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Knowledge of the current state of oral health behaviors is essential for making oral health related decisions. The present study aims to assess the relationship between oral health literacy and attitude towards oral health, as factors affecting oral health behaviors, among the students of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences (AJUMS).

This is a descriptive cross-sectional survey. The study population consists of all students of AJUMS in all educational levels (bachelor’s, master’s, professional doctorate and specialized doctorate) in the academic year of 2021-2022 (n=6851). Of these, 363 were selected using a simple random sampling method. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire with 42 items and four sections of demographic information (3 items), oral health literacy (23 items answered as correct with 1 point or incorrect with 0 points), attitude towards oral health (7 items ted on a five-point Likert scale from 1 to 5) and oral health behaviors (9 items answered by yes or no). Data analysis was done in SPSS software, version 26 using descriptive statistics, correlation test, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, and Mann Whitney U test

Findings showed that 81% of students had high oral health literacy. Demographic factors of gender, age, and educational level had no significant effect on the oral health literacy, attitude, and behaviors of the students. The relationship between oral health literacy and attitude was negative and significant; students who had negative attitudes towards oral health had lower oral health literacy. No significant difference in attitudes was reported in terms of oral health behaviors, but the difference in oral health literacy was significant in terms of oral health behavior. 

Oral health literacy of medical students is inversely related to their attitude towards oral health, and directly related to their oral health behaviors.

It is important to use a standardized tool that has standard questions with the power to explain people's abilities and distinguish between them.  This research was conducted with the aim of designing, validating and standardizing the oral health literacy questionnaire among Iranian medical students. This is a cross-sectional study, which was done in the Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in 2021. Pre-validation and post-validation were used for validation. The quality of questions was examined by difficulty and discrimination indices. The pre-validation population included 50 students and 10 experts for validation. Post-validation population includes 354 medical students. SPSS software ver26 and Amos software ver24 were used. The tool is valid based on face validity, content validity and construct validity. Totally Cronbach`s alpha was 0.768. Explanatory factor analysis showed a model with four factors named “preventive measures”, “dental care”, “oral diseases”, and “care and visit dentist” which can explain 57.07 percentages of oral health literacy variances. Pearson correlation coefficient showed significant correlation between factors. Confirmatory factor analysis showed model is fit and the model fit indices were as follows: IFI= 0.697, CFI= 0.702, NFI= 0.717, AGFI= 0.767, GFI= 0.824, and RMSEA=0.07.Based on DIF and DI indices, this tool can show the students with correct answers and differentiate the students with high scores from low performing ones.  The current research tool has paid attention to different aspects of oral health and preventive and care measures. The approved tools include 3 factors and 22 questions.

The present study was conducted by explaining the internal norm of Davis's technology acceptance model in online health information search among Iranian students to provide a local model.

The current research is descriptive and was carried out using a survey method. The research community is the students of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences at all levels of study. A sample of 358 people voluntarily participated in the research by stratified random sampling. The research tool was a researcher-made questionnaire with 20 questions, which after validation, Cronbach's alpha was 0/933 Obtained. The findings were analyzed with SPSS and AMOS software and using descriptive statistical tests, exploratory factor analysis, and other related tests.

The findings of the exploratory factor analysis led to a four-factor model regarding students' online search for health information. The first factor: is the user's intention to search for health information online, the second factor: is the usefulness of using the Internet to receive health information, the third factor: is the ease of using the Internet to receive health information, and the fourth factor is the user's attitude towards the online search for health information. These four factors explain 66.983% of the changes related to the online search of health information among students.

The findings of the research indicate the approval of the Davis technology acceptance model for use in research in the field of health information among Iranian students. Therefore, it can be used in other research in this field among students with the assurance of confirming the internal norm.

The speed and ease of using the Internet has made it one of the most important sources of finding health information for pregnant women. Examining the online health information seeking behaviors for each society requires the use of a standardized local tool. Therefore, this study aims to develop the Persian version of online health information seeking questionnaire for pregnant women in Iran.

This is a descriptive survey study. Participants were 357 pregnant women referred to Al-Zahra Hospital in Ahvaz, Iran. They completed the Persian version of online health information seeking questionnaire developed by Ahadzadeh and Sharif. The explanatory and confirmatory factor analyses and structural equation modeling were used to assess the factorial structure of the questionnaire in SPSS software, version 26 and LISREL v. 8.80 applications.

