|
|
|
 |
Search published articles |
 |
|
Showing 23 results for Child
Soheila Fakhrian Roghani, Allahyar Arabmomeni,
Volume 23, Issue 4 (1-2024)
Abstract
Background: Obesity is a major health problem worldwide. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the effects of l-carnitine supplementation on physical factors related to health and lipid profiles in obese female children with basic gymnastics exercises.
Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, with a pre-test-post-test design and a placebo group, 60 obese children among the girl students of Isfahan with BMI=30.28 kg/m2 were selected purposefully and were divided into 4 groups (Basic gymnastics training, L-carnitine consumption, Combined, and Placebo). The training protocol was implemented for 12 weeks, three times a week, and 45 minutes for each session. Furthermore, the groups of L-carnitine consumption and combined used L-carnitine tablets with a dose of 2 g per day for 12 weeks. To analyze the data, multivariate covariance, and post hoc Tukey tests were used.
Results: A significant increase in Cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength and flexibility was observed in both basic gymnastics training and combined groups (p≤0.001). In addition, a significant decrease in total cholesterol, triglyceride, and LDL and a significant increase in HDL were observed in the basic gymnastics training, and combined groups (p≤0.002). Also, the changes caused by the combined group on all variables were significantly better than other groups.
Conclusions: These findings indicate the beneficial effects of basic gymnastics training along with L-carnitine supplementation on physical factors related to health and lipid profile in obese children. Therefore, the combined use of basic gymnastic exercises and L-carnitine supplementation can be useful to improve these variables.
Reza Namadkolahi, Avissasadat Meraji, Safa Yaltaghiani, Somayeh Hekmatfar,
Volume 24, Issue 1 (4-2024)
Abstract
Background: Early childhood caries is a disease that affects the quality of life of a child and his overall health; it can interfere with the child's daily activities and growth process. This disease is affected by various factors such as diet, oral hygiene, social health factors and psychological issues. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between early childhood caries in children and the parents’ quality of life.
Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 552 children aged 12 to 71 months in Ardabil city. The convenient sampling method was used and participants were patients who referred to Ardabil Dental Health Center. Dmft index (decayed, missing, and filled teeth) was assessed after examining the children. The World Health Organization questionnaire was used to evaluate the quality of life of the parents. The demographic information of children and parents was also determined. Statistical analysis included, kruskal-wallis, t-test and linear regression.
Results: The average score of the quality-of-life questionnaire was 66.42±17.91. No significant correlation was found between the mean quality of life of parents and dmft index. (p=0.916, r=0.008) A significant difference was observed between the child's dental caries and the father's age and education. (p<0.05) There was no significant difference in the mean dmft index, 5.32±0.5 in boys and 5.85±4.7 in girls. (p=0.459)
Conclusion: This study showed that the general quality of life of parents and its sub-branches such as the place where the child lives, the social and physical health of the parents are not directly related to early dental caries in children.
Somayyeh Ghadimi, Ali Delavar, Esfandiar Azad Marzabadi, Mehdi Zare Bahramabadi,
Volume 25, Issue 2 (7-2025)
Abstract
Background: Adolescence is a crucial period for the development of knowledge and skills, learning how to manage emotions and relationships, and acquiring attitudes and abilities for adulthood. Among the issues and challenges faced by adolescents, the matter of adaptation holds particular significance. Therefore, this study aimed to predict adolescents' Environmental Adjustment based on family conflicts mediated by parent-child relationships in Tehran.
Methods: This research is applied in nature and is a descriptive-correlational study. The statistical population included all second-cycle high school students in Tehran during the academic year of 2021-2022. A total of 312 students were selected using cluster sampling. To collect data, questionnaires including the Family Environment Scale (FES) by Moos & Moos, the Parent-Adolescent Conflict Scale by Asadi Younesi et al., and the Parent-Child Relationship Scale by Fine, Moreland, and Shuyler were utilized. The collected data were analyzed using the Pearson correlation coefficient with SPSS-24 software and structural equation modeling (SEM) with Lisrel 8.8 software.
Results: The findings indicated a negative relationship between family conflicts and adolescents' Environmental Adjustment, while there was a positive and significant relationship between parent-child relationships and Environmental Adjustment. Additionally, parent-child relationships played a mediating role between family conflicts and adolescents' Environmental Adjustment.
Conclusion: Reducing family conflicts and fostering effective communication between parents and children can improve students’ environmental adaptation in educational and social settings. It is recommended that educational and counseling institutions enhance students’ environmental adaptation by providing parent training programs in conflict management skills and positive parenting.
|
|
.png)
.png)
