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Myocardial infarction is the leading cause of death in Iran and the world. Differences in signs and symptoms sometimes delay the diagnosis. This study aims at comparing clinical signs and symptoms of acute myocardial infarction in men and women. This analytic - descriptive research was carried out on 110 patients [36 women and 74 men] with MI experience who referring in emergency wards of Imam Reza [PBUH] and Ghaem hospitals. The subjects were selected randomly sampling. Data were collected from sample forms, individual information forms; the pain characteristics record forms, electrocardiogram and laboratory forms, pain numerical rating scale, Mc-Melzac pain questioner and electrocardiogram machine. The results showed that Chest pain was the most common initial symptom in both men and women so that 77% of women and 89% of men complained of chest pain. Intensity of infarction angina in women was more rigorous than men [P=0.04] .Quality of pain described as sharp pain by most women and burning pain by men [P=0.01]. Concerning accompanying signs, 63% of women and 75%, 55%of men reported sweat and nausea respectively which was not significant difference [P= 0.1].For other symptom [shortness of breath] chi square showed significant difference [P=0.03]. Pain was reported to spread to back and left shoulder in most women and to left shoulder in most men. findings showed that women who have MI are different on comparing by men from view of intensity, quality and location of pain.
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Background and purpose: Research findings suggest a day-today increase in the rate of suicide particularly among the youth. Recognizing the risk factors and taking measures to control them seem essential, and this study was conducted to this purpose among patients admitted to Sabzevar Hospital who attempted to commit suicide
Methods and materials: The study is a descriptive study, and the study population was cases of suicide at Vase'ee Emergency clinic in Sabzevar, Iran, from which 106 cases were selected through convenient non-probability sampling. Clinical interviews were done by a psychiatrist; interviews were conducted with other family members of the cases in order to shape a clear picture of cases' personal, social and economic characteristics. Throughout the interviews, a checklist of intended variables was filled out. The study data were analyzed using Chi-square in SPSS
Results: In the present study, 106 cases [49.1% male and 50.9% female] with a mean age of 24.8???8.4 years were studied. The prevalence of suicide risk factors were 63.2% singleness, mental disorders [41.5%] with depression being the most prevalent [28.3%], conjugal conflicts [15%], drug-dependence [14.2%], family problems [12.3%], physical disorders [8.5%], unemployment [6.6%], stressful events such as loss of a close relative [6.86%], educational problems [3.8%] and divorce [2.8%]
Conclusion: According to the findings of the present study, the risk factors contributing to suicide in Sabzevar, Iran may include adolescence and beginning of adulthood, mental disorders, conjugal conflicts, family problems, unemployment, educational failure, marital disagreement, having lost a close kinsman and disappointment