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Prevalence of Hydatid Cyst in slaughtered livestock in Asadabad Slaughterhouse during 2014-2015

Yazdan Hamzavi, Naser Nazari, Ali Mikaeili, Fatemeh Parandin, Fariba Faizei, Mohammad Sardari,
Volume 14, Issue 3 (Pajouhan Scientific Journal, Spring 2016)

Abstract

Introduction: Annually, hydatid cyst causes great economic losses to communities and farmers. Hydatidosis in livestock results in a significant decrease in livestock production and seizure of infected organs of the animals at slaughterhouses. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the pollution rate of hydatid cyst in slaughtered livestock in Asadabad Slaughterhouse during the period of 2014-2015

Methods: In this cross-sectional analytic-descriptive study, by using the simple random sampling a total of 4000 cattle: 4000 sheep and 4000 goat from November 2014 to October 2015 were selected to be studied via the macroscopic method clinical examination cutting the organ under study and checklist completion. The data were analyzed by SPSS-21 using the Chi-square test.

Results: The prevalence of hydatid cysts in livestock was 10.7%. Sheep were the most infected (16.38%) and goats were the least infected (1.9%).The females were more infected than the males (P<0.001). The highest and lowest rates of infection were observed in spring and winter, respectively (P<0.003). In sheep, the fertility of hydatid cysts in liver (77%) was more than lung (47.05%), whereas in calves the fertility of hydatid cysts in lung (43.45%) was more than liver (33%).

Conclusion: Considering the relatively high prevalence of hydatid cyst in slaughtered livestock of Asadabad, causing great losses for farmers and the presence of canines in polluted areas and the life cycle of the parasite, the risk of disease transmission to human is high in these areas. Therefore, the importance of health issues of slaughtered livestock should be taken very seriously.

The Role of Locus of Control and Cognitive Fusion in the Prediction of Quality of Life in Diabetic Patients

Hamid Reza Samadifard, Niloufar Mikaeili,
Volume 15, Issue 1 (Pajouhan Scientific Journal, Autumn 2016)

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes is one of the chronic illnesses and nowadays one of the most important methods for evaluation of treatment and care is to assess the quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the role locus of control and cognitive fusion in the prediction of quality of life in diabetic patients.

Methods: The study was based on a descriptive correlation method. Statistical population consisted of all patients with type 2 diabetes in Ardabil city in 2015. 116 diabetic patients were selected as the statistical sample using the convenience sampling. Data were collected through Rotter's locus of control scale (1966), Gillanders cognitive fusion scale (2014) and the world health organization quality of life Scale (1996). Research data were analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression methods.

Results: The results showed that there is a significant relationship between locus of control and quality of life in diabetic patients (r= 0.467, P=0.001). Also there is a significant relationship between cognitive fusion and quality of life in diabetic patients (r= -0.346, P=0.001). Beta coefficients for predictor variables indicated that, locus of control 0.46 (P=0.001) and cognitive fusion -0.31 (P=0.001) have significantly predictive capability of quality of life in diabetic patients.

Conclusion: Hence, it can be concluded that, locus of control and cognitive fusion are considered as the variables related to quality of life in diabetic patients and have predictive capability of it.

The Role of Self-criticism and Shyness in Predicting Social Appearance Anxiety of Female Students

Matin Yousefi Moridani, Hossein Fallahian, Niloofar Mikaeili ,
Volume 18, Issue 4 (Pajouhan Scientific Journal, Summer 2020)

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Social Appearance Anxiety refers to social anxiety, especially general appearance, including body shape and the fear of being evaluated by others. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of self-criticism and shyness in predicting social appearance anxiety of female students in Rasht.
Materials and Methods: The research was descriptive-correlational and the statistical population included all female students in Rasht. A total of 120 subjects were selected using this method and then tested with Lewis Self-Critical Questionnaire, Social Appearance Anxiety Questionnaire and Chick-Briggs Shyness Questionnaire.
Results: The results showed that there was a significant difference between social appearance anxiety and internalized self-critical component (r =0.30> P<0.01), and with social appearance and self-critical component anxiety (r =0.19> P<0.01). There was a significant positive relationship with the whole self-criticism scale (r = 0.32; P <0.01). Also, there was no significant relationship between shyness variables with any of social appearance anxiety variables. 15% of the total variance of social appearance anxiety is explained by self-criticism and its components. Also, 3% of the total variance of social appearance anxiety is explained by shyness components.
Conclusions: Given that social appearance anxiety variable has not been worked with any other variables in Iran so far, this study has little background. It is suggested in future research that this important construct of psychology be studied with other psychological components.

An Efficacy of Group Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Emotion Regulation and Irritability in Students with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Abbas Asghari Sharabiani, Akbar Atadokht, Nader Hajloo, Niloofar Mikaeili,
Volume 21, Issue 1 (Pajouhan Scientific Journal, Winter 2023)

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a new diagnosis with multiple treatment challenges. The most prominent features of this disorder consist of behavioral as well as mood disruptions. There are very few treatment studies on DMDD. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of Dialectical Behavior Therapy on emotion regulation and irritability in students with disruptive mood disorders.
Materials and Methods: The current research was a semi-experimental type of pre-test-post-test with a control group. The statistical population of the research included all male students of the first secondary level of East Azarbaijan province who referred to the counseling centers of education and training departments in the academic year of 2020–2021. The study population included 30 students with disruptive mood disorders who were chosen through a nonprobability purposive sampling method. Emotional Affective Reactivity Index, the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire, and the clinical interview were used to collect data. The collected data were analyzed through the statistical test of ANOVA with repeated measurements.
Results: Dialectical Behavior Therapy was found to be significantly effective in reducing irritability and regulating emotions in students with disruptive mood dysregulation disorders (P < 0.001). Furthermore, the results revealed that the educational effect persisted throughout the follow-up period (P > 0.05).
Conclusions: According to the results of the research, dialectical behavior therapy can increase the awareness of the disruptive mood disorder sufferers about their problems and gain a more correct understanding in dealing with problems, especially in the interpersonal field. Therefore, in the field of treatment of disruptive mood disorder, dialectical behavior therapy can be implemented as part of the treatment plan.

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