مجله دانشگاه علوم پزشکی جیرفت
سال نهم شماره 4 (زمستان 1401)

Considering the growing trend of the elderly population and the need to assess their health status, the present study was conducted with the aim of comparing high blood pressure, diabetes, depression and the possibility of falling in elderly men and women in the south of Kerman in the years 2017 to 2019.

This descriptive (cross-sectional) study was conducted on the health information of people aged over 60 years (56,800 people) who registered in the integrated health system (Sib system). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16 software and chi-square test.

The results showed that in the studied men and women in 2019, 2018 and 2017 respectively, the rate of high blood pressure was 8,053 (%26.3), 7,700 (%26.94) and 7,814 (%29.6) respectively. In the years 2019, 2018 and 2017, the incidence of diabetes was 7,456 (%22.5), 7,083 (%24.5) and 7,253 (%26) in women and men, respectively. The percentage of elderly women suffering from depression was higher than that of men, and the total percentage of falling probability of elderly women and men during different years was more than 50%. The prevalence of high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, and the possibility of falling had a significant relationship with gender (p<0.001).

The percentage of high blood pressure, diabetes, depression and the probability of falling in the studied elderly women was higher than that of men. Therefore, the monitoring of these indicators and preventive interventions should be given more attention.

Student life is one of the most crucial periods in terms of health-promoting behaviors. Given the significance of youth health in promoting the health of society and the fact that self-efficacy is a component of a healthy lifestyle, this study sought to evaluate the health-promoting lifestyle and self-efficacy of students at Gonabad University of Medical Sciences.

In this descriptive, analytical study conducted in 2018-2019, a random sample of 173 students was selected. Data collection included a demographics form, the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP II), and a self-efficacy questionnaire. The Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficient, independent t, and one-way analysis of variance.

The average score of the health-promoting lifestyle was 58.22 ± 0.48. The students scored highest in spiritual growth, self-fulfillment, and interpersonal relationships, and lowest in physical activity. They had moderate self-efficacy (3.03 ± 0.40 . There was a statistically significant relationship between self-efficacy and the overall health-promoting lifestyle score and all of its subscales.

Contrary to their self-efficacy, all students exhibited a poor health-promoting lifestyle. In terms of physical activity, health-promoting behaviors were unfavorable. Planned efforts are required to improve the students' health-promoting lifestyle.

The effect of ketogenic diets (KD) on body composition in different populations has been investigated. More recently, some studies have recommended that athletes adhere to ketogenic diets to optimize changes in body composition during training. However, there is less evidence related to trained women. The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effect of eight weeks of ketogenic diet along with resistance training on muscle strength and body composition of obese women.

 In this semi-experimental study, which was conducted with a pre-test and post-test design, 30 obese women of Khorram Abad city, with an age range of 20 to 35 years, were selected through convenience sampling.  They were divided into 2 groups of 15 people consuming ketogenic diet and non-ketogenic diet  under the conditions of 4 training sessions per week (divided into 2 periods 4 weeks) for eight weeks of resistance training, they were divided into 2 groups of 15 people consuming ketogenic diet and non-ketogenic diet.

 The results showed that the ketogenic diet compared to the non-ketogenic diet had a significant effect in reducing body fat percentage (p<0.01).Other results showed that the non-ketogenic diet improved muscle strength compared to the ketogenic diet. However, the ketogenic diet and non-ketogenic diet had no significant effect on lean mass (p>0.05).

 These findings show that increasing strength can be achieved in a ketogenic diet, but these gains may be less compared to the ketogenic diet in women.

This research, considering the , was conducted during the prevalence of Covid-19 with the aim of investigating the causal model of social anxiety based on distress tolerance with the mediating role of social intelligence in the treatment staff. . Moreover, predicting the anxiety of Corona based on distress tolerance taking the mediating role of social intelligence into account was the aim of this research.

The statistical population of the current research includes all the medical staff of Jiroft city in 2021-2022. A total of 169 participants were selected from Imam Khomeini (RA) and Ayatollah Kashani hospitals. The current research is a type of correlational research, which is in the category of descriptive studies. Liebowitz social anxiety scale, simons and gaher distress tolerance scale and tromso social intelligence scale were used to collect data. Structural equation method was used for statistical hypothesis testing and confirmatory factor analysis. The statistical methods used to test the hypotheses in this research are "structural equation modeling" and Smart PLS software.

According to the significance level obtained (p<0/01), these findings show that social intelligence moderates the relationship between social anxiety and distress tolerance. and there is a significant correlation between social anxiety and distress tolerance (p<0/05).

It is suggested that, employing experts, continuous and regular training courses regarding the improvement of distress tolerance be organized for the treatment staff.

