[Investigating the underlying causes of mortality among less than one year old infants in pediatric hospital of Bandar Abbas, Iran]

Providing, maintaining and promoting health of infants as a vulnerable age group is essential in health-care services. The present research sought to investigate the underlying causes of mortality among infants who were below 1 year old in Bandar Abbas pediatric hospital in 2011. In this descriptive-analytic research the medical files of all deceased infants who maximally aged up to 11 months and died in Bandar Abbas pediatric hospital in 2011 comprised the research population. The data were gathered through a pre-designed checklist, phone call and face-to-face meetings [when required]. The data were later analyzed via SPSS 16. In the study period, 223 infants [65.2%], below one year of age, had died within their first month of life and 119 of them [34.85] had died within the next eleven months. The primary reason for the death of the first group was sepsis while for the second group was prematurity. Such variables as birth weight, delivery type, feeding type, birth type, birth age, pregnancy interval, child abnormalities and parents' educational level were found to be significantly correlated with infant mortality [P<0.05]. It appears that careful attention to low-birth weight infants, raising mothers' and families' medical awareness, promotion of family regulation programs as well as offering standard healthcare before and during pregnancy positively affect the reduction of mortality among very young infants

[Prevalence of hypertension and respective risk factors in adults in Bandar Abbas, Iran]

Hypertension is the most common and major important risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Rapid socio-economic changes in recent decades has increased the prevalence risk factors of heart diseases - including high blood pressure. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of hypertension and respective risk factors in adults of Bandar Abbas in 2012. In this descriptive cross-sectional study, randomized cluster sampling was performed to select 1531 people over 30 years of Bandar Abbas [639 men, 892 women aged 30-70] we used interview and clinical examination for data collection. The instruments collecting data were standard questionnaire and mercurial pressure gauge and portable digital scale. The data were statistically analyzed by SPSS Software, using Chi-square test, ttest, and ANOVA. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Prevalence of hypertension in the study was 35.3%. This figure for males was 38% and for females was 33%. The statistical results obtained from this study showed that the prevalence of hypertension with increasing BMI also increases, so that 58.1 percent of subjects had BMI>/=25. A significant difference was obtained between proportion of women [34.94%] and men [23.18%] with BMI greater than 25 [P<0.05]. This study showed high prevalence of hypertension in Bandar Abbas. It seems that BMI, age, sex, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, are leading factors in high blood pressure

Effect of chlorhexidine mouth rinse on the colour stability of porcelain with three different surface treatments: an in vitro study

The effect of mouth washes on discolouration of dental ceramics with different surface preparations is not well documented. This in-vitro study has been conducted to evaluate the effect of chlorhexidine [CHX] mouth rinse on colour stability of overglazed [OP], autoglazed, [AP] or polished porcelain [POP] specimens. The restorative material investigated in this study was overglazed, autoglazed, or polished feldspathic porcelain. A total of 48 cylandrical specimens were prepared, [n=16 per each group]. After baseline colour measurements, for a period of14 days 8 specimens of each group were immersed in 15 ml of 0.2% chlorhexidine mouth rinse twice daily for 2 min. After each immersion, the specimens were washed and stored in artificial saliva. Half of the specimens from each group were selected randomly as controls and stored in artificial saliva that was changed daily. The colour change [delta E] of the specimens was measured by a spectrophotometer device. Data were statistically analyzed using 2-Way ANOVA followed by Tukey test All the specimens displayed colour changes after immersion in chlorhexidine mouth rinse. POP specimens exhibited more colour change compared to AP and OP specimens [P=0.001]. AP and OP specimens showed relatively the same colour change which was not significant compared to the control groups [P=0.9].Auto-glazed and over-glazed porcelain can tolerate chlorhexidine mouth rinse better than polished porcelain. However the colour changes of the ceramic with three different surface preparations were not perceivable clinically

Software designation to assess the proximity of different facial anatomic landmarks to midlines of the mouth and face

