Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Health and Development Journal
2783-2821
7
2
2018
08
01
The Effect of Nurses' Quality of Working Life on Organizational Learning: a case study in teaching hospitals affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
98
110
EN
Ramin
Ravangard
Ali Reza
Yusefi
alirezayusefi@gmail.com
Farzane
Gholami
fazaneh.gh.343@gmail.com
10.22062/jhad.2020.91279
Background: The ever increasing competition among organizations has led them looking for ways to gain success. Organizational learning and quality of working life are considered as the basic tools for gaining organizational competitive advantages. This study aimed to determine the effect of quality of working life on organizational learning among nurses working in the teaching hospitals affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 2016.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study. A sample size of 185 nurses was selected through randomized stratified sampling. The required data were collected using two questionnaires assessing organizational learning and quality of working life. The collected data were analyzed through SPSS23 and using independent t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression.
Results: Organizational learning and quality of working life were at moderate level in the studied nurses. Moreover, there was a significant positive correlation between organizational learning and quality of working life (r=0.66, P<0.001). Also, the results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that "participation in decision-making","security","career advancements", and "nurses' motivation for doing work and tasks" had significant and positive effects on organizational learning (P<0.05).
Conclusion: According to the results, hospital managers can increase nurses' quality of working life and accordingly, organizational learning through involving nurses in the related decision-making processes and providing opportunities for their creativity, learning and experiencing in line of their career advancement.
Organizational Learning,Quality of working life,Nurses
https://jhad.kmu.ac.ir/article_91279.html
https://jhad.kmu.ac.ir/article_91279_ca2014e3ddade2c02b74851b2de8aab8.pdf
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Health and Development Journal
2783-2821
7
2
2018
08
01
The Role of Professional Sports on Quality of Sleep and Life in Veterans and Disabled Professional Cycling Team Athletes
111
120
EN
Mohammad Amin
Ahmadi
ahmadi_ma@yahoo.com
Abdossaleh
Zar
as.zar@jahrom.ac.ir
Halimeh
Vahdatpoor
Fatemeh
Ahmadi
fa_ahmadif@yahoo.com
10.22062/jhad.2020.91280
Background: Due to physical and mobility limitations, veterans and disabled people have poorer quality of life and sleep. The purpose of this study was to survey the quality of sleep and life in veterans and disabled professional cycling team athletes participating in the national championship competition.
Methods: Fifty-two subjects participated in this descriptive-analytical study, including twenty-six veterans and disabled professional cyclists who had participated in a national championship competition held in Shiraz and 26 volunteer non-athlete veterans and disabled persons selected by convenient sampling. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and SF-12 questionnaire were used to collect data and Mann-Whitney U test and Spearman correlation coefficient were used for data analysis.
Results: There was a significant difference in the total score of quality of life and its scales between the two groups (P<0.05); so that, the cyclist group showed a better status. Also, there was a significant difference between the two groups in total score of sleep quality (P = 0.001) and the constructs of sleep latency (P=0.01), sleep duration (P=0.008), sleep disturbances (P=0.007) and use of sleeping medications (P=0.001); so that, the cyclist group had a lower score in the mentioned items and had a better status. There was no significant correlation between the total score of quality of life and total score of sleep quality in the cyclist (r=-0.14, P=0.49) or non-athlete (r=-0.06, P=0.74) groups.
Conclusion: The present study showed that the veteran and disabled professional cyclists that participated in the national championship had good sleep quality and quality of life compared to the non-athlete disabled persons.
Veteran,disabled person,Sleep quality,Quality of Life,Professional sport
https://jhad.kmu.ac.ir/article_91280.html
https://jhad.kmu.ac.ir/article_91280_2f6578b206370a9d9ea444f3de09f0c4.pdf
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Health and Development Journal
2783-2821
7
2
2018
08
01
The Frequency and Intensity of Job Burnout and Its Determinants in First Level Healthcare Employees in Islamabad- e Gharb in 2015
121
130
EN
Faramarz
Gharagozlou
gharagozlouf@yahoo.com
Reza
Kalantari
rkalantari@sums.ac.ir
Nooshin
Salimi
nooshin.salimi@yahoo.com
Ehsan
Bakhshi
ehsanbakhshi63@gmail.com
Elahe
Ezati
10.22062/jhad.2020.91281
Background: Job burnout is a syndrome that occurs in response to long-term stress in workplace and declines job satisfaction and motivation in employees. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency and intensity of job burnout and its determinants among the first level healthcare employees in Islamabad- e Gharb city.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 136 employees of health care centers of Islamabad- e Gharb in 2015 were selected through census method and based on inclusion criteria. The data collection tool was the Maslach burnout inventory that is a valid and reliable tool. Data were analyzed using descriptive Statistics, Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis tests and through SPSS 16 software.
