Introduction: Recent industrial developments in human societies have caused rapid advancements in technologies of production and distribution of electricity, which in turn result in enhancement of power networks and utilization of high voltages. These networks and the high voltages in transfer lines cause the exposure to electric and magnetic fields. In this study, the situation regarding the m...

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introduction : eating disorders are serious psychiatric illness, defined by abnormal eating behaviors, shape and weight regulation difficulties and weight over concern.  objectives: this study sought to explore the prevalence and intensity of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating and their sub-thresholds in women who referred to wellness and fitness centers. materials and methods: 946...

conclusions according to the results of the current study, living with family members has positive effects on mental health and other mental processes of adolescents. results according to the results of the current study, there was a significant relationship between the girl students living in boarding high schools and their peers in regular high schools in the aggression, anxiety, and depressi...

conclusions the results of this study provide information about the prevalence of minor psychiatric disorder among nurses, and factors, which affect the prevalence of such disorders. these findings can be used in strategic planning processes to improve nurses’ mental health. results the prevalence of minor psychiatric disorder among nurses was estimated to be 27.5%. gender and sleep disorders w...

results overall, 97 (71.9%) hospital nurses experienced msds in at least one anatomical site within the last year. low back pain was the most prevalent msds (40%) and hip and thigh were the least (11.1%) frequent sites. most of the nurses with msds worked at surgery wards (17.8%), emergency (15.6%) and intensive care units (12.6%). pain (48.1%) and cramps (31.9%) were the most frequent symptoms...

conclusions child abuse is a common phenomenon that relates to psychiatric disorders in the abused child or abuser parents. it seems that on-time identification and appropriate interventions can prevent further negative consequences for the child, family, and society. results 56 cases (76%) were physically abused, 53 cases (72.6%) were emotionally abused, and 3 cases (12.3%) were neglected. the...

conclusions there is a need to train health staff, and the community, concerning preventive measures, treatment, and reducing harm for substance drug users. results among 402 idus patients, a large amount of them were male, single, and younger than 39 years. regarding psychotic and somatic symptoms caused by methadone therapy, most of the participants had no problem with methadone maintenance t...