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Health-promoting behaviors encompass a range of behaviors that empower individuals to take charge of their health and other members of society. Considering that many high-risk behaviors are formed early in life, this study aimed to investigate health-promoting behaviors and the factors influencing them among sixth-grade elementary school students in Isfahan City, Iran, in 2023.

This cross-sectional study was conducted with participation of 201 boy and girl elementary school students selected through two-stage cluster random sampling. Health-promoting behaviors were assessed using a standard questionnaire, Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP), and a demographic characteristics questionnaire also was used. Data analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistical tests with SPSS software.

The average score for health-promoting behaviors was 137.33 ± 18.97. The highest average score was observed in the self-actualization dimension, which was 31.89 ± 4.35, while the lowest average score was in the stress management dimension, at 12.98 ± 3.12. Overall, 5.5% of students were classified as having good health, 73.5% were at an average health level, and 22.7% were categorized as having undesirable health. A significant difference was found between girls and boys only in the dimension of self-actualization; no significant differences were observed in the other dimensions.

Considering that few students were in good health, it is necessary to develop a health promotion behavior training program for this age group to enhance their physical and mental health.

In 2020, the World Health Organization declared the corona epidemic as an international health concern. One of the vulnerable groups affected by this pandemic is the elderly. The aim of this study was to investigate the feeling of loneliness and its related factors during the post-corona period among the elderly in Isfahan city.

In this descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study, the information of 225 elderly people of Isfahan city was collected through a simple and available sampling method. The data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, social support questionnaire, de Jong loneliness questionnaire and quality of life questionnaire. The data was analyzed using SPSS 22.

The results of this study showed that the feeling of loneliness among the elderly during the spread of Corona was 28%. In addition, 22.2% of the elderly experienced emotional loneliness and 20.9% of the elderly experienced social loneliness. Older people who had more social support and a better quality of life during the post-corona period also felt less lonely.

From the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that variables such as emotional loneliness, social loneliness, social support and quality of life in old age should be given more attention in the educational programs of health care providers to reduce the feeling of loneliness among the elderly. It is also recommended that more studies be conducted to develop educational-counseling and supportive interventions to prevent the adverse consequences of loneliness in old age.

Considering the lower-than-expected participation of women in donating blood, it is necessary to encourage them to do so. In this regard, the preparation of appropriate and effective trainings requires the identification of effective factors in women blood donation. This study has investigated the relationship between the constructs of the theory of planned behavior and injection anxiety in female students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences.

This descriptive-analytical study was conducted with the participation of female students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 2022. Six hundred and twenty-three students were selected by stratified multi-stage quota sampling method and the data related to the constructs of the theory of planned behavior and trypanophobia were collected through an electronic questionnaire with SPSS/20 software and coefficient tests. Pearson correlation and linear regression were used for data analysis.

The results showed that 114 female students (18.3%) had a history of donating blood. There was a direct relationship between the constructs of awareness, mental norms, perceived behavioral control and attitude with the intention to donate blood; injection anxiety had an inverse relationship with the intention to donate blood (p ≤ 0.001).

The theory of planned behavior can be a suitable model for conducting interventions to encourage women to donate blood; on the other hand, using different educational programs to reduce injection anxiety and treat anemia in women in order to increase blood donation seem necessary.

The One Health is an integrated effort of several disciplines at different levels to achieve the highest level of health for humans, animals, and the environment. This study aimed to determine the extent of commitment to One Health and some factors affecting it in students, staff, and professors of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. 

This correlational study was conducted with the participation of 296 faculty members, staff, and students. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data. The SPSS-22 software was used to perform statistical tests of one-way ANOVA, independent-sample T-test, and Pearson correlation coefficient at the significant level of (p<0.05). 

The mean attitude and practice scores were 22.90±2 and 27/93±4/59, respectively. Meanwhile, the compliance and commitment scores were 26.28±5.98 and 77.12±11.35 in commitment, respectively. 35.10% of the participants had good status in commitment. There was a significant relationship between mean performance, adherence, commitment scores and the position of the participants, and student's level of education (p<0.05). 