Recognition and determination of facial and dental midline is important in dentistry. Currently, there are no verifiable guidelines that direct the choice of specific anatomic landmarks to determine the midline of the face or mouth.The purpose of this study was to determine which of facial anatomic landmarks is closest to the midline of the face as well as that of the mouth.Frontal full-face digital images of 92 subjects [men and women age range: 20-30 years] in smile were taken under standardized conditions commonly used anatomic landmarks, nasion, tip of the nose, and tip of the philtrum were digitized on the images of subjects and aesthetic analyzer software used for midline analysis using Esthetic Frame. Deviations from the midlines of the face and mouth were measured for the 3 clinical landmarks; the existing dental midline was considered as the fourth landmark. The entire process of midline analysis was done by a single observer and repeated twice. Reliability analysis and 1-sample t- tests were conducted.The Intra-class correlation coefficients [ICCs] for reliability analysis of RFV and RCV measures made two times revealed that the reliabilities were all acceptable. The results indicated that each of the 4 landmarks deviated uniquely and significantly [P<.001] from the midlines of the face as well as mouth in both males and females.There was a significant difference between the mean ratios of the chosen anatomic landmarks and the midlines of the face and mouth. The hierarchy of anatomic landmarks closest to the midline of the face is: [1] midline of the commissures, [2] nasion, [3] tip of philtrum,[4]dental midline, and [5] tip ofthe nose. The closest anatomic landmarks to the mouth midline are: [1] tip of philtrum, [2] dental midline, [3] tip of nose, and [4] nasion

Effect of beverages on the hardness and tensile bond strength of temporary acrylic soft liners to acrylic resin denture base

Statement of Problem: Two potential problems commonly identified with a denture base incorporating a resilient liner are failure of the bond between acrylic resin and soft liner material, and loss of resiliency of the soft liner over time. Since patients may drink different beverages, it is important to evaluate their effects on physical properties of soft lining materials

Purpose: The objective of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of different beverages on the hardness of two temporary acrylic-based soft lining materials and their bond strength to the denture base resin

Materials and Method: For the hardness test; a total of 80 rectangular specimens [40mm×10mm×3mm] were fabricated from a heat-polymerized polymethylmethacrylate

Two commercially auto-polymerized acrylic resin-based resilient liners; Coe-Soft and Visco-gel were prepared according to the manufacturers' instructions and applied on the specimens. For the tensile test, 160 cylindrical specimens [30mm×10mm] were prepared

The liners were added between specimens with a thickness of 3 mm. The specimens of both soft liners were divided into 4 groups [n=10] and immersed in distilled water as the control group, Coca-Cola, 8% and 50% ethanol. All groups were stored in separate containers at 37oC for 12 days. All beverages were changed daily. The hardness was determined using a Shore A durometer and tensile bond strength was determined in a ZwickRoell testing machine at a cross-head speed of 5mm/min. The results were analyzed using two-way ANOVA

Results: There was no significant interaction between the soft liners and the drinks for both hardness [p= 0.748] and bond strength [p= 0.902]. There were statistically significant differences between all drinks for both hardness [p< 0.001] and bond strength [p< 0.05]

Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, it seems that drinking Coca-Cola and alcoholic beverages would not be potentially causing any problems for the temporary acrylic soft liners

[Design, construction, and evaluation of portable local exhaust ventilation system to control electrosurgery smokes]

Background: Surgical smoke contains hazardous chemicals and biological agents. The use of standard surgical masks alone does not provide adequate protection against surgical smokes. Hence, the application of a local exhaust ventilation system to evacuate surgical smokes is recommended

Objective: To design, construct, and evaluate a portable local exhaust ventilation system to control electrosurgery smokes

Methods: This was an experimental study carried out at Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, in 2010. A new local exhaust ventilation system containing a high efficiency air cleaner system, was designed, constructed, and evaluated in a simulated surgery process

Findings: When the distance between the system hood and the pollution sources was 5 cm and the air flow 22 cubic feet per minute, the total surgical smoke was attracted to the system hood at a velocity of 80 feet per minute. In a period of 60 minutes, the cleaning efficiency for particulate agents as well as the gasses and vapors emission was 99.77% indicating that the application of ventilation system prevented the entry of contaminants emission into the operating room

Conclusion: Based on results obtained through simulated surgery process, it was concluded that the ventilation system designed in this study completely blocked the emission of surgical smoke to air of operating room and personnel exposure

[Isolation of biosurfactant-producing bacteria from the Caspian Sea and determination of their biosurfactant activity]

Background: Biosurfactants are unique amphipathic molecules with extensive application in removing organic and metal contaminants. The purpose of this study was to isolate the biosurfactant-producing bacteria and characterize the surface-active properties of the metabolites produced

Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in three Caspian Sea coastal regions in Babolsar during 2007-8. In primary screening, hemolytic and emulsifying activities were performed on blood agar plates and in culture medium, respectively and then the reduction in the surface tension, as a biosurfactant-producing index, was determined quantitatively by captive drop cell instrument. The isolated strain was also investigated for its ability to use different hydrocarbon pollutants using the surface tension measurement

Results: One out of 10 different strains exhibited high ability to produce biosurfactant. This strain called Caspian petroleum A1 [CPA1]. Biochemical tests showed that CPA1 classified in aerobic gram-negative cocci, neisseriaceae family and acinetobacter genus. CPA1 utilized crude oil and gasoline, as carbon and energy sources, to reduce the surface tension of culture medium from 71 to 42 and 39 mN/m

Conclusion: CPA1, as a biosurfactant-producer, was isolated and identified based on potential for biodegradation of hydrocarbon pollutants [e.g. crude oil, gasoline, anthracen and naphthalene]

Squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus and adenocarcinoma of gastroesophageal junction, a rare coincidence

Simultaneous squamous cell carcinoma [SCC] of esophagus and gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma has rarely been reported. It is often difficult to diagnose this coexistence preoperatively due to the presence of esophageal stenosis. Herein, we report a patient with esophageal SCC whose gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma was also detected after pathologic examination of the resected specimen

Congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis [CIPA]: a case report

Congenital insensitivity to pain anhidrosis [CIPA] is a rare disorder characterized by episodes of fever and the inability to sense of pain despite the fact that all other sensory modalities remain intact or minimally impaired. The patient also may exhibit the signs of self-mutation, mental retardation and little or no perspiration. We present a 10 years old Iranian patient diagnosed with CIPA with the above-mentioned clinical characteristics. The prosthetic treatment and the subsequent six month follow-up are discussed. Follow-up of the patient revealed that, with the use of this prosthesis, the patient's oral function and esthetics were established and the mouth lesions improved. Therefore especial dental management of CIPA patients according to their mental status, age, oral and dental condition is essential for solving the specific problems each case may present and the full mouth teeth extraction should be considered as the last treatment

DI-[2-ethylhexyl] phthalate oxidative degradation by fenton process in synthetic and real petrochemical wastewater

Di-[2-Ethylhexyl] phthalate [DEHP] belongs to the class of phthalate esters and is used as an additive in many products including plastics, paints and inks or as a solvent in industrial formulations. The degradation of DEHP in aqueous solution using oxidative Fenton reaction [H[2]O[2]/Fe[2+] was carried out in this study. It was found that H[2]O[2] concentration, Fe[2+] concentration, and pH were the three main factors that could significantly influence the degradation rates of DEHP. The highest degradation percentage [85.6%] of DEHP was observed within 60 min at pH 3 in H[2]O[2]/Fe[2+] system. The results of our study suggested that the concentration with 90 mg/L H[2]O[2] 5 mg/L Fe[2+], and 20 mg/L DEHP in the solution at pH 3 were the optimal conditions. The optimized reaction parameters were preceded for treatment of real wastewater obtained from a petrochemical plant

[Review the proportion of university seats with body dimensions of students at the School of Public Health of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences in 1388]

Educating of students that have the ability to solve society problems, is considered as the most important task of universities. This important issue is achieved through effective education in a safe and stress free environment. Proper design of classroom seats proportional to anthropometric characteristics of students not only can improve academic quality but also prevent musculoskeletal disorders. In addition it may encourage students to practice correct sitting habits. This study was conducted to check the correlation of physical dimensions of students and prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder with educational chair dimensions that provided by companies. This descriptive - analytical study was performed on 115 students of 18 to 27 years. 15 anthropometric parameters with sitting on the chair were measured by anthropometry page and anthropometric caliper gauge. Dimensions of two Types of seats provided in the classrooms were compared with the standard seat dimensions. Comparison of dimensions confirmed that seat dimension and students dimensions correspond with one another only in elbow length parameter and other parameters were not correspondent with each other. T-Test showed that there are significant differences between girl and boy parameters. Comparison of the results of measurement of physical dimensions and chair dimensions with results of emotional dissatisfaction questionnaire and body map chart showed that plastic chair is better then wooden type in term of comfort., chair kind and slope of back rest, and in using plastic chairs students do not have to change their sitting postures; however, due to incorrect design of foot rest and high effective depth of sea, discomfort and pain in lower limbs is higher in plastic chairs when compared with wooden chairs

