 86.5% of lecture group and 94.4% of group discussion was at the level of middle school. There was no significant relationship between lecture group and group discussion. Furthermore , both groups had not any significant correlation with variables such as gestational age, pregnancy history and education level.
Conclusion: Given that the current training programs in health system are adequate, it is a necessity to motivate and promote healthy behavior in pregnant women.

Assessment of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Staff’s knowledge and Practice about Principles and Equipment used for Patient Handling in EMS Centres of Isfahan Province
Mohammad Heidari, Sara Shahbazi,
Volume 12, Issue 1 (4-2015)
Abstract
Background and Objective: Patient handling is a dynamic process in that the consideration of its principles is a paramount importance to safety of both patients and personnel. Hence, we aimed to evaluate EMS staff’s knowledge and practice about the principles and equipment used for patient handling in Isfahan EMS centres. 
Material and Methods: This descriptive-analytic study was conducted, via census method, on 80 EMS staff. The instruments were a demographic checklist and a questionnaire to assess the knowledge and practice of EMS staff about the principles and equipment for patient handling. 
Results: Based on the results, 82.5% had an adequate knowledge and 76.25% appropriate level of practice. The mean of knowledge was 17.79±3.14 and that of practice was 19.275±3052. All variables were not significantly associated with both knowledge and practice (P>0.05). 
Conclusion: Regardless of adequate level of knowledge and practice in the majority of EMS personnel, we recommend holding some in-service training.

Nurses' knowledge, Attitude, Practice about Effective Communication Skills in Patient Education
Fahimeh Kashani, Maryam Moghimian, Shahin Salarvand , Parisa Kashani,
Volume 12, Issue 2 (12-2015)
Abstract

Background and Objective: Effective communication is an essential characteristic of nursing care carried out as a necessity in education to empower patients. Therefore, this study aimed to determine  Nurses' knowledge, attitude and practice about  effective communication skills in Patient education.

Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 275 nurses selected via stratified random sampling in teaching and therapeutic centers of Esfahan University of medical sciences, 2013.We collected the data by a research-made questionnaire related to knowledge and attitude, and a checklist to observe nurses' communication skills. To analyze the data , Central indices were calculated.

Results: of 275 nurses , 86.7 %   made a friendly atmosphere with their patients and 72.2% showed positive feedback, while their knowledge about communication components were 79.6 % . They (67.3%) were active listeners and  they (96.7%) had close communication during patient education.

Conclusion: given that nurses' communication skills are moderate, we recommend holding communication-skills workshops especially in patient education.


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