Volume 12 (2024)
Volume 11 (2023)
Volume 10 (2022)
Volume 9 (2021)
Volume 8 (2020)
Volume 7 (2019)
Volume 6 (2018)
Volume 5 (2017)
Volume 4 (2016)
Volume 3 (2015)
Volume 2 (2014)
Volume 1 (2013)

Age, Sex and Site Specific Incidence of Cancer in Kohgilooyeh and Boyerahmad- Iran: A Province with Low Cancer Incidence (2007-2009)

Hosein Oriad; Zafar Parisai; Roksana Estakhrian Haghigh; Mehdi Akbartabar Toori; Mohammad Fararouei

Volume 3, Issue 4 , October 2015, , Pages 133-138

Abstract
  Background: Cancer is the third cause of death in Iran and its incidence is rising alarmingly. However, a study reported that Kohgilooyeh and Boyerahmad (a small province in Iran) seems to have substantially lower incidence rate of cancer compared to the other parts of the country. This study is conducted ...  Read More

Unmet Need for Prevention of Unwanted Pregnancy in Shiraz

Fariba Moradi; Zohreh Balaghi; Hassan Joulaei; Najaf Zare; Samad Mohammadi; Mohsen Moghadami

Volume 2, Issue 4 , October 2014, , Pages 140-144

Abstract
  Background: Prevention of unwanted pregnancy is a key strategy to improve the women’s health through spacing of birth and avoiding pregnancy at high-risk maternal ages. Unmet need by definition is the percentage of fecund married women who are not using contraceptives while they do not want to get ...  Read More

The Role of Family Physician in Health Literacy of Rural Population in Farsan District

Zargham Heydari Gojani; Khalil Alimohammadzadeh; Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini; Nayeb Fadaei Dehcheshmeh

Volume 5, Issue 4 , October 2017, , Pages 153-157

Abstract
  Background: Health literacy is a stronger predictor of health as compared to variables such as age, income, employment status, education level and race. In this regard, the World Health Organization has reported health literacy as one of the greatest determinants of health. The main purpose of this study ...  Read More

Design, Construction and Evaluation of Local Exhaust Ventilation System for the Control of Total Dust and Crystalline Silica in a Tile Manufacturing Factory

Abdorreza Zarei; Mehdi Jahangiri; Alireza Koohpaei; Ahmad Zolfaghari; Abolfazl Barkhordari; Morteza Mortezavi Mehrizi

Volume 6, Issue 4 , October 2018, , Pages 165-172

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2019.83246.1020

Abstract
  Background: Crystalline silica is one of the compounds used in different industries. One of the industries in which this compound is used is the tile industry that can cause disabling lung disease. The purpose of this study was to reduce and eliminate workplace air pollutants by Local Exhaust Ventilation ...  Read More

Adequate and Ever Use of Prenatal Care in Fars Province 2000-2010

Aliyar Ahmadi

Volume 4, Issue 4 , October 2016, , Pages 167-173

Abstract
  AbstractBackground: Prenatal care consists of a series of clinical visitsand services offered to pregnant women throughout the antepartumperiod. Despite advances in the extent of prenatal careuse in Iran, some women still avoid using these services. It is,therefore, very important to investigate the ...  Read More

Adherence to insulin treatment in participants with type 2 diabetes: Comparison of logistic regression and conditional tree and forests to determine the effective factors

Alireza Mirahmadizadeh; Sadaf Sahraian; Hamed Delam; Mozhgan Seif

Volume 7, Issue 4 , October 2019, , Pages 171-177

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2020.85073.1056

Abstract
  Objective: Type 2 diabetes is the most prevalent chronic disease in the world. Timely and appropriate control can significantly reduce the burdens and costs of this disease. Although insulin injection is the most efficient method to control type 2 diabetes, patients avoid this method for unknown reasons. ...  Read More

Prevalence of Depression Symptoms among the Elderly Population of Southern Iran

Fariba Moradi; Hassan Joulaei; Masuomeh Saffari; Najaf Zare; Mohammad Hossein Fallah Zadeh

Volume 1, Issue 1 , July 2013, , Pages 14-18

Abstract
  Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of depression symptoms and the effect of various demographic characteristics on its severity in an elderly population in Fars province, southern Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted during May and September 2009. ...  Read More

Evaluation of Fenton Process in Removal of Direct Red 81

Mohammad Ali Baghapour; Mansooreh Dehghani; zahra elhamiyan

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2016, , Pages 14-21

Abstract
  AbstractBackground: Dyes are visible materials and are considered as one of the hazardous components that make up the industrial waste. Dye compounds in natural water, even in very low concentrations, will lead to environmental problems. Azo dyes are compounds with one or more –N=N– groups and are ...  Read More

