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Anemia is one of the symptoms of hospital patients suffering from ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), which may have a predictive role in short- or long-term complications. This study aimed to identify anemia risk factors and related short- or long-term outcomes in STEMI patients.

This was a prospective study of patients older than 18 years diagnosed with STEMI who admitted to Imam Ali hospital from 2014 to 2015. To collect demographic and clinical information related to anemia, a questionnaire compiled by researchers was administered. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS (version 20); also, independent t test and multiple logistic regression analyses were applied to find related risk factors of anemia in STEMI patients. Significance level was set at p < 0.05 for all statistical tests.

In total, 49 (11.7%) out of 423 patients suffered from anemia. STEMI patients with anemia were more likely to be female (OR = 2.92; CI 95% = 1.58-5. 38), diabetic (OR = 2.5; CI 95% = 1.32- 4.74), ≥ 60 years old (OR = 2.42; CI 95% = 1.24-4.73), nonsmokers (OR = 2.18; CI 95% = 1.07- 4.4), and susceptible to require in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), (OR = 3.12; CI 95% = 1.35- 7.1). In the final analysis, using the Forward Wald model in logistic regression, anemia remained significantly related to female gender (OR = 2.76; CI 95% = 1.42-5.36), diabetes mellitus (OR = 2.38; CI 95% = 1.2-4. 74), and a history of MI (OR = 2.5; CI 95% = 1.04-6.11).

STEMI patients with anemia are more susceptible to have in-hospital outcomes. Furthermore, female gender, hyperglycemia, and history of MI were factors related to anemia that might have major role in the complications of STEMI.

The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of HBsAg in Health Care Workers (HCWs) in Eastern Mediterranean Region Office (EMRO) and Middle Eastern countries from 2000 to 2016.

In a meta‑analysis study, the databases of PubMed, ISI, Ovid, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Persian databases were searched for relevant articles on the prevalence of HBsAg in HCWs in EMRO and Middle Eastern countries. Homogeneity was assessed based on Cochran’s Q‑test results.

A total of 43 articles (110,179 people) were included. The pooledprevalence of HBsAg in HCWs of EMRO and Middle East countries was found 2.77% (95%CI: 2.64‑2.83). The specific prevalence of HBsAg was 2.84% (95% CI: 2.6‑3.11) in EMRO and 2.22% (95%CI: 2.13‑2.31) in Middle Eastern countries. The highest and lowest prevalence rates of HBsAg among HCWs for countries with more than one study were 6.85% (95% CI: 5.74%–8.16%) in Sudan and 1.00% (95% CI: 0.94%–1.07%) in Turkey, respectively. The trends of HBsAg prevalence among HCWs decreased from 2000 to 2016.

Based on the World Health Organization classification of HBV prevalence, intermediate HBsAg prevalence rates were detected in HCWs of EMRO and Middle East countries during 2000–2016.

Undesirable health outcomes of anemia impact all different groups of people within a society especially pregnant women (PW). This study aimed to evaluate other fetal and maternal complications of anemia in various trimesters of pregnancy. A large retrospective cohort study was conducted on Iranian PW in 2017. The first and third trimesters of pregnancy were assessed as a separate study. The first study included 1038 anemic and 2463 non-anemic PW and the second comprised 756 anemic and 1986 non-anemic PW. The outcome-related pregnancies were analyzed for each study. After adjusting for the potential confounding factors, the odds of neonatal mortality (OR = 1.63; CI 95%, 1.25 - 2.13) were significantly higher and the odds of cesarean delivery (OR = 0.6; CI 95%, 0.46 - 0.75) were significantly lower in women who had anemia during the first trimester. The chance of pre-term delivery (< 37 weeks; OR = 2.15; CI 95%, 1.6 - 2.91) and abortion (OR = 1.68; CI 95%, 1.11 - 2.53) was significantly higher in women who had anemia during the third trimester, while the chance of low birth weight (< 2500 kg) (OR = 0.66; CI 95%, 0.46 - 0.93) was lower in anemic women during the third trimester than in those without anemia. Pregnant women who experience anemia in both first and third trimesters of pregnancy have different unpleasant pregnancy outcomes. Since anemia is preventable during pregnancy, many of these outcomes such as neonatal mortality, low birth weight, preterm and cesarean delivery, and abortion could be prevented and decreased by providing health education before pregnancy.

