Nazari, Mahin

Mahin Nazari, Department of Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

[ 1 ] - Social support in the pregnant and non-pregnant women and its associated dimensions

Background and Purpose: Social support is considered as a facilitator of health behaviors in women. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the status of social support and its associated dimensions in pregnant and non-pregnant women. Methods: This analytical study was conducted on 310 pregnant and non-pregnant women referring to the health-care centers of Zarqan city in Shiraz, Ira...

[ 2 ] - Prediction of positive social behaviors based on norm-activation model in female students

Keeping order in the classroom, modifying students’ behavioral problems, and implementing regulations codified at schools are among the issues in education involving the minds of headmasters and teachers. Following adolescence appropriate behavioral patterns plays a key role in bringing about the adolescents’ positive social behavior. This study aimed to investigate the predictors o...

[ 3 ] - Socio-Demographic Determinants of Quality of Life among Older People, a Population-Based Study

Introduction: Social participation is considered one dimension and also determinant of quality of life. The level of social participation of the elderly is influenced by various components such as socio-economic and demographic factors. The present study aimed to assess the relationship between social participation, quality of life, and some socio-economic factors in community dwelling elderly ...

[ 4 ] - Effects of an osteoporosis prevention training program on physical activity-related stages of change and self-efficacy among university students, Shiraz, Iran: a randomized clinical trial

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a major problem in today's world, beingcharacterized by decreased bone mass and bone change. Due to deficiencyof theory-based studies in young population, especially in students, thereare significant knowledge gaps of effective planning. The present study wasperformed in response to this need. The present study investigated the effect of an empowerment program on p...

[ 5 ] - Factors Related to the Breastfeeding Intention Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior in Nursing Mothers of the Rural Area of Baiza in 2018

Background & objectives: The significance of optimal breastfeeding of infants for their survival, growth, and development has been recognized and accepted as an important public health issue over the past decades. This study aimed to determine the factors affecting the breastfeeding intention behavior of mothers referring to health centers in rural area of Baiza, south of Fars province, on excl...

[ 6 ] - The Relationship Between Social Support and Quality of ADL among Older Adults in the Rural Community

Introduction: The increasing trends in achieving old age call for the consideration of ADL and social support in the elderly as effective factors in improving their health. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between social support and background variables as well as ADL level among older adults in the rural community in southern Iran. Method: This descriptive-analytical cross-sect...

[ 7 ] - Relationship Between the Use of Mobile-Based Social Networks and the General Health Among Employees in the South of Iran

Background: One of the most challenging aspects of today's technology is mobile social networking which has had a different effect on the health and social life of individuals. The goal of this study was to investigate the relationship between the use of mobile-based social networks and general health. Methods: This analytical and cross-sectional correlation study was done on 295 staff of Bush...

[ 8 ] - The Effect of Emotion Regulation Skills Training on Resilience of Soldiers Based on Self-Efficacy Model

Background and Aim: Recognizing the factors involved in the resilience of soldiers and how to regulate emotions in the face of issues and problems of military service, can prevent the occurrence of many adverse behaviors in the military environment and also make the person more compatible with the environment. This study examines the relationship between emotion regulation and resilience and th...