Journal of Zabol Medical School

Investigating the Dimensins of the Problems Experienced by Mothers with Children with Autism: A Phenomenological Study

2025-02-02T08:01:09+00:00

Background: The birth of a child with special needs deviates thefrom the normal functions of the family due to the imposition of high levels of stress and anxiety from its evolutionary process. Among these, mothers pay a series of problems as the cost of caring for these children due to their closeness and being more engaged engagmad in parenting duties. This study aimedThe aim of this study was to investigate the dimensions of the problems experienced by mothers with children with autism.

Methods: The present study was based on qualitative methods and a phenomenological paradigm. The statistical population of the research included all mothers with autistic children (care and education centers for autistic children under welfare supervision) of Ardabil province in 2022, and 17 mothers up to the saturation stage were selected as a sample using the purposeful sampling method.

Results: Six main themes regarding the life experiences of mothers with children with autism, along with 20 sub-themes, were identified the main themes, including impact on the family with six sub-themes; social and stigma issues with three sub-themes; Diagnostic and therapeutic problems with three sub-themes; Educational, educational and recreational problems with three sub-themes; Economic problems with three sub-themes and Mothers concern for children with autism with two sub-themes.

Conclusion: Based on the results, it can be stated that mothers with children with autism spectrum experience painful experiences and psychosocial, family, educational, and financial worries about caring for a child with autism spectrum disorder. These factors show the necessity of paying more attention to these mothers in the mentioned areas.

The Mediating Role of Self-Kindness in The Relationship Between Fear of Negative Evaluation and Social Phobia of Medical Students

2025-02-02T08:01:43+00:00

Background: Social phobia is one of the psychological problems that is greatly affected by cognitive and behavioral performance and can considerably reduce a person's performance. This research was conducted to mediate the role of self-kindness in the relationship between fear of negative evaluation and social phobia of medical students.

Methods: This study utilized structural equation modeling to conduct correlational research. The study's statistical population included all doctoral students of medical sciences in Yazd during the academic year 2021-2022. The sample size of 250 people was determined, and sampling was done by voluntary sampling method. The research tools included the social phobia scale, fear of negative evaluation, and the short form of the self-kindness scale, which was published online. Finally, the data of 227 students were analyzed by Pearson correlation and structural equation model.

Results: The results showed that the direct effect of fear of negative evaluation on social phobia (β = 0.353; p value = 0.001), the direct impact of self-kindness on social phobia (β = 0.230; p value = 0.037), and the direct effect of fear of negative evaluation on self-kindness (β = 0.410; p value = 0.001) was significant. Also, the bootstrap results showed that the indirect impact of fear of negative evaluation on social anxiety through self-kindness (β = 0.094; p value = 0.019) was also significant.

Conclusion: Strengthening self-kindness can reduce the fear of negative evaluation and improve students' social phobia.

Design, Implementation and Evaluation of the Logbook from the Viewpoints of Operating Room Faculty Members and Students

2025-02-02T08:02:25+00:00

Background: Periodic evaluation of the content and quality of logbooks based on the changing needs of students as the target group and professors as the group of logbook designers is considered essential. Therefore, the present study aims to design, implement, and evaluate logbooks from the perspective of professors and students of operating room technology.

Methods: This research is a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted on the professors and students of the operating room of Zahedan College of Nursing and Midwifery in the academic year of 2022. All the professors working in the operating room who were involved as instructors of the departments from the beginning of the implementation of the log book (10 people) and all the students of the operating room who, at the time of conducting the research, had the experience of using the log book during their internship or cruise in the clinical departments and They had an operating room (60 people), they were investigated by census method.

Results: The average final satisfaction score of professors was significantly higher than that of students, which indicates that professors have a more positive view of the logbook than students (p value˂ 0.05).

Conclusion: Based on the findings, students and instructors were satisfied using logbooks in the operating room. However, it seems that the logbook is not effective in providing feedback to students. Therefore, it is suggested to improve the logbook items while improving it.

Update on the Prevalence of Urinary Stones Based on the Site of Formation (Kidney, Ureter, And Bladder) in Patients Referred to Zabol Hospitals

2025-02-02T08:02:59+00:00

Background: Urinary stones are hard deposits of salts and minerals in the urinary tract, and their formation depends on various factors, including people's lifestyle. Numerous reports have evaluated the prevalence of urinary stones in different parts of Iran. This study provided an update on the previously mentioned research.

Methods: This descriptive-analytical epidemiological study examined 309 cases of patients suffering from urinary stones referred to the Zabol hospitals in 2019-2021.

Results: The frequency of men (68%) was higher than that of women (32%). The mean age of men (39.9 ± 1.02 years) was also higher than that of women (37.6 ± 1.4 years). The distribution of stone formation by location was as follows: kidney 52.1%, ureter 34.3%, and bladder 13.6%. The distribution of occupations among participants was as follows: employees 23.9%, students 5.8%, housewives 18.4%, self-employed 38.2%, unemployed 5.8%, and retired individuals 7.8%. Among the subjects, 6.8% had diabetes, 8.4% had hypertension, 17.5% were obese, 9.4% had both hypertension and diabetes, 3.9% had hypertension and obesity, and 3.6% had obesity and diabetes. Additionally, 32.7% of participants visited the hospital in the spring, 25.6% in the summer, 22.3% in the autumn, and 19.4% in the winter.

Conclusion: In line with previous studies, the most frequent patients were in the men’s group. Considering the high prevalence in jobs, both employee and freelance, lack of movement can be regarded as an influential factor in the occurrence of the disease.

Effects of Green Tea on the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary System: A Review of Meta-Analyses and Systematic Reviews

2025-02-02T08:03:32+00:00

Background: Green tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world, especially in Asian countries. There is a common belief about the effects of green tea, including its impact on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Methods: In this review study, we selected systematic articles and meta-analyses for their comprehensive nature. Systematic articles and meta-analyses conducted in PubMed and Medline databases with keywords cardiopulmonary, green tea, cardiovascular disease, lung disease, and pulmonary disease from 2017 to 2024 were evaluated. In the end, nine articles were included in this study in terms of inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Results: These studies have shown that green tea has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-viral properties that can effectively prevent many diseases.

Conclusion: Consuming green tea as a healthy and beneficial drink can help maintain the health of the cardiovascular system and strengthen the respiratory system.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Telemedicine in Medicine: A Review Study

2025-02-02T08:04:17+00:00

Background: Telemedicine is a branch of medical science that provides various medical services remotely. Like any other method, it has some advantages and disadvantages. This study aimed to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine.

Methods: This review study aimed to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine, focusing on internal medicine, general surgery, urology, and otolaryngology. Articles in Pubmed and Medline databases with the keywords "telemedicine," "telehealth," "internal medicine," "general surgery," "urology," and "otolaryngology" from 2020 to 2024 were reviewed.

Results: Based on the information obtained from the studies, patients and doctors in various fields tended highly to use telemedicine. In internal medicine, most of the visits, management, and treatment protocols were accessible by telemedicine. In the surgical fields, most studies focused on pre- and post-operative visits, and the results of most studies were satisfactory. The benefits of telemedicine, according to the studies, included reducing the costs of the healthcare system, saving time for the doctor and the patient, saving the distance traveled for the patient, and improving the quality of the visit, similar to an in-person visit. The disadvantages of telemedicine in these studies included the inability of the doctor to perform physical examination, the lack of feeling between the patient and the doctor, and the lack of quality of video and audio communication.

Conclusion: Telemedicine can be used as an optimal method in medicine, but its disadvantages also need to be addressed.