Context

 The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of HBsAg in pregnant women using available data in Eastern Mediterranean Region Office (EMRO) and Middle Eastern countries from 2000 to 2016.

Evidence Acquisition

 Pubmed, ISI Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Ovid, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Persian databases were searched for related articles on the prevalence of HBsAg in pregnant women in EMRO and Middle Eastern countries. Heterogeneity was assessed based on Cochran’s Q-test results. However, since this test may fail to exactly identify true heterogeneity, it was complemented with Higgins and Thompson’s I2.

In general the numbers of 49 articles (89 452 people) were included. Based on available data, the HBsAg prevalence in countries with at least one study conducted in them were 3.2% in Egypt, 1.3 % in Iran, 4.3% in Jordan, 1.5% in Libya, 7.1% in Oman, 2% in Pakistan, 1% in Qatar, 2.6% in Saudi Arabia, 5.6% in Sudan, 4% in Tunisia, 2.8% in Turkey, 1.5% in United Arab Emirates, and 10.8% Yemen.

The available data on the prevalence of HBsAg in pregnant women of EMRO and Middle East countries showed that there was a different pattern of HBsAg prevalence in studied countries. Although there were countries with low prevalence of HBsAg, the lowest frequency in our study was higher than the reported prevalence in developed countries.

Several studies in the recent decade have supported a relationship between different types of infections and CHD (Coronary Heart Disease); however, such a relationship is not definitely proven. Helicobacter pylori is one of the most common infections in human. The role of inflammation in the pathogens of CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) has been widely discussed; although, the mechanism is not clearly known yet. In this systematic review and meta-analysis all case-control articles on the relationship between Helicobacter pylori and CHD published from 31st June 2000 to 31st June 2016 indexed in Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and Iranian databases Magiran, Iran Medex, Irandoc, and SID were included. The articles were searched using the following keywords in Farsi and English. The extracted data was imported into Microsoft Excel and analyzed in Stata 12. Thirty case-control studies conducted in different regions of Iran (15 provinces) have been published from 2001 to 2015 included in this study. A general estimate of OR (Odds Ratio) for the association of Helicobacter pylori and heart diseases in Iran was 2.351 (95 CI: (1.715, 3.221)). According to the observed association between Helicobacter pylori and heart diseases in the resent study, most of the hosts of the bacterium are afflicted with the infection in their childhood. Therefore, personal hygiene promotion and preventive programs for Iranian children may have a considerable role in reducing the risk of the infection and cardiovascular diseases, consequently

The use of spiritual resources can be effective to solve the life-related problems including feeling guilty. Hence, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between spiritual intelligence and sexual guilt among students of Ilam University of Science and Research.
This study adopted a descriptive-correlational design. The population of the study included all students studying at Ilam University of Science and Research in 2012 - 2013. Using Morgan table, 100 students were selected through convenient sampling technique. Mosher’s Sexual Guilt Inventory and King’s Spiritual Intelligence Self-Report Inventory were utilized for data collection. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient and linear regression were conducted for analyzing the gathered data. In this study, The ethical issues were all considered and the authors declared no conflict of interest.
Based on the obtained results, there was no significant association between the overall spiritual intelligence and sexual guilt scores (r=0.192; p>0.05). However, one of the subscales of spiritual intelligence (i.e. Conscious State Expansion) significantly predicted sexual guilt (r=0.401; p>0.01). Besides, there was a statistically measurable correlation between sexual guilt and students’ age. Nonetheless, no significant relationship was detected between students’ scores on the sexual guilt inventory and their gender (r=0.204; p>0.05).
Although no significant connection was observed between students’ spiritual intelligence and sexual guilt, one the subscales of spiritual intelligence had a significant role in understanding and expressing sexual guilt. This role was specifically considerable among older students.

The relationship between stress levels with spiritual growth and interpersonal relations have shown a different pattern in different societies. The present study aimed to determine the relationship between spiritual growth and interpersonal relations with stress management in students of Ilam University of Medical Sciences.
The study was cross-sectional and the study population was 400 medical students in Ilam University of Medical Sciences were recruited using the randomized allocation sampling, in 2012. The standard "HPLP II" questionnaire including demographic variables, stress management, spiritual growth and interpersonal relations was administered. Collected data were analyzed using ANOVA and linear regression tests in SPSS software.
Mean and standard deviation of age and stress management score was 20.94 ± 1.9 years and 2.47 ± 0.5, respectively. In general, the poor, middle and good stress management was estimated to be 14%, 68.5% and 17.5%, respectively. There were significant relationships between students’ stress management with spiritual growth and interpersonal relations so that by improving spiritual growth and interpersonal relations score, the students’ stress management score has increased. Interpersonal relations showed that has a more important role in relation with stress management.
Health education in advanced levels considering spiritual growth and in particular interpersonal relations can have an important role in improvement of students’ stress management.

