Investigating the Health Literacy of Addicts Referring to Addiction Treatment Centers in Qom City and Its Relationship with Demographic Variables
Mahdieh
Khoie
Deputy of Research and Technology, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom Iran
author
Zahra
Jafary Nodoushan
Student Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran.
author
Khadijeh
Alipour Nodoushan
Deputy of Research and Technology, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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text
article
2019
eng
Background and Objective: People's ability to acquire, analyze, and understand basic health information and services needed to make decisions about health and health issues is called health literacy. The purpose of this study was to investigate the health literacy of addicts referring to addiction treatment centers in Qom city and its relationship with demographic variables, 2019. Materials and Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was performed on 304 subjects. Samples were obtained through regular random sampling from clients of several addiction treatment centers in Qom city, 2019. Data were collected using Health Literacy for Iranian Adults (HELIA) questionnaire. The data were analyzed using ANOVA, T test, and Pearson and P Results: The results showed that about 27.3% of subjects had inadequate, 26.6% borderline, 23.7% adequate and 3.6% excellent health literacy. The mean age of the samples was 42.51±11.17 years. 33.9% used health network and health related programs. There was a significant relationship between health literacy a4nd source for Obtaining Health Information (p = 0.015). In this study, there was a significant relationship between health literacy and its dimensions with education (p = 0.000) and job (p = 0.04). Results of correlation test showed that health literacy had a significant negative relationship with age (r = -289 = p = 0.000). Conclusion: Since health literacy can be effective in promoting preventive behaviors and due to the low level of health of the samples studied in this study, more attention should be paid to this issue. Also, because the target population of addicts is low health literacy, there is a lack of awareness about the dangers of addiction, which leads to greater involvement in addiction and its consequences. . By carefully planning and designing effective training programs in this field can be an effective step in improving the health literacy of addicts. The poor use of samples from health-related television programs requires authorities to cultivate health literacy through the use of accessible media, virtual networks, and training classes in addiction treatment centers.
Journal of Health Literacy
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences.
Iranian Association of Health Education and Health Promotion
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4
v.
3
no.
2019
9
16
https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_13955_f162d0c2ea7da51f5ffbc5f2fa0931c3.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jhl.2019.42225.1073
Adherence to Self-Care Behaviors among Hypertensive Patients
Asiyeh
Pirzadeh
Health education and promotion, health faculty, Isfahan university of medical sciences
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Tahereh Sim
Peyman
Ms.C in Health Education and Promotion, , Department of Health Education and Promotion, student research committee, school of health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan , Iran
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Akbar
Hassanzadeh
Instructor, Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan , Iran
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Firoozeh
Mostafavi
Associate professor, Department of Health Education and Promotion, Faculty of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan , Iran
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text
article
2019
eng
Background and Objective: Adherence to self-care behaviors among hypertensive patients is a major factor in hypertension management. Hence, this study aimed to determine the self-care behaviors among patients with hypertension in Isfahan. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study, with 210 hypertensive patients having referred to health centers in Isfahan 2016 Multistage random sampling was applied. The H-SCALE questionnaire including data on adherence to medication, low salt diet, smoking, physical activity and weight management was completed by interview. The data were analyzed using the SPSS software, version 20. Descriptive and analytical statistics as well as the independent t-test and Chi-Square were applied. The significance level was set at 0.05. Results: The mean age of the subjects was 57.3±8.9. More than 90% of male and more than 80% of female reported being adherent to hypertension medication. Low-salt diet adherence in male was more than female 15.4% and 6% respectively. But female were following physical activity (22.8%) more than male (11.5%). The results showed that there was a significant difference between men and women in adherence to medication (p=0.034), no smoking (p=0.001) and and physical activity (p=0.004) . Discussion: Although more than 90% of our participants adhered medication description or weight managements for self- care, but the rate of low salt diet adherence and physical activity still needs improvement. It seems that health educators should be prepared specific protocol to improve the self- care behaviors.
Journal of Health Literacy
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences.
Iranian Association of Health Education and Health Promotion
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4
v.
3
no.
