[Prevalence of microbial contamination in cellulose products supplied in the city of Tehran]

Along with the constant increase in world population and consequently, the growing need to provide cellulose, as the most abundant organic substance in nature to produce cellulose products, concerns regarding the possible contamination of these products might cause skin, and genital and urinary infections. The aim of this study is to determine the possible microbial contamination of these products supplied in the city of Tehran. This is a descriptive study on 200 samples of unexpired cellulose products including napkins, nappies, sanitary napkin, and cardboard boxes to carry sweets. Fifty samples were obtained in the city of Tehran during six months from September 2011 to February 2012. Microbial contamination was investigated according to the procedure proposed by the Institute of Standards and Industrial Research of Iran. The results obtained indicate that 18 samples [9%] exceeded the level allowed for aerobic bacteria and molds in one gram of specimens. Besides, 16 samples [8%] were contaminated with at least one of the following bacteria: Streptococcus Group D, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. A total of 34 samples [17%] could not be consumed. The least and the most contaminated products were sanitary napkins [0.5%] and cardboard boxes to carry sweets [5%], respectively. The presence of pathogenic bacteria in cellulose products that could cause skin, and genital and urinary tract infections asks for more control over such sanitary products

[ relationship between contact with pets and domestic animals and their owners' mental health and personality trait]

Today, many families either have pets or work in animal husbandry units. It is very important to investigate the mental outcomes of animal care and also to study their keepers' personality traits. This study aims to perform a comparative examination of owners' mental health and character specifications or those of animal husbandry units' personnel. In this descriptive study, about 500 people were selected through available sampling technique. They had contact with animals or worked in a husbandry unit in the suburbs of Tehran. After referring to the veterinary clinic of Tehran University, they were studied using a general health questionnaire and an international personality question bank. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software as well as multivariate and follow-up tests. The results of the present study show that all general mental health sub-scales except for anxiety are different in these groups. However, no difference was observed regarding responsibility and extroversion. Meanwhile, the adaptability of dog owners was lower than that of sheep owners; moreover, cattlemen were more irritable than sheep owners. In sum, the mental health of pet owners of the present study is at a lower level compared to that of those in other countries. It seems that the difference is due to religious and cultural differences existing between the two

[Determination of views of disabled person and their families than disability in family in the Qazvin and Karaj]

The disabled people are a part of our society [1%] and a disabled will face incorrect behaviors from childhood that is caused by an incomplete understanding of the society, but family can play a constructive role to increase the disabled abilities. This study was conducted to determine the views of deaf, blind and physical motor handicaps and their families regarding disability in the family in the Qazvin and Karaj. One hundred and fifty handicaps and their families from handicaps center, welfare office, the disabled school students, the Mostazafan and Janbazan foundation were enrolled in this study. Information was collected by using 2 questionnaires. T test and Analyses Of Variance have been applied for data analysis, using SPSS software. The results show that among different disabilities, the deaf ones and their families had more positive view than other disabled ones about their disabilities. Also, increasing the number of family members can cause more negative view about disability [p<0.05]. This study shows that there isn't a significant relationship between the disabled view and his / her gender, cause of disability and parents high education. With regard to the similarity of the disables and their families views about disability and also their need to obtain more awareness about disability, the disable's needs and complications, it is necessary to stress on correct training of disabled person, his/ her family and the society