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Mojtaba Jafarvand, Payam Heydari, Sakineh Varmazyar,
Volume 9, Issue 1 (4-2019)
Abstract
Introduction: Global Harmonized System (GHS), is a system for labeling chemicals. The aim of present study was to investigate the effect of rapid training intervention on student’s awareness toward Global Harmonized System.
Material and Methods: This research was a descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study conducted among 317 students of Public Health and Allied Medical Sciences faculties of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences in 2016 year. Sampling was done in a random base among the study population. A general demographic and a global system labeling questionnaires were used for data collection. Training intervention for familiarization with the chemical safety labels, types of chemicals hazardous was implemented using a rapid training method and PowerPoint tool. Data analysis was performed by T-Tests, ANOVA and T-Paired using the SPSS version 18.
Results: Allied medical sciences students with an average of 48.31% before training and occupational health students with an average of 94.44% correct answers after the training have the highest awareness on global harmonized system (GHS). The findings also showed that training has a significant effect on the awareness on the international labeling system.
Conclusion: The present study showed that initial awareness of the students is low concerning the global harmonized system. So, the prevention of serious accidents in the laboratory environment, the implementation of a short training course would play a significant role in raising students’ awareness about chemical hazards and will control unsafe behaviors during laboratory works.
Leila Keikavoosi-Arani, Mirghani Seyed Someah,
Volume 10, Issue 4 (11-2020)
Abstract
Introduction: Occupational stress is known today as one of the biggest challenges to higher education policy-makers. Students with high levels of stress find themselves lacking in self-confidence, vulnerable in controlling academic processes, and unable to compensate for clinical weaknesses. The main purpose of this study was to assess the levels of occupational stress among clinical dental students of Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Alborz, Iran.
Material and Methods: This study was a descriptive-analytic research with a cross-sectional design. The statistical population included all dental clinical students enrolled in the 7th, 9th, and 11th semesters in 2018 (n=84). According to the Krejcie and Morgan’s table, the sample size was 70. The data were also collected through the Osipow Occupational Stress Questionnaire, and then analyzed using the SPSS Statistics software (ver. 22). Besides, t-test was employed to investigate the relationship between variables and stress.
Results: The results revealed that the mean score of the students was 150.8. The mean total stress in the age group above 26 years was also 158 and that was 147 for those under the age of 26 (P-value=0.027). Besides, the mean score of overall occupational stress was equal in women and men. Comparisons also demonstrated that students in the 9th and 11th semesters (mean=161) were undergoing more stress than the ones enrolled in the 7th semester (mean=147) (P-value=0.014).
Conclusion: It was concluded that these clinical dental students were suffering from moderate-to-severe occupational stress. Likewise, older students had more stress than younger counterparts did. As well, male and female students’ levels of occupational stress were the same. Resolving this issue accordingly required special attention by higher education policy-makers to provide support and counseling in this respect.
Mehdi Amirkhani, Farbod Kouhpaye, Mohammad Reza Rajabi, Majid Najafi Kalyani, Javad Salami,
Volume 11, Issue 2 (6-2021)
Abstract
Introduction: Occupational injuries are considered as the most common work-related risk factors among the medical sciences students. Medical sciences students are mostly exposed to needle stick injuries and sharp objects when training in the clinical environment due to lack of enough experience. This study aimed at investigating the frequency of these injuries and the related causes of its occurrence among the students in various disciplines of medical sciences.
Material and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on the students of Fasa University of Medical Sciences in 2017. All medical, nursing, operating room, anesthesiology, and medical emergencies students were recruited to this stud using census method. Then, a questionnaire was distributed among them. The data collection tool in this study was a researcher-made questionnaire consisting of two parts of demographic characteristics and the related causes of the occurrence of injuries. After completing the questionnaire by the students, data management and analysis was performed using statistical tests and SPSS 22.
Results: The results of this study showed that 74 students (24.3%) had reported being injured caused by sharp objects at least once over their studying period of time. Twenty-six students (35.1%) described their carelessness as the main cause of the injuries. Intramuscular injection with 20 cases (27%) was the most important procedure leading to needle stick exposure. Chi-square statistical test showed that there was a statistically significant difference between the frequency of injuries caused by sharp objects and gender, so that the exposure frequency was more reported by the male students (P <0.05).
Conclusion: The results showed that injuries caused by needle stick and sharp objects are high in medical sciences students. Due to this high prevalence, in educational programs, and especially in the clinical setting, accurate and precise training and arrangements are highl recommended with the emphasis on safety measures. Also, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), before and during working with the patient is essential for medical sciences students. In addition, due to disability of injured students, making a planning program for training them about the potential risk of these injuries is necessary.
Faeze Sarraf, Ali Safari Variani, Sakineh Varmazyar,
Volume 12, Issue 2 (6-2022)
Abstract
Introduction: Using backpacks has arisen complaints regarding musculoskeletal pains among students. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between demographic information and bag weight with Neck Disability Index (NDI), angles and head and neck postures among students.
Material and Methods: This descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study was conducted among 80 students who were selected randomly. Demographic information and NDI questionnaires were used for data collection. The head and neck tilt angles and the amount of change in the forward head posture were determined using the photogrammetry method and Kinovea software.
Results: A negative and significant correlation was observed between head tilt angle with age (r = - 0.27) and neck tilt angle with body mass index (r = - 0.37). Also, a positive and significant correlation was observed between the amount of change in the forward head posture and body weight (r = 0.24). The head tilt angle was significantly different in male and female students at different educational levels. NDI (r = 0.23) and neck tilt angle (r = 0.26) also increased significantly with increasing bag weight.
Conclusion: Reviewing the standard weight of bag and changing the lifestyle can play an important role in improving the head and neck angles and postures.
