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The effect of an educational program based on health belief model on the empowerment of rural women in prevention of brucellosis
Mahmod Karimy, Ali Montazeri, Marzieh Araban,
Volume 14, Issue 7 (Brucellosis Supplement 2012)
Abstract
Background: Brucellosis is a major zoonotic disease with worldwide distribution. The prevalence of this disease has decreased in developed countries however, in developing countries, it is still prevalent. The aim of study was to determine the effect of a health belief model (HBM) based educational program on the empowerment of rural women in Zarandieh in prevention of brucellosis. Materials and Methods: In a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test/post-test design, 141 rural women were randomly selected and assigned to experimental and control groups. The educational program was implemented for the experimental group. Data were gathered by a researcher-made questionnaire and analyzed by SPSS software version 16. Results: Demographic variables of the two groups were similar before education. In addition, there were no significant differences between the experimental and control groups with regard to mean knowledge, HBM constructs, and performance however, the post-test revealed significant differences in terms of the mean of variables between the two groups (P<0.001). Conclusion: The HBM based educational program is effective in women’s empowerment and also promoting women’s beliefs and performance regarding brucellosis therefore, the findings of this study may be used as a framework in designing zoonotic diseases prevention programs
Association between MMP9 Promoter Polymorphism and Breast Cancer Progression in Northwest of Iran
Fatemeh Toroghi, Farhad Mashayekhi, Vahid Montazeri, Hamid Saeedi Saedi,
Volume 19, Issue 3 (6-2016)
Abstract

Background: MMP9, as a member of the MMPs family, codes a protein that is able to provide suitable infrastructures for the migration of cancer cells and angiogenesis within tumor. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between -1562 C> T polymorphism in MMP9 promoter and progression of breast cancer in northwest of Iran.

Materials and Methods:  In this case-control study, 187 females from northwest of Iran were involved. Polymorphism of interest was determined by PCR-RFLP method using enzyme PaeI and statistical analysis was done by Med Calc software.

Results: Distribution of CC genotype in cancer and control groups was,44 and 62.5, tespectively and distribution of CT genotype in cancer and control groups was 56 and 37.5, respectively, In the statistical analysis, χ2 and p value were respectively, 5.4 and 0.01. There is a significant association between this polymorphism and lymph nodes involvement and presence of tumor larger than 2cm3 (respectively p= 0.005 and p = 0.03). The results of this study showed -1562 C> T polymorphism in MMP9 promoter is associated with stage II and higher stages of breast cancer in our population. Furthermore, CT genotype may increase the risk of lymph node metastasis and presence of tumor larger than 2 cm3 (OR= 4).

Conclusion: According to the results of this study, MMP9 (-1562 C> T) polymorphism may be used as a biomarker for breast cancer prognosis. Although, to achieve more definitive results, it is necessary to examine a larger population.


Effect of normothermic and cold eye irrigation solution (BSS) and viscoelastic gel on the consumption of sedative drugs in Phacoemulsification cataract surgery
Mojtaba Rahimi Varposhti, Darioush Moradi Farsani, Kamran Montazeri, Fatemeh Tanha,
Volume 20, Issue 8 (11-2017)
Abstract
Background:
 
This study aimed to compare the effect of cold eye irrigation solution (BSS) and viscoelastic gel with their combination in room temperature on the dosage of sedative drugs which we use in Phacoemulsification cataract surgery.
 
Material and methods:
 
190 patients scheduled for cataract surgery under sedation were randomly divided into two equal groups. During surgery we used cold (4c) and warm (room temperature) BSS and viscoelastic gel in the first and second group respectively. For all patients we started sedation with Midazolam and Fentanyl and in case we needed additional drug we used Sodium Thiopental till we reached desired sedation level. Ramsay sedation scores (before, during and after surgery) and total sedative drug consumption   were evaluated   and compared between two groups and at the end of the surgery we checked the satisfaction score of patients and surgeon about the quality of sedation.
 
Results:
The average dosage of Midazolam wasn’t significantly different between the two groups, while the average dosage of Sodium Thiopental was significantly lower in Cold group. Also the average time of which we reached desired Ramsay sedation score and the level of Ramsay score were significantly different between the two groups.
 Conclusion:
Using cold BSS and viscoelastic gel in cataract surgery in comparison of their combination in room temperature will reduce the dosage of sedative drugs which we use during surgery and help us getting a more effective sedation and gaining both a satisfied patient and surgeon.
 
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