sense of security and the associated factors in shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

Introduction and Aims: The security is one of the basic needs of human and with the deterioration will be lost human comfort. The study was performed with purpose of determine the associated factors with sense of security in students of Shahrekord university of medical sciences

Methods: In this descriptive study, 200 students from Shahrekord University of medical sciences were studied simple random sampling. Data collection tool was a questionnaire that researcher made[a=0.81], including demographic characteristic and evaluation questions of security sense[in the 4 aspects]. Data were analyzed by using the spss 16 software and significant level of test were considered [P<0.05]

Results: 127 girl students [63.5%] were and 73 boy [36.5%]. Average age in girls was 22.47 +/-2.47 and in boys was 21.82+/- 2.64. Sense of security in physical health and job security in girls lower than boys significantly. Between age and job security was significant relationship and negative. Except sense of security in interaction with others, other security aspects with semester were significant relationship and negative[ P<0.001]. Education level of father with a sense of emotional security and sense of security in interaction with others was significant relationship and direct[P<0.05

Treatment of moderate to severe of premenstrual syndrome with echinophora platyloba

Premenstrual Syndrome [PMS] is the appearance of annoying symptoms, disrupting women's daily activities as well as inducing problems. Different treatment were suggested for its and the method with the least side effects will be preferred. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Echinophora platyloba extract on PMS in the students of Shahr-e-Kord University of Medical sciences in Iran. Sixty students having moderate to severe PMS, participated in a single-blind randomized clinical trial. The students were randomly assigned into two equal groups. The first group received the Echinophora platyloba [E. platyloba] extract and the second group received placebo. The Daily Record of Severity of Problem [DRSP] questionnaire was used to quantify PMS severity before and after the intervention. At the end of first and second cycles after the intervention, the severity of PMS was detected and compared with before intervention. Data analysis was performed by using Mann-Whitney U, Wilcoxon and Pearson correlation test. There was not a significant difference in the severity of premenstrual syndrome between the E. platyloba and placebo group before the intervention [100.8 +/- 22.1 vs. 104.3 +/- 19.5]. A significant difference was found between two groups after the intervention [[49.7 +/- 23.2 vs. 79.1 +/- 28.1], p=0.002]. E. platyloba extract is probably effective in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome. Using of this herbal extract is suggested for the treatment of PMS

effects of antenatal training sessions on prenatal outcomes

To study maternal and neonatal outcomes, the nulliparous women submitted to a training program in third trimester. This randomized controlled trial was carried out on 64 nulliparous pregnant women divided into two groups according to their participation including; training group; n=34 or not; n=34. The program consisted of 8 meetings [between the 28 th and the 40 th gestational week] during which educational activities were developed. The control group received the standard care. Maternal and neonatal outcomes also were recorded. Data were analyzed by SPSS 16, and P<0.05 was considered significant. There was no significant difference in age and body mass index in both groups, but a significant difference was found in both the gestational age based on last menstrual period [LMP], and ultrasonography, as well as in the cervix dilatation at the time the women arrived for delivery in both groups [P<0.05].The difference was also significant in the reasons of admission in hospital [P=0.04], oxytocin induction [P=0.01], mode of delivery [P=0.01], and gestational age of infants based on physical examination in both groups. Birth outcomes were also similar in both groups and no adverse effects of the interaction were found. Antenatal training program in nulliparous women was associated with arriving at maternity ward in active labor, decreasing oxytocin induction, and cesarean section and increasing the gestational age of infants based on physical examination, Training program offered to pregnant women by midwives, is an important low-technology health promotion tool, and may be performed at low cost in most settings. Whether these results also apply to multiparous women or not, requires additional studies

Comparing the effects of echinophora-platyloba, fennel and placebo on pre-menstrual syndrome

Premenstrual syndrome [PMS] is a condition characterized by a number of behavioral, psychological and physical symptoms recurring cyclically during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. The uncertainty in the pathogenesis of PMS has led to many treatment protocols being suggested as possible therapies. The present study was carried out to compare the effects of echinophora-platyloba and fennel extracts on the PMS against placebo in students of Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences in 2008. In this single-blind randomized clinical trial, 90 students with moderate to severe PMS enrolled in the study and were randomely divided into three equal groups. The first group received echinophora-platyloba extract, the second group received fennel extracts and the third group received placebo. The severity of PMS was measured by Daily Record of Severity of Problems [DRSP] questionnaire at the end of the first and second menstrual cycles before the intervention and the results were compared with them after the intervention. Data was analyzed using Dunn, Kruskal Wallis, and Pearson correlation tests by SPSS [v. 11.5] and p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. There were not any significant differences in the means of premenstrual syndrome scores before the intervention among the three groups [100.8 +/- 22.1 in echinophora-platyloba group, 101.3 +/- 27.1 in fennel group and 104.3 +/- 19.5 in placebo group, p>0.05], but the differences were significant after the intervention [49.7 +/- 23.2 in echinophora-platyloba group, 64.4 +/- 27.5 in fennel group and 79.1 +/- 28.1 in placebo group, respectively, p<0.001]. No significant differences were seen between the echinophora-platyloba and fennel groups. The echinophora-platyloba and fennel extracts could reduce the severity of PMS. The effects of echinophora-platyloba and fennel were similar and greater than the placebo. Administration of the extracts of these herbs is suggested for relieving the signs and symptoms of PMS

[Students' evaluation methods by academic staff in Shahrekord university of medical sciences]

Effective evaluation is one the most important basic issues of educational processes and not only to diverse the students, but also help the instructor in his activities. Purpose: The aim of this study was to detect the methods of evaluation by instructors in Shahrekord university of medical sciences. In this descriptive study, 122 instructor answered to a questionnaire. The validity of questionnaire was detected by the experts, viewpoints and its relibility was determined by alph chronbakh [0.79].Data was analyzed by spss and p<0.05 was concidered significant. 69.4% of instructors used final and continuous evaluation and 16.2% used only final evaluation .Explanatory and multi-choice questions were the most common questions in examinations .88.3% Of instructors believed that the final examination is the most important criteria in their evaluation and 38.2% used mid-term examination. final and continuous evaluation were the most methods in evaluation.Most of questions were explanatory and multiple-choice and were selected before examination and not during the designing of course plan. mid-term examination and selection of questions during the designing of course plan writing is suggested

[Prevalence of low birth weight and its related factors in Shahr-e-kord]

Since a great number of neonatal mortality is related to low birth weight [LBW] and its prevalence of LBW is increasing in different populations, this study was carried out to identify the prevalence of LBW and some of its related factors at Hadjar Educational Hospital in Shahr-e-Kord, during 2006. This cross sectional study was done on 5102 neonates. The data were collected by completing a form through physical examinations of the neonates by pediatricians and interview with their mothers. Out of 5102 neonates, 434 [8.5%] had low birth weight than 2500gr [CI=7.5%-9.5%]. The odds ratio for low birth weight in multiples was 16.3 times greater than singletons [P=0.0001], 9.6 times greater in gestational ages before the 37th week than after it [P=0.0001], and 2.75 times greater in mothers under 20, than older ones [P=0.04]. In addition, the odds ratio was 2.45 times greater in female versus male neonates [P=0.04], 3.69 times greater in primigravidas than multigravidas [P=0.01] and 1.22 times greater in mothers under high school diploma than those with higher education [P=0.045]. No significant relationships were found between the mothers' residential areas and low birth weight. The prevalence of LBW in Shahr-e-Kord was similar to other parts of Iran. Preventing preterm labor and holding educational programs for high-risk mothers, particularly under 20 mothers, primiparous women and those with lower educational attainments can play an effective role in the prevention of low birth weight