Prevalence of helicobacter pylori infection in children, a population-based cross-sectional study in west Iran

In developing countries, Helicobacter pylori infection is mainly acquired during childhood and may be a predisposing factor for peptic ulcer or gastric cancer later in life. Noninvasive diagnostic tools are particularly useful in children for screening tests and epidemiological studies. We aimed to determine the prevalence of H. pylori infection among Kurdish children in Sanandaj, West Iran. We used a Helicobacter Pylori Stool Antigen [HpSA] test to detect H. pylori infection. A questionnaire was used to collect data about age, sex, duration of breastfeeding, and family size. A total of 458 children aged 4 months to 15 years were enrolled in this study. The mean age of enrolled children was 5.6 +/- 5.4 years. Stool samples were positive for H. pylori in 294 [64.2%] children. The prevalence of H. pylori infection increased with age [P<0.001]. We found a significant increase in the infection rate as the family size grew [P=0.005]. There was no correlation between a positive H. pylori status and gender [P=0.6] or the duration of breastfeeding [P=0.8]. It seems that the prevalence of H. pylori infection is very high in children in Sanandaj. It begins at early infancy [before 4[th] month of age] and cumulatively increases with age

[Performance assessment of Baznef model in health promotion of patients with cancer]

Cancer occurs when cells divide uncontrollably. These abnormal cells can invade nearby tissues or travel to distant sites by entering the bloodstream or lymphatic system. Incidence rate of cancer during the last 50 years has increased constantly. Nutrition, physical activity and hope are important factors in cancer. However, patients do not have correct knowledge and proper attitude regarding these important factors. The aim of this study is performance assessment of basnef model in health promotion for pations with cancer in Sanandaj city. This study is a randomized controlled trial. Knowledge and attitude questionnaires in basnef model and HHI questionnaire was completed before and after intervention in two case and control groups [n: 50] and knowledge and attitude questionnaire in patients family in two case and control groups [n: 50].The educational and promotional intervention for patients and their families in case groups as a face to face method and individually with PBL method was accomplished. Data was analyzed by use of spss and Chi -square tests and covariance analysis. The mean score for knowledge in case group patients was significantly more than controls group [P