Showing 10 results for Nadjarzade
Mh Baghianimoghadam, A Nadjarzadeh , M Askar Shahi , M Salehi,
Volume 11, Issue 4 (3-2013)
Abstract
Background: Vitamins are organic compounds required as vital nutrients and vitamin deficiency is a venturesome condition for human body.Vitamin D deficiency is a world-wide epidemic and it’s widespread deficiency is a concern in Middle East countries. The major cause of vitamin D deficiency in many countries is the lack of sunexposure as a result of cultural norms of covering.
The aim of this study was to determine the Yazd high school students’ knowledge, attitude and practice towards vitamin D effects on human health.
Methods: A self-administered, structured, questionnaire, researcher made was conducted to investigate knowledge, attitude and practice of high school students. The questionnaires were given to 312 students (153boys and 159 girls) of 8 Yazd high schools. We used SPSS software and Paired t-test, ANOVA and chi2 test for analyzing the data.
Result: Of total participants, 49% were boys and 51% were girls. This study showed that among the 312 cases studied, 2.2% had good knowledge and 39.4% had average knowledge about vitamin D effects on human health. 21.5% of the cases had good attitude and 18.8% of them had goodpractice. Mean knowledge score was 15.11+- 4.83 of 31, mean attitude score was 18.94+-3.32 out of 28 scoreand, and mean practice score on vitamin D effects on human health was 13.69 +-2.71 of 20. There wasn’t a significant difference between knowledge and attitude among girls and boys but boys practice was better than girls and there was a significant difference in this case.
Conclusion:Lack of knowledge,attitude and practice could endanger people's health so developing some training programs seems to be necessary.
Z Ahadi, L Nabizadeh-Asl , M Akbari, H Mozaffari-Khosravi , A Nadjarzadeh ,
Volume 12, Issue 3 (12-2013)
Abstract
Background: Consumption of dairy products in teenagers is very important for achieving optimum growth. Accordingly, the related government offices have distributed free-milk in schools in recent years. This study was designed to determine the acceptance of this intervention among the girl high schools in Yazd.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 703 students were selected randomly from the two educational regions of Yazd city. Data were collected by demographic questionnaire and questionnaires about the number of weekly consumed milks, knowledge and attitude. Data were then analyzed by SPSS version 16.
Results: The results showed that 37% of the students did not consume milk at all. There was no correlation between the knowledge and acceptance of milk although there was a correlation between the attitude and acceptance of milk among the students. Among those who had consumed milk, 63 % noted benefits of milk for their health as the reason for its consumption. Of the students who had not consumed milk, 64% did not drink it for its bad taste.
Conclusion: Considering the results, acceptance of distributed milk was not good and according to this study, the major reason of not using distributed milk was its undesirable flavor. Therefore enhancement of quality and taste of milk distributed by the government can help boosting the student's interest to consume it and to obtain most advantage of the program.
M Akbari, A Zeinali , H Mozaffari Khosravi , M Afkhami Ardekani , H Hadi Nodushan , H Fallahzadeh, A Nadjarzadeh,
Volume 12, Issue 4 (3-2014)
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Introduction: Type two Diabetes is one of the major causes of mortality and its prevalence is increasing around the world. It is widely accepted that diabetes is an oxidative disease. One of the antioxidants used in oxidative diseases is CoQ10.The aim of this study is to find out the effect of CoQ10 on insulin resistance and glycaemic control of patients with type two diabetes.
Methods: This is a double blind randomized controlled clinical trial which was conducted on 70 type 2 diabetic patients in Yazd Diabetes Research Center in 2011.The diabetic patients were randomly divided into two groups, CoQ10 and placebo. The Two groups took two capsules containing 100mg CoQ10 or placebo every day for 12 weeks. Blood glucose and insulin resistance were measured before and after the trial.
Results: Sixty two patients completed the trial. There was no significant difference between the mean of fasting blood glucose, median insulin and median secretion of the beta cells between two groups after the trial. The mean difference of Insulin sensitivity change was significantly greater in CoQ10 group (12.1+67.1vs -19.1+50.1 P<0.05).The median difference of HOMA (insulin resistance) between two groups after the trial was significant (P<0.05).
Conclusion: This study revealed that CoQ10 supplementation significantly increases insulin sensitivity and decreases insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes. Regarding the results of this study, supplementation with CoQ10 can be recommended for diabetic patients.
M Akbari Fakhrabadi , B Talaei, H Fallahzadeh , A Nadjarzadeh,
Volume 13, Issue 6 (3-2015)
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Introduction: Diabetes is one of the major causes of mortality worldwide. One of the complications of this disorder is hypertension. Today besides the routine medication in oxidative diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, antioxidant supplementation is used. One of the antioxidants used in these diseases is CoQ10. The aim of this study is to find out
Methods: This is a double blind randomized controlled clinical trial which was held on 70 type 2 diabetic patients in Yazd Diabetes Research Center in 2011.The diabetic patients were randomly divided into two groups, CoQ10 and placebo. The Two groups took two capsules containing 100mg CoQ10 or placebo every day for 12 weeks. Systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and mean arteriole pressure (MAP) was measured at the beginning and at the end of the intervention.