Results: The frequency of job burnout was mild in 47.8% of employees and moderate in 52.2% of them. The intensity of job burnout was mild in 25.7%, moderate in 73.5% and severe in 0.7% of participants. The frequency and intensity of job burnout showed no significant relation with age, sex, marital status, work experience, level of education, smoking, service location and the type of employment (P>0.05).
Conclusion: Most employees had moderate and low levels of job burnout. Management strategies are necessary in order to prevent and reduce job burnout. Paying attention to the needs of staff such as increase in salary and benefits and job promotion is recommended.
Job Burnout,Comprehensive health services centers,Health house
https://jhad.kmu.ac.ir/article_91281.html
https://jhad.kmu.ac.ir/article_91281_78f7e2d43c70ab45f3d00a14de366803.pdf
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Health and Development Journal
2783-2821
7
2
2018
08
01
Factors Related to Patient Migration from Kerman Province to Yazd for Receiving Inpatient Services
131
141
EN
Asma
Sabermahani
sabermahany@gmail.com
Mohammad
Darijani
Abbas
Taheri
Javad
Zeinali
10.22062/jhad.2020.91282
Background: Migration of patients from Kerman province to Yazd city is an old issue that despite Kerman’s health care system improvements is still continuing. The elimination or decrease of probable problems of the health care system and consequently decreasing patients' motivation for receiving health services in other provinces requires studies about the factors related to these migrations.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive and applied study. Data were gathered in January and May 2015 from two private and one public hospital of Yazd. In the quantitative part of the research, using international classification of diseases codes, disease groups with the highest patients' migrations were found; and using Spearman test, the relation between geographical distance and patient migration was investigated. Then, in the qualitative part of the research, migration reasons were asked through phone call interviews.
Results: Most migrations occurred in groups of neoplastic, circulatory and digestive diseases. Geographical distance and the number of migrants of each county showed a relatively strong negative significant relation. Migration reasons were classified in 3 main themes including Yazd health care characteristics, Kerman health care characteristics and characteristics of the patients.
Conclusion: In order to prevent patients’ migration for the purpose of receiving services that are available in their own province or at least in the province capital, the quality of services should be addressed. Paying attention to health services costs and welfare facilities for patient attendants is important in reducing unjustified migrations.
Migration,Utilization,Inpatient,Patient,Kerman,Yazd
https://jhad.kmu.ac.ir/article_91282.html
https://jhad.kmu.ac.ir/article_91282_50bb2e60766272cafb8fcf6d179fd061.pdf
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Health and Development Journal
2783-2821
7
2
2018
08
01
Factors Affecting Pregnant Women's Intention for Exclusive Breastfeeding Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior
142
154
EN
Mehri
Saeedi
saeedy.mehri@gmail.com
Mounes
Asadi Shavaki
masadi9171@yahoo.com
Maryam
Sarikhani
m.sarikhani50@yahoo.com
Mitra
Rahimzadeh
rahimi_1351@yahoo.com
Afsoon
Tizvir
dr.afsoontizvir@yahoo.com
10.22062/jhad.2020.91283
Background: Exclusive breastfeeding is an important factor for neonatal and maternal health and several factors affect it. The theory of planned behavior provides a suitable framework for study in this field. The purpose of this study was to determine the effective factors on the intention of exclusive breastfeeding in pregnant women based on the theory of planned behavior.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 312 pregnant women covered by health centers of Karaj city through multistage sampling method. The data gathering tool was a questionnaire based on constructs of the theory of planned behavior. Data were analyzed through SPSS (version 19) and using Pearson correlation coefficient, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA and linear regression tests.
Results: Mean score of attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and intention of exclusive breastfeeding were 46.2, 31.1, 15.9 and 13.07 respectively. Linear regression showed that previous child feeding type, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control had a positive effect on the intention of exclusive breastfeeding in mothers and these variables were able to explain 22.3% of its variance.
Conclusion: Theory of Planned Behavior had a good framework for explaining the intention of exclusive breastfeeding in pregnant women. Therefore, through improving attitudes and subjective norms, as well as increasing perceived behavioral control, increase of exclusive breastfeeding would be more promising.
Exclusive breastfeeding,Pregnant women,Theory of Planned Behavior
https://jhad.kmu.ac.ir/article_91283.html
https://jhad.kmu.ac.ir/article_91283_a2222788273f920561fce04132f46e1c.pdf
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Health and Development Journal
2783-2821
7
2
2018
08
01
Dye Concentration in Colored Candies in Bojnourd City in 2016
155
163
EN
Majid
Kermani
Ahmad
Rajabizadeh
Maryam
Langarizadeh
Ahmad
Yazdani
Mohammad
Ahmadian
Seyedeh Nastaran
Asadzadeh
10.22062/jhad.2020.91284
Background: Candy and similar products, although not considered as a complete food, are among high-consumed foods by children, and sometimes by pregnant women. The purpose of this study was to determine the dyes used in candies supplied in Bojnourd City in 2016.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on 90 colored candy samples (saffron, cacao, orange, cherry) randomly collected from different regions of Bojnourd in 2016. The color content of all samples was measured according to National Standard 2634 by Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC).
