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Non-auditory effects of industrial chronic noise exposure on workers; change in salivary cortisol pattern
Conclusion. This study showed that chronic exposure to industrial noise can lead to a change in pattern of salivary cortisol secretion especially in the evening (at the end of the work shift), in a way that instead of its normal decrease, an increase happened. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 18, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: behzad fouladi dehaghi, Fazlollah Khademian, Kambiz Ahmadi Source Type: research

Socioeconomic-related determinants of asthma in the elderly
Conclusions: Asthma and allergic rhinitis in the elderly should be more focus in the southwest of Iran. Moreover, our findings highlighted the effect of socio- economic status, disparities and inequality on community health. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 16, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Seyed Masoom Masoompour Source Type: research

Did Iranians respect health measures during Nowruz holidays? A study on Iranian ’s knowledge, attitude and practice toward COVID-19
Conclusion. Overall, Iranians showed a satisfactory KAP towards COVID-19. We suggest more attention to informing younger and lower socioeconomic populations, as they were related to more risky behaviors and had lower knowledge scores regarding COVID-19. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 16, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Amin Nakhostin-Ansari, Faezeh Aghajani, MohammadSaeid Khonji, Reyhaneh Aghajani, Pendar Pirayandeh, Rashad Allahbeigi, Hadiseh HosamiRudsari Source Type: research

Assessing Iran ’s health system according to the COVID-19 strategic preparedness and response plan of the World Health Organization: health policy and historical implications
In this study, we aimed to assess its preparedness and response to the outbreak.Methods: The present investigation was designed as a qualitative study. We utilized the “COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan” devised by WHO as a conceptual framework.Results: The dimension/pillars which scored the highest was national laboratories, followed by surveillance, rapid response teams and case investigations. Risk communication and community engagement was another pillar receiving a high score, followed by infection prevention and control and by country-level coordination, planning and monitoring. The pillar/dimensi...
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 16, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mahboubeh Khaton Ghanbari, Masoud Behzadifar, Ahad Bakhtiari, Meysam Behzadifar, Samad Azari, Hasan Abolghasem Gorji, Saeed Shahabi, Mariano Martini Source Type: research

Prevalence of Insomnia among University Students in South Asian Region: A Systematic Review of Studies
Conclusion: This review emphasized that insomnia in university students might be a common health issue to give full concentration to their studies and academic performance thus, more attention should be given to the determinants of insomnia among university students, so that it could be helpful to identify the main causes of insomnia and effective measures could be taken.  (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 16, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Akibul Islam Chowdhury, Susmita Ghosh, Md. Faqrul Hasan, Khandaker Kafi Ahmed Siam, Fahmida Azad Source Type: research

Knowledge, attitude and practice of hygiene and sanitation among food-handlers in a psychiatric hospital in Indonesia - a mixed method study
Conclusion. Knowledge and attitude on hygiene and sanitation are generally good among food-handlers in the psychiatric hospital. There is a need to improve the practice through training programs. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 16, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ika Ratna Palupi Source Type: research

Improving quality in school canteens: “Un fiore in mensa” (A Flower in canteen) project from ATS Val Padana (Italy)
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Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 11, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Gianmarco Troiano Source Type: research

A theory of planned behavior-enhanced intervention to promote health literacy and self-care behaviors of type 2 diabetic patients
Conclusions. Applying TPB based education is suggested to maintain and improve self-care behaviors and health literacy in type 2 diabetic patients and other chronic diseases. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 11, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: isa mohammadi Zeidi, hadi Morshedi , hamid Alizadeh Otaghvar Source Type: research

Risk factors associated with serious bacterial infections among newborns with high body temperature
Conclusions: High body temperature in newborns needs careful evaluation to identify fever due to SBIs. In case of sepsis, antibiotics should cover prevalent bacteria including staphylococci and Enterobacter. Dehydration was prevalent among newborns with high body temperature due to hyperthermia or secondary to infections. To avoid hyperthermia, parents should know how to clothe their newborns appropriate for environmental temperature.Newborns ’ SBIs associated with positive CRP, abnormal platelet count, and maternal PROM.  (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 10, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ali Naseh, Naeeme Taslimi Taleghani Source Type: research

A management model for Hospital Hygiene Unit: evidence-based pro-active surveillance of potential environmental sources of infection in order to prevent patient ’s risk.
Conclusions. This surveillance system of water, food and environmental surfaces represents an innovative way of approaching hospital safety for patients and personnel because it overcomes the limitations due to a classic approach limited to a laboratory analytic phase only, according to the best available scientific evidence. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 9, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Marcello Di Pumpo Source Type: research

Dental professionals ’ knowledge and behavior towards utilization of gloves: a cross-sectional survey
Conclusion: Most of the interns and PG students had poor knowledge regarding usage of gloves which calls for an action on the part of educators to educate and train dental professionals regarding proper infection control practices. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 6, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Arun Suresh Dodamani, Harish Chaitram Jadhav, Mahesh Ravindra Khairnar, Rahul Gaybarao Naik Source Type: research

Behavioural risk factors for non-communicable diseases among undergraduates in south western Nigeria: knowledge, prevalence and correlates: a comparative cross-sectional study
Low- and middle-income countries are experiencing a transition from a preponderance of infectious to Non-Communicable Dis- eases (NCDs). Many of the behaviours that produce these risks often commence in late adolescence. The study assessed the prev- alence and knowledge of the major risk factors for NCDs among undergraduates in Ibadan Metropolis. This was a comparative cross-sectional study using a systematic random sampling tech- nique. Data were collected using the WHO STEPs questionnaire and were entered and analysed using SPSS version 21. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and logistic reg...
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 6, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Oluwatomi Iken, AYODEJI ADEBAYO, OLUWAFEMI POPOOLA, OLUWAFEMI POPOOLA Source Type: research

Prevalence of rubella antibodies: comparison between women with pregnancy induced by infertility treatments and those with spontaneous pregnancy
The great rubella epidemic has been sometimes occurred in Japan. We compared the prevalence of rubella antibody in women with pregnancies conceived by infertility treatments and those conceived spontaneously. We reviewed the obstetric records of the Japanese nulliparous women with pregnancies conceived by infertility treatments who had deliveries at Japanese Red Cross Katsushika Maternity Hospital from 2014 to 2018. There were no significant differences in the rate of women whose rubella antibody titer< 8 or< 32, respectively between the 2 groups with pregnancies conceived by infertility treatments and conceived spon...
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 6, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Yuria Haruna, Shunji Suzuki Source Type: research

Cervical cancer and screening: knowledge, awareness and attitudes of women in a Malta
Conclusion. This research provides a better understanding of who are the vulnerable groups with respect to cervical cancer knowledge and screening attendance. Improving health literacy and implementing health promotion campaigns will improve early symptom recognition, risk factor knowledge and attendance for screening. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 6, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Michelle Deguara Source Type: research

Joint effect of high blood pressure and physical inactive on diabetes mellitus: a population-based crosssectional survey
Conclusions. People with hypertension and less physical activity have the greatest risk of developing DM. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 6, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Aprizal Satria Hanafi, Nikson Sitorus, Demsa Simbolon, Martina Martina Source Type: research