Degradation of Amoxicillin by Bacterial Consortium in a Submerged Biological Aerated Filter: Volumetric Removal Modeling

Mohammad Ali Baghapour; Mohammad Reza Shirdarreh; Mohammad Faramarzian

Volume 2, Issue 1 , January 2014, , Pages 15-25

Abstract
  Background: Amoxicillin is widely used as an antibiotic in the modern medicine. Due to its chemical structure, polarity, activity level, antibiotic specifications, and environmental sustainability, Amoxicillin leaks into the groundwater, surface waters, and drinking water wells. Many physical and chemical ...  Read More

The Comparison of Maternal and Child Health Indicators before and after the Family Physician Program in Shiraz, from 2001 to 2012

nasrin shokrpour; Roxana sharifian; mohaddese ghanbari jahromi; Mohammad khammarnia; aziz kasani

Volume 5, Issue 1 , January 2017, , Pages 15-21

Abstract
  Abstract Introduction: One of the aims of the family physician program (FPP) is to improve the maternal and child health indicators. this study aimed to comparison maternal and child health indicators in Shiraz rural areas before and after implementation of FPP during 2001 to 2012.Methods: This applicable ...  Read More

Comparison of sexual satisfaction among psychiatric, internal medicine female patients and healthy controls

Arash Mani; Maryam Fattahi; Akbar Rasekhi Kazerouni; Leila Khabir

Volume 6, Issue 1 , January 2018, , Pages 16-22

Abstract
  Aim: Sexual relation is an important and sensitive subject among human beings. A life domain that has received very little attention is patients' satisfaction with their sex life, also called sexual satisfaction. Physical illnesses and mental disorders affect sexual satisfaction. The aim of this project ...  Read More

Correlations between severity of menopausal complications, depression, and anxiety

Hamed Delam; Mohammad-Rafi Bazrafshan

Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2020, , Pages 16-21

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2020.85823.1077

Abstract
  Background: Menopause is one of the female life stages affecting their mental health due to symptoms experienced by them during this period. This study aimed to investigate the relationships between severity of menopausal symptoms, depression and anxiety. Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study ...  Read More

Degradation of Carbamazepine in Aqueous Solution Using Ozanation Process

Khadijeh Darabi; Abooalfazl Azhdarpoor; Mansoureh Dehghani

Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2019, , Pages 17-21

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2020.84648.1038

Abstract
  Background: Carbamazepine is a pharmaceutical compound used as an anticonvulsant for epilepsy and can enter the environment by inappropriate treatment of hospital wastewater. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the removal of carbamazepine from the aquatic environment, using the ozonation ...  Read More

The Effect of Peer-Education on UTI-Related Preventive Behavior According to HBM among First-Grade High School Female Students in Shiraz, 2014

Iran Jahanbin; Naval Heydari; Fariba Ghodsbin; Mehrab Sayadi

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2015, , Pages 20-26

Abstract
  Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most  common infections seen in all age and both sex groups which frequently occur among adolescent and young women. UTIs are the second most common cause of emergency department attendance for adolescents. Considering the importance of promoting ...  Read More

Assessment of Groundwater Nitrate Pollution and Determination of Groundwater Protection Zones Using DRASTIC and Composite DRASTIC (CD) Models: The Case of Shiraz Unconfined Aquifer

Mohammad Ali Baghapour; Nasser Talebbeydokhti; Hamidreza Tabatabee; Amir Fadaei Nobandegani

Volume 2, Issue 2 , April 2014, , Pages 54-65

Abstract
  Background: Groundwater nitrate pollution is an important environmental problem in water resources management. In this regard, specific measures aiming at prevention of water pollution will be helpful to managers and decision-makers. Identification of aquifers’ vulnerable areas and determination of ...  Read More

Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its relationship with metabolic syndrome markers and lifestyle in the adult population in a sunny tropical region

Hossein Safari; Mohammad Hassan Eftekhari; Jafar Hassan Zadeh; Arash Dashtabi

Volume 5, Issue 2 , April 2017, , Pages 59-65

Abstract
  Background:Serum vitamin D (VIT D) concentration has been inversely associated with the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS), but the relationship has remained unclear. We evaluated the prevalence of VIT D deficiency, and its association with MS, and its components in the adult population in a sunny ...  Read More

Predictive Power of Work Situation Awareness by Work Overload and Job Stress among Workers: Implication for Occupational Health

fariba kiani; Ahmad Borjali; Kyomars Farahbakhsh; Noorali Farrokhi

Volume 3, Issue 2 , April 2015, , Pages 64-70

Abstract
  Backgrounds: Situation awareness is an important factor in industrial accidents. Improving situation awareness may help to prevent occupational accidents. Determination of factors influencing situation awareness will help to plan and take measures for betterment of working condition and development of ...  Read More

