Showing 21 results for Satisfaction
Reza Abbaschian, Azar Avazeh, Soheyla Rabi Siahkalis,
Volume 1, Issue 1 (9-2011)
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Nurses are among the most influential human resources in health systems. Job satisfaction can increase efficiency of systems and commitment of employees to organizations. Identifying the effective factors on job satisfaction can help to increase job satisfaction and motivation of nurses to perform their tasks appropriately. This study was conducted to determine job satisfaction and its related factors among nurses working in the public hospitals of Zanjan.
Material and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 472 nurses from public hospitals at Zanjan University of Medical Sciences using stratified random sampling. Data gathering tools included a researcher–made questionnaire including 25 items in the areas of job security, management style, work environment, facilities, salary and benefits, self-concept and social image of nurses. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square test in the SPSS.
Results: The job satisfaction among nurses was moderate (51.2±1.87). The highest mean score (62.2 ± 2.39) was related to the social prestige of the nursing profession in society. The lowest average scores were related to satisfaction with work and welfare (44.82 ±2.62), and rights and benefits (45.76±2.63), respectively. Conclusion: Facilities, working conditions, and salary and benefits were the most important factors affecting job satisfaction. It seems to be necessary to adjust the work hours, and shifts to enhance the quality of nursing care and nurse satisfaction
Hosein Masoomi, Rahim Sorouri Zanjani ,
Volume 2, Issue 1 (7-2012)
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Background and objective: Vasectomy as a none-expensive and easy contraceptive method is not mentioned by most of men in Zanjan. This study aimed to assess the rate of satisfaction from vasectomy among men undergone vasectomy in Zanjan, 2009. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study, data were collected using 101 files of patients who undergone vasectomy in Zanjan health centers. Data were gathered using a self-structured questionnaire through face to face interviews and were analyzed using statistical tests in the SPSS. Results: Overall, 56.4% of men were satisfied from vasectomy. Satisfaction rate was higher among those who aged 45 years old and more (62%). Men whose wives were housekeepers were more satisfied than men whose wives were working (74% vs. 55%). Men living in rural areas were more satisfied than men who lived in urban areas (72% vs. 55%). Conclusion: Considering the causes of dissatisfactions in designing family planning programs should promote the rate of vasectomy in health centers.
Yosof Mortazavi, Asieh Khalilpour Marz, Omleyla Rabiee, Zahra Rohi , Samaneh Ghomi,
Volume 3, Issue 1 (9-2013)
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Background and Objectives: Patient satisfaction is an important concept and priority in health system. The aim of this study was to assess patients' satisfaction from nursing care in hospitals of Iran University of Medical Sciences. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 450 patients who had undergone surgery during six months were selected to the study. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire. Patients' satisfaction was measured in a 5-point Likert scale. Results: The overall satisfaction of patients pre- and post operation was at an optimum level of 83.6% and 89.1%, respectively. The mean overall satisfaction with nursing care was not statistically significant before and after the surgery. Patients' satisfaction after the surgery was significantly related to the education, gender and residential area (p<0.05). Conclusion: Most patients were satisfied with the nursing care before and after the surgery. Patient satisfaction should be measured at the time of discharge as an evaluation index.
Sina Valiee, Golrokh Moridi, Shahnaz Khaledi,
Volume 3, Issue 1 (9-2013)
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Background and Objectives: Since the barriers to the clinical education can adversely affect nursing profession goals the purpose of this study was to investigate apprenticeship and internship nursing students' views about facilitators of and barriers to the clinical education in Sanandaj School of Nursing and Midwifery. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, viewpoints of all 160 apprenticeship and internship nursing students studying at Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences were investigated. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire including demographic characteristic and 64 questions about facilitators and barriers of clinical education in eight domains using five-point Likert scale. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed using content validity based on the expert views and the reliability was investigated using the Cronbach's alpha (0.78). Data were analyzed using the descriptive and inferential statistics with 95% confidence interval in the SPSS. Results: The most cited facilitator of the clinical education from views of the apprenticeship (n=64 57.1%) and internship (n=33 68.8%) students was the relationship between instructors and students. The lack of facilities in hospitals was the most cited barrier of the clinical education from the apprenticeship students viewpoint (n=45 40.2) whereas the attributes of the clinical instructors was the most cited barrier among the internships (n=22 45.8%). There were statistical differences between the apprenticeship and internship students viewpoints on the students' satisfaction from rules and regulations and the teaching methods (P<0.05). Conclusion: Regarding the effectiveness of the clinical education in acquisition of nursing skills, it is necessary to improve clinical education to reduce the existing challenges.
