Review Articles
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mandala Coloring on Mental Health in Iran: A Systematic Review

Mahsa Hosseini; Zahra Borzabadi Farahani

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2022, Pages 144-149

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2021.91026.1204

Abstract
  Introduction: Mandala coloring is a branch of art therapy that significantly impacts maintaining and promoting various dimensions of mental health. However, it has received little attention as a complementary treatment to cure and prevent mental disorders. This study aims to evaluate, in a systematic ...  Read More

Review Articles
Reference Range of Serum Zinc Concentration in Patients with Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Cross-Sectional Studies in the 21st Century

Mohammad Jalali; Michael E Symonds; Morteza Zare; Zahra Sohrabi

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2022, Pages 150-157

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2021.93198.1430

Abstract
  Background: Heart failure (HF) is a clinical disorder and Zinc is an important cofactor in regulating oxidative status.The present study aimed to determine the mean concentration of serum zinc in patients with HF. Methods: PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science were used in the present systematic ...  Read More

Original Articles
Application of Geospatial Technology for Infectious Disease Surveillance: A Study of Covid-19 Pandemic in North-east India

Anwesha Mahanta

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2022, Pages 158-167

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2021.93464.1453

Abstract
  Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has shattered the global health system and caused havoc worldwide. Since there is no proper medication, non-pharmaceutical intervention methods are followed to mitigate viral transmission. For its proper implementation, it is crucial to track the spatial pattern of transmission ...  Read More

Original Article
Effect of Training Intervention and Exercises on Retirement Syndrome and Quality of Life of Elderly Retired Men in South of Iran

Sanaz Dastmanesh; Leila Ghahremani; Mohammad Hossein Kaveh; Mohammad Fararouei

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2022, Pages 168-174

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2021.89590.1169

Abstract
  Background: Increased proportion of the retired population and the occurrence of retirement syndrome may significantly affect the Quality of life (QoL) and the well-being of older people. Therefore, the present study was conducted to examine the effect of training intervention on retirement syndrome ...  Read More

Original Article
Removal of Diclofenac from Aqueous Solutions Using Modified Pumice with Magnesium Chloride

Asghar Alahyari Solokloei; Mohammad Ali Baghapuor; Abooalfazl Azhdarpoor; Mohammad Reza Shirdarreh

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2022, Pages 175-182

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2021.89852.1182

Abstract
  Background:Background: Diclofenac is one of the drug compounds that is known as an emerging contaminant in aqueous solutions. Studies have shown that biological treatment is not sufficient to treat these compounds and new methods such as adsorption should be used to prevent contamination of aquatic environments. ...  Read More

Original Article
The Effect of Cognitive-behavioral Therapy on Communication Skills and Eating Disorders among Adolescents with Eating Disorders

Tayebe Piri; Sara Saeidi

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2022, Pages 183-188

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2021.90196.1183

Abstract
  Background: One of the main indications for cognitive behavioral treatment is eating disorders (CBT). This study examine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on communication skills and eating disorders among high school adolescents.Methods: The present study employed a quasi-experimental ...  Read More

Original Article
Heavy Metal Content of a Polyherbal Drug: Any Exposure-associated Public Health Risks?

Godswill J. Udom; Oluchi F. Obilor; Uduak P. Ise; Nkechi J. Onyeukwu; Anwanabasi E. Udoh; Ayodeji Aturamu; Omoniyi K. Yemitan

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2022, Pages 189-196

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2021.93527.1457

Abstract
  Background: Heavy metal contaminations of herbal formulations have constituted a public health challenge in the sub-Saharan Africa region and even in some developed nations. The study aimed to evaluate the public health concerns of chronic exposure to a polyherbal drug suspected to contain heavy metals. ...  Read More

Original Article
Correlation between Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) and Neck Circumference (NC) in Coronary Artery Disease Patients

Elahe Shamshirgardi; Fatemeh Najafitirehshabankareh; Neda Haghighat; Nitin Shivappa; James R. Hebert; Maedeh Jabbari; Yalda Mortazavi; Laya Saeid; Zahra Shamekhi