2019
17
24
https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_14345_72e24a9e5d84b1676f7ba00a8b67b2d3.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jhl.2019.41986.1069
The Need of Family-Based Sexual Education: A Systematic Review
Seyyed Mohsen
Asgharinekah
Faculty of Educational and Psychology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
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Farangis
Sharifi
Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Malikeh
Amel Barez
Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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text
article
2019
eng
Background and Objective: Sexual education is one of the most important issues in the field and affects the formation of human personality and his/her thoughts, emotions and behaviors. This study was conducted to review existing studies with the aim of "determining the need of family-based sexual education ". Materials and Methods: This study was conducted based on the PRISMA systematic review protocol. The data were obtained from international scientific electronic resources including the World Health Organization, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar and Persian databases as well as manual search using appropriate keywords. The criteria for entering this sample were articles published in English and Persian from the beginning of 1990 to June 2018. Results: of the 294 articles reviewed, a total of 17 articles were included in the study. The results showed that the effective communication of parents with their children creates a proper attitude towards the gender issue as well as proper behaviors in this regard. These include improving adolescent reproductive health, raising awareness of puberty and menstruation, pregnancy and HIV / AIDS, emergency contraception and condom methods, delayed onset of sexual activity, less sexual communication and unwanted pregnancy prevention. The next point in reviewing these texts was the low level of communication between parents and boys in sexual matters. Conclusion: According to the results, the necessity of family-centered education is evident and this method can prevent the commission of many sexually inappropriate behavior. The important challenge in this regard is the creation of effective communication skills in the family and the education and health organs should set this agenda as a priority. Another important issue is the empowering of parents to teach their children about sexual issues.
Journal of Health Literacy
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences.
Iranian Association of Health Education and Health Promotion
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4
v.
3
no.
2019
25
37
https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_14346_eef2381f1186a307837a8752bc8eed1f.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jhl.2019.14346
The Relationship between Quality of Life and Health Literacy among Nurses of the Largest Heart Center in the North West of Iran
Marzieh
Kheiri
health education and promotion department,Faculty of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Mohammad Hosien
Taghdisi
Ph.D. of Health Promotion, Professor, Department of Health Promotion and Education, Faculty of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Tahereh
Dehdari
Health Education and Promotion Department, Faculty of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
author
Saeideh
Rnajbar
Nursing Department, Cardiovascular Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Nader
Mahdavi
Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran, Tehran
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Ali
Nazarpouri
students' research center, faculty of nursing and midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran
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seyedhadi
mousavi
students' research center, faculty of nursing and midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran
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text
article
2019
eng
Background and Objective: Quality of life is a multidimensional concept which is influenced by several important factors, such as physical and mental status. Health literacy is also one of the factors with a significant impact on quality of life. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between quality of life and health literacy of nurses in the largest heart center in northwest of Iran in 2018. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study performed on 217 nurses working in the largest heart center of Tabriz. The study data were collected using the 36-item Quality of Life Questionnaire (SF-36) and the Health Literacy for Iranian Adults (HELIA) questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using ANOVA, Pearson correlation test, and SPSS 25 software. Results: The overall mean and standard deviation of nurses' quality of life of (59.7 ± 17.6) were obtained and the majority of the subjects (84.7%) had a good quality of life. Also the overall mean and standard deviation of health literacy were estimated at (75.9 ± 13.3) which indicate adequate level of health literacy in nurses. There was a significant relationship between different dimensions of quality of life and total score of health literacy (P <0.001), but there was no significant relationship between understanding and perception of health literacy with most of the dimensions of quality of life. Conclusion: Findings showed that increasing nurses' health literacy had a positive effect on some aspects of their quality of life. Therefore, nursing supervisors should pay attention to health and quality of life while communicating with nursing staff and, try to improve nurses' quality of life by developing educational programs and promoting their health literacy.
Journal of Health Literacy
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences.
Iranian Association of Health Education and Health Promotion
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4
v.
3
no.
2019
38
45
https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_14347_c442912559f2ba009b039bd5b733ba4e.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jhl.2019.14347
Investigating the Relationship between staff health literacy and quality of life in Famennian County: A Cross-Sectional Study
Majid
Barati
Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, IR Iran, Iran.
author
Sahar
Bijari
(BSc); Department of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, IR Iran, Iran.
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Mahshad
Taherpour
(MSc); Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, IR Iran
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Maryam
Afshari
(PhD); Students Research Committee, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, IR Iran, Iran.