Although a large percentage of the studied population had a favorable attitude towards commitment to One Health, this attitude did not have a significant impact on performance, adherence, and ultimately a commitment to One Health. Therefore, other factors may be involved in the commitment to One Health.

Assessing students' mental health status and related factors is one of the important ways to achieve academic development. In this regard, the present study was conducted to determine the relationship between mental health with self-control and life satisfaction in students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 230 undergraduate and doctoral students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. The research instruments were demographic information questionnaire, General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), Tanji Self-Control Questionnaire, and Diener Life Satisfaction Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS software with 95% confidence level.

49% of students had mental health and mental health status was better in men and married people. There was also a significant correlation between mental health, self-control, and life satisfaction.

Mental health has an effect on students' life satisfaction and self-control. Therefore, it is recommended to hold one-on-one counseling sessions with students, and in their educational program, the issue of life satisfaction should be addressed. In order to maintain high self-control in students and prevent the occurrence of abnormal behaviors in universities, this issue should be considered.

Doubt predicts the performance of nurses and how they relate to patients. Therefore, the present study compared the effect of psychosocial model therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy on reducing the level of doubt in nurses.

The statistical population of this clinical trial included all nurses in Isfahan hospitals in 2018-2019. Amongst them, 45 people were selected by the convenient sampling method and divided in 3 groups. The researcher-made questionnaire of doubt and the Yale Brown Questionnaire were used to measure the research variables. Also, the treatment program based on psychosocial pattern of doubt and cognitive-behavioral therapy was performed in 12 separate 90-minute sessions. The data analyzed by the descriptive statistics, repeated measures analysis of variance in three stages of pre-test, post-test and follow-up, and SPSS version 24.

The results showed that cognitive-behavioral therapy and treatment program based on psychosocial pattern of doubt are effective in reducing doubts of nurses and there is a significant difference between these two treatments and treatment program based on psychosocial pattern of doubt and the last one has a greater impact(P<0.05).

Therefore, the use of treatment based on psychosocial model can reduce doubts in nurses more than cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Self-efficacy of childbirth has an important role in increasing the ability of the mother to adapt to normal childbirth and decreasing the tendency for cesarean section. The aim of the present study was determining the self-efficacy status of normal vaginal delivery and related demographic variables in pregnant women in Lenjan City, Iran.

The study population consisted of all pregnant women in Lenjan City at 20 to 37 weeks of gestation. Using simple random sampling method and considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study as well as ethical considerations, 87 people were selected from Lenjan comprehensive health centers. All participants completed the Maternal Self-efficacy Questionnaire (MSQ) and demographic variables assessment questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics as well as correlation and regression tests in SPSS software.

The mean self-efficacy of normal vaginal delivery in pregnant women in Lenjan City was 101.8 with a range of 17-170, that was in the desired range. In addition, results of correlation analysis and regression analysis showed that among demographic variables, only preparation classes for childbirth could significantly explain self-efficacy of normal delivery (P < 0.001).

The results of this study play an important role in formulating the content of special education for pregnant women and increasing their empowerment and adjustment to childbirth.

Mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face significant pressures and challenges that may expose them to different psychological problems and can lead to their greater propensity to use of aggressive behaviors and less use of health services and programs offered to these children. This has a negative impact on the childchr('39')s development and leads to more disruptive behaviors. Therefore, the present research studies the relationship between depression, anxiety, and stress with social support and life satisfaction in mothers of children with ASD.

In this cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study, 47 mothers of children with ASD were selected by convenience sampling and completed the questionnaires of anxiety, depression, stress, social support, and life satisfaction.

Pearson correlation coefficient showed that there was no relationship between life satisfaction score with depression, anxiety, and stress scores (P > 0.05) and there was a significant negative relationship between social support score with depression (P = 0.020), anxiety (P = 0.040), and stress (P = 0.020) scores. Moreover, there was a direct relationship between life satisfaction score and social support (P = 0.010, r = 0.323).

Increase of social support for mothers of children with ASD leads to their increased life satisfaction and decreased depression, anxiety, and stress. Improving the social support of these mothers seems necessary.

One health consists of individuals' collaborative efforts in several fields in order to achieve ideal health in humans, animals, and environment. The aim of this study is to investigate the practical status of One health and some of factors effective in it.