Recently, performing regular sport activities has received attention due to the release of Myokines in reducing the complications caused by Covid-19, especially reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, rebuilding and repairing damaged tissues and reducing metabolic disorders. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of eight weeks of selected resistance training on the levels of Irisin, Follistatin and FGF21 in women who recovered from Covid-19.

Upon a public call, twenty-two women who recovered from Covid-19 in Abadan and Khorramshahr cities were selected and divided into two groups of 11 people, including the resistance training group and the control group, . The resistance training protocol was implemented for eight weeks and three sessions per week, including eight movements with an intensity of 40 to 75% of a maximum repetition. Blood sampling was done in two stages before and after the implementation of the protocol. The measurement of the levels of the Irisin, Follistatin and FGF21 was done by ELISA method and the data was analyzed using the covariance statistical test (ANCOVA) at the (p<0.05) level.

Comparison of the between groups data showed that the values of irisin (p<0.05), follistatin (p<0.05) and FGF21 (p<0.05) significantly increased in the resistance group compared to the control group. In addition, the examination of intra-group changes of irisin (p<0.05), follistatin (p<0.05) and FGF21 (p<0.05) indicated that there is a significant increase between the mean before and after implementation of the protocol in the resistance group.

It seems that resistance training leads to improvement of Myokine profile through the recovery of muscle mass in women recovering from covid-19.

 The quality of life of the medical staff is very important. A high level of burnout of the medical staff during the Corona virus pandemic can affect their quality of life. The present study was conducted in order to investigate the relationship between marital burnout and health anxiety with the mediation of fear of covid-19 on the quality of life of health workers in Lordegan city.

 The current research is a descriptive correlational  study. The statistical population of this research was formed by all the health workers of Lordegan city from Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in 1401, whose number was 272 and in order to have a sufficient sample size , all the people of the statistical population were selected as the sample. The samples completed Pines Marital burnout Questionnaire, Salkovskis and Warwick Health Anxiety Questionnaire, World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire, and Fear of Covid-19 Questionnaire. Pearson's correlation coefficient, regression analysis, bootstrap test and path analysis were used to analyze the data. SPSS and AMOS software version 24 were used for data analysis. .

 The results of the analysis showed that the variables of marital burnout and health anxiety have a negative and significant effect on the quality of life of health workers. Also, the mediating role of fear of COVID-19 in the relationship between marital burnout and health anxiety was confirmed.

 Based on the obtained results, marital burnout and health anxiety can affect the quality of life of Lordegan health workers through the mediation of fear of covid-19.

Considering the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common form of dementia, and the lack of a definitive treatment for it, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of exercise training with the consumption of saffron extract on the expression of Bax, Bcl-2, and Caspase-3 genes in male rats with Alzheimer's disease.

In this experimental study, 48 adult male rats were randomly divided into 6 groups: control, Alzheimer, Alzheimer and endurance training, Alzheimer and endurance training and extract, Alzheimer and extract, and the control and endurance training group. The Alzheimer's model was created by injecting amyloid beta 42-1 into the CA1 region of the hippocampus. Aerobic exercises, including 3 training sessions per week, were performed on alternate days for 8 weeks. The Real-Time PCR method was used to determine the expression level of the desired genes. Two-way analysis of variance and Tomhane's post hoc test were used to analyze the data.

 The results showed that after 8 weeks of aerobic training, the Bax gene expression in the intervention groups significantly decreased compared to the Alzheimer's group (p<0.05). Also, Caspase-3 in Alzheimer and endurance training, and Alzheimer and endurance training and extract group had a significant decrease compared to Alzheimer's group (p<0.05). Bcl-2 gene expression in Alzheimer and endurance training, and Alzheimer and endurance training and extract showed a significant increase compared to Alzheimer's group (p<0.05).

It seems that aerobic exercise and consumption of saffron extract improve the factors involved in apoptosis in Alzheimer's male mice.

Bees are a member of the Hymenoptera order, which is one of the four largest insect orders with more than 154,000 species in the world. In this article, we report the severe skin reactions caused by the hornet (Vespa orientalis) from the Kerman city in Iran.

Case report: 

The patient was a 23-year-old man, who was attacked by a species of hornet on July 16, 2023 in Kerman city. The specimen was identified as oriental hornet with the scientific name Vespa orientalis. The clinical findings including a lesion surrounded by skin reactions and circular and red spots were showed after one hour in sting site. The sting site on the patient's body was washed with soap and water daily. The symptoms were disappeared, and the target area improved after 13 days.

The results of this study can help professionals to take necessary measures when exposed with bee stings. Also, due to the lack of accurate reports to estimate their statistics and risks in the country, it is suggested to create a registration system for bee sting cases.