The relationships that age and gender share with risk factors (RFs) of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) were assessed among a large‑scale employ in Western Iran.
In this epidemiologic cross‑sectional study, 7129 employees from Kermanshah Province were assessed using a census method in 2012. Data on RFs of NCD were collected using a standard questionnaire. Demographic information, diet, physical activity, tobacco use, and history of hypertension, history of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, and cancer were studied.
The proportion of ≥5 servings of fruits and vegetables consumption per day was lower in higher ages (P = 0.001), and this proportion was greater in females than males (72.1% vs. 47.8%; P The prevalence of major RFs of NCDs was greater among older persons and male participants. More preventive programs such as health education on employees of Kermanshah are recommended.

Context: Infections caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) pose a major challenge to the public health and also results in high mortality and morbidity rates in different parts of the world, especially in children. This study performed a systematic review and a meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies conducted during the years 2000-16 to clarify the prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in children and adolescents younger than 16 years of age in EMRO and Middle Eastern (E and M) countries..
Evidence Acquisition: Scientific databases including PubMed, Ovid, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Persian databases were searched for relevant articles published from January 1, 2000 to October 31, 2016. Based on the results of homogeneity tests (a significant homogeneity test and a large I2 value) a random effects model was used to aggregate the collected data and calculate the pooled prevalence estimates..
We included 20 articles in our meta-analysis. The pooled HBsAg prevalence in children of E and M countries was 2.73% (95% CI: %1.73% - 3.72%). The prevalence rates in the EMRO and Middle Eastern countries were 1.85% (95% CI: 1.27% - 2.43%) and 2.66% (95% CI: 1.31% - 4.01%), respectively. The prevalence rates amongst children in nations considered in more than one study were 0.81% (95% CI: 0% - 1.74%) in Iran, 2.64% (95% CI: 1.63% - 3.64%) in Pakistan, and 5.83% (95% CI: 2.99% - 8.67%) in Turkey..
Based on the world health organization classification of HBV prevalence, intermediate HBsAg prevalence rates were detected in children of E and M countries during 2000 - 2016. Nevertheless, the prevalence rates were low in several included countries in mentioned regions..

The prevalence of Hypertension (HTN) in developing countries might have a different pattern in different countries..
This study aimed at investigating the current pattern of HTN and evaluating its relationship with health complaints in elderly Iranian individuals in 2012..
This cross sectional study used multistage sampling to investigate 1 350 Iranian elderly subjects (≥ 60 years) living in the community. Those elderly, who had a systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥ 140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥ 90 mmHg and/or those who used antihypertensive drugs during the previous two weeks, were considered as HTN. A face-to-face interview was performed using a structured questionnaire, including demographic factors, awareness, treatment and control of HTN, and health complaints for each individual. Chi-square test and multiple logistic regression analyses were applied to detect the most important variables related to HTN..
Hypertension was seen in 48.5% of individuals. Awareness, treatment, and control of HTN were seen in 40.7%, 82.5%, and 30% of individuals, respectively. Elderly individuals with HTN had significantly more experienced visual disturbances (P = 0.03), fecal or urinary incontinence (P = 0.006), nocturia (P = 0.002), attacks of shortness of breath (P = 0.004), and hyperlipidaemia (P The prevalence of HTN was lower in elderly community-living Iranians than developed countries, yet, was still considerable. Nocturia and hyperlipidemia were the most common health complaints in Iranian elderly with HTN..