Homa Sadeghi Aval Shahr, Sayeh Sadat Moosavi Sahebalzamani, Freshteh Jahdi, Leila Neisani Samani, Hamid Haghani,
Volume 4, Issue 1 (9-2014)
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Background and Objectives: Recent studies have shown that social and environmental factors as well as social communication play crucial role in pregnancy outcomes. The current study aimed to examine the relationship between perceived social support in pregnancy with birth satisfaction. Materials and Methods: This was a correlational-descriptive study in which 200 pregnant women referred to the Shahid Akbarabadi hospital were randomly selected. Data were collected using demographic characteristic, the Multidimensional scale of perceived social support and Machey questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the regression analysis in the SPSS-16. Results: There was statistically significant relationship between the family and partner perceived social support with birth satisfaction. Only the partner perceived social support could explain the variance of birth satisfaction among the participants (p<0/05). Data indicated that the mean score of the partner perceived social support (23/63±4/34) was higher than the family perceived social support (22/51±5/18) and friends perceived social support (16/56±6/16). The mean score of birth satisfaction was 68/16±10/22. Conclusion: There was significant association between family and partner perceived social support with the birth satisfaction. It highlighted the necessity of providing educational programs for spouses and families of pregnant women in order to support and alleviate their birth satisfaction.
Sousan Valizadeh, Hamidreza Haririan,
Volume 5, Issue 2 (2-2016)
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Background and Objectives: Motivation is an internal state that fosters human activities; and is associated with factors such as job satisfaction, quality of care and durability of nurses in their profession. The aim of this study was to review and describe work motivation among nurses around the world.
Materials and Methods: After searching the related keywords and removing the duplicates, we extracted data from three English and ten Persian articles. Quality of the articles was assessed using the STROBE Statement.
Results: Most of the articles had reported that nurses work motivation was low. The most important factors affecting nurses work motivation included altruism, appropriate and respectful interpersonal interactions, adequate wages, proper working hours and free time to do own things, high autonomy, authorities support and recognition of work experience, social reputation, and non discrimination in working conditions and payments.
Conclusion: It is suggested that the policymakers in nursing consider factors affecting the work motivation.
Homa Dorodi, Korosh Amini, Maryam Hashemi,
Volume 6, Issue 3 (11-2016)
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Background and Objectives: Due to the importance of the effect of occupational hazards on the performance of health workers and professional satisfaction, this study was done to determine the relationship between the injuries caused by job with job satisfaction, stress and employee turnover mediated by perceptions of safety climate about health workers.
Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive-correlative study. The statistic population of this study included all medical and administrative staff of Zanjan’s teaching hospitals. The sample was 268 people who were selected among the therapeutic staff of Ayatollah Mousavi and Valiasr hospitals by using Cochran method and accessible sampling. Data were collected by a local standard questionnaire. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by factor analysis (KMO=0.809) and its ostensible validity and reliability was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha coefficient (0.82) report. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and multiple regression by SPSS software, version 22.
Results: Multiple regression showed that there is a significant relation between the injuries caused by job and job satisfaction, job stress and turnover (p<0.05). Also, the mediating role of perceptions of safety climate variable was confirmed.
Conclusion: Organizations should pay more attention to the prevention of injuries to prevent the decline in employees' perception of safety so that the attitude of staff and their job satisfaction do not change.
