elaheh marani

Human health, as one of the most astonishing creations of God, has various dimensions; spiritual health is one of these dimensions that is interconnected with other aspects. The present study investigates the spiritual health status of surgical technology and anesthesia students at Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences in 2024.

This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on 163 students from the surgical technology and anesthesia department at Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences in Yazd in 2024 using a census method. Data were collected through printed demographic questionnaires and the Pollotzin and Ellison Spiritual Health Questionnaire. The data were then analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tests, including frequency percentages, t-tests, and Pearson correlation coefficients, utilizing SPSS-27 software.

In this study, the average spiritual health score of students was found to be 90.55 ± 17.43, indicating that students are at a moderate level of spiritual health. According to the results, no significant correlation was found between the variables of gender, marital status, being local, field of study, and educational level with spiritual health, existential health, and religious health. (p > 0.05)

Considering the influence of religious culture in Yazd, it is natural to expect that religious impacts serve as a resource for adapting to society. Based on the obtained results and the higher average spiritual health score in the studied students compared to similar studies, it would be appropriate to implement programs aimed at preserving and enhancing spiritual health.

Anxiety, sleep quality deterioration and depression are among the disorders that diabetic patients encounter. Today, non-drug methods have grown significantly in an effort to reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. One of these methods is aromatherapy, which uses various plant essential oils. The present study was conducted to study the effect of inhalation aromatherapy with essential oils of various plants on the anxiety and sleep quality of diabetic patients. The results of this study indicate that aromatherapy with lavender, rosemary, bitter orange blossom, and orange essential oils can reduce anxiety levels. Additionally, using lavender, rosemary, sandalwood, and bitter orange blossom essential oils helps improve the sleep quality of diabetic patients. This study highlights the beneficial effects of aromatherapy using essential oils in reducing anxiety levels and improving sleep quality among diabetic patients. As the trend towards complementary medicine continues to grow, integrating aromatherapy into patient care represents an accessible and effective non-pharmacological approach to enhance mental well-being and sleep among this population. Implementing these findings in practice may lead to improved patient outcomes and a holistic approach to diabetes management.

Hypochondria is a type of psychological disorder in which an individual believes they are ill and that their health is at risk, contrary to clinical findings. This study investigates the prevalence of hypochondria among surgical technology and anesthesia students at Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd in the year 2024 and explores its relationship with gender, residence status, marital status, field of study and educational level of these students.

This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on 93 students from the surgical technology and anesthesia department at Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd in the year 2024 using a census method. Data were collected through printed demographic questionnaires and a 36-item hypochondria questionnaire by Evans. The data were then analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tests, including frequency percentages, t-tests, and Pearson correlation coefficient, utilizing SPSS-27 software.

In this study, the prevalence of hypochondria among the surveyed students was 24.8%. This disorder was significantly more common in females and showed a weak correlation with being a local resident, which was borderline significant. No significant findings were observed regarding the relationship between marital status, field of study, or academic term and hypochondria.

Considering the relatively high prevalence of hypochondriasis symptoms among the students studied compared to similar studies in Iran, it is essential to implement intervention measures to clarify the validity and causes of this issue in order to prevent a decline in mental health and academic performance among students.