Identifying the pattern of tobacco use and its related factors in employees is crucial. This study aimed to investigate the pattern of tobacco use and its related factors in employees of Kermanshah Province, Iran.
In 2012, 7129 employees were investigated in a cross‑sectional study using the census method. Data on tobacco use and on several chronic diseases obtained using a standardized questionnaire on noncommunicable diseases risk factors of the World Health Organization through face‑to‑face interviews. Statistical analysis was performed based on the Chi‑square test and multivariate logistic regression.
In general, the prevalence of tobacco use, smoking cigarettes, and smoking waterpipe was 9.9%, 8.9%, and 1.2% among the employees, respectively. Tobacco use was significantly higher in the age group over 40 (14.0%), in male gender (13.3%), in married individuals (10.8%) and in those with diploma and lower degree (16.4%), (P Preventive public health policies are mandatory especially in younger ages and male employees to promote their knowledge on disadvantages of tobacco use.

Context: The world health organization (WHO) recommends that all blood donations should be screened for evidence of infections, such as hepatitis B. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in blood donors at the eastern Mediterranean region office (EMRO) of the WHO and middle eastern countries.
Evidence Acquisition: A meta-analysis was carried out based on the results of an electronic literature search of PubMed, Ovid, Scopus, and Google Scholar for articles published from January 1, 2000, to August 31, 2015. In accordance with a significant homogeneity test and a large value of I2, the random effects model was used to aggregate data from the studies and produce the pooled estimates using the “Metan” command.
We included 66 eligible studies. The pooled prevalence of HBsAg in blood donors of both EMRO and middle eastern (E and M) countries was 2.03% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.79 – 2.26). In addition, the prevalence rates in the EMRO countries was 1.99% (95% CI: 1.84 – 2.14) and 1.62% in the Middle Eastern countries (95% CI: 1.36 – 1.88). The prevalence among blood donors with more than one study was 1.58% in Egypt, 0.58% in Iran, 0.67% in Iraq, 2.84% in Pakistan, 3.02% in Saudi Arabia, 1.68% in Turkey, and 5.05% in Yemen.
Based on the WHO classification of hepatitis B virus (HBV) prevalence, the prevalence of HBsAg in blood donors from E and M countries reached an intermediate level. However, there were low prevalence levels in some E and M countries.

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. The aim of this study was investigate the prevalence of toxoplasmosis among young women who referred to check up for toxoplasmosis attended in Shahid Beheshti hospital, Hamadan during 2013-2014. This study was performed on 2523 pregnant women who referred to laboratory of Shahid Beheshti hospital in Hamadan province (western of Iran) during 2013-2014. Age, level of education and place of residence were recorded in the relevant forms. Antibodies serum levels for all samples were examined by ELISA. IgG titer equals and more than 1:200 was presumed as seropositive. Data were analyzed using by SPSS version 19.0 software. 26.1% of IgG seropositive persons were city residents while 32.3% of them lived at village and suburb of city. 1.4% and 1.1% of at risk persons (based on IgG titration) were city and village residents, respectively. 1.3% and 1.9% of IgM seropositives were city and village residents, respectively. The percentage of at risk persons of city and village (based on IgM titration) were 0.3% and 0.6%, in a row. 29.7% of IgG seropositives did not have academic education while 30.4% of them graduated from high school, at least. The seropositive IgM percentage of non-academic educated persons and graduated/academic ones were 1.7% and 1.4%, respectively. Our funding indicates the association between age of women and their level of education with percentage of contamination and prevalence. IgM seropositive is lesser than IgG. It means that toxoplasmosis is chronic or there is previous contact. To avoid the risk of toxoplasmosis infection particularly in pregnant women should be examined and the necessary preventive measures and training for young women should be presented.

There is a relationship between stress levels with motor activity and food habits in different ways. The present study aimed to determine the role of motor activity and food habits in stress management of students of Ilam University of Medical Sciences. Through a cross-sectional study using randomized allocation sampling, 400 medical students in Ilam University ofMedical Sciences were recruited. The "HPLP II" questionnaire including stress management and other variables was administered. Collected data were analyzed using ANOVA and linear regression tests in SPSS software. Mean and standard deviation of age and stress management score was 20.94±1.9 years and 2.47±0.5, respectively that 59.3% were female. In general, poor, middle and good stress management were estimated to be 14%, 68.5% and 17.5%, respectively. There were significant relationships between students’ stress management with motor activity and food habits but not with age and gender. Linear regression showed that by improving motor activity and food habits score, the students’ stress management score has increased significantly. Eventually, food habits showed that has a more important role in relation with stress management. Health education in advanced levels considering motor activity and in particular a good nutritional status can have an important role in improvement of students’ stress management.