Results: sixty two patients completed the study. The mean SBP,DBP and MAP of the Q10 group decreased in comparison with the control group after intervention. The mean of SBP decreased about of 12.65 mmHg in CoQ10 group compared to baseline. The mean of decline of DBP and MAP were 11.37 and 11.8 mmHG, respectively.
Conclusion:This study revealed that CoQ10 supplementation significantly decreases the blood pressure in type 2 diabetes. Regarding to the results of this study and other reports, supplementation with CoQ10 can be recommended for diabetic patients especially in hypertension ones.
A Nadjarzadeh, N Rafiei, Gh Usefzadeh, M Shokuohi,
Volume 14, Issue 6 (3-2016)
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Introduction: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) encompasses a cluster of coronary heart disease risk factors, including abdominal obesity, glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia and elevated blood pressure that is associated with increased inflammatory markers. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) blood pressure and inflammatory markers in patients with metabolic syndrome.
Method: Design of This study was a double-blind randomized clinical trial and the duration was three months of supplementation. CoQ10 (100 mg twice daily) or placebo was administrated to 50 subjects with the metabolic syndrome for 12 weeks. Patients were randomly divided into two groups; placebo and treatment groups. Blood pressure, homocysteine and hs-CRP as inflammatory markers were measured before and after twelve weeks of the intervention.
Results: Forty five participants with MetS completed the study. CoQ10 supplementation significantly decrease systolic blood pressure by 0.66cm Hg (p=0.04) and diastolic blood pressure by 0.31 cm Hg (p=0.001). Although there was a significant difference between groups in diastolic blood pressure after supplementation, comparing mean changes of two groups showed no significant differences. homocysteine concentration in the intervention group decreased from 11.97±2.09 to 10.31±1.93 u/ml (p<0.005) and hs-CRP declined from 4.40±3.46 to 3.64±3.25 u/ml (p=0.037).
Conclusion: CoQ10 supplementation at a dosage of 200 mg appears to decrease inflammatory markers, systolic and somehow diastolic blood pressure in patients with MetS.
H Mozaffari - Khosravi, A Javidi , A Nadjarzade , A Dehghani , Mh Eftekhari,
Volume 14, Issue 6 (3-2016)
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Introduction: Obesity leads to an increase in oxidative stress and insulin resistance.Flaxseed consumption is increasingly incorporated into the diet of individuals, in purpose of weight reduction.There are limited data on efficacy of flaxseed on improving anthropometric indices.The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of flaxseed on anthropometric and oxidative stress indexes in overweight and obese prediabeticindividuals.
Methods: This study was conducted among 99prediabeticparticipants with body mass index(BMI)25-34.9.They are assigned randomly to three groups:high dose flaxseed(HD) and low dose flaxseed(LD) as intervention groups and third group as control group(C).HD receiveddaily 40 g milled flaxseed,LD receiveddaily 20 g flaxseed for 12 week and C group received no intervention.Anthropometric indicesand MDAwere measured before and after intervention.
Result: 92 individuals remained at the end of 12th week for analysis.Weight, BMI and waist circumstancesdecreased in intervention groups compared to the control group and baseline(p<0/005).Although significant differences observed in MDA in HDand C group, but this difference was not significantbetween intervention groups and control.
Conclusion: The result of present study demonstrated that consumption of both dose of flaxseed (daily 20 g and 40 g) can lower weight,BMI and waist circumstancesinprediabetic patients, but it’s not dose-dependent, but flaxseed has no significant effect on oxidative stress in prediabetes.
A Nadjarzadeh, N , Jani , M Khoshnevisan, A Molajaafari, H Fallahzadeh, F Khabiri , A Shavakhi ,
Volume 14, Issue 6 (3-2016)
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Introduction: There are evidences that show the effect of vitamin D on obesity. The relationship between vitamin D deficiency and nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD) is under review. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of vitamin D supplementation along with a low caloric diet on liver enzymes and anthropometric parameters in NAFLD patients.
Methods: This study is a randomized clinical trial involved 80 NAFLD patients with vitamin D deficiency. Both groups used vitamin D or placebo for 12 weeks, one time a week. Liver enzymes, ultrasound of the liver and bile ducts and anthropometric parameters were measured before and after intervention.
Results: The study was completed by 73 subjects. After 12 weeks, liver enzymes and the degree of fatty liver in the intervention group compared with the placebo group were significantly decreased (P<0.005). About 9 kg of body weight in the intervention group compared to the beginning of the intervention decreased (P<0.005).