Mahnaz Alizadeh, Naeimeh Akbari Torkestani, Behnam Oohadi, Fatemeh Mehrabi Razveh,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (6-2018)
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Background: Given the importance of sex drive in marital satisfaction, evaluating the effectiveness of easy and cost-effective therapies in this regard is essential.
Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral counseling (CBC) based on film therapy on the marital satisfaction of women with low sex drive.
Methods: This clinical trial was conducted on 300 women referring to health centers, and 50 women with low sex drive were selected based on the inclusion criteria via permuted block randomization. The selected subjects were allocated to the intervention (n=25) and control (n=25) groups. The intervention group received seven sessions of CBC based on film therapy, while the control group received no intervention. Data were collected using the marital satisfaction scale proposed by Afrooz before and after the intervention. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 20 using Chi-square and MANCOVA.
Results: The results of Chi-square indicated that the groups were homogeneous in terms of demographic characteristics. In addition, the intervention and control groups had no significant difference in terms of marital satisfaction before the intervention. However, in the post-intervention phase, marital satisfaction significantly increased in the intervention group compared to the control group.
Conclusion: According to the results, CBC based on film therapy could improve marital satisfaction. Therefore, it is recommended that this therapeutic approach be adopted to enhance the relationship of the couples with low sex drive.
Farnaz Farnam,
Volume 8, Issue 4 (3-2019)
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Background: Contraceptive side effects have been recognized as the most important reasons accounting for discontinuation of the methods.
Objectives: The present study attempts to identify the probable side effects that negatively affect sexual satisfaction and depression in Intra Uterine Device (IUD) and Depo-Medroxyprogestrone Acetate (DMPA) users.
Methods: 150 IUD users and 150 DMPA users who had started the respective contraceptive method since the past 12-18 months participated in a cross-sectional study conducted in 34 health centers from August 2017 to January 2018, in Tehran, Iran. Index of Sexual Satisfaction and Patient Health Questionnaire were used for assessing sexual satisfaction and depression in the participants, respectively.
Results: Chi-square and independent t-test showed no significant difference between demographic characteristic in the two groups (P>0.05). The linear logistic regression analysis showed that no variables affect sexual satisfaction in IUD users, while depression (P=0.01, B=1.12) and dysmenorrhea (P=0.05, B=2.06) were meaningful factors accounting for sexual satisfaction in DMPA users. Influential factors on depression were dysmenorrhea (P= 0.005, B=0.41) in IUD users, and sexual satisfaction (P= 0.005, B=0.05) and weight gain (P=0.029, B=0.31) in DMPA users. Pearson test showed a significant correlation between sexual satisfaction and depression (P=0.05, Pearson correlation=0.11).
Conclusion: This study helps clinicians to improve sexual satisfaction and mood levels in IUD and DMPA users by manipulating some influential factors. With regard to the correlation between sexual satisfaction and depression, health providers should pay greater attention to these clients’ sexual life when they complain of depression, and vice versa
Samaneh Youseflu, Farahnaz Rostami, Majid Yousefi Afrashteh , Zeynab Bayat, Leila Rastegari,
Volume 8, Issue 4 (3-2019)
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Background: Postpartum is considered as one of the most vulnerable and stressful periods for women. Changes in physical appearance after pregnancy and childbirth could result in attitudinal changes of women towards their body and subsequently disorders in women’s sexual behavior.
Objectives: Regarding the effect of pregnancy and childbirth on sexual function and the body image of women, this study aims to assess the effect of body image satisfaction on sexual function of Iranian women referring to Health Care Center of Zanjan city after child birth.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 420 mothers who had referred to health care centers affiliated to Zanjan University of Medical Sciences between 2018-19. A checklist including questions about demographic and reproductive information, Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the Multidimensional Body–Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ) were filled up for all of the participants. The data were analyzed by SPSS 16 software through using the Pearson correlation coefficient.
