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M Rezaei, M Parviz, Mr Javanmard,
Volume 13, Issue 3 (9-2014)
Abstract
Introduction: Ice-cream, being full of nutrients and enjoying favorable conditions may cause poisoning and intestinal diseases for the consumers in case of not considering rules of hygiene in the stages of production, maintenance and delivery.It is in fact considered as one of the dairy products providing a suitable environment for the development of different kinds of microorganisms. The purpose of this study was to investigate bacterial contamination found in traditional (unpasteurized) and pasteurized ice-cream in Arak, Markazi province.
Methods: Regarding sampling, some ice-cream delivery centers were selected randomly across Arak. On the whole,70 samples of unpasteurized ice-creams (traditional) and 40 samples of pasteurized ice-creams weighing 50-100 grams were provided from July to December 2011 during 6 months from confectioneries and ice-cream sellers in different parts of the city. Then the address of the region was written down, and the samples were transmitted to the microbiology laboratory sterilized and frozen.
Results: The results showed that 57.14% of the unpasteurized samples were not consumable and the bacteria inside them were as following in terms of frequency: staphylococcus aureus50%,klebsiella54.28%,Escherichia coli 42.85%. Regarding pasteurized ice-creams, 30% of the samples were not consumable and the bacteria inside them were as following in terms of frequency: Escherichia coli 25%, staphylococcus aureus10%,and klebsiella20%.It is important to note that no salmonella was detected in this study.
Conclusion:The results show unfavorable situation of traditional and pasteurized ice-creams concerning bacterial contamination.
Fatemeh Younesi, Parviz Sharifi Daramadi, Seyede Masoomeh Hoseini,
Volume 23, Issue 4 (10-2024)
Abstract
Introduction: Given the negative effects of satellite series on marital commitment, and the quality of life of women, and the destabilization of family systems, the present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on marital commitment and quality of life in women who follow satellite series in Tehran
Methods: This study was designed as a quasi-experimental intervention with a pre-test and post-test approach. The statistical population consisted of women who were viewers of satellite series and members of an active institute in marriage and psychological services for couples in East Tehran. Using convenience sampling method, the first individual was selected randomly, and then through snowball sampling, 120 individuals were introduced. After screening and selecting eligible individuals, the sample size was reduced to 30, and the participants were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups (15 in each group). The women in the experimental group participated in virtual cognitive-behavioral therapy sessions. Data collection tools included two standardized questionnaires: the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire and the Adams and Jones Marital Commitment Questionnaire which were distributed and completed in both groups before and after the intervention. For data analysis, descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, Shapiro-Wilk test, skewness, and kurtosis were used, and for inferential statistics to examine the significance of the intervention's effectiveness, analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was employed. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.
Results: The results indicated a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in both pre-test and post-test (p<0/05). The scores of the experimental group after the intervention showed a significant increase in the post-test analysis of covariance for the variables of physical health, psychological health, social relationships, social environment, overall quality of life, personal commitment, moral commitment, structural commitment, and overall marital commitment, compared to the pre-test (p<0/05). At the same time, the control group did not show a significant difference (p>0/05).
Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that cognitive-behavioral therapy has a positive impact on quality of life and marital commitment. This type of therapy can be utilized as an effective strategy to improve marital commitment and quality of life for women who watch satellite series.
Nahid Khalilnejad, Parviz Asgari, Hamzeh Ahmadian, Heyder Eslami Shahrbabaki,
Volume 23, Issue 5 (12-2024)
Abstract
Introduction: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of quality of life therapy (QoLT) on the psychological well-being and social adjustment of breast cancer patients.
Methods:This study was a semi-experimental intervention with a pre-test, post-test, and two-month follow-up in two groups: experimental and control. The study population consisted of all breast cancer patients who were present at Shohadaye Kargar Hospital in Yazd from September to February 2024. From this population, 31 patients were selected through purposive sampling and were randomly assigned to two groups: experimental (N=15) and control (N=16). The data collection tools included a demographic form, the Ryff’s scale of psychological well-being- Short Form (RSPWB-18), and the Social Adjustment Scale (SAS). The data were also analyzed using SPSS-21 software and Chi-square, one-way ANOVA, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, and repeated measures analysis of variance.
Results:The results indicated that QoLT significantly increased psychological well-being (F=115/70) and social adjustment (F=45/78) in breast cancer patients (P<0/001). Additionally, the effect size of this therapy was high, with 80% for psychological well-being and 61% for social adjustment, and its effects persisted for up to two months after the treatment.
Conclusion:The QoLT has a positive impact on improving the psychological well-being and social adjustment of breast cancer patients. Therefore, it is recommended that alongside routine treatment, QoLT should be utilized to enhance the psychosocial health of breast cancer patients.