[Study of noise pollution in Qazvin [2010]]

Noise pollution is considered one of the major environmental problems of cities that its intensity has increased in recent years. Considering the harmful effects of noise pollution on public health, equivalent sound level evaluation and determination of noise pollution is very important in the urban environment. To determine the amount of noise pollution in different regions in Qazvin. This descriptive study was conducted in the summer of 1389 in Qazvin. Sound pressure levels were measured by the sound system gauge model 1053 H. The site map of the city was prepared. Based on the site map prepared, firstly, the city of Qazvin was divided into three regions including South, Central, and North areas. Secondly, the levels of sound pressure were measured in the main streets, intersections, and squares of the city according to the ISO 1999 method that approved by the Environmental Protection Organization. Equivalent sound level was reported in various places in Qazvin region, between 69.9- 72.8 db. Equivalent sound level in the middle and southern regions of the city, has been reported that about twice the northern city. In 90% of the total period of measurement, review of Ninetieth percentile sound level showed that sound pressure level was more than results of the limit recommended for residential and commercial areas. The values of equivalent sound level are reported higher than EPA standards for residential [50 dB] and commercial areas [65 dB]. Patterns of urban reform in Qazvin city have a slower development than the resource causing of noise pollution

[ effects of an educational intervention on knowledge, attitude and ergonomic behaviors]

Obviously, decreasing the work-related musculoskeletal disorders is well achieved through the application of ergonomic design principles however, there are occasions in which the existence of some barriers [technical and economical] can preclude ergonomic improvement and therefore, some organizations rely on correct task performance methods. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of educational intervention on worker's knowledge increase, attitude change, and ergonomic habits promotion. In this interventional study, workers were randomly assigned to one of the two study groups: a case group receiving the ergonomic training [n=75], and a control group [n=75]. Ergonomic training program composed of five sessions of 30-45 minutes duration containing issues such as ergonomic science, human body mechanic, upright and awkward postures, pros and cons of upright posture maintenance, and solutions for removal of obstacles, stretch exercise for prevention of musculoskeletal disorders, and workstation adjustment. Data were gathered before and 3 months after intervention by self-reporting questionnaire and checklist. Reliability was assessed by test-retest method and the internal consistency evaluated by Cronbach's Alpha. Statistical analysis was performed using X[2] test, McNemar test, independent t-test, and paired t-test. Worker's knowledge significantly increased from 7.97 +/- 2.91 to 14.07 +/- 1.98 and the attitude change from 14.29 +/- 6.5 to 21.63 +/- 4.7 three months after educational intervention [p> 0.05]. No significant change was observed in control group. Regarding the ergonomic risk factors, our findings were indicative of significant change in general body and feet posture, trunk, neck, and wrist and hands postures while other ergonomic risk factors remained unchanged Results from this study emphasize on necessity of integrated educational-managerial and engineering approach to promote the workplace ergonomic condition as well as considering the substantial role of psychosocial factors such as knowledge and attitude and focusing on personal skills for improving ergonomic habits to achieve a higher level of health promotion among human power

[ study of the physical status of emergency wards' personnel in hospitals affiliated to qazvin university of medical sciences through reba [rapid entire body assessment] method and its relation with muscular and skeletal disorders in Qazvin, Iran]

Since occupational hazards are prevalent in emergency wards' personnel due to occupational stresses and nonstandard work facilities and equipment, and any negligence as to these personnel may reduce the quality of nosocomial services, to improve the quality of the hygienic and therapeutic services provided by this ward, the physical status of emergency wards' personnel including physicians, nurses, workers and administrative personnel should be assessed as the first step. For this purpose, it was the goal of this project to assess the physical status of the personnel of the emergency wards of hospitals affiliated to Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, in Qazvin, Iran, and discover the relation it had with muscular-skeletal disorders. This study was a descriptive-analytical one. The participants included all personnel of the emergency wards of Shahid Rajaei Hospital and Bouali Hospital and were selected from the four educational hospitals affiliated to Qazvin University of Medical Sciences. The occupational-bodily status of the subjects was first assessed by Rapid Entire Body Assessment Method. To study the muscular-skeletal disorders, Nordic's Standard Questionnaire was used. Finally, the obtained data were analyzed by SPSS/win 16 software, and statistical tests including Chi-Square and Coefficient Correlation Tests. In this study, the maximum amount of prevalent pain was found to be 51%, occupational accidents [6.7%] and the longest period of pain was found to exist in the waist area. In most cases, "pain in the neck" was the factor limiting the work activities, and it was also the reason for most cases of absenteeism and referring to physician during the last year. The body status score of most personnel was in the range of 4 to 7 according to REBA method. The risk proved to be at an average level and a corrective action in this regard seemed to be essential [71%]. Ultimately, the results revealed that no significant relation existed between REBA score of each member of the body and the pain felt in the same body part [P>0.05]. The total REBA scores of each individual proved to have a significant reverse relation with the education level, while it had a significant direct relation with stress intensity [P<0.05]. The research findings revealed that in 71% of work stations of the emergency wards in the above said hospitals, the need for taking corrective measures is essential, in 9% of these work stations, such corrective measure should be taken immediately and in 9%, these corrective measures are deemed very necessary. Thus, the current condition has led to the intensity of muscular-skeletal disorders, mostly in neck area

