Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Birjand University of Medical Sciences
1607-2197
25
1
2018
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Importance of Fish Consumption in Disease Prevention
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Reza
Tahergorabi
Food and Nutritional Sciences Program, NC A;T State University, 1601 E. Market St. Greensboro, NC, 27411 USA
Seyed Vali
Hosseini
Department of Fisheries, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
It is well established that seafood is an excellent source of a large variety of nutrients including high-quality protein. In addition to the high-quality protein and micronutrients provided, fish is the primary source of long chain omega-3 fatty acids which are found in oil of fatty fish. The importance of nutrients in fish and fish oil in health maintenance, and promoting normal nutrition for growth, and development has been documented in medical studies. In addition, fish and fish oil have been shown to lower the risk of progressive chronic disorders (e.g. cardiovascular, metabolic, and inflammatory disease) and may be useful in disease treatment. This review article will succinctly review current and in-depth information on these topics.
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Birjand University of Medical Sciences
1607-2197
25
1
2018
3
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Investigating variations of β-endorphin serum levels and pain caused by primary dysmenorrhea following a course of aerobic training with and without consumption of cumin supplement
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Mohadese
Eidi Kakhki
MS.C in Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran
Mohammad Esmaeil
Afzalpour
Professor in Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran
Nahid
Ghanbarzadeh
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
Ali
Nadjafi Semnani
Medical student, Tehran university of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
Background and Aim: Dysmenorrheaorpainful menstruation of the most common complaints of the women's. Considering the effect of β-endorphin on reducing the pain of menstruation, the purpose of this study was to investigate changes in β-endorphin and severity of primary dysmenorrhea pain following aerobic exercise with and without consumption of cumin in non-athlete girls
Materials and Methods: In this Clinical randomized controlled trials, 26 girls with moderate to severe dysmenorrhea were divided into two groups, A and B. Group A received cumin capsules in the first 3 days of menstruation, while group B received placebocapsules. From the fourth day, both groups participated in 4 weeks of aerobic training and with the onset of the next period, exercises were stopped and the capsules were transferred between the two groups. Measurement of β-endorphin was performed on the day 3 of the first and next menstrual and measurement of pain intensity was performed before and after each intervention. For statistical analysis, Dependent and independent two-sample t-test and Pearson correlation test were used.
Results: Aerobic exercises alone and in combination with cumin significantly increased β-endorphin (P = 0.003, P = 0.009) and significantly decreased pain severity (P = 0.009, P = 0.04), However, there was no significant change in these two variables after consumption of cumin (P=0.9, P=0.6).
Conclusion: Aerobic exercise results in the secretion of β-endorphin and may also be effective in reducing the pain severity of menstrual. However, cumin did not have a significant effect on β-endorphin and painseverity and it is likely to reduce the pain of menstruation through a mechanism independent of β -endorphin secretion
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Birjand University of Medical Sciences
1607-2197
25
1
2018
3
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The Protective Effect of Cinnamon Hydroalcoholic Extract on Testicular Tissue changes and Fertility Capacity in Male Rats Exposed to Noise Stress
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Hamideh
Pirami
MSc student of occupational health engineering, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat modares university, Tehran, Iran
Ali
Khavanin
Associate, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
Zohreh
Mazaheri
Assistant, Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Iran University, Tehran, Iran
Farshad
Nadri
PhD Student of Occupational Health Engineering, Department of Occupational Health, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
Background and Aim: So far, few studies have assessed the effect of noise on fertility capacity thus this study aimed to evaluate the possible protective effects of cinnamon extract on testicular tissue changes and fertility capacity in male rats exposed to noise stress.
Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, 40 male rats were randomly divided into 5 experimental groups. Group1 (control), group2 (sham), group3 (Cinnamon), group4 (Noise), group5 (Cinnamon + Noise). Rats from group 3 and 5 received cinnamon extract (75 mg/kg) through gavage.The rats in groups 4 and 5 exposed to 100 dB noise between 23:00-7:00. After 50 nights, each male rat copulated with 3 female rats and after the end of gestation period, variables such as fertility capacity, total birth, live birth, gender and birth weight of the newborns were examined. Also testis of male rats was removed for histopathological assessment. Data were analyzed by SPSS 21.