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text
article
2019
eng
Background and objectives: Given the importance of the role of health literacy in promoting quality of life, as well as the role that physicians and health professionals play in promoting health behaviors and public awareness in terms of people's acceptance of information and trust, the study needs special attention; The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between health literacy and quality of life in health care workers in Famenin County. Materials and Methods: This descriptive-analytic study was conducted on 275 Health care worker in Famenin County in 2018 using census method. The adults' health literacy questionnaire (HELIA) and quality of life questionnaire (SF-36) were used to collect data. Data were analyzed using SPSS24 software. Results: The results showed that 32.4 percent had not enough health literacy. Also, 64.1% of participants achieved the maximum quality-of-life score that indicated a relatively favorable situation. Quality of life was correlated with health literacy (r =0.252, P<0.01). By increasing the score of the assessment and application of health information, the average quality of life score increased by 0.82 and 1.10, respectively. Conclusion: In general, the findings of this study showed a significant relationship between the level of health literacy and quality of life, which indicates the key role of health literacy in improving quality of life. Therefore, health literacy should be considered as a factor in promoting health behaviors and creating healthy lifestyles and ultimately improving the quality of life.
Journal of Health Literacy
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences.
Iranian Association of Health Education and Health Promotion
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4
v.
3
no.
2019
46
55
https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_14348_43344e8c17479fda69d27b0bff1ce185.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jhl.2019.42769.1078
Investigate the Relationship Between Health Literacy and Health Promoting Behavior in Students
Majid
Barati
Dept. of Public Health, School of Health,
Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Nasim
Fathi
B.S Student of Public Health,Dept. of Public Health, School of Health,
Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Ehsan
Aahmadpur
Dept. of Public Health, School of Health,
Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Hanieh
Jormand
Department of Public Health, School of Health,
Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
author
text
article
2019
eng
Background and Objective: Health literacy and health promoting behaviors are among the most important characters of health and their utilization can increase health behaviors, improve access to health care and they are essential for preserve and control the health. Hence, this study was done to determine the relationship between health literacy and health promoting behaviors among students of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences.Materials and Methods: This study was done by descriptive-analytic method, on 382 students of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences using multi-stage stratified random sampling. Data were collected by use of iraniana dult Health literacy questionnaire (HELIA) and Health Promoting Behaviors (HPLP-ll).Results: The total mean score of students’ health literacy was 126.13 (19.28). 67% (n = 260) of them, had excellent and desirable health literacy and total score of health promoting behaviors and the total score of health promoting behaviors was evaluated undesirable, with 51.1% of achievable score. Also according to the findings, there was a positive and significant correlation between health promoting behaviors and dimensions of health literacy included: accessibility (r = 0.404), reading (r = 0.324), perception and understanding (r = 0.354), evaluation (r = 0.410), decision making and use of health information (r = 0.552) (P <0.01). Also, there was a positive and significant correlation between health promoting behaviors and all dimensions of health literacy (P <0.01).Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, students’ health literacy behaviors increased with increasing health literacy. Therefore, the use of design and performance of educational interventions is suggested to empower students in the field of health literacy.
Journal of Health Literacy
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences.
Iranian Association of Health Education and Health Promotion
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4
v.
3
no.
2019
56
65
https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_14349_9bf63cd9a18dedb90a2342c0971e7c00.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jhl.2019.43478.1082
Study Of Coping Styles and Self-efficacy In Women With Breast Cancer For Women in the General
Mozhgan
Bagheri moghimi behbadi
Master of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran.
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Mehrdad
Mazaheri
Associated Professor, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran.
author
text
article
2019
eng
Background and Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the relationship between coping styles and self-efficacy in women with breast cancer and normal women. Materials and Methods: The present study was a descriptive-analytic study. In 2014, referring to the specialized radiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics of Reza (AS) and the control variables of 50 women with breast cancer and 50 healthy women, through available sampling In this study, demographic characteristics were used along with informed consent form, Lazarus and Falkman coping styles questionnaire, and Sherer and Maddox general self-efficacy questionnaire were used to collect data. Pearson correlation and Independent t-test were used to determine the hypotheses to determine the difference between the two groups. Data were analyzed using SPSS 16 software. Results: The results of the analysis showed that there is a significant difference between coping styles and its components and self-efficacy among patients with breast cancer and normal people. In women with breast cancer and normal women in problem-oriented style, with self-efficacy There is a meaningful and direct relationship between emotion-centered styles and self-efficacy (p <0.01). Conclusion: Overall, the findings show that there is a significant difference between coping styles and self-efficacy in cancer patients and normal people, and higher scores in problem-oriented styles are associated with better self-efficacy and better self-efficacy leads to health promotion behaviors Gets
Journal of Health Literacy
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences.
Iranian Association of Health Education and Health Promotion
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4
v.
3
no.
2019
66
76
https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_14350_ef12254dd8f3514b2463cbd18979b775.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jhl.2019.41165.1061