Marjan Sarami; Maryam Poursadeghfard; Alireza Salehi
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Background: Migraine is one of the most prevalent types of headache worldwide, imposing a considerable financial and health burden. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of migraine and its environmental risk factors among workers inindustrial settings.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted ...
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Background: Migraine is one of the most prevalent types of headache worldwide, imposing a considerable financial and health burden. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of migraine and its environmental risk factors among workers inindustrial settings.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from March to May 2022 among male workers at the South Pars Gas Complex in Iran. Participants were randomly recruited to complete a questionnaire that included demographic data, a standardized migraine diagnostic tool (based on the ICHD-3), and predisposing factors. Environmental and medical factors previously identified as potential triggers of migraine were examined in detail.Results: The overall prevalence of migraine was 14.9% (95% CI: 12.5–17.5; n=119/801), and probable migraine was 2.4% (95% CI: 1.4–3.7; n=19/801). Only a quarter of affected workers had been previously diagnosed or evaluated for migraine. Significant predictors of migraine included altitude difference between residence and workplace, poor sleep quality, and smoking. The most frequently reported triggers were weather (34.6% hot, 17.6% cold), sleep disturbances (27.5%), chemical odors (19.6%), stress (18.8%), and noise (7.2%). The most commonly used analgesic among participants was acetaminophen.Conclusion: Migraine appears to be more prevalent among industrial workers compared to the general population, with multiple environmental factors contributing to its occurrence.
Ali Ameli; Alireza Salehi; Hossein Molavi Vardanjani; Mina Vojoud; Firoozeh Rahmati
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Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue, especially in developing countries. This study aimed to provide a systematic review and meta-analysis of IPV among married Iranian women.Methods: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, following PRISMA guidelines, ...
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Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue, especially in developing countries. This study aimed to provide a systematic review and meta-analysis of IPV among married Iranian women.Methods: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, following PRISMA guidelines, eight electronic databases were searched for quantitative articles, with the target population of married Iranian women. Articles from 2010 to 2020 were extracted and assessed with an 8-scored checklist for risk of bias. Different types of IPV include mental, physical, and sexual types. Heterogeneity was assessed with I2 and Q tests. Random effect model was used for meta-analysis. Factors such as income, education, employment, mean age, urbanization, and human development index (HDI) were assessed within homogenous groups.Results: Thirty-four studies (19,445 participants) were included. The mean age of women was 33.4 years. The overall prevalence of past-year IPV was estimated at 62.6% (CI: 53.6-71.5). Mental, physical, and sexual violence were estimated at 59% (CI: 53.7- 64.4), 30.8% (CI: 26.2-35.4), and 29% (CI: 22.4-35.5), respectively. The results revealed that a negative correlation existed between the occurrence of violence and higher education, higher HDI indices for regions, and employment.Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that IPV exists in high proportions in Iran. Improving the economic situation, increasing education, and raising public awareness through social media are the preventive factors.
Aida Rastegarian; Marzieh Davoodi; Hossein Molavi Vardanjani; Malihe Sousani Tavabe; Mousa Ghelichi-Ghojogh; Alireza Salehi
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Background: Medical students are exposed to high risk mental health disorders. Owing to the higher probability of exposure to the mentioned risk factors among dorm-resident students and senior students, the present study was conducted to explore mental health disorder and its relationship with higher ...
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Background: Medical students are exposed to high risk mental health disorders. Owing to the higher probability of exposure to the mentioned risk factors among dorm-resident students and senior students, the present study was conducted to explore mental health disorder and its relationship with higher academic year and dorm residence, amongthe medical students of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 270 medical students in 2019. A multi-stage random sampling was applied. A standardized self-administered questionnaire, which comprised of demographic variables and General Health Questionnaire-28, was used.Results: The mean age of the participants was 22.52±2.26 years. About 166 individuals (61.5%, CI 95%: 55.69, 67.30) showed symptoms of mental health disorders, and anxiety was the most common mental disorder with a prevalence of 16.7% in medical students. There were significant relationships between mental health and higher age (P=0.001), clinical phase students (P<0.001), single students (P=0.044), dorm residence (P<0.001), and those in poor economic condition (P=0.047).Conclusion: The chance of developing mental health disorders in dormitory students and in clinical phase students was 2.48 (CI 95%: 1.36, 4.53) and 2.97 (CI 95%: 2.12, 4.15) times higher than in non-dormitory and basic phase students, respectively. Due to the higher prevalence of mental health disorders among medical students compared to the general population, interventions should be done at the university level to promote the students’ mental health, especially clinical and dormitory students. In addition, policymakers should design and implement a comprehensive student mental health care program nationally.
