فهرست مطالب سهیل حسنی پور ازگمی

Obesity and being overweight are among the most important health threats in the current century. Students are among the people who are at high risk of obesity. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of obesity and overweight in students of Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2015.
This cross-sectional study was conducted on 342 students living in the dormitory being selected through random cluster sampling. Data were collected using a researcher–made questionnaire, and height and weight measurements. For calculating obesity and overweight, the WHO criteria for body mass index (BMI) were used. Data were analyzed using SPSS 16.
The prevalence of obesity and overweight in study subjects were 1.5 % and 15.2%, respectively. There was a significant relationship between gender and body mass index status variables in students (p Prevalence of overweight and obesity among students of Tehran University of medical sciences is at a high level. Therefore, it is recommended to implement preventive programs complying with diet and the taking of regular physical activity is essential.

Sleeping is one of the basic needs of human beings and sleep quality is affected by individuals’ general health. This study aimed to assess sleep quality and general health in the elderly population.
This cross-sectional study was conducted on 120 elderly individuals in Lar (40 individuals living in nursing homes and 80 ones living in their houses). The individuals living in their houses were selected through multi-stage sampling. Sleep quality and general health were evaluated using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Scale (PSQI) and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), respectively. The data were collected using face-to-face interviews. Then, the data were entered into the SPSS statistical software, version 20 and were analyzed using chi-square test, independent t-test, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient.
The score of sleep quality was significantly higher in the elderly individuals living in their houses compared to those living in nursing homes (P=0.012). Besides, 61.7% of the participants showed undesirable general health. Moreover, a significant positive correlation was found between sleep quality and general health (r=0.382, P Based on the results, the elderly individuals had undesirable sleep quality and general health. Considering the lower sleep quality and general health in the elderly individuals living in nursing homes, they have to be provided with more attention and support. Measures, such as psychological counseling and health education, are necessary in order to promote this group’s general health and sleep quality.