[Ranking of Iranian pharmacy school websites based on web impact factor]

Considering the importance of websites in informing users and establishing communications, universities have started to design their own websites for organizing and making their information accessible. Evaluation of these websites through webometric methods will help recognize pitfall and strong points to reach a better quality and constant improvement. This study was aimed at ranking Pharmacy School Websites in Iran by Web Impact Factor[WIF]. The webometric method was used in this study. The Data were collected via two search engines: Google and Yahoo. The population of the study consisted of 13 Pharmacy Schools in Iran. Excel and SPSS were used for statistical analysis. The results showed that website of Mashhad Pharmacy School with an WIF of 9.66 in Yahoo and with 44.96 in Google was at the highest rank. While Zanjan Pharmacy School with the WIF of 0.05 in Yahoo and with 0.067 in Google had the lowest rank. The results suggest that despite the low WIF, elements such as number of pages, mass of information and related links have an influence on WIF causing differences in ranking of Pharmacy Schools

effect of support group method on quality of life in post-menopausal women

Quality of life in post-menopausal women and menopausal symptoms are closely related concepts. Influence health education policy in order to promote health and adopt a menopause lifestyle requires alternative strategies, including health training programs with community - based interventions. The current study aims to survey the effects of support groups on quality of life of post-menopausal women. A blind field trial [2010] was conducted at Saadatmandii Clinical Center [Robat Karim, Iran]. 110 women were selected randomly divided into test and control groups [consisting of 55 ones]. Menopause specific quality of life questionnaire [MENQOL] was used for evaluation of life quality before and three months after intervention; there was no intervention in the control group. Data were analyzed by using SPSS/16. Qualitative variables were analyzed using chi-square tests and quantitative variables were analyzed using Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon test, paired T-test and independent t-test. There was significant difference between vasomotor, psychosocial, physical, sexual aspects and life quality of this group pf women [P<0.001]. There was no statistically significant difference in the quality of life of women in control group. According to the results method of support group can lead to improved quality of life for postmenopausal ones and it can be appropriate healthcare policy to promote health and improve life quality of this group of women

[Investigating the structure of central libraries' websites based on meta tags in medical science universities in Iran]

One of the recommended ways in organizing the information in the websites is the application of Meta Tags. The application of a variety of Meta Tags can affect the precision rate of search engines retrieval. They can also promote the rank of a website. The purpose of the study was to investigate the structure of libraries websites based on Meta Tags in medical science universities in Iran. This descriptive survey was carried out on 31 websites that included 342 web pages. Data was collected by a checklist and analyzed by SPSS. Title meta tags [98.53%] and Charset meta tags [89.47%] among 15 meta tag types had the most usage and refresh meta tag had the least usage. Usage of keyword and descriptive meta tags were 55.6% and 55.2%, respectively. Generally, 100% websites under investigation used one type of meta tags. Title, Charest, Robot, Keyword and Descriptive meta tags received more attention from the designers of central libraries. But Googlebot, Refresh, Expire and cache Meta Tags received less attention. Librarians' participation in creating library websites and the application of meta tags will play important role in electronic information retrieval

[Relationship between obesity and food habits among female adolescents]

Obesity which is produced due to excessive accumulation of fat in body compartments could result from imbalance between intake and consumption of energy and is related to the food habits of each person. The aim of this study was to assess obesity and its relationship with female adolescents food habits in Tehran. It was a predictive correlational study. The sample consisted of 385, 14-18 year old female students in west of Tehran. The students were recruited by multistage random sampling. Data was collected by Food Frequency Questionnaire, caliper, tape measure and measurement scale and analyzed by ANOVA. Pierson correlation and multiple regression tests using SPSS-PC [v.14]. According to the findings, %18 of the students were overweight and obese based on Triceps skin fold thickness and %15 were overweight and obese based on body mass index. Frequency of daily consumption of bread and cereals, rice, fat, soft drinks and egg among overweight and obese students were significantly higher than other groups [p<0.05]. Due to the high consumption of unhealthy food among overweight and obese girls the prevalence of chronic diseases associated with obesity in the future is disturbing. Therefore, promotion of healthy nutrition and health education in schools and families by those involved in the health sector particularly community health nurses seem to be necessary

[Anxiety and its relationship with infertility and obstetrics factors in ART pregnant women]

Although Pregnancy is a normal and pleasant event in women's life, but it often involves psychological and behavioral changes and can result in stress, particularly in those women whom their pregnancies is occurred after infertility treatment. Accordingly this study aims to determine the anxiety level of the women whose pregnancies have occurred using Assisted Reproduction Technologies [ARTs] and its relationship with infertility and obstetrics factors. In this cross sectional study, a total number of 100 women whose pregnancies have occurred using ARTs referring to three infertility centers of Tehran were recruited by convenience sampling. Anxiety was measured by Beck Anxiety inventory [BAI] and data related to infertility and obstetrics factors were collected by a researcher made questionnaire and was analyzed using SPSS-PC [v.14] by chi-square and fisher test. The mean age of the sample was 33.7 +/- 6.8 and the mean marriage duration, gestational age, infertility duration, and the number of ARTs treatment failures was 8.7 +/- 5.1, 20.1 +/- 10.8, 7.3 +/- 5.3 and 1.9 +/- 1.6 respectively. The findings revealed that 34% of the subjects were suffering from anxiety. There were significant relationships between anxiety levels and infertility duration [P=0.03] and also a history of treatment failure [p=0.02]. No significant relationship was found between anxiety and obstetrics factors. Infertility duration and a history of treatment failure were the two factors that affected the anxiety level during this king of pregnancy. Accordingly these women are required to be under special considerations from the beginning of infertility diagnosis and also before, during and after pregnancy