Results: A positive relationship was observed between body image satisfaction and sexual function (SF) of women (r=0.23, p<0.001). The participating women’s BMI (r=0.27, p<0.001), marriage duration (r=0.11, p<0.05) and their age (r=0.28, p<0.001) were associated with their body image satisfaction. The levels of body image satisfaction showed significant difference between women with and without sexual dysfunction (p=0.008).
Conclusion: Women experience changes in SF and body image during the postpartum period. Changes in women’s SF can leave negative impact on women’s family relationship. Therefore, in that period, women need breastfeeding and nutritional support as well as psychosocial support with regards to their body image. As a strategy, health care providers are recommended to pay more attention to women’s mental and sexual issues while offering postpartum routine checks.
Fatemeh Mirmohammadi, Mohammad Ali Shah Hoseini, Hamid Reza Yazdani, Abbas Ebadi,
Volume 9, Issue 1 (6-2019)
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Background: Job promotion is one of the most important issues in nursing profession.
Objectives: Although, it is more than one hundred years since the beginning of modern nursing education in Iran, numerous challenges still exist in professional promotion of clinical nurses. Barriers and facilitators of job promotion are important factors that should be considered for the individual development of nurses and efficiency increase of healthcare organizations. This study aims to identify and present factors influencing, barriers and facilitators of nursing job promotion in Iran.
Methods: This qualitative study was conducted in 2017 using individual semi-structured interviews with twenty-two experts in health and nursing management. The data were analyzed using content analysis based on Graneheim and Lundman method. The main questions of the interview included the following: “How is nursing job promotion done in your organization?” and “What are the barriers and facilitators of job promotion for nurses?”
Results: The findings were categorized into six themes and ten categories. Facilitators for job promotion among nurses included: development of an atmosphere for mutual growth and excellence, lifelong training program, exploring professional identity in healthcare team & society and fair compensation for the services, salaries and benefits. Meanwhile, wrong cultural beliefs and barriers, ineffectiveness organizational regulations were some barriers of nursing job promotion.
Conclusion: Nurses’ motivation is fluctuating due to empowering factors and barriers. Health systems certainly can institutionalize and perform nursing job promotion solutions through short and long-term planning on job promotion (such as compensation for the services, encouragement for nurses, organizational culture improvement, atmosphere change in society and organizational).
Roya Jalili, Saeid Asefzadeh, Alireza Shoghli, Mahnaz Mohebbi,
Volume 9, Issue 2 (9-2019)
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Background: Performance-based payment makes rewards and outcomes result in paid satisfaction , which leads to the success and promotion of employee value and alignment with organizational goals in the light of organizational justice.
Objectives: This study aimed to assess The role of organizational Justice in Nurses and Midwives’ Satisfaction with Performance-Based Payment (Qasedak Project) in Zanjan Educational Hospitals
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional correlation study was conducted on 149 nurses and midwives in educational hospitals with Cochran formula. The researcher-made questionnaires of satisfaction based on P4P and organizational justice of Moorman and Niehoff were used, and data were analyzed using SPSS software and descriptive and analytic statistics (independent t-test, regression, analysis of variance, and nonparametric Spearman correlation coefficient and cross-tabulation).
Results: Nurses and midwives reported moderate organizational justice with an average of 55.7 and low merit pay satisfaction with an average of 13. There was a positive and significant correlation between organizational justice and job satisfaction (r = 0.65), the amount of merit pay and satisfaction (r = 0.33), and organizational justice and the amount of merit pay (r = 0.23). The results revealed that organizational justice with a standard beta of 0.58 had a positive effect on the satisfaction with the merit pay received and alone accounted for 33% of the changes.
Conclusion: Since there was a positive and direct correlation between organizational justice and nursing and midwifery staff satisfaction, it is recommended that managers accomplish exact and accurate evaluation of staff performance by means of increasing staff’s awareness of Qasedak project, providing timely feedback to them, and observing justice in the payment of rewards.