Results: The number of live newborns in group 4 compared with control group significantly reduced (P<0.05). The weight variable between group 4 and 5 showed a significant difference (P<0.05). Histopathological results indicated Tangible changes in exposed group 4 compared to the control group.
Conclusion: The results showed that a dose of 75 mg/kg of cinnamon extract can improve some destructive effects of noise on testicular tissue at selected frequencies, thus, it is suggested that more studies be done on the effect of cinnamon on fertility capacity in a human and animal model that exposed with noise.
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Birjand University of Medical Sciences
1607-2197
25
1
2018
3
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Investigation of allelic frequency and forensic genetics parameter for 10 STR loci in Arab and Kurd ethnics of Iran
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Mohammadreza
Nassiri
Recombinant ProteinsResearch Group, The Research Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
Shahrokh
Ghovvati
Genetics Subgroup, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
Seyed Ziaedin
Mirhoseini
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
Ali
Javadmanesh
Recombinant Proteins Research Group, The Research Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
Morteza
Mahdavi
Genetics Subgroup, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
Arash
Alipour
General Office of Legal Medicine, Razavi Khorasan, Mashhad, Iran
Masoume
Vakili-Azghandi
Genetics Subgroup, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
Background and Aim: Short tandem repeat (STR) markers, are conserved region in human genome and highly polymorphic between individuals. Nowadays, genotyping of STR marker is widely known and used for the genetic identification of individuals in forensic DNA analyses. Based on allelic frequencies of STR loci varies between populations, investigation of genetically and forensically parameters in each population and characterization of these markers is necessary. The objective of this study was to optimizing laboratory method for application of 10autosomal STR loci (TPOX، vWA، D7S820، D8S1179، D13S317، D16S539، D18S51، D5S818، THO1، D21S311) in Kurd and Arab ethnics of Iran and investigation of population and forensic genetics parameter of these markers in these populations.
Materials and Methods: In this semi-experimental study, blood samples from 93 Arab and 94 Kurd individuals were collected. After DNA extraction, PCR amplification was carried out for 10 autosomal STR loci, individually. Then, acrylamide gel electrophoresis was used to determine the genotype of each individual in each site.
Results: Deviation from Hardy Weinberg equilibrium even after Bonfferroni correction was seen in the locus of D13S317in both Populations. After D13S317 loci, the highest observed heterozygosity was seen in D21S311loci for Kurd population (94%) and in THO1, vWA and D5S818 locifor Arab population (84%). The lowest observed heterozygosity (0.71 and 0.72) was seen in TPOX loci for both populations form Arab and Kurd ethnics, respectively. Investigation of forensic genetic parameters (PI, PE, PD, and PIC) showed that in except of the D13S317 loci other remaining evaluated locus had proper properties for using in genetics fingertips in both of Kourd and Arab ethnics.
Conclusion: The results of current study indicate that the necessity investigation of forensic genetics for rapid characterization of the different ethnicities which located in different geographic parts of Iran in order to choose the appropriate data set to calculate of forensic genetics parameters not only within each ethnic but also between them.
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Birjand University of Medical Sciences
1607-2197
25
1
2018
3
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The effect of education based on the Theory of Planned Behavior in smoking
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Mahmoud
Barfi
MSc Student in Health education and Health promotion, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Birjand University of Medical sciences, Birjand, Iran
Mohammad Reza
Miri
Associate Professor, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Birjand University of Medical sciences, Birjand, Iran
Abbas Ali
Ramazani
MSc in epidemiology , Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Birjand University of Medical sciences, Birjand, Iran
Ensiyeh
Norozi
Assistant Professor, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Birjand University of Medical sciences, Birjand, Iran
Background and Aim: Cigarette smoking is a complex learning process and educational programs play an important role in empowering people by providing the necessary knowledge and knowledge. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of education based on the theory of planned behavior on cigarette smoking in smoker men in the city of Zirkoh.