[Predicting the stages of change in physical activity behavior of QUMS students with Pender's model]

Low level physical activity is a risk factor for several chronic diseases and evidences suggest that the level of physical activity is decreasing. Reversing the trend depends on a behavior change by most people. However, the association between various psychosocial determinants and physical activity are not well understood. The aim of this study was to predict the stages of change in physical activity behavior of QUMS students by Pender's model. This cross-sectional survey was carried out at Qazvin University of Medical Science in 2008. A total sample of 222 students completed a self-report questionnaire consisting of an exercise change. A test-retest method was applied to determine the reliability while the Cronbach's Alpha used to confirm internal consistency. Face and content validity were confirmed in this study. Also, ANOVA and Path analysis were performed to determine the association between these constructs and stage of physical activity behavior change. More than half of students were in inactive stage and exercised for 41.62 minutes a week on average. Exercise self-efficacy, perceived barriers, and perceived benefits were found to be significant predictors of the stage of exercise behavior change among medical students. Only self-efficacy and stages of change [P<0.001] could directly predict the significant variance of physical activity while other constructs from Pander's model indirectly influenced the physical activity behavior through mediating stages of change construct. Perceived benefits [P<0.001] directly and perceived barriers inversely [P<0.001] were predictor of stage of exercise behavior. Perceived health status could indirectly influence the stage of change via perceived benefit. Our results indicated that the change in stage of readiness for exercise is probably dependent on the student's perceptions of exercise self-efficacy, benefits and barriers as well as the perceived health status to engage in physical activity. Furthermore, the results of this study made moderate support for the health promotion model constructs to predict physical activity and exercise stage of change

[Comparison of dimensional stability of two condensation silicone impression materials in putty- wash technique]

The aim of impression is accurate registration of the ridge, teeth and surrounding tissues. Condensation silicones are impression materials used frequently in fixed prosthesis. These materials have different brand names that make their selection not easy by the dentists. This study was designed to investigate the accuracy of two condensation silicone Impression materials, speedex and Irasil, in putty- wash technique. Materials and methods: In this quazi- experimental study, we designed a laboratory model with 2 metallic dies. One of them had an undercut and was similar to the molar teeth and the other had no undercut and was similar to the premolar teeth. These dies had 3 degrees convergence in walls and were round in cross section. Then impressions were taken with Irasil and Speedex impression materials and the stone models were prepared. Five dimensions of 30 models were measured and compared with laboratory model by the use of T-test. These two impression materials had a statistically significant effect on the die height without underecut but on other dimensions they had not any statistical significant effect. Die height without undercut was increased with speedex impressions but decreased with Irasil impressions. Die diameter without undercut and the distance between dies were increased with speedex and Irasil impressions. The die diameter beneath the undercut was increased with speedex but decreased with Irasil impressions. The die height above the undercut was decreased in Irasil and speedex impressions. The usage of Irasil compared n to speedex impression material has a higher effect in only one dimension [die height above undercut] but in other dimensions speedex is better than Irasil

comparison of the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia among female students of medicine and female students of other majors