Amir Hossein Gitifard, Seyede Fatemeh Gheiasi, Vahide Karimi, Soheila Rabie Siahkali, Fatemeh Rafiei,
Volume 9, Issue 4 (1-2020)
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Background: Job satisfaction is a significant factor in increasing the efficiency of staff, enhancing the quality of medical services, and achieving organizational goals.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine and compare the level of job satisfaction among anesthesia and operating room staff.
Methods: This descriptive-comparative study was carried out on 152 anesthesia (71 individuals) and operating room staff (81 individuals) in Zanjan hospitals. Sampling was accomplished by census method. Job satisfaction was assessed using the JSS (Job Satisfaction Survey) in nine areas (Pay, Promotions, Supervision, Coworkers, Fringe Benefits, Contingent Rewards, Nature of Work, Operational Procedures and Communications). Data analysis was performed using SPSS 16 software. Descriptive and analytical statistics, including Fisher's exact test and Mann-Whitney test, were analyzed as well.
Results: Most of the participants were female (69.1%), under 30 years old (48.7%), and with a bachelor's degree (75%). In general, job satisfaction of the majority of staff was moderate (75%). The mean job satisfaction in the areas of operational procedures (P=0.005), communication (P=0.027), and total score (P=0.042) in operating room staff was significantly higher than anesthesia staff; however, there was no statistically significant difference in other areas (P> 0.05).
Conclusion: Job satisfaction of anesthesia staff was lower in terms of operational procedures, communication, and total score; therefore, it is suggested that managers and authorities take this issue into account and take appropriate measures to improve the job satisfaction of staff in the mentioned areas.
Fatemeh Sadat Izadi-Avanji , Anahita Takbiri Boroujeni, Malihe Imeni, Hamid Reza Gilasi, Malihe Amerian,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (4-2020)
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Background: Marital satisfaction is a crucial component of emotional stability of couples and plays a vital role in the function of family and society. Therefore, investigating the causes and factors affecting this category is of particular importance.
Objectives: The present study aims to compare marital life satisfaction in the elderly and non-elderly people and related factors in 2012.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on 257 men and women covered by healthcare centers of Kashan University of Medical Sciences in 2012. The instruments used included the ENRICH marital satisfaction inventory and the demographic characteristics questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS-16 and descriptive and analytical statistics (chi-square, independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, and Tukey post-hoc test). (P-value<0.05).
Results: The results revealed that marital satisfaction in the non-elderly group (11.370±511.50) was significantly higher than the elderly group (10.296±901.55) (P<0.05). Examining the factors related to the level of marital satisfaction, it was found that the components of income level, occupation, and level of education in both groups were directly related to the marital satisfaction score. The number of children in the non-elderly group is inversely and in the elderly group was directly related to marital satisfaction (P<0.05).
Conclusion: It seems necessary to make decisions to improve the factors related to marital satisfaction in the elderly as the elderly population is growing. Moreover, to achieve the standard levels of health, it is necessary to pay attention to all aspects of health in different age groups.
Vahideh Rashtchi, Saeed Ahmadi, Nasrin Hanifi, Ramazan Fallah,
Volume 10, Issue 2 (8-2020)
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Background: The challenges of health systems emphasize the need for more motivated employees to perform better and more effectively. Therefore, pervasive attention to job satisfaction of these employees is a matter of course.
Objectives: The present study aimed at investigating factors affecting job satisfaction in emergency medical services (EMS) staff of Zanjan Province, Iran, in 2019.
Methods: The present descriptive-correlational study was performed on 170 EMS personnel working in the Disaster and Emergency Medical Management Center (DEMMC) of Zanjan Province. The stratified random sampling method was utilized to select the subjects. Job description index and GHQ-12 were administered as data collection instruments. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 16 using descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficient.
Results: In the present study, the work experience of 46.5% and 26% of the subjects was less than five and more than 10 years, respectively. The highest and lowest scores of job satisfaction belonged to coworkers and pay subscales, respectively (24.4±17 vs. 11.5±18.4). The overall job satisfaction score of the subjects was 19.7±18.2 out of 100. Also, a significant relationship was found between the level of education and overall satisfaction.
