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@#Overuse of the Internet has significant impact on human life by causing psychological and social problems. This study is an attempt to describe the prevalence of addictive Internet use and mental health status among students in a public university in Iran. The relationship between Internet use and socio-demographic as well as mental health dimensions was explored. Methods: The present study relied on a cross-sectional design and 400 students were selected through proportional stratified random sampling. The data were collected using validated and reliable scales, Young Internet Addiction Test (YIAT) and Goldberg General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28). Descriptive statistics, Independent Sample t-test, Chi- square test, and Binary Logistic Regression were conducted for data analysis. Results: The mean age of participants was 22.06. The overall prevalence of Internet addiction among the students was 34.5%. Logistic regression analysis indicated that the age of starting Internet use [OR: 0.92, 95% CI: 0.87,0.99; p=0.028], daily time spent on the Internet [OR: 1.12, 95% CI: 1.05,1.21; p <0.0001], purpose of Internet use [OR: 3.32, 95% CI: 2.08,5.48; p <0.0001] and anxiety/insomnia [OR: 1.20, 95% CI: 1.07,1.28; p <0.0001] are the significant predictors of Internet addiction. Conclusion: The Internet addiction among the students was high. The purpose of Internet use, experiencing a higher level of anxiety/insomnia, surfing on the Internet for long time are related to the Internet addiction. Organizing cognitive behavioral intervention programs may be effective in developing self-regulation skills of students in order to control their Internet use.
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To explore the spatial accumulation of diseases and their aggravating factors are essential in all public health. This study attempts to use geographic information system (GIS) to provide more information about the incidence and future of anthrax. Methods: Patients were diagnosed with anthrax in Kurdistan Province from 2009 to 2016. Data was then exported into ArcGIS software version 9 and the required layers for years and areas were added.Final map for each year was drawn up, pointing out the hot spots and predicting its future pattern. Results: Most cases were reported in females (57 cases, 54.80 %), and the lower body limbs were most affected (63 cases, 60.57%). The highest numbers of incidences were related to the cities of Marivan, Saqez and Divandareh, with more concentration in the central parts of the province, rather than borderline areas. The highest percentage of the probable incidence of the disease was in Sanandaj (57.74%) with a potential susceptible area of 1 729.12 km
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The objective if this study was to evaluate efficacy of solution-centered therapy on resiliency and sense of coherence among patients with multiple sclerosis [MS]. In this quasi-experimental study, 16 patients with MS were randomly selected. Data gathering tools include sense of coherence questionnaire revised Flensborg and Connor- Davidson Resiliency Scale. Patients completed questionnaires before the intervention and after the treatment with solution of the circuit. Treatment consists of five sessions of seventy- five- minute. Paired t-test results showed that scores of resiliency and sense of coherence were significantly different between pre - and post test. Based on our findings, we can conclude that treatment solutions on resiliency and sense of coherence can be effective in patients with multiple sclerosis
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Pregnancy can conflict with sexual function that can be affected by physical and psychological changes during pregnancy. The aim of this study was to compare sexual functions between nulliparous and multiparous pregnant women referred to health centers in Eastern district of Guilan. This cross-sectional study was carried out in Guilan during 2009-2010. We used convenient sampling method to select 554 pregnant women. Data were gathered using a questionnaire including demographic characteristics, sexual function and fear of harm to fetus. The SPSS-16 was used to analyze the data by the Mann-Whitney U and Generalized linear models. The level of significance was set at 5%. There was no significant difference between nulliparous and multiparous pregnant women regarding sexual function in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy [P=0.353, P=0.251]. There were significant differences between nulliparous and multiparous pregnant women regarding sexual desire [P=0.002], arousal [P=0.01], orgasm [P=0.01], pain [P=0.02] and sexual function total score [P=0.016]. There was significant difference between nulliparous and multiparous pregnant women regarding sexual function [P=0.008]. Sexual counseling and rehabilitation programs should be compiled as part of the comprehensive care of prenatal care especially for multiparous pregnant women