The findings of factor analysis yielded six factors of user attitude, perceived ease of use, internet use intensity, health information about the baby, health information about the labor, and health information about pregnancy. These factors predicted 70% of the variance in online health information seeking behaviors, where the strongest predictor was the user attitude. The correlation between all factors was positive and significant. The results of the goodness of fit indices for all factors showed that the good fit of the 6-factor model. The Cronbach’s alpha for the overall scale was obtained 0.946, indicating its acceptable reliability.

The Persian version of online health information seeking questionnaire with acceptable validity and reliability can be used for pregnant women in Iran.

Internet is a source of information for students. The information seeking behaviors on the web is related to several factors. One of these factors is the critical thinking. The present study aims to survey the information seeking behaviors on the web and its relation with critical thinking in postgraduate and doctoral students.

This is a descriptive survey study conducted in 2020. The study population consists of 230 students of postgraduate studies in Ahvaz Jondishapur University of Medical Sciences who were selected by stratified random sampling method. A researcher-made information seeking behavior questionnaire and the Persian version of California Critical Thinking Test: Form B were used to collect data. Data analysis was done in SPSS v. 26 using correlation test, linear regression, and independent t-test, and ANOVA.

The postgraduate students (Mean=3.40) spend more time and effort searching on the web for health information than doctoral students (Mean=2.96). The mean critical thinking scores of postgraduate (7.54) and doctoral students (7.14) were very low, and there was a significant difference between them (P=0.001). There was a significant relationship between critical thinking and information seeking behavior on the web (P=0.027). Based on the results of linear regression analysis, critical thinking could explain 15.7% of the changes in information seeking behaviors on the web.

Critical thinking in college students has direct relationship with their information seeking behavior on the web. Therefore, strengthening this skill can help students to better analyze the information retrieved from the web, evaluate them properly, and differentiate between valid and invalid information.

Study evaluated the internal structure of Ellis information seeking model in the student community with the aim of presenting the Persian norm.

This is a descriptive-analytical study conducted by cross-sectional survey method in the second semester of the academic year 1399-1400. Population comprise of 280 graduate students at Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences. Data collection tool is a questionnaire based on Ellis information seeking behavior pattern with 41 questions. Findings were analyzed using SPSS software and Amos.

Results of exploratory factor analysis by principal component method with Varimax cycle led to identify five factors of identification, confirmation and organization; Monitoring, conservation and extraction; Relevance; Availability and up-to-datedness and credit factor. The extracted five-factor pattern explains more than 66% of the changes in information seeking behavior. The results of confirmatory factor analysis indicate the optimal fit of the extracted pattern. All factors had good consistency and Cronbach's total alpha of the instrument was 0.97.

The five-factor pattern of web-based information retrieval behavior is a new self-report tool for assessing the nature of academic user retrieval behavior on the Web. This pattern is based on Ellis's information pattern in terms of content and items used, but it differs from it in terms of subscale.

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the observance of persuasive design elements and provide appropriate strategies for better management of the central library website of universities affiliated to the Ministry of Health and Medical Education of the country.

The research is an applied and has conducted by website evaluation method. The population under study is the website of the Central Library of Iran Medical Sciences Universities and ranked according to the latest research results of medical universities of Iran in 1395.

The results of this study indicated that the Tabriz University of Medical Sciences websites ranked first among the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation and Shahid Beheshti, Ahvaz, Bushehr and Babol, ranking third in the rankings of universities.

The results of the 8-dimensional study of persuasive design on the websites under review indicate that designers of Iranian university websites have paid more attention to the attractiveness of the website. Also, according to the results of this study, it seems that the designers of the websites are least focused on issues such as the possibilities that engender and engage the user more with the library site, as well as the ability to personalize.

Online health information seeking can be related to several factors. The present study was conducted to underline the importance of two factors of uncertainty and cyberchondria.

This study was a descriptive survey in which the study population consisted of students of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, from different academic levels. A sample of 358 individuals was selected and 286 individuals participated in the study. The data collection instruments included three questionnaires whose reliability was recalculated in this study. The online health information seeking questionnaire with alpha of 0.81, uncertainty with 0.85, and cyberchondria with 0.86.