Conclusion: Considering the low level of job satisfaction in EMS staff, it seems that modifying the reward mechanisms in the prehospital emergency department and using performance improvement levers can enhance the motivation and improve the performance of staff. Besides, strive to promote social relations among coworkers as an effective element may help to enhance job satisfaction and the overall satisfaction of personnel.
Roya Jalili, Mehdi Mohebbi, Saeid Asefzadeh, Mahnaz Mohebbi,
Volume 10, Issue 3 (8-2020)
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Background: Waiting time is an important factor affecting the satisfaction of outpatients and also one of the indicators for assessing the level of access to health care services as well as service quality.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the waiting time and satisfaction in outpatients referring to Imam Hossein polyclinic, Zanjan in 2017 using patient flow analysis (PFA).
Methods: The present research is a descriptive-analytical study. A total of 392 outpatients were selected using a convenience sampling method. Data were collected using a timing checklist and Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PSQ) and analyzed using structural equation analysis and analysis of variance through LISREL 8.5, MINITAB 17.2, SPSS 24, and STATISTICA 12 software.
Results: According to the obtained data, the longest average waiting time was in the radiology clinic (27±11 minutes), and the shortest was in the pharmacy (5±3 minutes). Also, the average duration of the examination was 9±9 minutes. The mean patient satisfaction was 3.38 out of 5 (average degree of satisfaction). The results showed that waiting time was inversely related to patient satisfaction and examination time was directly related to satisfaction, and waiting time in the laboratory and admission had the greatest effect on reducing patient satisfaction. Also, the patient's waiting time to receive services and the duration of the doctor's visit were at an acceptable level and patients' satisfaction with the waiting time was at a moderate level.
Conclusion: Since the radiology clinic was one of the bottlenecks of outpatient facilities in this polyclinic, measures to reduce waiting time and increase patient satisfaction are recommended.
Maryam Pourseyyed Mohammad, Farah Naderi, Parvin Ehteshamzadeh, Parviz Asgari,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (2-2021)
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Background: Mothers' awareness of their negative feelings and emotions, such as anxiety and stress, has a powerful impact on improving life satisfaction and reducing children's behavioral disorders.
Objectives: The present study was done to investigate the association between spiritual well-being and parental acceptance and child behavioral disorders through the mediation of life satisfaction in mothers of children with hearing impairment.
Methods: This research was a descriptive correlational study performed by path analysis. The statistical population included all mothers of children with hearing impairment in Tehran city, of whom 284 cases were selected as the sample using convenience sampling. The research instruments included the Porter Parental Acceptance Scale (PPAS), the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS), Behavior Disorders Questionnaire (BDQ), and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). The proposed model was evaluated using path analysis by SPSS Amos 24.0.
Results: The results showed that there was a significant association between spiritual well-being and child behavioral disorders (p<0.01), spiritual well-being and life satisfaction (p<0.01), parental acceptance and life satisfaction (p<0.01), and life satisfaction and child behavioral disorders (p<0.01). There was no significant association between parental acceptance and child behavioral disorders (p>0.05). The results of path analysis indicated that life satisfaction played a mediating role in the association between spiritual well-being and parental acceptance with child behavioral disorders (p<0.01).Conclusion: According to the results, the proposed model had a good fit. Accordingly, by strengthening and improving spiritual well-being, parental acceptance and life satisfaction can improve the behavioral disorders of children with hearing impairment.
Majid Yousefi Afrashteh, Mozhgam Hayati,
Volume 11, Issue 2 (5-2021)
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Background: The quality of marital relationship and family function is a major global concern, especially in Iran. Indigenous contexts should be considered for identifying problems and effective measures.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of an indigenous intervention program for strengthening happiness experiences on marital satisfaction, marital intimacy, and couples' happiness experiences.
Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest, follow-up design and a control group. The study population included all couples living in Zanjan, from whom a sample of 30 couples was selected. The participants were divided into the intervention and control groups (n=15 per group). The intervention program was designed based on local capacities and qualitative study of happy couples. In the experimental group, the indigenous intervention of strengthening happiness experiences was performed. ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire (short form), Thompson and Walker Intimacy Scale, and Yousefi Afrashteh Happiness Experience Questionnaire were used to collect data. Univariate analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data.
Results:: The results showed that the designed indigenous intervention program had a positive effect on the three dependent variables of marital satisfaction (F=128 and size P<0.001), marital intimacy (F=57.43 and P=0.68), and happiness experiences (F=64.46 and P=0.70). This effect was also confirmed in the two-month follow-up (P<0.05).Conclusion: Based on the results, family counselors and planners need to consider an intervention program to enhance couples' happiness experiences in conflict resolution and family strengthening and enrichment programs.
Sima Sadat Hejazi, Fatemeh Jalal Marvi, Shima Nikbakht, Arash Akaberi, Azadeh Kamali, Mohammad Ghaderi,
Volume 11, Issue 4 (12-2021)
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Background: Many factors affect marital satisfaction as one of the determinants of mental health, and may even lead to marital dissatisfaction.
Objectives: This study aimed to determine the relationship between the health of the family of origin and marital satisfaction and its components among women in Bojnurd, Khorasan, Iran.
Methods: In this descriptive correlational study, 218 women who met the inclusion criteria referred to Bentolhoda Hospital in Bojnurd as inpatients or outpatients. They were selected using the convenience sampling method from January to April 2015. The data collection tools were the Family of Origin Health Scale (FOS) and Marital Satisfaction Index (
MSI). Data analysis was performed using chi-square, t-test, Pearson correlation coefficient, and multiple linear regression at p=0.05 with SPSS software version 16.
Results: The study participants’ mean age and duration of marriage were 31.40±8.90 and 11.10±9.30 years, respectively. The coefficient of correlation between FOS (136.52±26.93) and MSI (58.73±34.20) was negative, and their relationship was statistically significant (r=-0.365, p<0.001). There was a statistically significant difference between the mean scores of MSI for individuals who had no familiarity and the family's income before the marriage (p<0.001, p<0.007), respectively.
Conclusion: Given the undesirable level of marital satisfaction and the existence of problems in family relationships as one of the factors affecting FOS and MSI in this study, as well as the multifactorial nature of marital satisfaction, further multifactorial studies are recommended to determine the factors influencing marital satisfaction to improve this variable.
Zeinab Ghahremani, Masoume Moqaddam, Masoumeh Asgari, Seyyed Meisam Ebrahimi, Kourosh Amini,
Volume 12, Issue 4 (9-2022)
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Background: Clinical environments are one of the most effective areas for acquiring the clinical skills of nursing students.
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the actual and preferential clinical learning environments.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from March 1, 2019, to February 6, 2020 in Zanjan province. Samples included 380 nursing students who had the experience of one semester of internship were entered the study by stratified random sampling. Data collection tools were the Demographic Profile Questionnaire and Clinical Learning Environment Inventory (CLEI). The range of CLEI scores in both actual and preference learning environments is equal to 42-168. We analyzed data using SPSS software, version 22.0. We used descriptive and inferential statistics included independent t-test and one-way ANOVA to analyze the data. A significance level of 0.05 was considered.
Results: The mean (SD) score of the actual clinical learning environment was 109.50(12.25), and the preferred learning environment was 131.08 (14.54). The difference between the two variables was statistically significant (t=22.39, P<0.001). There was a difference in the mean of some dimensions of the nursing students' preference and actual forms of clinical learning environment based on educational grade, different internships.
Conclusion: There is a significant difference between the actual learning environment and students' expectations. This finding emphasizes the need for attention by managers and decision-makers in nursing education to change and improve the clinical learning environment.