Survey of safety climate and its associated factors in various enterprises, 2015-2017

Mehdi Jahangiri; Yadollah Yosefi; Amaneh Barikani; Arezoo Norozi; Younes Mohammadi

Volume 6, Issue 2 , April 2018, , Pages 64-71

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2019.80232.0

Abstract
  Background: Safety is a part of organizational climate and reflects the workers’ current perception toward safety issues in an organization. The aim of this study was to survey the level of safety climate and its associated factors in various enterprises. Methods: Data were collected using Persian ...  Read More

The relationship between mental workload and work-related musculoskeletal symptoms in different working groups in a hospital

Reza Kalantari; Zahra Zamanian; Mehrdad Kamrani; Ehsan Bakhshi; Matin Rostami; Morteza Mortazavi Mehrizi; Ebrahim Nazari far

Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2019, , Pages 67-72

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2020.84973.1048

Abstract
  Background: Mental workloadis the operator´s mind effort, the excessive levels of which can endanger his/her health. Work-related musculoskeletal symptoms (WMSs) could be the result of a high mental workload. As the workload level depends on the task, this study aims to assess the relationship ...  Read More

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Dietitians about Nutritional Supplements in Shiraz, 2014

Afsane Ahmadi; Nasrin Nasimi; Farnoosh Fakoorziba; Javad Rasooli

Volume 4, Issue 2 , April 2016, , Pages 70-75

Abstract
  Background: Due to the increasing global use of nutritional supplements, dietitians play a key role in raising consumer awareness and reducing supplementary side effects. Hence, determination of the states of knowledge, attitudes and practices of this group as to common dietary supplements is important. Methods: ...  Read More

Knowledge and Practice of Medical Students on Healthy Lifestyle: A Cross-Sectional Study in Shiraz

Mehrdad Askarian; Zahra Dehghani; Mina Danaei; Veda Vakili

Volume 1, Issue 2 , October 2013, , Pages 77-82

Abstract
  Background: Physicians are one of the most important groups directly associated with public health and their health related lifestyle has a significant impact on their patient’s behaviors. Several studies showed that the majority of medical students did not have appropriate and healthy behaviors. The ...  Read More

Sexual Behaviors, Knowledge and Attitudes of Female Sex Workers’ towards HIV/AIDS in Shiraz

Parvin Afsar Kazerooni; nasrin motazedian; Mehrab Sayadi; Nadia Motazedian; Mojghan Sabet

Volume 2, Issue 3 , July 2014, , Pages 99-106

Abstract
  Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemics are largely linked to high-risk populations such as female commercial sex workers (FSWs). This study assessed sexual behaviors, attitudes and knowledge of this marginalized group.Methods: We conducted a cross- sectional study on 278 selfidentified ...  Read More

Assessment of Manual Material Lifting and Comparison of Oral and Booklet Training Intervention for Improvement of Working Conditions in a Porcelain Production Industry: A Randomized Controlled Trial

alireza besharati; Ali Ghanbari; Alireza Choobineh; Seyed Hamidreza Tabatabaee; Hadi Daneshmandi

Volume 3, Issue 3 , July 2015, , Pages 101-106

Abstract
  Background: Proper training on how to correctly handle loads is one key point for prevention of low back disorders. This study was conducted with the objectives of assessing manual material lifting activities and comparing two methods of training intervention in a porcelain company. Methods: In this ...  Read More

Application of geographical information system (GIS) in analysis and detection of microbial contamination in water supply network

Masoud Yousefi; Fatemeh Mesbahi; Iraj Abbasi; Mahboobeh Kousha; Kourosh Rahmani

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2020, , Pages 110-114

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2020.86434.1091

Abstract
  Background: Nowadays, in the world’s optimal management of science and technology, the use of geographical information system (GIS) is a necessity. In this study, GIS was used to analyze and detect microbial contamination in the water supply system of Masiri city. Methods:A cross-sectional study ...  Read More

Relationship Between Occupational Stress Dimensions and Sickness Absence Among a Gas Company Employees

Rezvan Zare; Alireza Choobineh; Sareh Keshavarzi

Volume 4, Issue 3 , July 2016, , Pages 115-120

Abstract
  Background: Working conditions have considerably changed and exposure to psychosocial risk factors, particularly occupational stress, has recently had an increasing trend. Studies have shown that sickness absence was the worst outcome of occupational stress. The present study aimed to assess the relationship ...  Read More