This was a cross-sectional descriptive-correlational study which was conducted on 296 faculty members, staff, and students in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran in 2018 who were selected using random sampling method. Statistical analysis was carried out by applying SPSS software. The statistical differences were assessed by linear regression and Pearson’s correlation coefficient tests. P < 0.050 was considered statistically significant.

According to the results, 40.88% of the participants suggested an optimal function for preserving human's health. There was a positive and statistically significant correlation between mean score of function in the optimum consumption of energy, environmental protection, and preservation of human's health as a result of attitude and commitment to One health (P < 0.050).

The low percentage of optimal practice in all areas of One health indicated the lack of awareness and attitudes of individuals about One health issue.

It is of utmost importance to assess the factors influencing the academic achievements of students who are considered as the most important members of societies. This study aimed to identify the correlation of academic achievement with mental health, life satisfaction, and social support among students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 231 students at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. The data were collected using a demographic information form, Reef psychological wellbeing questionnaire, social support survey (Sherbourne and Stewart), and the satisfaction with life scale (Diener). Moreover, the students’ total average marks of the last three semesters were employed to assess their academic achievements.

According to the results, there is a direct correlation between life satisfaction scores and psychological welfare with social support. In addition, the results obtained from the multiple linear regressions revealed that among the considered variables, life satisfaction and social support ranked the first and second predictors for the students’ academic achievements, respectively.

Regarding the obtained results, it can be assumed that the students’ academic achievement is influenced by life satisfaction and social support of people who are associated with them. Therefore, it is suggested to embed the topic of life satisfaction in students’ educational curriculum; moreover, methods of social support attraction should be taught in the most effective ways.

Adolescence is a common problem in the formation of conflict between parents and adolescents often occurs in this period. The present study aimed investigate the relationship between the family conflict from the viewpoint of high school girls and their mothers in Isfahan city.
This study was descriptive-analytic. Data were collected by questionnaire family conflicts of adolescent and parents. The study population was comprised of 220 mothers and girl high school students in Isfahan District 3. After completing the questionnaires with the focus group, Data were entered spss version 20 software and were analyzed by Spearman correlation test, independent t-test and ANOVA.
Findings: Results showed that the highest conflicts between students and mothers were in the field of sexual maturity, educational status, Parents relationship with each other and the lowest amount of conflict in the field of adolescent dependence and freedom.
It is necessary to design and provide appropriate educational intervention to reduce conflict between mothers and daughters in the field of sexual maturity, education status and type of parental relationship with each other.

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a combination of physical, neurological, and psychological disorders and negatively effects social adjustment, interpersonal relationships, normal activities, and quality of Life (QOL). Physical activity is an effective method of controlling the symptoms of PMS. Given the importance of the participation of the spouse in the promotion of reproductive health and women's health, the aim of this study was to determine the effect of educational intervention for the spouse on physical activity among women with PMS.
This quasi-experimental study was performed in 2015. The study subjects were 100 couples of reproductive age referring to health centers of Falavarjan, Iran. The participants were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. The subjects in the experimental group received training on the impact of physical activity on controlling PMS symptoms. Data were collected using the Premenstrual Syndrome Assessment (PSA) and Saba Questionnaire before and 3 months after the intervention and were analyzed in SPSS software.
Findings: After the intervention, a significant increase was observed in the physical activity of women in the experimental group (P It can be concluded that the spouses had acted well as an educational agent and encouraged women to perform physical activities, and thus, reduce the symptoms of PMS. It is recommended that educational sessions be implemented by the health care system for men to encourage women to exercise.