Conclusion: Vitamin D supplementation along with a low calorie diet in NAFLD patients with hypovitaminosis D significantly effect on anthropometric factors decrease and liver enzymes and the degree fatty liver improvement.
M Mosallaieepour Yazdi , M Mirzaei , A Nadjarzade , F Mazidisharafabadi , A Imani , A Zarerahimabadi ,
Volume 15, Issue 2 (7-2016)
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Introduction: Anemia is regarded as a public health problem worldwide, specifically among children. Therefore, this study, which sought to determine the factors associated with anemia, aimed to assess the association between anemia and demographic factors in children aged 7-12 years old in Yazd.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 390 elementary schools students aged 7-12 years in Yazd were selected randomly by multistage cluster sampling. In addition, the inclusion criteria involved only the healthy students and the girls whose their menstrual cycles had started were excluded. demographic information was collected by applying questionnaire and their height and weight were measured. Anemia is defined as Hb level below 11.5 g/dL, and risk for anemia was defined as Hb level between 11.5-13.5. Serum ferritin below 15 g/dl was defined as severe anemia or iron deficiency.
Results: Anemia was reported in 1.3% of the children; though 51.5% of children were demonstrated to be at risk of anemia. In addition, 9.1% of children had severe anemia. Among the studied demographic factors, age and gender were significantly associated with anemia, so 7-8 year children as well as the female students had a higher prevalence of anemia.
Conclusion: The study findings revealed that more than half of Yazdi adolescents had anemia or were at risk of anemia. High prevalence of anemia in girls before the onset of menstrual cycles demonda to be prominently taken into account.
Seyed Saeed Mazloomi Mahmoodabad, Shahla Sharifi, Azadeh Nadjarzadeh, Hossein Fallahzadeh,
Volume 17, Issue 1 (5-2018)
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Introduction: Today, consuming junk foods and unhealthy snacks are very common in children. This study aimed to investigate the effects of parent education on reducing the consumption of unhealthy snacks in first and second elementary female students in Eghlid city.
Methods: In this experimental-interventional study,102 students of first and second grade (51 in the intervention group and 51 in the control group) participated. The intervention was in the framework of social-cognitive theory and two training sessions for parents during the group discussion and question and answer and distributing pamphlets. The data collection tool was a questionnaire designed to assess the impact of intervention in two stages, which was completed by parents before and three months after the intervention.
Results: After the intervention, the frequency of consumption of unhealthy snacks had a significant decrease in students (P=0.0001). However, significant changes was not observed in the control group ( p=0.352). There was a significant increase among structures of social- cognitive theory as well as Awareness (p=0.002), attitudes toward behavioral outcomes (p=0.0001), access p=0.001) and social support (p=0.0001).
Conclusion: According to the results, we can say that a family-based intervention based on parent education within the framework of social-cognitive theory can reduce the consumption of unhealthy snacks in primary school students
Tahere Soltani, Seyed Saeed Mazloomy Mahmoodabad, Azadeh Nadjarzadeh, Hossein Fallahzadeh, Mohammad Hossein Soltani, Ali Akbar Vaezi, Seyedeh Mahdyeh Namayandeh,
Volume 21, Issue 3 (9-2022)
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Introduction: excessive consumption of salt is one of the unhealthy eating habits and is one of the factors in the high prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and the resulting mortality. Using swot tool is one of the effective measures in understanding the society, planning and new solutions for behavior modification. So, the aim of this study was to investigate the factors related to salt consumption in the target society in order to provide solutions to improve the current situation.
Methods: An exploratory study was conducted in hamidia town of yazd city in 2020. Qualitative data were collected using three focus groups and twenty four individual interviews with women and eleven individual interviews with health workers. Quantitative data of knowledge, attitude and performance of women regarding salt consumption were collected using a validated questionnaire regarding salt consumption through a 4-part researcher. The amount of salt consumed was measured through a 24-hour food questionnaire and a urine test. Themes were identified from quantitative and qualitative data and analyzed and were interpreted using a swot matrix and solutions were designed using strategies COMBI.
Results: the results of research showed that the highest priority among the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the program are, respectively, trusting the training of doctors and center personnel with the importance coefficient of 0.06, insufficient awareness about the complications of excessive salt consumption with the importance coefficient 0.06, the presence of nutrition experts in health centers and access to health professionals with the importance coefficient of 0.05 and the existence of conflicting information in the society about salt consumption with the importance coefficient of 0.053.
Conclusion:
Our results showed that, the best strategy for the program of reducing salt consumption in the target society was an aggressive strategy. Therefore, the relevant officials can, implement the aggressive strategies presented in this research to reduce the salt consumption