Findings showed that the average of online health information seeking among males was higher than in females (the difference was significant). Besides, MD and master students had a higher average than others. There was no significant difference in the mean of uncertainty and cyberchondria in terms of gender and academic levels. There was a significant relationship between online search for health information, uncertainty, and cyberchondria. Using regression, it was found that uncertainty and cyberchondria were the predictors of online search for health information.

Uncertainty and skepticism about information, as well as anxiety about facing health information (cyberchondria) increase students' online health information seeking.

Pregnant women use the Internet to meet their information needs. Despite the contradictory information on the web, the increase in anxiety and its negative effects on fetal growth and maternal health, the importance of online search for health information becomes apparent. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine online health information search behavior among pregnant women referred to Fatemeh Alzahra hospital in Ahvaz City, Iran, based on the Davis technology admission model.

The present study was conducted using survey method. The study population consisted of pregnant women referring to Fatemeh Alzahra hospital in year 2019. Based on Cochran's formula, a sample size of 357 people was calculated. The research tool was a researcher-made questionnaire; the initial version of it was prepared with 34 questions. Research data were analyzed using correlation test and regression analysis.

Health information seeking behavior among the studied pregnant women was desirable, with an average of higher than 3 in all variables. The variables of convenience, trust, and usefulness at the level of more than 50% explained the attitude and ultimately the search for health information among pregnant women.

The pregnant women of current study had the same information needs as other women in domestic and foreign research. An important issue in this regard is the high level of trust in online information, which highlights the need for health centers to pay attention to health education and health information literacy during pregnancy.

The purpose of this study was to provide essential components for acquisitions & collection-development module in library software for medical libraries of the country.

The study was descriptive. The tool used in this research was a questionnaire and a checklist designed by the researcher of 9 elements, 38 main characteristics and 172 sub-characteristics. The reliability coefficient of the questionnaire with Cronbach's alpha was 0.977. Data analysis was performed using SPSS at descriptive statistics.

The "billing" element with the mean of 4.37 was the most important and the "public facilities" element with the mean of 4.21 was the least important. Of the three softwares Azarsa, Ma'va and Sana2.0, the most consistent was Azarsa. Ma'va and Sana2.0 were at the second and the third rank respectively.

According to the experts' opinion, all the proposed elements and characteristics were recognized as important and the experts did not suggest a new element and feature. Accordingly, it is suggested that the acquisitions & collection-development module of any library software contain at least 8 elements, 32 main characteristics, and 118 sub-characteristics.

Internet has become and indispensable part of our lives. No institution, including university, can survive in this competitive world without a website. Conversely, users are dependent on the website to meet their information needs. Medical university websites are large websites that serve diverse users. Since users are pivotal in any website evaluation scheme, this study aimed to assess Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences’ (AJUMS) website from users’ perspective. The study was carried out on 709 students, faculty and staff of AJUMS. A questionnaire was used to assess 5 attributes of usability namely appearance and layout, logic of navigation, effectiveness of search, accuracy of content and satisfaction. The findings outlined some inconveniences in navigation and search and speed of finding information. Even though site appearance and content received higher positive ratings, the overall satisfaction was ranked below average.