Coronary artery and carotid stenosis risk factors are frequently common in these two problems. The present study was aimed to determine the relationships between carotid arthroscleroses and coronary artery stenosis in candidates for cardiovascular angiography. In a cross sectional study، 218 candidates for cardiovascular angiography، visiting Imam Ali hospital of Kermanshah، were divided into two groups of case (158 subjects) and control (60 subjects) and were investigated by angiography and Doppler echo. Data were analyzed by Chi-square test (χ2) and multiple logistic regressions. Totally، 47 subjects (21. 6%) had carotid stenosis with >50% plaque. The frequencies of this value in the case and control groups were 37 (23. 4%) and 10 (16. 7%) cases، respectively، indicating no significant difference between groups (P=0. 27). There was a significant association between coronary artery and carotid stenosis، and female gender (P=0. 008). However، no significant correlation was observed between smoking and history of hypertension in terms of age (P<0. 05). There was no significant association between coronary artery and carotid stenosis occurrence. However، among independent risk factors، only females had an effective role in their co-occurrence. Therefore، considering the females with coronary artery or carotid stenosis and conducting preventive measures are recommended to prevent co-occurrence of these two problems.

The most prevalent cases related to death in elderly is non-communicable disease such as coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and stroke, which most of them are preventable. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of physical and mental disorders in elderly people in Ilam. In a cross-sectional study, using cluster sampling a sample of 1012 participants from Ilam province was recruited. Data was collected with using a questionnaire and analyzed by SPSS version 17 and parametric and non-parametric tests. The mean body mass index, was 25.724.48 kg/m2, of them, more than half (55.2 %) were either overweight or obese. The most prevalent physical and mental disorders were; history of arthritis72.8%)), blood pressure (53.0%), vision problem (49.8%), history of infectious disease (43.9%), sleep disorder (40.1%), heart disease(36.1%), urinary disorders (30.6%), history of mental illness(24.6%), respiratory disorders (22.5%), diabetes (14.8%) and stroke (12.6%) respectively. Falling from height with 18% was the most important accident in our study sample.Discussion & Physical problems in elderly people of Ilam province are moderately similar to other reports across the country. The main difference was due to low socioeconomic status resulting from lower income in these areas.

With increasing age، the risk of chronic disease such as cardiovascular disease increases. This disease is the main cause of death in 65 years old and older people in both sexes. This study was conducted for determination of prevalence of cardiovascular disease and its related risk factors in elderly.

In a cross-sectional study، using cluster sampling، randomly a sample of 1012 participants with the mean age of 70. 18. 02 from Ilam Province was recruited at 1390. Data was collected using a questionnaire and analyzed by SPSS-16.

In the present study، prevalence of diseases and risk factors were as follow; cardiovascular disease (36. 1%)، hypertension (53%)، sleep disorders (40. 1%)، diabetes (15%) and 15% of them were smokers. Mean body mass index was 25. 724. 48 kg/m2. There was a significance difference between men and women in terms of hospitalization due to heart disease (p=0. 001)، in which frequency of hospitalization due to cardiovascular diseases was 4 folds higher in women than men (OR=4. 38، 95%، CI: 2. 5-7. 66). A similar significant difference was observed between men and women in terms of diagnosed diabetes (p=0. 001). Men had three times more sleep disorders than women (OR=3. 05، 95%، CI: 2. 33-3. 99). ‍

The big concern regarding cardiovascular diseases was that more than one-third of elderly were suffering from cardiovascular diseases and more than half had hypertension. Due to the fact that these diseases are preventable، more attention and consideration is required to manage and prevent its associated risk factors such as diabetes، obesity and smoking. Elderly، Cardiovascular diseases، Risk factor

Using dietary supplements depends on age، gender، marital status and other factors. The present community-based study was aimed to investigate the factors affecting dietary supplement consumption amongst people residing in south of Tehran. Through a cross-sectional study using convenient sampling، 708 records of individuals referred to nutritional centers in south of Tehran between 2006 and 2010 were examined. A predesigned checklist with items relevant to dietary supplement consumption was used to document the necessary information. Data was analyzed using Chi-square test and logistic regression. There was a significant relationship between dietary supplement consumption and age، gender and marital status (p<0. 05)، but not with body mass index (p<0. 05). The frequency of dietary supplement consumption for 19 to 35 years age group، women and married people was significantly higher. Eventually، after adjusting confounding factors، marital status still remained as the most significant factor affecting dietary supplement consumption. Focusing on dietary supplement consumption in target groups including youngsters، men and singles living in southern Tehran is recommended.

