Introduction: Smoking is one of the most important risk factors of noninfectious diseases. ‎The period of studying at the university, with its specific characteristics from the view point ‎of health politicians, is one of a great importance in regard to the prevention of smoking. ‎ Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of cigarette smoking among ‎male ...

Introduction: Post traffic accident depression is one of the most prevelant mental disorders ‎which increased in recent years and its occurance in early years of life affects daily living ‎productivity and also family and society. Therefore it’s important to promptly detect it and ‎refers them to psychiatrist for diagnosis and treatment. ‎  Objevtive: The goal of t...

Introduction: Nowadays, emotional reactions such as stress, anxiety and depression are ‎known as inseparable component of modern nursing, which cause problems for nurses and ‎patients. ‎ Objective: This study aims to determine the level of depression, anxiety and stress in nurses in ‎selected educational hospitals affiliated to a chosen university in Tehran city. Methods: ...

Introduction: AIDS is the most serious health problem and the most deadly infectious disease in ‎the present century. Emerging of disease and lack of sufficient awareness about the disease can ‎easily expose the adolescents to the risk of disease. Increased knowledge and change in inaccurate ‎beliefs and behaviors are the best way for prevention of disease. ‎ Objective: This ...

Introduction: Birth weight is one of the main determinators for somatic and mental growth in ‎infants and it is an important symptom of intrauterine growth. Thus recognition of factors that ‎affects the low birth weight and elimination of them is important.‎ Objective: This study was designed to detect the weight gain in pregnancy and its correlation ‎with birth weight of inf...

Introduction: Anxiety is among the most prevalent mental disorder which people in any society ‎may encounter. This vague and uncomfortable feeling may affect all aspects of one's life and also ‎can accompany unlimited number of disorders such as depression. ‎ Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of anxiety in college students and ‎its relation with dep...

The appropriate airway management is the important point during the anesthesia. For it dose, ‎taking history, physical examination (head and neck, mandible, mouth opening, neck ‎movements …) must be done completely and they are helpful in estimating difficult ‎intubation.‎ It is necessary to note that one case from every ‎‏5000‏‎ cases of anesthesia, not o...

Introduction: Sleep and enough rest are the primary requirements of human, s health and survival ‎and the quality of sleep has a significant role in improving and maintaining health. Sleep habits are ‎effective on the quality and quantity of sleep during childhood.‎ Objective: This study is carried out to identify the sleep habits of the students of primary schools. ‎ Meth...

Introduction: Health care associated infections (HCAIs) are among challenges to health care ‎facilities. Hand hygiene is well known as the most efficient, cost benefit and simplest ‎technique for decreasing these infections. In operating room, surgical procedures as invasive ‎techniques affects patients more than patients in other wards. Hence hand hygiene compliance ‎has a subs...