International Journal of Epidemiology and Health Sciences

Original Article Behavioral Health

1. Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior Intention on Evidence-Based Practice among Nurses and Midwives of Pediatric and Neonatal units

Mojtaba Senmar; Ali Razaghpoor; Faezeh Safarali; Faeze Ramezani; Neda Fallah; Saeideh Hosseini; Hossein Rafiei

Volume 2, Issue 4 , April 2021

http://dx.doi.org/Doi:10.51757/IJEHS.2.4.2021.239706

Abstract

Background: While evidence-based practice (EBP) should be considered by all of midwifery and nursing groups, it is more important to midwives and nurses working with neonates and infants. Due to the limited number of available studies in this area, the objective of this study was to examine the knowledge, ... Read More

Clinical Epidemiology

1. Stage II pressure ulcer caused by the connection of an electrocardiogram’s nonstandard probe on the patient's chest: A case report study

Hossein Rafiei

Volume 1, Issue 1 , August 2020

http://dx.doi.org/Doi:10.51757/IJEHS.1.1.2020.39686

Abstract

The occurrence of pressure ulcers can be problematic for patients and health care systems. A medical device-related pressure ulcer (MDRPU) is considered as one of the important indicators of patient safety assessment as well as the quality of care provided to the patient. This case report concerns a ... Read More

Molecular Epidemiology

2. Molecular epidemiology of VIM and IMP-producing Klebsiella isolates from urinary tract infection patients in an educational hospital

Farshad Kakian; Mohammad hoseein Rezaei; Masoud Amiri; saeid janabadi; behnam zamanzad; Abolfazle gholipour; Kourosh Naderi

Volume 1, Issue 2 , September 2020

http://dx.doi.org/Doi:10.51757/IJEHS.1.2.2020.44700

Abstract

Background and aim: Klebsiella is an opportunistic organism that is the cause of many nosocomial infections. The present study was designed to investigate the molecular epidemiology of Verona integron-encoded metallo-β-lactamase (VIM) and Imipenemase (IMP)-producing Klebsiella isolates in ... Read More

Nursing

3. Telenursing strategies in Iran: A narrative literature review

Parisa Fathizadeh; Haydeh Heidari; Reza Masoudi; Morteza Sedehi; Feridoun Khajeali

Volume 1, Issue 3 , October 2020

http://dx.doi.org/Doi:10.51757/IJEHS.1.3.2020.46189

Abstract

Introduction: Tele-nursing is a modern way of promoting quality of nursing care, treatment outcome, reducing medical costs and the need for visits, patient and family involvement in decision making, and careful patient monitoring by using all kinds of technologies. The aim of this article was to determine ... Read More

Occupational Epidemiology

4. Prevalence of low back pain among the working Ethiopian population: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Amanuel Godana Arero; Godana Arero; Shimels Hussien Mohammed; Sahar Eftekhari

Volume 2, Issue 1 , January 2021

http://dx.doi.org/Doi:10.51757/IJEHS.2.1.2021.47841

Abstract

Background and objective: Low back pain (LBP), as a musculoskeletal disorder, remains a common health problem and is one of the most prevalent occupational injuries affecting adults living in both developed and developing countries. To increase the power and improve the prevalence estimates of LBP among ... Read More

COVID-19

5. SARS-CoV-2 infection prevalence and characteristics in domestic contacts: Study of 39 families and 132 people in a general medicine clinic in Toledo (Spain). implications for the general practitioner

Jose Luis Turabian

Volume 2, Issue 2 , February 2021

http://dx.doi.org/Doi:10.51757/IJEHS.2.2.2021.241686

Abstract

Background Most people with COVID-19 receive care at home, increasing the likelihood of exposure for household members. Objective To study the prevalence and characteristics of secondary cases in families after the appearance of a primary case Methodology An observational and retrospective study of families ... Read More

Review Health Practice

1. Development of an educational content for mothers of premature infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit in Iran: a narrative review

Shima Heidary; Haydeh Heidari; Roya Choopani

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 02 March 2021

http://dx.doi.org/Doi:10.51757/IJEHS.2.5.2021.242846

Abstract

Background: Mothers of preterm infants, as the first caregiver, need to learn about their infants and the complex environment of neonatal intensive care. In this regard, this study aimed to evaluate the educational content for the mothers of premature infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit ... Read More Background: Mothers of preterm infants, as the first caregiver, need to learn about their infants and the complex environment of neonatal intensive care. In this regard, this study aimed to evaluate the educational content for the mothers of premature infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Iran and develop educational content for them. Method: The method is based on two key steps. Seven online databases (SID, Magiran, Scholar Google, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Elsevier, and Scopus) were searched from 2009 to 2019, using keywords ‘mother’, ‘neonatal intensive care’, ‘program’, ‘intervention education,’ and ‘empowerment’. 275 articles were retrieved and a total of 12 studies were retained for appraisal after screening the titles, abstracts, and full-text reviews, developing the educational content. Finally, with help of 11 experts and 10 mothers of premature infants, the qualitative content validity and face validity were determined, respectively. Results: In general, eight themes were identified based on thematic analysis, including orientation with the NICU, characteristics of premature infants, premature infants’ problems, needs of premature infants, preparation of premature infant’s environment, behavioral symptoms of premature infants, the positioning of premature infants, and preparation for discharge and measures were developed after the discharge of the premature infant. Considering all acquired interventions for all items, a content validity ratio of 0.59, and a content validity index of 0.79 were obtained after holding the panel of experts at two levels of specialists and mothers. Conclusion: Due to the shortage of nursing staff and a high workload in the NICU, this review offers nurses to spend less time educating mothers and focusing more on premature infants. Moreover, supporting mothers can help in providing better care for their infants. Application of educational content can help nurses and mothers to have more effective care for premature infants. It can be expected that the participation of mothers in the care of their premature infants can be improved by providing an educational content in a well-written program.