Socioeconomic status (SES) or social class is a determinant factor for having a healthy society، particularly in the elderly. The present study aimed to investigate the socioeconomic status of the elderly population in Ilam province in 2012. Through a cross-sectional study using cluster sampling، 1012 persons with the age of 60 years and over، residing in Ilam province were recruited. A questionnaire consisting of social class parameters was administered. Data was gathered by using face to face interviews and then analyzed using χ2، Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests in SPSS software. Mean age was 70. 1±8. 02 years and 60. 5% were male. Majority were illiterate (61. 4%) and unemployed (81%). Almost one in three (29. 8%) received financial support from their children. Nearly half (47. 6%) were regularly visited by their relatives. Majority، (64. 1%) mentioned the provision of sufficient health facilities as their main concern. Health and housing needs in females were two (OR=2. 23) and four (OR=4. 43) folds more than elderly males، (p<0. 0001). There were significant relationships between visiting by relatives with age، gender، job and education levels of the studied group. It seems that the economic status of the elderly depends largely on the financial status of their children. Health and housing needs in females were more than males. Social status، housing and health needs of old people call for more attention from Social and Health authorities in Ilam province.

Impaired fasting glucose (IFG) is one of the most common disorders that its morbidity risk factors are different in different populations. The present study aimed to investigate the association of life style and fasting plasma glucose in Ilam County. By a case-control study، 150 IFG subjects and 450 controls using cluster sampling were investigated. Each of subjects، using a standard lifestyle questionnaire and face to face interview were investigated. Chi-square test and multivariable logistic regressions were used for the statistical analyses. All subjects were intake fruits and vegetables. The frequency of ghee intake saturated oil)، inactivity and smoking in IFG subjects was more than controls. Using multivariable logistic regression، ghee intake increased the risk of IFG up to 2. 2 fold (OR=1. 28، 95%CI: 0. 75-2. 2)، inactivity up to 2. 33 fold (OR=1. 33، 95%CI: 0. 75-2. 33) and smoking up to 3. 13 fold (OR=1. 46، 95%CI: 0. 68-3. 13). Such differences were not statistically significant. An increase in risk of IFG by life style risk factors is an important finding that needs to be considered seriously by policy health makers.

There is a correlation between stress levels with motor activity and food habits. The present study aimed to determine the correlation between controlling stress with motor activity، food habits and desired variables in health students. Through a cross-sectional study using randomized sampling، 100 health students were recruited. The Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP II) questionnaire including controlling stress and other variables was administered. Collected data were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis، Mann-Whitney and linear regression tests in SPSS software. Mean and standard deviation of age and controlling stress score was 22. 77±2. 24 years and 20. 22±3. 6، respectively. 51% of the participants were female. In general، poor، middle and good stress controll were estimated to be 36%، 49% and 15%، respectively. There were significant correlation between students’ controlling stress with motor activity and food habits but not with age، gender، nativity and major of students. Linear regression showed that by improving motor activity and food habits score، the students’ stress control score has increased significantly. Health education in advanced levels considering motor activity and a good nutritional status can have an important role in improvement of students’ stress control.

Food habits، controlling stress، motor activity and smoking are important factors of lifestyle amongst young people and specially students. The present study aimed to determine the lifestyle situation and its correlation with some factors amongst a representative group of medical students in Ilam University of medical sciences. In a cross-sectional study using randomized allocation sampling، 400 medical students in Ilam University of Medical Sciences were recruited. The «HPLP II» questionnaire which included parameters of controlling stress، motor activity، foods and safety habits was used. Data were analyzed using Chi-square and Kendal correlation tests using SPSS software. Mean participant''s age ± standard deviation was 20. 94±1. 9 years and 59. 2% were female. In general، poor lifestyle، controlling stress، motor activity، dietary and safety habits were estimated to be 6، 10، 36، 20. 8 and 2 percent، respectively. There were significant correlation between students’ lifestyle and fathers’ education level but not with parents’ job، mothers’ education level، students’ major، age، gender and nativity. Among factors constituting life style، stress control had the strongest correlation with students’ lifestyle (r = 0. 61، p<0/01). Improving students’ lifestyle with changes in food habits and motor activity as well as decreasing stress levels is recommended.