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2022, Pages 197-202

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2021.92877.1397

Abstract
  Background : Inflammation, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), is affected by diet.Dietary inflammatory index (DII) is used to determine inflammation of diet. In addition, Neck circumference (NC), an indicator for upper-body subcutaneous adipose tissue distribution, is related to cardiovascular ...  Read More

Original Article
Assess of Environmental and Ecological Risk of Heavy Metals Originated of Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant Effluents to Coastal Areas in the Persian Gulf

Leila Rezaei; Vali Alipour; Amir Hesam Hassani; Mohsen Dehghani

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2022, Pages 203-209

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2021.91717.1217

Abstract
  Background: the Persian Gulf ecosystem is facing degradation, so further degradation must be prevented. The present study was conducted to assess the environmental pollution risk potential of the coastal ecosystem due to heavy metal content in desalination plant’s effluent.Methods: In this cross-sectional ...  Read More

Original Article
An Epidemiological Study of Traffic Accidents Leading to Pedestrians’ Death in Ahwaz, Iran in 2015-2017

Tayebeh Rakhshani; Zahra Motlagh; Poran Hezarvand Zanganeh; Davood Farsi; Banafsheh Bizhani; Seyyed Saeed Hashemi Nazari

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2022, Pages 210-215

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2021.90067.1177

Abstract
  Background: Traffic accidents are considered a major public health problem in many parts of the world. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology of the accidents leading to pedestrians’ death in Ahvaz, Iran, in 2015-2017.Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 2015-2017. ...  Read More

Original Article
Predicting Social Adjustment Based on the Ability to Solve Social Problems and Selfcompassion in Adolescents

Sara Arshi

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2022, Pages 216-221

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2021.90155.1180

Abstract
  Background: This study aimed to predict social adjustment based on the ability to solve social problems and self-compassion in adolescents. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. The statistical population of this study includes all high school students in Shiraz in 2018. The statistical sample consisted ...  Read More

Original Article
Investigating Safety Climate, Safety Performance, and Needlestick and Sharps Injuries in Iranian Hospitals

Fakhradin Ghasemi; Taleb Askaripoor; Hamed Aghaei

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2022, Pages 222-228

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2022.93936.1493

Abstract
  Background: Needlestick and sharps injuries (NSIs) are a major issue in healthcare settings and should be properly managed. As a type of occupational accident, NSIs are rooted in many causes, including poor safety climate. The current study was conducted to find links among safety climate, safety performance, ...  Read More

Short Communication
Assessment of the Attributional Styles of High- and Low-grade Point Medical Students at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences: A Cross-sectional and Descriptive Study

Padideh Daneii; Vida Sarmadi; Negin Mahmoudi; Amir Kian Moaveni; Fatemeh Mohammad Alizadeh; Sina Neshat; Armindokht Shahsanaee

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2022, Pages 229-232

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2021.91891.1249

Abstract
  Background : Academic failure is one of the most important issues for both family and students. It has many adverse consequences on students' mental health. Therefore, understanding the factors that influence academic achievement can help reduce academic failure and thus improve students' physical, mental, ...  Read More

Letter to Editor
Demand for Psychiatrist Nurse in the COVID-19 Inpatient Wards

Rozhan Khezri; Rohollah Valizadeh; Payam Nozad; Zahra Maleki; Mousa Ghelichi-Ghojogh

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2022, Pages 233-234

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2021.91840.1234

Abstract
  In December 2019, the viral outbreak was reported in Wuhan, China, by a novel virus named COVID-19 1,2. The virus spread worldwide rapidly because of its high contagiousness, infecting almost all countries in a short time 3, 4. COVID-19 can affect multiple organs, including the respiratory system, neurology ...  Read More

Letter to Editor
The Priority of the Family-centered Role in Combating the Prevalence of COVID-19 Epidemic in Iran

Mousa Bamir; Salman Farahbakhsh; Salman Daneshi

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2022, Pages 235-236

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2021.91844.1236

Abstract
  Coronaviruses are relatively old viruses that first were identified in 1930 as the infectious bronchitis virus in birds, and in 1940 were identified as the cause of gastroenteritis in pigs. Global concern rising about mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic and varieties of clinical signs seems to be ...  Read More