[Evaluation of training competency of health care workers in training clients and patients]

Examining the training competency of the health care workers in training their clients and patients can lead to identification of the training problems, improving training qualities, and promoting the health of society as a whole. The current study which was conducted in the city of Mashhad aimed to determine the training competency of the urban health care workers in training the clients referring to these centers. In this cross sectional-descriptive study, 250 health care workers at Mashhad s' urban health care centers were enrolled in the study using probability sampling. Data collection instrument was a researcher-made questionnaire consisting of two parts; demographic data and training competency status. Data were analyzed using SPSSv.16 software and descriptive statistical tests [Frequency and cumulative frequency] and analytical tests [Spearman, correlative tests, Independent t-test, one way variance analysis]. Significant level of difference was considered for measuring difference between demographic and training competency [P<0.05]. The results of the study indicated that the training competency of 159 workers [5.63%] in health care centers were good and acceptable, and there was a significant difference between training competency of workers and individual differences such as work experience, age, educational degree, employment status, and job satisfaction of health workers. There were also significant differences between courses taken by the health workers to promote their educational level and educational workshops based on promoting educational skills and training competency [P<0.05]. Although the training competency of health workers were very good, competency in areas such as training skills, development, performance, and professional responsibility were not satisfactory. Results of the current study provided appropriate data about training competency of the workers for managers of health care centers. Since the status of training competency of the workers can be assessed by managers and clients, it is suggested that for gaining more comprehensive information, training competency of the health workers be examined from the managers and clients point of view

[Nursing's position in health care delivery system in Iran]

Nursing is in the ideal position to meet the numerous challenges facing the health system. But in the health system of Iran, the status of nursing profession is not well explained and, little research has been done in this area. Therefore, this study aimed to clarify the role of nursing in health service delivery system in the country was conducted. In order to find studies and resources related to nursing in the health service delivery system, digital databases in the National Library of Medicine of Iran [Elsevier, Nursing index, Nursing consult, Proquest, Scopus, ...] and Google scholar and Persian databases including Irandoc, Iran Medex, Magiran, SID and Medlib was used. Search articles from 1970 to 2012 in English and Persian papers from 1370 to 1390. Using the key words health care system, nursing position and Iran separately and in combination was conducted. The results showed that the nursing profession in Iran does not have a significant importance. More nurses in hospitals, provided nursing care to patients in the secondary level of prevention. And their activities in other areas and other prevention levels in community settings, is very limited. Lack of knowledge about the abilities of nursing has caused low presence in community nursing centers. In Iran, like other developed countries the change in the health care system is necessary and followed by nursing positions will also change. Therefore, managers' effort to enhance and clarify the role of nursing in the health care system in Iran and, prepare nursing profession for servicing in the community seems to be necessary. Nursing system to meet the health needs of people and provide community service in various environments community such as schools, industries, health centers, etc., is suggested, nursing education programs should be reviewed

survey of worry domains in student of Zabol universities in 2003

Worry, as a cognitive domain to anxiety, defined as a central feature of some clinical disorders. Worry plays an important role in psychopathology. Among general population, higher education students are experiencing worry in several domains, which can influence on their educational performance and social activities. In this study worry domains of Zabol public university students have been examined 362 students in seven faculty of 2003 academic year were randomly selected. All the students filled worry domains questionnaire. The result revealed that the hierarchy of student's worry domains could be placed under the following domains in descending order: 1 - future goals [82.3%]. 2-job [75.5%] 3- uncertainty [51%]. 4- financial conditon [66%] 5- relationship [56.6%]. According to the present findings Zabol public university students' main worry domain is aimless future and work. The implication to this study can be used in counseling centers and in future planning for students' mental health

[ survey on the level of knowledge and practice of barbers in preventing AIDS in Zabol]

Introduction: AIDS is a special viral infection for which there is no suitable treatment planning. Therefore prevention is the most important priority. Because one way of Transmission is body injury with sharp contaminated instruments, and barbers usually use these instruments, therefore this study has been conducted to determine the level of the knowledge and practice of barbers about methods of .preventing AIDS in zabol

Methods: This study is a conservative analytic investigation. Sample size [n=100] was selected from barbers in zabol. The data were collected by a questionnaire that was completed by barbers. The results showed that 8% of barbers have low knowledge, 53% have average knowledge and 39% have high knowledge, 29% of barbers have low practice, 50% average and 21% have suitable practice. According to the results of this study, barbers' knowledge and practice were poor; therefore, a different educational method is necessary to promote their knowledge and practice

Results: The findings showed that among the barbers 8% had low knowledge, 53% average and 39% appropriate knowledge concerning AIDS prevention. 29% had low practice, 50% average and 21% appropriate practice

Discussion: Regarding the results of the study, since barbers have low knowledge and practice, different educational methods should be handled to promote their knowledge and practice