Objectives Self-efficacy is a very important factor as far as old age is concerned. Because of the numerous physical and physiological changes occurring in elder’s bodies, self-efficacy has initiated a broad discussion among experts. Numerous studies have revealed that self-efficacy is one of the most important predictors of health behaviors among the elderly and adults in general. Keeping these facts in mind, this study was conducted to evaluate the self-efficacy among the elderly in Fereydunshahr City.
Methods & Materials The present study was a descriptive-analytical one and was conducted by means of a cross-sectional survey. Two hundred elderly people in Fereydunshahr City were selected by the systematic randomly sampling method. The average (SD) age of the elderly was 68.02 (3.7) years, and 101 (50.5%) of them were women, and 99 (49.5%) were men. The data were collected with a couple of questionnaires. The first questionnaire included demographic characteristics of the elderly, and the second was the Scherer self-efficacy questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS (ver. 20) through descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, Spearman test, and Independent t test.
Results The mean (SD) score of self-efficacy among elderly was 26.6 (6.8); the independent t test showed that the self-efficacy score in those with chronic diseases was significantly lower than healthy elders. The average score of self-efficacy in the elderly who lived with family was significantly higher than those who lived alone, and the average self-efficacy score in the elderly people with jobs was significantly higher than those who were unemployed.
Conclusion Given that self-efficacy is an important component of lifestyle changes, it can be effective in changing behaviors or help in the initiating of healthy behaviors. In this study, self-efficacy of the elderly was moderate. Therefore, designing and implementing educational interventions and promoting healthy practices are recommended.

Given the important effects of loneliness on health and it has not been studied precisely in our country among the spouses of personnel deployed to long-term missions, therefore, the current study was done to investigate loneliness and related factors among spouses of naval personnel.
In this cross-sectional study with simple random sampling, 120 spouses of personnel deployed to long-term naval missions were selected in one of the regions of the navy in 2015. They were assessed using the short form of the Social-Emotional Loneliness Scale (SELSA-S). Data were analyzed by SPSS software.
The mean and standard deviation of romantic loneliness, family loneliness, social loneliness, and general loneliness were 12.8±7.6, 7.8±4.5, 12.5±4.9, and 32.9±9.8, respectively. Also, it was found significant differences in loneliness scores (general, social, or family) among different age groups, number of children, and work experience of spouse (p The highest value in loneliness is related to romantic loneliness score. Younger women with fewer children are at risk of more loneliness in its all aspects.

Objective (s): Despite potential complications of cesarean section, the number of cesarean section has been increased worldwide as well as our country in recent years. In most developed countries, using educational interventions tended to decline the caesarean cases. In fact, training might be resulted in increased awareness and change women’s attitude toward cesarean delivery and could also be effective in reducing caesarean section. This quasi-experimental study was performed on 130 pregnant women in the sixth or seventh month of pregnancy that referred to urban health centers in Shahr-e kord (located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province) in order to assess the impact of an educational intervention on reducing cesarean section. Intervention was applied to the intervention group in three sessions about 60-90 minutes. Fears of childbirth and childbirth self-efficacy questionnaire (consisting of two parts, the childbirth expectation and the self-efficacy expectation) were used for data collection. The results showed that there were no significant differences between intervention and control groups in fear of childbirth, expectations and childbirth self-efficacy scores before the intervention. However, after intervention, mean scores of fear of childbirth in intervention group was reduced and expectations and childbirth self efficacy had increased. 71.4% of mothers in intervention group and 53.8% of control mothers delivered their children naturally. The findings suggest that providing the necessary training program during pregnancy could be effective to encouraging mothers to choose the natural delivery, so the design and implementation of educational interventions in pregnancy to reduce the caesarean is recommended.

Mobile phone has become extremely popular and widely used all over the world. Now a day, consumers around the world can purchase a single product that utility as a mobile phone, camera, camcorder, calculator, game console, text-messaging device, MP3 player, alarm clock, Web browser and email device. The purpose of the present study was to explore self-reported use of various features of mobile phone in university students. This descriptive cross - sectional study was conducted with the 1300 students of the Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 2011. Data were collected by self report questionnaire. The questionnaire included demographic information, including age, sex, marital status, education, and information about the possibilities of mobile features. The data analyzed by software SPSS 18 and descriptive and analytical statistical methods were used. Girls used significantly more than boys SMS and educational software like dictionaries while boys used more than girls a mobile phone for login the Internet. Overall mean of use of mobile phone features significantly higher in boys than girls as well as, more boys than girls had changed their mobile phone (P ≤ 0/001). Based on the results of exploratory factor analysis features were divided into five groups including: using of multimedia, using of the software, instrumental using, using to remind, punctuality using. Among mobile phone features SMS, alarm clock, aware of the time, the use of educational software such as dictionaries, contacts and Memory Stick will be used more by students. Most students use the multimedia or audio visual features of mobile phone. Mobile phones can be useful as a tool to educate and inform students.

