[ role of body image dissatisfaction and mental health in prediction of adolescent obesity among girls]

Introduction: There is rising concern about the increasing prevalence of adolescent obesity in recent decades and despite many studies conducted to elucidate the biological factors of obesity, there is limited data on the psychological factors of obesity. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of body image dissatisfaction and mental health in prediction of obesity

Materials and Methods: This study has a fundamental purpose and the method of data collection is correlational. In this study, 60 students [30 obese and 30 with normal weight] were selected by purposive sampling among the students of schools in Boukan city and the body image questionnaire and general health questionnaire [GHQ] were used to obtain relevant data. Data were analyzed by logistic regression

Results: Results showed that mental health and body image dissatisfaction negatively and significantly predict obesity

Conclusion: Findings demonstrate that mental health and body image are factors affecting weight gain in adolescent girls, indicating that these variables need to be considered in therapy programs aimed at prevention of obesity

[Prevalence and predisposing factors to candidiasis infection in women supported B.V health centers of Tabriz, 2004]

Vaginits is probably the most common infection in women during their reproductive years, resulting in 5-10 million health-care visits a year, worldwide. Vulvovaginal candidiasis [vvc] is the second-most common form of vaginitis in the Unite.! States, which is associated with use of oral contraceptives containing high bevels of estrogen and hormonal therapies. Midwives play an important role not only in the assessment and management of vaginal infections. but also in educating women about vaginal health. Recognizing risk factors assodiated with infections are the key to vaginal health. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of Candidal vaginitis in women referring to Tabriz health centers. This was a cross sectional study carried out on 1000 women aged 15-49 years who were selected by multiple random method. A sample of vaginal discharge was taken from the posterior fornix of the cervix and from the vaginal wall using sterile cotton swabs. The mycelium was observed by microscopic examination of a wet mount of the secretions. Another sample was taken for culturing in Agar sabura and transported to the laboratory. In addition, questionnaires with personal and reproductive information were completed. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 15 and chi-square and, t student statistical tests were used for analysis. This investigation indicated that prevalence of candidiasis was 25.2%. There was no meaningful statistical relationship between age, marriage age, occupation, education status, body mass index, day of menstruation cycle and abortion history with candidal vaginitis [p>.05].but a statistically significant relationship was observed between number of deliveries, vaginal Ph with candidiasis. Also, there was a reverse statistical relationship between OCP, DMPA methods and candidiasis. Midwives and other health professionals have an important role to play by giving more information to women about infections and associated risk factors, thus improving their quality of life

comparison of motor skills of dyslexic and nondyslexic students

Learning disorders including dyslexia result in various aspects of life failures specially students academic situation and low self esteem, or physical, psychological, psychophysiological, and behavioral problems. Dyslexia is a disorder that one is unable to acquire language reading, writing and spelling skills appropriate to his or her intellectual capability, in spite of usual instructional experiences. Investigating this disorder and identifying factors related to it can prevent its consequences and help to solve physical and psychological problems. In this ex post facto designed research the motor skills of dyslexic and normal students was studied. In this regard 24 dyslexic [12 person of 2[nd] grade and 12 of 3[rd] grade] in the form of accessible and 24 nondyslexic [12 person of 2[nd] grade and 12 of 3[rd] grade] as random samples were selected from primary schools. Then they were administered by Lincoln - Ozeretsky battery of motor skill tests. Data were analyzed finally using dependent. independent t student and chi square tests. The findings indicate that there was significant difference between dyslexic and non dyslexic overall and fine motor skills and latency in motor development, but there wasn't such a difference between their IQ and gross motor skills. There was intragroup significant difference between fine and gross motor skills among dyslexic subjects as well. According to scientists, motor capabilities form the basis of later learnings. Some learning disabled children are slower than non disabled ones in motor development in spite of their normal IQ. It seems they have poor cognitive components in acquiring motor skills because these skills specially fine motor skills require some degrees of activity in cognitive area; this is why some people may learn or develop motor activities slowly. Many researchers suggest it is due to some minimal brain damages. But regardless the causes, modification of those motor difficulties is necessary before beginning other skills training