Ahmad Reza Abedi

Academic Member of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center (TCMRC), Department of Medical – Surgical, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.

[ 1 ] - The impact of the learning contract on self-directed learning and satisfaction in nursing students in a clinical setting

Background: The most important responsibilities of an education system are to create self-directed learning opportunities and develop the required skills for taking the responsibility for change. The present study aimed at determining the impact of a learning contract on self-directed learning and satisfaction of nursing students.    Methods: A total of 59 nursing students participat...

[ 2 ] - Determinants of adherence to self-care behavior among women with type 2 diabetes: an explanation based on health belief model

  Background: Self-care is an essential element in treating a person with diabetes; and managing diabetes is of prime importance. The aim of this study was to investigate the predictors of adherence to self-care behavior among women with Type 2 diabetes.   Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 210 female patients aged 30 to 60. Data collection tool was an anonym...

[ 3 ] - Does the theory-driven program affect the risky behavior of drug injecting users in a healthy city? A quasi-experimental study

Background: The horror of HIV/AIDS as a non-curable, grueling disease is a destructive issue for every country. Drug use, shared needles and unsafe sex are closely linked to the transmission of HIV/AIDS. Modification or changing unhealthy behavior through educational programs can lead to HIV prevention. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of theory-based education intervention ...

[ 4 ] - Health locus of control and self-care behaviors in diabetic foot patients

Background:Diabetic foot affects more than 25% of diabetic patients and finally up to 20% of cases result in amputation. The most important factor resulting in severe complications or even death is lack of self-care. Health locus of control has been introduced as one of health factors and predicting factors of self-care. This research was performed for analyzing the correlation between self-car...

[ 5 ] - The Effect of Benson Relaxation on the Anxiety of Patients with Covid-19

Objective: The disease of Covid-19 has many physical and psychological effects. One of the psychological effects of this disease is anxiety, which can reduce the quality of life of patients. The aim of this study was to effect of Benson relaxation on the anxiety of patients with covid-19. Methods: This research was a semi-experimental study with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group...