Due to increasing cesarean section rate in recent decades among pregnant women and the effect of maternal desire to do delivery type and the importance of self-efficacy in the choice of delivery methods and overcome the fear of childbirth. Determine the self efficacy rate in pregnant women during the pregnancy is required. Research showed that mothers with Low self-efficacy, think that the delivery is unattainable and experience more fear during pregnancy. This study aimed to determine the relationship between self-efficacy and outcome expectations with delivery type's selection among pregnant women. This descriptive-analytical study was performed on 130 pregnant women referred to health centers in SHahrekord city. Sampling method was stratified. For data gathering the childbirth self-efficacy shot form and fear of childbirth questionnaires was used. Data analysis was performed by spss20. The results showed, there was inverse relationship between childbirth self-efficacy and fear of childbirth scores. (p <. /001). 51/5% of the pregnant women tend to NVD and 5/48% chose cesarean section, and the mothers who were desired to do a vaginal delivery, than those who choose cesarean section lower fear, (p <0/001) and had higher expected delivery and self-efficacy scores. The results of this study showed that the role of self-efficacy as a factor in the willingness of mothers to natural childbirth and coping with the pain of labor. Therefore, the design of appropriate educational interventions based on self-efficacy is required.

ackground: Occupational stress takes place in relationship between person and environment. It’s created by three major factors including characteristics personal, working conditions, relationships between them. Stress is caused by psychological imbalances and has different outcomes on health. This study examined the relationship between job stress and job satisfaction in health care staff. This study was a cross-sectional descriptive analysis of the health care staff in khomeiniShahr Health Network (centers, building, and network home) if they had at least 6 months work experience. Data includes a three-part questionnaire with a standardized questionnaire. Data questionnaire consisted of three parts: a) demographic information, b) job stress questionnaire Davis et al (reliability 0.70 and validity 0.86) and c) job descriptions questionnaire Smith (JDI) with 6 domains (Validity0.93). The results show that the average job satisfaction score 43.49±13.1. Most satisfaction related to relationship with colleague and the least satisfaction was related to salary and benefits. The mean stress score was 29.21 ± 18.12. Pearson correlation test showed a significant negative correlation between job stress and job satisfaction (r = -0.50, p<0.001). In this study, a significant relationship was found between sex and stress (p=0.01). The results of this study showed the increased stress caused reduced job satisfaction. Due to the importance of health care organizations with significant responsibility for preventive care, assessment and reduction of job stress in health care staff is essential for management systems to improve quality of health services.

Recognizing the importance of ritual Pray as one of the most significant indicators of practical religion; this study examines the ritual Pray among students. This cross-sectional study was conducted at Isfahan university of medical sciences in 2012 all freshman students by census were examined. Entry criteria were being Muslim and willingness to participate in the study. Data were collected by self-play questionnaire by volunteer students and were analyzed with SPSS18 software using descriptive and inferential statistical. Seventy percent of the students were participated in the study. Of these 7/74% were females, 2/90% were single. In emotion and affective dimension 7/2% of students were poor and 3/26% of them were intermediate, and 71% were favorable. In behavior aspect 57.4% of students almost daily said prayer and 4/1% never said pray, 18.7% of the students most of the times and 7.5% always participated in communal prayer only 10.3% never did not participate communal prayer, 38.1% of the students most of time and 19.8% almost always said their prays on time. Given the importance and delicacy of the subject, the development of effective training programs to strengthen this holy duty especially for students at the dormitory is suggested.

