Environment and health.

An overview on PCBs in the environment, their health effects, identifying and removal methodsl methods

Introduction: PCBs are chemical resistant and biodegradable compounds which can have harmful effects on human health and the environment. These compounds are used in thermal, hydraulic, lubricating, pesticides, cosmetics, paint and paint products, adhesives, plastics, carbonless paper and electrical industries such as capacitors, transformer oils, disconnectors and fluorescent lamps. In the pre...

Health students’ expectations of the ideal educational environment: a qualitative research

Introduction: Educational environment is an important determinant ofstudents’ behavior and its elements are associated with academic achievement and course satisfaction. The aim of this study was to determine students’expectations of the ideal educational environment.Methods: This was a qualitative study with content analysis approach. Using a theoretical sampling method, we selected eight stud...

Prediction of the Academic Buoyancy and Academic Performance of Health Students at Semnan University of Medical Sciences Based on Their Perception of the Learning Environment

Introduction and purpose: Students’ perceptions of the learning environment play a vital role in the process of education, buoyancy, and academic performance. This study aimed to investigate the capability of explaining the academic buoyancy and academic performance of health students of Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran, based on their perception of learning environment. Met...

The Role of City of Darab Elementry School Teachers' Assessment of School Environment Health in Predicting Their Mental Health and Happiness

Background and Aim: This study investigated the role of teachers' assessment of school environment health in predicting their mental health and happiness.          Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive-correlational study. The statistical population was a group of 254 primary school teachers in the city of Darab, Iran, from whom a sample of 160 was selected by stratified sampling. Happ...

Necessity of Academic Education in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) at Postgraduate Level

Background: Nowadays, with the rapid development of industries and technology, the risk of work- related accidents, occupational diseases and environmental pollution is increasing. Considering the importance of preventing these hazards, some universities in Iran have recently trained students in new interdisciplinary specialties such as health, safety and the environment (HSE). Some organizatio...

Designing a Happy Learning Environment in Schools and Investigating Its Relationship with Stress and Mental Health