[Quality of life and its related factors in adolescents with epilepsy]

Many children and adolescents with epilepsy live in Iran. This disease affects their quality of life and their social performance. Accordingly this study aims to determine the quality of life of adolescents with epilepsy and its related factors. It was a descriptive cross- sectional study. One hundred and eighty 11-20 years old adolescents referring to Iran epilepsy society and Loghman-e- Hakim hospital were recruited by continuous sampling during a four months period. Data was collected by QOLIEZ- AD- 48 and Analyzed using SPSS-PC [v.16]. Total score of Quality of life was [43/97 +/- 11/58]. The highest score was related to school performance [80/79 +/- 18/09] and the lowest score was related to attitude towards epilepsy [15/65 +/- 15/76].Among the studied factors, the number of epileptic seizures [p=0.002] and the last time of experiencing seizure [p<0.001] had significant association with quality of life. There was also a significant relationship between ethnicity [p=0.042], the place of residency [p=0.032], adolescents' education [p=0.001], mother's education [p=0.002], income [p=0.001], number of children [p<0.001], awareness of peer group [p=0.006] and quality of life. Considering the level of quality of life and its related factors is recommended in caring about these adolescents in the community

[Sexual satisfaction and its related factors in primigravidas]

Pregnancy and childbirth is one of the most important stages of women's life. Sexual satisfaction may change during pregnancy. These changes could lead to negative long effects on mother's sexual and mental health. This study was conducted with the aim of assessing sexual satisfaction o f primigravidas and its related factors. It was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 230 primigravid women admitted to hospitals affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Data was collected by the adjusted version of Hudson's Index of Sexual Satisfaction [ISS] and were analyzed using SPSS-PC [v.14]. The mean score for sexual satisfaction was 133.6 +/- 11.2. The findings indicated that there is a significant relationship between women's age, their husbands' age, length of marriage, occupation, planned/ unplanned pregnancy, type of family, consultant with midwives, having pregnancy complication and concerning about fetus and sexual satisfaction[p<0.0001-0.006]. Helping primigravidas to get more sexual pleasure during pregnancy would be accomplished by taking their sexual histories and resolve their misconceptions about sexual satisfaction

[ relationship between the duration of breast feeding and child weight gain up to the end of the age of 24- months]

Breast feeding is the most important and decisive factor in Children's state of health and nutrition, especially in societies with lower socio-economic status. Beastfeeding plays an important role in child health and development. Acordingly this study was carried out with the aim of determining the ralationship between breastfeeding and child weigth gain up to the end of 24 months of age. It was a correlational predictive study. The sample consisted of 307 mothers of 2-3 years old children who have been visited for monitoring their children's growth in heath canters of west of Tehran. They were recruited by stratified sampling method. Mothers and children's data was collected by questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS-PC-[v.10]. Pearson correlation test indicated that there is no significant relationship between breastfeeding duration and children's weight in 6 and 12 months of age. However, there was a converse significant relationship between breastfeeding duration and the children's weight in 24 months of age [p=0.003]. There was also a significant relationship between the children's sex and their weight in 6, 12 and 24 months of age [p=0.000]. No significant association was found between children's weight in 6, 12 and 24 months of age and mothers' age, number of deliveries, mothers' level of education and job status, participation in educational courses for breast feeding, and the time of breastfeeding initiation after delivery. Children fell within normal limits for weight when breastfeeding duration was longer and vice versa. Regarding the undesirable effects [eg. malnutrition and obesity] of shortening the breastfeeding period on child health, provision of support as well as education about breastfeeding continuation is recommended

[ relationship between medication adherence and quality of life in renal transplant patients]

Post-kidney transplant survival relies on patient adherence to the intake of immunosuppressive medication. Non-adherence to immunosuppressive drugs leads to rejection, graft loss, dialysis, lower quality of life, increased costs and mortality. Quality of life may be useful to identify non-adherence. The aim of the current study was to examine the relationship between medication adherence and quality of life in renal transplant patients. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study in which 230 patients who were more than 18 years old and at least 3 month elapsed from their graft participated. Data were collected by Immunosuppressant Therapy Adherence Scale [2005] and Quality of Life in Kidney Transplant Patient questionnaires. Data were analyzed by SPSS, version 15. Finding showed that the mean score and standard deviation of quality of life were 21.65 and 4.039, respectively, and 57.8% of patients were non-adherent. A statistically significant and indirect relationship was found between adherence and quality of life [p < 0.001, rETA=0.23]. Regarding the results that showed the relationship between adherence and quality of life in patients, nurses should consider immunosuppressant adherence in teaching and caring as a health promoting strategy