Childhood conditions require special care and attention, believing that family, friends, environment, media could be all considered as environmental factors and motives that are related to the child and may affect all related affairs, activities, needs and other matters related to it. These factors can play a very important role in shaping, directing and meeting the needs of children. The child needs to grow in a normal environment, have the necessary support and assistance so as he/she can assume his responsibilities in society and prepare for living as a member of the community. In the process of the child’s learning, many adults are involved. They provide necessary information for the child, so they can play an effective role. The first and most important group is parents who are in direct contact with the child all the time and interact with him/her more than everybody and, of course, will play a greater role in this direction. By knowing children's information needs, they can try to provide children with the necessary information in a variety of ways. The main purpose of this research is reviewing and categorizing children information needs. According to the Convention of the Rights of the Child (CRC), children means up to 18 years old. This research use review-analytical method. First part reviewed researches which focused on children information needs. Much of the research is based on Maslow pyramid. Considering the limitations of access to foreign and international research database, extensive search was made at accessible databases. "information needs" was used as keyword and search was limited using "child", "children", "kids" and "young adult". The articles which paid attention to categorizing information needs of children were considered. Most articles were English and few were Persian. Some of articles which did not provide access to their full text, were requested through a document supply system, some of which were provided and studied. Some of articles were provided by contacting authors and received by email. A limited number of articles were received by email to the corresponding authors. A few articles were not provided in the ways mentioned, so their study was not provided. These studies are divided into two groups: some of them have focused on children's information needs (for example Farrell (1974), Fourie (1995) and Palaniandy (1998) and the other part specifically defines the information needs of children in different classify. In 1973, a conference was held on the occupational needs of ethnic groups and other groups in the United States. One of the focuses of this conference was to consider the information needs of children and adolescents as a specific group. Walter (1994) went to California, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara to research about children's information needs. Because there is a presumption that the information needs of children are mainly examined by the elderly, the researcher decided to collect the required data from the elderly. Walter in this study found out that the results of his research were very much coherent with Maslow’s pyramid of basic human needs. Walter's findings suggest that children will experience the following information needs during their childhood: self-fulfillment, credit, love and belonging, security. Herman (2010), in his research on the information needs of children, offers the following categories of children's information needs: school related information needs, entertainment and leisure related information needs, personal information needs (problems that the person is involved in, medications, family conditions), information needs of specific individuals (such as children, intelligent children, people with disabilities, people with special problems, multilingualism, indigenous people who are not able to speak in the official language of that area). A review of the research that has been done so far has shown that most studies have focused on Maslow's basic needs for the information needs of children. One of the most important work that has been done to identify the needs of children on a global scale so far has been the Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted in Geneva in 1959. This article is based on Convention of the Rights of the Child and notify categories of children information needs which are related to: survival and life; social security and quality of life; self-support, abuse prevent; personal and family relationship, friendship; freedom of expression and thought; religious; books, informative sources, media and social networks; health; specialized training; self-esteem, personal and social dignity. Focusing on the nature of children information needs will help public librarians in collection development for children. This research showed that needs to know about survival and life, social security and quality of life is one of the most important needs of children, article 26 in CRC was mentioned it. It will be so necessary in puberty and adolescence age. Child needs Information about self-support (article 3 in CRC), abuse prevent (articles 32-37 in CRC) for better deciding about child labor and economic exploitation, drug dealing, children's sales and torture. Information need about personal and family relationship and friendship (articles 9 in CRC) are important for social relations and detecting friends. Children needs to know about freedom of expression and thought (articles 13 and 14 in CRC). Child needs to know about religious (article 14 in CRC) and so he will need religious book, people and place. Information needs about books, informative sources, media and social networks (article 17 in CRC) is important. They need to know about national and international information resources and how to use them. Child needs information about health (article 24 in CRC). Child needs to know about sickness, how we get sick, what should we do with sick people. They need information about specialized training (article 28 in CRC). So teachers can play an important role and school is the best information texture. Child needs some information about entertainment and leisure (article 31 in CRC). They need to know how entertain themselves and how spare their time. Having information about self-esteem (article 29 in CRC), personal and social dignity will help children to know that they are also worthy of respect and have the right to object.

Each organization needs to provide an environment that is smooth, tensile, comfortable and affordable with appropriate physical and emotional conditions for each employee, a safe and relaxed working environment, so that they can work best with a sense of job satisfaction. The present study examines the ergonomic conditions of libraries in public universities in Ahwaz and its impact on job satisfaction and librarians. This research is descriptive and has been surveyed. The population of the study consisted of 84 librarians of Shahid Chamran Universities and Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences who participated in the study census. To evaluate ergonomic conditions, a questionnaire was extracted from ergotools software, job satisfaction survey from Arenson et al. Scale and job evaluation questionnaire by Faraj Pahloo, Nooshin Fard and Hasanzadeh. Relationships between research variables were investigated using structural equation modeling. The results showed that there is a direct, positive and significant relationship between ergonomic conditions and job satisfaction, job satisfaction and job performance, and ergonomic conditions and job performance. There is also a positive and significant indirect relationship between ergonomic conditions and job performance due to job satisfaction. All relationships between the variables examined were confirmed. Therefore, ergonomic conditions are effective both directly and through the job satisfaction of librarians’ job performance. Considering the positive and direct relationship, it can be said that the librarians of the public universities’ libraries of Ahwaz are pleased with better ergonomic conditions and show better job performance.