A decrease in serum iron is considered the first phenomenon emerging in the process of Iron deficiency anemia [IDA]. In advanced phases of IDA various degrees of anemia occur. Regarding the importance of IDA and its consequences especially on individual's health, we performed a survey on the female students of medicine to compare the prevalence of IDA between them and female students majoring in other fields. The present study hypothesizes that education level; particularly college education has some effects on the prevention of this disease. This cross-sectional descriptive study was performed in Mashhad Islamic Azad University during the years of 2005 to 2007.189 female students [91 students of medicine and 98 students of other majors] volunteerly participated in the study. Cell blood count, serum ferritin concentration, serum iron test, hemoglobin, Hct, TIBC, were administered for all the students. Then, the subjects' individual data and the results of their blood tests completed a questionnaire and were analyzed for descriptive statistic, One-way and two-way ANOVA and tooky test, using SPSS software. Among 189 students, 166[88.44%] were found to be normal and 23[11.5%] were detected for iron deficient anemia. In the infected individuals, 9 [39.13%] were students of medicine while the other 14 [60.9%] persons were students of other majors. Also, it was found out that 60 [31.74%] were affected by iron deficiency and 78 [41.26%] had disorders of blood indexes. Statistical findings of this study revealed that the prevalence rate of IDA was lower in the students of higher education in medical sciences in comparison with those of lower levels of medical knowledge. IDA was even higher in extern and intern of medicine in comparison with students of basic science

[Evaluation of prevalence and risk factors of asymptomatic masses of breast in women visiting in khanevadeh hospital [Oct 2005-2006]]

Mammary disorders are among the most important elements causing women to present to a physician. Mammary disorders can Vary form benign masses to malignant cancerous tumors. The occurrence and the elements contributing to the occurrence of asymptomatic breast tumors in the women having presented to Army staff's family Hospital within the term from Oct 2005-2006. This is a descriptive- analytical study carried out on 660 subjects. The subjects were sleeted at random from among the mummer presenting. To the clinic for reasons other than mammary disorders. They were subjected to full breast examinations. Questionnaires were distributed among the subjects in order to survey the elements contributing to the occurrence of breast tumors and the results from the completed questionnaires were analyzed. 5 numbers of total 660 patients were examined in this research had breast tumors and only one case had malignant mass.20% of them malignant 20% cyst and 60% were fibroadenoma. frequency of asymptomatic breast tumors in this study are [0/7%] and 80% of them is benign where as 20% of asymptomatic breast mass was malignant therefore self examination and examination by physician periodically, specially in high risk patient is important

[ effect of microwave on micronucleus induction and nuclear division index changes on Balb/c mice lymphocytes

Biological effects of microwave radiation on living creatures have been the focus of many investigations over the last decade and the influence of different wave parameters such as frequency, power, exposure time, and modulation has been elucidated. The main purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of microwave radiation on alterations of micronucleus induction and nuclear divisions index under different conditions. A total of 48 Balb/c mice divided in eight groups [7 as cases and 1 as control] were exposed to microwave generator while restrained in specially designed Plexiglas chamber. Later, the frequency of micronucleus in binucleated lymphocytes and NDI was evaluated using micronucleus assay on mouse lymphocytes. Microwave radiation conditions [frequency, power, modulation and exposure time] showed no significant effect on frequency of micronucleus, however, the nuclear division index was significantly decreased under such conditions. Based on data found in our study, the microwave radiation as we used during the present work, caused significant effect on nuclear division index in mouse lymphocytes

[ study on the knowledge, attitude and function of gestated mother's about gestational diabetes that referred to Army Khanvadeh Hospital from 2005 to 2006]

Background: the gestational diabetes is a disorder at tolerate of carbohydrates that for the first time has diagnosed in the gestational period. The risk factors that increased conflict mother to gestational diabetes include : age more than 30 years, history of diabetes disease in family hypertension, gravid more than 5, history of abortion or premature birth. The goal of this study is evaluation of knowledge, attitude and function of gestated mother's about gestational diabetes

Material and method: in this study 200 pregnant women who referred to army khanvadeh hospital from 2005 to 2006 have evaluated

Results: %62 of women had moderate knowledge and %77 had positive attitude and%69 had moderate function. Women who used from informative source include book-journal - news paper had better knowledge, attitude and function. Women with gestational age less than 12 weeks, gravid less than 2 and without abortion had better knowledge, attitude and function than others. Knowledge, attitude and function in persons more then 35 years were greater

Conclusion: preparing proper educational project about pregnancy with special note on gestational diabetes for increasing knowledge, attitude and function of gestated mother's, causes decreased high risk pregnancies and promotes the level of healthy mother and birth the safe neonate