Materials and Methods: In this semi-experimental study, sampling was performed in cluster fashion in 1395 among smokers who were covered by all health houses in Zirkouh with a sample size of 94 (n=47).The sample size was 94 people (intervention and control group, each of 47). Data collection tools included a questionnaire based on the theory of planned behavior structures, that its validity and reliability has been approved. The educational intervention was performed in 6 sessions of 90 minutes for the intervention group and the questionnaire was completed for both groups before, immediately and three months after the intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 19) using an independent t-test, Chi-Square and repeated analysis of variance (ANOVA) at a significant level of 0.05.
Results: The results showed significant differences in mean of attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, behavioral intention and behavior in smoking in the experimental group after the intervention had occurred (P<0.001), but no significant change was observed in the control group (P>0.05).
Conclusion: According to the results, Education based on the theory of planned behavior has a positive impact on smoking behavior, Therefore, it is recommended that the above educational model is used to modify the behavior of smokers.
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Birjand University of Medical Sciences
1607-2197
25
1
2018
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Relationship of physical self concept and athletic performance in male medical students in Birjand University of Medical Sciences
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Shahnaz
Tabiee
Instructor of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
Seyyed Abolfazl
Vagharseyyedin
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.
Maryam
Salmani – Mud
Instructor of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.
Mahdi
Hosseini
Instructor of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.
Background and Aim: Self concept is one of the important aspects of social development that each individual uses for self description. Physical self concept includes the persons’ attitude toward their body dimensions. Lack of proper perception of the physical self concept has been linked to physical, mental, and social disorders. This study was aimed to investigate the relationship between physical activities with physical self concept among male medical students in Birjand University of Medical Sciences in 2016.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive- analytical study, study scale was distributed among all of the male medical students. A questionnaire including of demographic data and physical activity as well as the Physical Self Description Questionnaire (PSDQ: Marsh, 1996) was completed by participants. by SPSS 19 software using statistical method, And analytical (Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests) were analyzed.
Results: A total of 452 students with the mean age of 22.11± 2.85 years participated. 350 (77.4%) students don't have physical activity, 76 (16.8%) did regular heavy athletic performance and 26 (5.8%) did regular light sport activity. Results showed a significant relationship between physical self-concept and athletic performance (p=0.02).
Conclusion: According to the results of this study, it was found that athletic performance improves physical self-esteem and self-esteem of students. Therefore, health system policy makers can promote the necessary facilities for expanding the culture of sports activities and also create an environment with sufficient facilities in the university.
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Birjand University of Medical Sciences
1607-2197
25
1
2018
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Oral health Surveys in staff and Educational hospitals of Birjand University of Medical Sciences in 2016
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Narjes
Akbari
Assistant professor at Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases Department, Dental school of Medical University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran
Elnaz
Rangin
Student of Dental school of Medical University of Birjand, student research committee, Birjand University of Medical Sciences Birjand, Iran.
Gholamreza
Sharifzadeh
Social Department of Health Research Center,Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Background and Aim: Oral health is one of the components of primary health care and the principles of an important part in the prevention of tooth decay. The present study has been designed to examine oral health in staff and teaching hospitals of Birjand University of Medical Sciences in 1395.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study on 385 staff and teaching hospitals of Birjand University of Medical Sciences carried out who were selected by stratified proportion sampling method. For data collection, WHO Oral Health Questionnaire was used. The questionnaire assessed 29 questions for oral hygiene (9 behavioral questions, 10 questions dental problems and 10 questions for other areas of oral health). Data were collected and then entered and analyzed with SPSS version19 software (Manvitni test, Kruscal valice test and p<0.05).