Results: According to the results, 17.7% of the samples had natural color and 82.3% of the candies contained artificial colors. Among samples containing synthetic color, 90.5% of the samples contained approved artificial color, and only 9.5% of the samples had unauthorized artificial color. Sunset Yellow was the most common color used in the candy samples.
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that illegal use of synthetic dyes in food has become widespread, which is a threat to the health of the community; therefore, reducing the consumption of these colors and replacing natural colors with emphasize on their beneficial properties is necessary.
Colored Candy,Artificial colors,TLC,Bojnourd
https://jhad.kmu.ac.ir/article_91284.html
https://jhad.kmu.ac.ir/article_91284_9ee6bc516f46f0030b269906a3f12074.pdf
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Health and Development Journal
2783-2821
7
2
2018
08
01
Ergonomic Evaluation of the Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders Using Quick Exposure Check (QEC) Method among Staff of a Oil Refinery in Iran
164
179
EN
Davoud
Hassanvand
dhdavood20@gmail.com
Manouchehr
Omidvari
omidvari88@yahoo.com
Farhad
Farasaty
farasaty_64@yahoo.com
Abdolhossein
Pournajaf
poornajaf@yahoo.com
Mohammad Reza
Ghotbi Ravandi
ravandir@yahoo.co.uk
10.22062/jhad.2020.91285
Background: Musculoskeletal Disorders occur due to either an immediate and acute trauma to the musculoskeletal system or frequent trauma over time. This study has been conducted to evaluate work-related musculoskeletal disorders by Quick Exposure Check (QEC) and identification of its risk factors in staffs of one of Tehran refineries in 2013.
Methods: In this analytical and descriptive cross-sectional study, nine units in the central workshop and repair (maintenance) workshop of the selected refinery were selected and all 86 staffs of those units were included. The general Nordic questionnaire and QEC method was used.
Results: Mean age, job experience and body mass index of participants were respectively 36.31± 9.2 years, 8.86±7.5 years and 25.92± 3.5kg/m2. Among all, 69.8% reported at least one work-related musculoskeletal disorder in the last 12 months. The most common disorder was in the lumbar area (47.7%). Moreover, 44.1% of job groups were in the 3rd and 4th level of priority for corrective interventions, based on the QEC method. There was a significant relation between total QEC score and type of job (P value= 0.001).
Conclusion: The results of this study showed the high prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in more than half of the workers. The highest incidence of disorders was in the lumbar area.
Ergonomics,Work-related musculoskeletal disorders,Quick Exposure Check,Nordic questionnaire,Oil refinery
https://jhad.kmu.ac.ir/article_91285.html
https://jhad.kmu.ac.ir/article_91285_7c57d8472bd5433c86acb7749752c8f8.pdf
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Health and Development Journal
2783-2821
7
2
2018
08
01
The Efficiency of Peroxone Process in Packed Reactor for Removal of Anionic Surfactants and COD from Carwash Wastewater
180
193
EN
Mehdi
Mokhtari
Mohammad Hasan
Ehrampoush
Asghar
Ebrahimi
Parvaneh
Talebi
Hasan
Torabi
hasan.torabi68@yahoo.com
10.22062/jhad.2020.91286
Background: Carwash is an industry that consumes large amounts of water and its wastewater contains a variety of pollutants. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficiency of the Peroxone process as a method for wastewater treatment of carwashes.
Methods: This study was conducted at laboratory scale. A total of 54 samples were collected from a carwash in Yazd city and COD and anionic surfactants removal percentages were respectively determined by using the standard vial and anionic surfactants method and Methylene Blue Active Substances (MBAS). The process was conducted with an ozone dose of 0.7 mg per min, H2O2 concentrations of 10, 20 and 40 mmol per liter, reaction times of 30, 60 and 90 min and pH of 7, 9 and 11 in a cylindrical reactor respectively. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and through SPSS 18.
Results: The removal efficiencies of COD and anionic surfactants increased with increasing pH and reaction time; so that, at pH =11 and after a reaction time of 90 minutes for an ozone dose of 0.7 mg/min and H2O2 concentration of 40 mmol/l, removal efficiency of COD and anionic surfactants were respectively 74.77% and 74.27%.
Conclusion: The peroxone process has a good ability for removal of COD and anionic surfactants. Similar studies confirm the findings of this study. Meanwhile, pretreatment methods are recommended for further evaluation of this process.
Carwash,Peroxone,Anionic surfactants,COD,Packed Reactor
https://jhad.kmu.ac.ir/article_91286.html
https://jhad.kmu.ac.ir/article_91286_2ac46b4d0ca878112ca95ac00981529d.pdf