Mostafa Vahedian, Roya Sadeghi, Rohollah Farhadlu, Azamossadat Nazeri, Azizallah Dehghan, Mohammad Hassan Barati,
Volume 3, Issue 1 (6-2014)
Abstract
Introduction: The roots of most inappropriate healthy behaviors originate from the experience of childhood and adolescence, and healthy nutrition during maturity period has an effective role on the human growth and health.
Materials and Methods: In this semi experimental study the effect of various educational methods on nutritional knowledge, attitude and behaviors of guidance school students in Qom city in the years 2011-12 was evaluated and compared by using of a four-part questionnaire (demographic, knowledge, attitude and behavior characteristics). Three schools were selected by cluster sampling method and from each school, 110 students were randomly grouped (330 students) to control, booklet and lecture groups. Firstly, the questionnaires were completed by students as a pretest and then nutritional educational program was performed for three groups in three sessions and three months later the same questionnaires were used again. Results: Interventions caused significant increase in the mean scores of knowledge, attitude, and behavior of two experimental groups (P<0.05) althoughthis difference was not statistically significant in control group (p>0.05). The mean differencesof knowledge and attitude sections in lecture group were more statistically significant than booklet group (p<0.05). Conclusion: Both educational methods increased the level of nutritional knowledge, attitude, and behaviors of students which was more significant in lecture group. Collectively, the results of this study demonstrated positive effects of educational health programs on promotion of nutritional knowledge, attitude, and behaviors of students. Therefore it is necessary to consider educational programsin order to improve nutritional behavior.
Yahya Pasdar, Mitra Darbandi, Seyyed Mustafa Nachvak,
Volume 3, Issue 2 (7-2014)
Abstract
Introduction: Working at an early age can have adverse consequences on health. Working children due to their occupational hazards are at risk of communicable and non-communicable diseases such as malnutrition, anemia and growth retardation. This study aimed to determine the nutritional status and prevalence of anemia in working and non-working children.
Methods: This case-control study was carried out as cross-sectional, on 90 working and 90 non-working 8-18 year-old boys in Kermanshah. The data gathering tools were demographic and food frequency questionnaires (FFQ). Anthropometric parameters were measured using standard tools. 5 ml blood for blood biomarkers test was collected from the participants.
Results: Average height and weight of working children were respectively 3.7 cm and 5.7 kg less than of the non- working children (P = 0.02). Prevalence of iron deficiency in working children was more than double in the non-working children (28% vs 11.3%, P = 0.01). Hemoglobin concentration was less significantly in working children compare to non-working children (p=0.05). The working children as significantly consumed all of the food groups except the bread and cereals less than the non-working children (P <0.001).
Conclusions: Working children are at risk to develop anemia and malnutrition so they need to emergencies nutritional supports.
Seyed Saeed Mazloomy Mahmoodabad, Marziye Taftiyan, Hassan Mozaffari- Khosravi, Nooshin Yoshany, Masoomeh Goodarzi-Khoigani,
Volume 7, Issue 3 (9-2018)
Abstract
Introduction: Pregnancy is one of the most important stages in maternal and fetal life, in which mother's need for energy and food during this period increases due to physiological changes. As a result, mother's nutritional status has a significant impact on her health, her fetus, pregnancy outcomes and ultimately the community. Studies have shown that nutritional knowledge and attitudes affect nutrition effectively. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of determining the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of pregnant women regarding nutrition during pregnancy in Yazd.
Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was performed on 120 pregnant women in Yazd health center during summer 1396. The questionnaires in this study were researcher-made including demographic variables, knowledge, attitude and practice of pregnant women. Finally, data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and coloration in SPSS version 18.
Results: The results showed that knowledge in 33.3% of pregnant women was poor, 64.2% moderate and 2.5% good. The attitude of most people (98.2%) was positive towards proper nutrition during pregnancy. The performance of 70% of people was moderate about nutrition during pregnancy.
Conclusion: According to the results of this study, the knowledge and practice of most people in the field of nutrition during pregnancy was in the medium range. Furthermore, the attitude of most people was positive towards nutrition. Therefore, educational programs to improve the knowledge and practice of pregnant women should be implemented by pregnant care providers.
