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Ameneh Marzban, Abozar Ansari, Mohsen Dowlati, Volume 4, Issue 3 (9-2022)
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Background and Aim: Food poisoning is the most common and important form of the food-borne disease caused by consuming contaminated food. The present study was conducted with the aim of determining the knowledge, attitude and practice of students of Chabahar University of Maritime and Marine Sciences in the field of food poisoning.
Methods: The current study was a cross-sectional descriptive study that was conducted in 2022. The research population was all students studying at Chabahar University of Maritime and Marine Sciences. The sample size of 150 people was calculated. The tool of data collection was the questionnaire of knowledge, attitude and practice of students in the field of food poisoning, whose reliability and validity were confirmed.
Results: The mean and standard deviation of students' knowledge, attitude and performance scores were 20.33±3.09, 43.14±5.11 and 13.04±5.64, respectively. The mean knowledge score in 61% of students was estimated at a good level. The mean attitude score in 64% of students was at the moderate level, and practice was reported to be poor in 58%. A statistically significant relationship was observed between knowledge and level of education and practice with a history of poisoning in students (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Despite the high level of knowledge and a moderate level of attitude in students, their practice was at a poor level. Considering the sensitive job of naval students in the future who spend a long time on the ship, it is suggested to hold training workshops with the aim of improving their practice in the field of food poisoning.
Ali Aliakbar Esfahani, Erfan Movahedifar, Amir Jafari, Volume 4, Issue 4 (1-2023)
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Background and Aim: Social capital is an important asset of any organization that can contribute to knowledge management and creates a sustainable competitive advantage for organizations. The aim of this research was to determine the relationship between social capital and knowledge sharing as the heart of knowledge management in a military hospital, and the organizational knowledge dimensions were investigated as an effective organizational factor in the knowledge management process as a mediating role.
Methods: This is applied survey research that structural equation modelling is used for analysis. The statistical population includes managers and employees of the selected military hospital in Tehran, Iran in 2019. To collect data, standard questionnaires were used for organizational knowledge dimensions, knowledge sharing, and social capital.
Results: Social capital had a significant effect on knowledge sharing (effect coefficient 0.450). The findings of the research emphasized increasing the organization's knowledge culture, knowledge leadership, strengthening knowledge resources, giving importance to knowledge portals, and paying attention to the appropriate knowledge structure, and processes for easy access to knowledge.
Conclusion: The organizational knowledge dimensions play a very effective role in increasing knowledge sharing, and in addition to its direct effect on increasing knowledge sharing, it also increases the effect of social capital on knowledge sharing, so the importance of knowledge dimensions in increasing sharing knowledge in military centers should be considered.
Ameneh Marzban, Mostafa Modareszadeh, Mohsen Dowlati, Volume 4, Issue 4 (1-2023)
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Background and Aim: Bioterrorism is an important health and social issue in the world. This research was conducted with the aim of determining the knowledge and attitude of students regarding bioterrorism in a military medical science university.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2021. The study population included all students studying at a university of military medical sciences in Tehran, Iran. A sample size of 300 students was calculated and demographic data were recorded. The data collection tool was the standard questionnaire of students' knowledge and attitude regarding bioterrorism.
Results: The mean and standard deviation of students' knowledge and attitude scores regarding bioterrorism were 8.15±2.11 and 12.35±2.35, respectively. Low knowledge and attitude were reported in 63 and 72 percent of students, respectively. The mean score in the domain of decontamination and maintenance of bioterrorism victims was 3.56 and in the domain of factors causing bioterrorism was 1.25. The most important sources of students' information about bioterrorism were radio and television, followed by newspapers and magazines.
Conclusion: Low knowledge in students about bioterrorism can increase the probability of risks related to bioterrorist attacks. Therefore, educational programs and workshops about bioterrorism for students can be effective in increasing the level of students' knowledge and attitude.
Mehran Kouchek , Mirmohammad Miri, Ahmad Zahedi , Amirahmad Nassiri , Volume 5, Issue 1 (3-2023)
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Background and Aim: Some mortality due to stroke occur outside the hospital. Therefore, the pre-hospital emergency medical services (EMS) plays an important and vital role in the management of stroke patients. The present study evaluated the knowledge of prehospital emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in the diagnosis of stroke patients.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in hospitals and pre-hospital EMS affiliated to Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran in 2022. In order to measure the knowledge and awareness of pre-hospital EMS personnel regarding stroke, a researcher-made questionnaire containing 20 questions, as well as demographic data such as age, gender, field of study was collected.
Results: The mean age of 109 pre-hospital EMS personnel was 32.4±6.6 years old. Most of them were graduates of associate degree in emergency medicine. The mean score of knowledge obtained by the pre-hospital EMS personnel was 16.9±3.5 out of 20, which according to the grading, the knowledge level was estimated to be very good. Of course, very weak and weak level of awareness was recorded in 0.9% (n=1) and 1.8% (n=2) of pre-hospital EMS personnel, respectively. No significant relationship was recorded between the mean level of knowledge and field of study.
Conclusion: The findings of the present study showed that the level of knowledge of Ilam pre-hospital EMS personnel in the field of stroke is favorable, however, the knowledge of a very small percentage of them was at a weak or very weak level. It is recommended conducting more studies in this field.
Tooba Karimi, Fatemeh Rahmati, Maryam Yaghoub3, Mohammad Reza Jafari, Volume 6, Issue 2 (9-2024)
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Background and Aim: The attitudes and expectations surrounding marriage and procreation play a crucial role in determining the success or failure of marital relationships. This study aims to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and expectations regarding marriage among unmarried naval personnel in one of Iran’s military districts, as well as the relationship between demographic variables and these factors.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical study employed a convenience sampling method involving 100 unmarried naval personnel from one of Iran’s military districts. Data were collected using a questionnaire assessing knowledge, attitudes, and expectations related to marriage. The questionnaire consisted of 31 items rated on a 4-point Likert scale and demonstrated confirmed validity and reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.82). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16 software, employing descriptive statistics, t-tests, Pearson correlation, and eta correlation tests.
Results: The mean age of participants was 27.5 ± 2.07 years, with a gender distribution of 74% male and 26% female. According to the participants, the average suitable age for marriage was 26.12 ± 3.15 years, while the mean suitable age for procreation was 28.86 ± 3.82 years. The mean knowledge score of participants was 37.65 ± 4.7, and the mean attitude score was 18.25 ± 2.9, indicating a moderate level of attitude toward marriage. Additionally, the mean score for negative marriage expectations was 31.58 ± 3.8, which also fell within the moderate range. Notably, men's knowledge scores were significantly higher than those of women (P < 0.01), and men also had significantly higher expectation scores compared to women (P = 0.04).
Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that participants exhibit a strong interest in family formation and marriage requirements, along with a positive attitude toward marriage. However, various obstacles have led to delays in marriage among these young individuals. Therefore, further research is warranted to identify the facilitators and barriers to marriage within this group, enabling collaborative efforts between authorities and families to promote the values of family and facilitate the institution of marriage.
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