ABSTRACT
Spiritual health is one of the most important social - cultural factors that may predict mental health. The main purpose of this study was to assess association between mental health and spiritual health among students in Shiraz University. A descriptive-correlational design was used for the study. The study was conducted in 2012. A total number of 474 students [237 female and 237 male] were recruited in this study using a cluster sampling method. Data were collected using Goldberg's Mental Health Questionnaire and Pulutzyn and Ellison spiritual health questionnaires. Data were analyzed by SPSSI6 software and two categories of descriptive and inferential statistical methods correlation and regression and t- tests. The results of the study indicated that there is a significant relationship between mental health and spiritual health scores in both sexes [P<001]. Variable of spiritual health, can predict 70 percent mental health in female and male. T-test results showed that there is a difference between the means of spiritual health in boys and girls [p< 0105]. Changings in the educational system and paying attention to mental health and spiritual health to meet the needs of students may be necessary. There is a need for further applied research for testing interventions to promote mental health and spiritual health students
ABSTRACT
Although cesarean section is the preferred mode of delivery for some mothers ,the rate of cesarean section deliveries has increased to more than 50 percent in some countries. While the World Health Organization has emphasized, cesarean section be performed only based on the indication. This study will assesses the causes and factors influenced on choosing the delivery method in pregnant women referred to Public Hospitals in Shiraz. A descriptive design was used to assess factors related to mothers' decisions about mode of delivery. Using a cluster random sampling method, a total number of 417 Pregnant women admitted to hospitals in Shiraz were included in the study. Data were collected by a questionnaire and interview. Data were analyzed by Chi-square, and fisher exact test with using SPSS software. The results showed significant relation among factors Urbanity, Infant health status, Concern about genital injuries, Spouse views and Willingness to cesarean with choice of cesarean [p<0/05]. Due to significant positive attitude of women's towards the cesarean, rather than normal delivery, it is necessary to inform them about the advantages of normal delivery and health hazard which might cause by Cesarean to the mother and child. The change of women's Knowledge and attitude about cesarean is needed to avoid further complication