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Investigate the Relationship Between Self-Care, Health Literacy and Social Support in Patients with Hypertension Referring to the Specialized Heart Clinic of Tohid Hospital in Sanandaj
Rozhin Bahmani, Nazila Olyaie, Sonia Darvishi, Neda Sheikhakaryaee,
Volume 29, Issue 3 (9-2021)
Abstract

Background and Objective: Self-care in hypertension is one of the most significant strategies in order to control the disease; moreover, health literacy and social support are regarded as effective factors in this case. Therefore, considering the necessity and need of society in promoting the level of health literacy and social support, as well as the role and importance of self-care in hypertension, the aim of the present study was to determine the relationship among self-care behavior and health literacy and social support in patients suffering from hypertension.
Material and Methods: The descriptive-analytical study was cross-sectional and was conducted on 400 patients with hypertension referring to the specialized heart clinic of Tohid Hospital in Sanandaj, Iran, using the convenience sampling method. The Four-part Demographic Questionnaire, the Self-Care Behavior Assessment Questionnaire, the Health Literacy for Iranian Adults Questionnaire and Social Support Questionnaire were used so as to collect the data. To analyze the data, SPSS software version 21 and parametric tests of Pearson correlation coefficient and non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis analysis were used.
Results: The findings indicated that mean and standard deviation of Self-Care Behavior Score and Health Literacy and Social Support were 38/64 ± 8/83, 63/10 ± 11/16 and 91/54 ± 6/93, respectively. There was a Positive significant relationship between Self-Care Behavior and Health Literacy (r=0/491, P=0/00), Self-Care Behavior and Social Support (r=0/322, P=0/00), Social Support and Health Literacy (r=0/337, P=0/00).
Conclusion: The results of the present study showed that having health literacy and social support would influence the individual and the occurrence of self-care behaviors, and since these cases are highly effective in preventing and controlling hypertension, it is necessary to train and promote them in the health system.


Investigating the Relationship between Maternal and Fetal Attachment and Spouses' Functional Health Literacy in Mothers
Maryam Kazemi, Narges Sadeghi, Mahsasadat Mosavi,
Volume 30, Issue 2 (5-2022)
Abstract
Background and Objective: Considering the inseparable component of maternal attachment to the fetus and the importance of mother and fetus care in this period and after and the special role of men as husband and father in caring for wife and child, the present study aims to determine The relationship between maternal attachment to the fetus and spouse's functional health literacy was performed in individuals referred to Ayatollah Taleghani Hospital in Ahvaz in 2021.
Materials and Methods: The present study was a descriptive correlational study on all pregnant women referred to Ayatollah Taleghani Hospital in Ahvaz in 2021 and their spouses in the available method. The research instruments were demographic information self-report questionnaires, Montazeri et al.'s Health Literacy Questionnaire (2014) and the Cranley Fetal Attachment Scale. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 12.
Results: Findings show that the mean scores obtained for maternal attachment to the fetus and spouses 'functional health literacy were moderate and with 95% confidence, there is a significant correlation between the variables of maternal attachment to the fetus and spouses' functional health literacy (p <0.05 and r =-0.796)
Conclusion: Given the relationship between maternal attachment to the fetus and spouses 'functional health literacy, the importance of spouses' functional health literacy has been identified; therefore, it is necessary to take into account this point in macro-socio-economic planning and policies, so that we can see the promotion of health literacy more than all spouses.

Effect of Educational Intervention Based on Orem's Self-Care Theory on Health Literacy in Patients with Prostate Cancer under Chemotherapy: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Maryam Khandan, Seyed Hesamuddin Amjadi,
Volume 31, Issue 3 (9-2023)
Abstract
Background and Objective: Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers and the cause of death among men. Health literacy helps the maintenance and promotion of people's health through improving self-care behaviors. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the effect of educational intervention based on Orem's self-care theory on the health literacy of patients with prostate cancer undergoing chemotherapy in Shiraz, 2019-2020.
Materials and Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 134 patients with prostate cancer and under chemotherapy were randomly divided into two control and experimental groups (n=67 each). The control group received routine training, while the experimental group received educational intervention based on Orem's self-care theory. Data was collected via the Health Literacy Questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS software (version 21).
Results: The mean health literacy scores in the experimental and control groups were obtained at 97.14±13.02 and 98.41±14.99 before the intervention and 100.22±14.14 and 146.02±9.09 after the intervention, respectively. There was a significant difference between the two groups only after the intervention (P<0.05). A significant improvement was also observed in the mean health literacy score of the experimental group, compared to before the intervention (P<0.05). The results indicated a significant relationship between mean health literacy scores and education and resource access methods (P<0.05).
Conclusion: The self-care education based on Orem's theory increased health literacy in patients with prostate cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Therefore, educational intervention based on Orem's self-care theory is suggested to promote health literacy in these patients.

Exploring the Predictive Role of Demographic Characteristics and Health Literacy in the Self-Care Behaviors of Pregnant Women at Risk of Preterm Labor in Bushehr, Iran
Mahsa Rezaei, Marziye Mahmoodi, Mahnoush Reisi,
Volume 33, Issue 1 (2-2025)
Abstract
Background and Objective: The health of pregnant women at risk of preterm labor is influenced by self-care practices during pregnancy, which are related to health literacy as a crucial skill for effectively receiving and utilizing health information and services. The present study aimed to determine the role of health literacy and demographic characteristics in the self-care behaviors among pregnant women at risk of preterm labor.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 222 pregnant women at risk of preterm labor, selected through stratified sampling with proportional allocation, who were covered by comprehensive health service centers in Bushehr, Iran. The standard Holbrook questionnaire was used to identify women at risk of preterm delivery, and the standard maternal health literacy and Hart self-care questionnaires were used to collect information. Data analysis was performed using multiple linear regression models in R software (version 4.2.2).
Results: Findings of the present study indicated that the most important predictors of self-care were health literacy, economic status, and unplanned pregnancy. Specifically, individuals with limited health literacy (β=-27.78, P<0.001), poor economic status (β=-15.38, P=0.001), and unplanned pregnancy (β=-9.97, P=0.003) showed lower adherence to self-care behaviors.
Conclusion: Identifying women at risk of preterm labor with limited health literacy, poor economic status, and unplanned pregnancies is crucial. Therefore, attention to these pregnant women in the process of education and the provision of health services is essential.
 

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