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Dr A Ghafari, Dr A Eishi, Dr E Rahimi, L Fakhri, Volume 12, Issue 4 (Scientific Journal of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences 2008)
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ABSTRACT Background and Aim: Acute rejection is one of the most important complications after renal transplantation which influences transplant prognosis and survival. This study was conducted to determine the prognostic value of Th1/ Th2 cytokines in acute renal rejection (AR). Material and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study and included 60 kidney transplant recipients (40 male, mean age 38.82), who had received their transplants from live donors. Serum levels of Th-1 dependent cytokines [interleukin- (IL) 2 and interferon-gamma] and Th-2 dependent cytokines (IL-4, IL-10) were measured on the day before, 7th and 14th days post transplantation using ELISA. All the patients received Immunosupressive agents including cyclosporine, mychofenolate mofetile and prednisolon. Acute rejection was defined as a more than 50 percent rise in serum creatinin in the first 20 days after transplantation. Data were introduced into SPSS soft ware and analyzed by means of independent T-test. Results: Among 60 patients, 40 were male. The mean age of the patients were 38.82 years. In our study we diagnosed twelve cases of AR (20% of the cases). There was no significant relation between the serum levels of IL2, IL4, IL10 and IFNδ in the patients with acute rejection of the transplant and those without. Conclusion: These data showed that there is no correlation between Th1/ Th2 serum cytokines profile and early AR episodes in kidney transplantation and these cytokines can not be used as prognostic factors in acute renal rejection
Tahereh Hamzehpour Haghighi, Dr Yarali Dousty, Dr Mohammad Kazem Fakhri, Volume 20, Issue 3 (Scientific Journal of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences 2015)
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Background and Aim: Rheumatoid arthritis is a paralyzing autoimmune disease. As a chronic disease, it has a massive traumatic impact on physiological and psychological variables. Taking the effects of psychological interventions on chronic somatic diseases, the present research was conducted to determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral group therapy on illness and pain perception among patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Materials and Method: This study was designed as pre-test, post-test model. 30 female patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis admitted at RAZI Hospital, Rasht, Iran in 2013, were selected using random sampling in two experimental and control groups (each 15 patients). The survey on Illness Perception Questionnaire (IPQ) and The McGill Pain Questionnaire (MGPQ) was conducted for both groups separated by two months interval. Next, a ten-session cognitive behavioral group therapy was used for the experimental group. The control group did not receive any intervention. Data were examined with statistical test of analysis of covariance.
Results: Findings of the study showed significant effects of cognitive behavioral group therapy on illness and pain perception in the experimental group in comparison with the control group.
Conclusion: Cognitive behavioral group therapy with the impact of incompetent beliefs and cognitive biases are effective on illness perception as well as pain perception.
Keywords: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Illness Perception, Pain Perception, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Received: Dec 31, 2014 Accepted: Mar 15, 2015
Dr Ahmad Fakhri, Dr Hadi Morshedi, Dr Isa Mohammadi Zeidi, Volume 22, Issue 2 (Scientific Journal of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences 2017)
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Background and Aim: Scientific literature has emphasized the role of education and non-pharmacological methods such as relaxation techniques as the priority treatment for anxiety in pregnancy. This study aimed to determine the effect of education, based on the health belief model (HBM) associated with relaxation on anxiety of nulliparous women.
Materials and Methods: In an experimental study, 120 nulliparous women referring to health centers in Qazvin City were assigned randomly to experimental and control groups by means of multi-stage sampling. Intervention course included 3 sessions of group education and a relaxation training session in addition to an educational CD and theory-based training booklet. The data collection tools included demographic questions, 58 item Pregnancy Related Anxiety Questionnaire (PRAQ), Knowledge scale and HBM related questions which were filled out by the participants in a self –reported manner before and after the intervention. Using SPSS 20.0, data were analyzed by analytical tests such as T-test, chi-square, Mann-Whitney U and ANOVA.
Results: The mean scores of knowledge, perceived sensitivity and severity, perceived barriers & benefits, self efficacy and cue to action constructs improved significantly in the experimental group after the intervention (P<0.001). Results revealed a significant decrease in the total anxiety score (from 241.9 ± 42.3 to 164.1 ± 40.4, P< 0.01) and its dimensions in the experimental group after the intervention.
Conclusion: Regarding the effect of theory based relaxations training on reduction of anxiety in nulliparous women, use of these interventions to improve the health of women during pregnancy is recommended.
Key words: Pregnancy, Anxiety, Attitude, Behavior Modification, Relaxation.
Received: Aug 11, 2016 Accepted: Mar 13, 2017
Dr Ahmad Fakhri, Dr Hadi Morshedi, Dr Isa Mohammadi Zeidi, Volume 22, Issue 2 (Scientific Journal of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences 2017)
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Background and Aim: Noise is the most common and also preventable harmful physical pollutant in the workplace in the world. Although the hearing protection devices are the last way to prevent hearing loss, most people do not use the equipment properly and consistently. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of theory-based training on the rate of using hearing protection devices in workers of autoparts factories in Qazvin Industrial Towns.
Material and Methods: Using random sampling method, 120 workers from two autoparts factories in Kaspian and Alborz Industrial Towns were entered into this experimental study. Data collection tools included demographic questions and self-reporting questionnaire to measure TPB related constructs indirectly. The intervention program was composed of two 90 minute group discussion along with targeted educational booklet. Using SPSS version 20, data collected at different times were analyzed by chi-square, independent t-test and ANOVA.
Results: After the intervention, we found increased mean scores for: attitude (from 36.0±17.3 to 64.5±22.8), subjective norms (from 28.5±10.7 to 46.8 ± 12.4), perceived behavioral control (from 41.8±19.3 to 72.1 ± 21.5), behavioral intention (from 3.6±3.1 to 7.5±3.8). Also use of hearing protection devices significantly increased in the experimental group (P<0.001).
Conclusion: Educational intervention based on the theory of planned behavior led to increased use of hearing protection devices among workers. Designing educational programs based on the above mentioned theory in order to increase the use of personal protective equipment in workers is recommended.
Key words: Hearing Protection Devices, Behavior Change, Health Education, Noise-Induced Hearing Loss.
Received: Aug 11, 2016 Accepted: Feb 21, 2017
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