Results: 95.6% of employees used a toothbrush that 70.6% brushed at least once a day and 50.6% use dental floss. 76.4% visited a dentist at least once a year and the main reason for referral was treatment and dental pain and the average of oral health behavior score from 9 points was 7.49±1.1 and problem score from 10 points was 1.41±1.6 and the problem score mean in those with under high school education level is significantly higher than other educational groups (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that staff and hospitals of Birjand University of Medical Sciences had favorable status and therefore oral problems were little.
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Birjand University of Medical Sciences
1607-2197
25
1
2018
3
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Drug Prescription patterns of Physicians in South Khorasan- 2014-2015
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Maryam
Sadeghi
Pharmacist, Deputy of Drug and Food, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.
Ali
Rasti
Pharmacist, Deputy of Drug and Food, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.
Azam
Salmani
Pharmacist, Deputy of Drug and Food, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.
Kobra
Naseri
Medical Toxicology And Drug Abuse Research Center, Pharmacology Department, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
Zahra
Kiani
3Pharmacology Department, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
Background and Aim:
Drug prescription is an important part of pharmacotherapy; therefore, inattention to the principle of drug prescription can cause problems such as incorrect treatment, unsuccessful or incomplete, and force higher cost to patients and society. While prescribing and rational use of drugs can prevent the loss of national capital and community health promotion through improving the quality of life. the goal of this study was to investigate the prescribing indicators of South Khorasan province to determine the level of rational use of drugs.
Materials and Methods:
In this study, drug prescription data from specialists and general physicians collected from insurance company and analyzed by Rx-analyzer software. Prescibing indicators of all physicians were extracted and evaluated in seprate groups.
Results:
This study has been done on 1,423,642 insured drug prescriptions collected in South Khorasan province. Indicators showed average number of drug per medical prescription 2.89, the percentage of injectable drugs prescription 33%, the percentage of antimicrobial drugs prescription 42%, the percentage of corticosteroids drugs prescription 20% and precentage of medication prescribed more than 4 drugs 12% were obtained. Also most commonly prescribed drugs to patients are as corticosteroids and antibiotics.
Conclusion:
Higher drug prescription indicators of South Khorasan especially on corticosteroids and antibiotics percentage in comparison to global data emphasis scientific and educational interventions to promote the principle of rational use of drug.
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Birjand University of Medical Sciences
1607-2197
25
1
2018
3
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Investigation of Road Accidents and Their Related Factors from the Perspective of Kerman Intercity Taxi Drivers during 2013-2015
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Salman
Farahbakhsh
Student Research Committee, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
Morteza
Zare
Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
Azam
Bazrafshani
Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
Mohammad Esmaeil
Masinaei Nejad
Social determinants of health research center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
Maliheh Sadat
Bazrafshani
Student Research Committee, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
Background and Aim: Road injuries and their consequences are one of the most important factors affecting health in all age groups. Considering the fact that the cities of Kerman province are located in communication route of the southeast, the aim of this study was to determine the risk factors for road accidents in intercity taxi drivers of Kerman.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2015. 231 intercity taxi drivers were sampled through convenience sampling and a reliable and valid questionnaire was performed. In this study, a questionnaire was used that assessed its validity and reliability. For data analysis, descriptive and analytic methods (Univariate and multiple logistic regression) were used.
Results: The average age of participants was 39.43±8.66 year. In human factors category own speed (73.30%), car lighting (68.70%) in car factors and the route condition (85.30%) in environmental factors category were the most frequent. There was significant association between the road accident and driving route in some ways, Kerman-Sirjan (OR= 5.52, CI95%= 1.96 – 15.58, P≤ 0.001), Kerman-Bam (OR=3.20, CI95%= 1.16 – 8.80, P=0.02) and Kerman-Zarand (OR=3.02, CI95%= 1.24 – 7.36, P=0.01)
Conclusion: Based on the results of the study along with the human and car factors, the driving route, which is one of the environmental factors, plays a significant role in the occurrence of road accidents, and the presence of these three factors determines the frequency and severity of road accidents.