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Journal of Community Health Research
ISSN 2322-5688 · Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences · 435 articles in the index
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The Prevalence of Smartphone Addiction and Its Associated Risk Factors among School Students of a Metropolitan City: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background: Smartphone is a term used to distinguish cell phones with advanced features from basic feature phones. Smartphone addiction is a phenomenon that pertains to uncontrollability of smartphone use. The increasing use of smartphones and easy availability of smartphones to school children…
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Changes in Quality of Life among Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain in the Iranian Traditional Medicine Clinics
Background: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is regarded as one of the most frequent and costly conditions which can affect patients’ quality of life. The current study aims to investigate changes in quality of life among patients with CLBP. Methods: Prospective observational study was performed from…
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Factors Influencing Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Information among Adolescents Aged 12-19 Years in Mukono Municipality Schools: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background: Adolescent sexual and reproductive health is one of the essential health care services that promote a adolescent’s health. Complications of unwanted pregnancies lead to school dropouts’, disability and mortality. However, many adolescents 12-19 years face barriers to reproductive health…
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Designing the Spiritual Care Training Courses for Healthcare Staff
Background: Admission to a hospital increases individuals' vulnerability and consequent requirements for religion and/or spirituality. Religion and spirituality are two relevant but inequivalent concepts. Religion consists of a set of beliefs, rituals, and affairs that usually characterize a…
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A Protocol for Patient Education Based on Andragogy: A Convergent Parallel Mixed Methods Study
Background: Patients' education is a key factor in patients' care. The purpose of this study is to design a protocol for a convergent parallel mixed methods study to explore the experiences of patients about their received educations based on andragogy model. Methods: This convergent parallel mixed…
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Occupational Morbidities and Health-Seeking Behavior among Automobile Mechanics in the Western Region of Nigeria
Background: Automobile mechanic work is associated with illnesses and injuries. These occupational diseases can result in sickness absence, economic loss, disability, or death of these workers. This study assessed self-reported health problems and health-seeking behavior of automobile mechanics in…
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Determinants of Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnant Women Attended at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Zimbabwe from January - December 2022
Background: Globally 2.73% of pregnant women suffer from hypertension. Currently, there is still a gap of knowledge in Zimbabwe on hypertensive disorders of pregnancy hence the present study. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted. The structured checklist was used to extract…
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Prevalence of Primary Dysmenorrhea and Its Associated Risk Factors among Adolescent Girls in Selected Schools of Lusaka District, Zambia
Background: Dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological issue among young females. However, no studies in Zambia have examined the prevalence and associated factors of primary dysmenorrhea among adolescent girls. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of primary dysmenorrhea…
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Prevalence of Internet Use among Adolescents of 15 to 18 Years of Age in A Village under RHTC of A Medical College: Cross-Sectional Study
Background: The environment in which today’s adolescents are growing has changed drastically and affected their access to internet as well. The study was conducted with the aim of estimating the prevalence of internet use and pattern of internet use among adolescents of a village area. Methods…
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Relationship between Risk Level, Risk Perception and Preventive Behaviors of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke in People Aged 30 to 60 Years of Jiroft City, South of Iran in 2022
Background: Among non-communicable diseases, myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke are the most common cause of death in the world. The current study aimed to investigate the relationship between risk level and preventive behaviors of heart in people aged 30 to 60 years of Jiroft city in 2022…
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A Review of the Breastfeeding Importance from the Perspective of the Holy Quran and Medical Literature
Background: Mother's breast milk is the sole and best food for a neonate. It is one of the blessings of Almighty God that is physiologically given to the child through the mother’s breast. Breastfeeding is one of the issues receiving special attention in the Holy Quran. Nowadays, this issue has…
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Breastfeeding Practices among Urban Mothers of Central Kerala, India: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background: The practice of breastfeeding is vital in child nutrition and morbidity. The authors aimed to determine breastfeeding practices and factors related to Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) among mothers with children aged six months to 2 years in an urban area of Thrissur district, Kerala…
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Prevalence of Anemia in Pregnant Women and Its Associated Socioeconomic Factors
Background: Anemia during pregnancy is an important public health problem, in developing countries. This community based study was conducted in Northeast India to study the prevalence of anemia along with the associated socioeconomic factors. Methods: The present one-year cross sectional study was…
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Depression and Anxiety as Potential Risk Factors for Tuberculosis
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Legal Principles and Strategies to Encourage Citizens to Get Vaccinated against COVID-19 Virus
Background: Following the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, in some countries, mandatory vaccination programs were put to practice. However, there were widespread opposition against vaccination, which is investigated in this research. Methods: This was a descriptive-analytical research and data…
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Understanding Factors Responsible for Delay and Non-Compliance in COVID-19 Vaccination at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Mumbai, India
Background: Despite extensive first-dose coverage, delays in second doses and late first doses prompted a study on vaccine hesitancy and non-compliance. Methods: In 2022, a cross-sectional survey was conducted at a Mumbai vaccination center, involving 504 individuals who had received either the…
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Institutionalization of Sports for All in Iranian Families
Background: The institutionalization of sports in families plays a significant role in promoting the health of the society. This study is aimed to extract effective background factors in institutionalizing sports in Iranian families. Methods: The present research follows interpretive paradigm…
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Recognizing and Describing the Factors Affecting the Design of the Innovation Ecosystem Model in the Field of Health with an Emphasis on the Role of E-Government
Background: Development of innovation issues in countries has led to the formation of new concepts in this field. Some of these concepts include innovation systems ranging from national, sectoral, etc., innovation networks, commercialization, and innovation ecosystems. Therefore, the purpose of…
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Determining the Role of Psychological Hardiness and Resilience in Predicting Psychological Differentiation in Secondary School Girls of Bandar Abbas City
Background: Considering the importance of mental abilities in continuing education in students, the present study was conducted to determine the role of psychological toughness and resilience in predicting the psychological differentiation of female students of the second level of high school in…
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Cross cultural adaptation, reliability and validity of the Persian version of COVID-19 Preventive Measures questionnaire at the radiation therapy center in Yazd, Iran
Background: Due to the crowds of people in radiation therapy centers and the importance of not interrupting the treatment process, preventive measures to deal with COVID-19 is one of the most important measures; therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the intercultural compatibility, reliability…