Depression is one of the most common and specific problems during pregnancy and after it. Maternal postpartum depression compromises mothers’ health and affected social relationship and has negative effect on infant development. The aimed of this study was to investigate the prevalence of postpartum depression and its related factors in Isfahanian mothers.This is a cross - sectional study. The study populations were 133 women who at the last 4-8 weeks after of labor those referred to Isfahan health centers. Demographic information and obstetric and Beck Depression Inventory were applied. Three categories emerged according to the degree of depression scale: mild, moderate and severe depression. Statistical analysis was used with the Pearson correlation and linear regression in SPSS version 18. 73 mothers had mild depression (10-19) and 56 moderate depressions (20-29), respectively. Among the factors of related with depression, maternal education, financial status, unwanted pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome and maternal occupational history, there was a significant correlation with postpartum depression (P>0.05). But the other factors such as age, sex, birth, and abortion was no significant relationship. Variables in the regression analysis, having a satisfaction with baby sex with postpartum depression were which; nine variables in total 27.7 percentage variance explain the postpartum depression. Among these factors, the predictive variables of maternal education, type of delivery, financial condition, unwanted pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome and maternal occupational history was significant in the meantime, the prediction of unplanned pregnancy more than other variables(ß =0.24).With attention to the factors associated with postpartum depression, the health care planner will help to better manage this problem. The results of this study will help to better understand the factors influencing of mothers in the labor process as the mothers in the labor process concerns the least mental tolerant.

Locus of control and general self-efficacy are important variables that haveattracted the attention of researchers from various fields in the past three decades. The Aim of thisstudy was determining the role of inhibition and general self-efficacy among the students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. In the present cross-sectional study, a total of 737 students from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences were randomly selected. Then, the Rotter Locus of Control and Self-Efficacy Questionnaire was filled by them. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics; t-test and also Pearson correlation analysis was performed. About 47 percent of students were standing of external inhibition. General self efficacy scores were significantly higher among boys than girls (p< 0.05). A number of 483 (65.5%) of the students said that the holding of self-education courses were necessary. Considering the importance of internal control to health care providers and since a high percentage of students were standing outside control, it is necessary to improve self-efficacy and changes in outside control to inside control, trainings courses especially for female students will be held.

Each year nearly 529,000 women worldwide die due to complications of pregnancy and childbirth.Premarital education can play an effective role in improving the health of the pregnancy.Selection of appropriate educational practices leads to more useful education.This study examined the effect of a focus group about prenatal health on knowledge and attitudes of marriage candidategirls in Boyer Ahmad. This quasi-experimental study was conducted in the city Boyer Ahmad in 1389.577 girls were elected from the participants in the counseling program within one year bycontinuous available sampling method.Data were collected by a researcher made questionnaire including demographic data (age, education and occupation), and 10 knowledge and 10 attitude questions on pregnancy health before and after the intervention. Educational intervention was performed as group discussion,and questions and answers during two sessions, one session per week. The participants were arranged in groups of 15 members, and each group was led by one of the family health students as facilitator. Average age at marriage for girls was 22.1 ± 4.5. 84.3% of girls were housewives and 15.7% were employed.Mean knowledge and attitude of college girls were significantly higher than others.The mean of knowledge and attitude scores increased significantly after the intervention (p ≤ 0.001). Group discussion, and question and answer method raise knowledge of and improve the attitude of girls significantly. Considering theimportanceandnecessity ofhealth education about prenatal care;for better use of educational opportunities; group discussion, and question and answer should be used to attract the active participation of girls.

The education system is the most important tool for transferring values ​​and norms to the young generation and for the development of the community. On the other hand, universities, as the basis of rationality in societies, are in charge of reconstruction and improvement of the culture. The "Regulations of Faculty Members Promotion in Educational and Research Institutions", approved by the Supreme Cultural Revolution Council, has also considered cultural affairs in the first article. However, due to the abstract nature of the issues in the first article, this paper tried to identify the challenges of cultural activities in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. This qualitative study was conducted to better understand the problems and challenges of cultural activities in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences during the second semester of 2011-2012. Purposeful sampling method was used and semi-structured interviews were performed with current or former Vice-Chancellery for Cultural and Students Affairs of different colleges of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Data was analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The four themes extracted from analyzing the interview transcripts included problems associated with the nature of culture, problems associated with faculty members, problems associated with students, and organizational problems. The results of this study highlighted the necessity of long-term planning for cultural activities and active participation of faculty members. Creating a discursive environment through holding faculty members consultation meetings can be a good base for the active participation of faculty members in colleges and universities. Moreover, developing qualitative and quantitative indicators for measuring social, educational and cultural activities in universities is an unavoidable.