Background: Few quantitative studies in our country have been conducted to investigate the status of cardiovascular fitness in firefighters. The objective of this study was evaluation of aerobic capacity and its relation with the lifestyle of firefighters. Methods:  This study was conducted in 2014 and 165 male firefighters participated in the study. Information such as demographic data as wel...

Background: Technology advancement and modernity have ended up to physical activity depletion in human life. However, 70 % of diseases are associated with physical activity deprivation. Physical activity and exercise play an important role to maintain and enhance health significantly. The aim of the present study is to assess physical activity levels among bank employees in Iranshahr....

    Background & Aim: Exercise and physical activity have recently been the focus of attention in public health. People who participate in sport, recreation and physical activities are generally healthier and more confident than those who do not. Potential health consequences of physical inactivity reported in other studies include hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes, obesity, high b...

Background and purpose: Nowadays, quality of life (QOL) has become an important issue because of the development of societies and the improvement of living standards. The aim of this study was to survey the Health-related QOL in Kermanshah rural women and some related factors. Material and methods: Our target community was selected among 20-50 years old women from 20 villages of Kermanshah cou...

This study aims to investigate the effect of demographic variables on quadratic levels of the digital divide (Van Dijk’s model), including material and physical access, motivational access, digital literacy and skills, and usage. The study population included 600 citizens of Rafsanjan, Iran. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire and were analyzed in SPSS. The results showed ...