جستجوی مقالات مرتبط با کلیدواژه "سلامت روانی" در نشریات گروه "پزشکی"

With the spread of web-based applications among students, problematic Internet use (PIU) is increasing. This study aims of investigate the PIU rate among high school students in Tehran, Iran.

In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 256 second-year high school students in Tehran city were included using a convenience sampling method in 2022. The data collection tools were a demographic form and the problematic internet Use questionnaire (PIUQ). The collected data was analyzed in SPSS software, version 16 using descriptive and inferential statistics (independent t-test, analysis of variance).

The mean total score of PIUQ was 50.27±8.19 out of 100. Among the PIUQ domains, social interactions had the highest mean (2.59±0.55), while adverse effects had the lowest mean (2.44±0.51). There was no significant difference in the PIUQ score based on any demographic variables (P>0.05).

The development of educational programs by high school officials for students to reduce the adverse effects of PIU is recommended.

Objective (s): 

The pandemic of the COVID-19 caused a wave of mental health problems in people. Resilience and social support can act as psychological factors to protect individuals from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 crisis and enable individuals to make positive changes in times of crisis. Based on this, the present study was designed and implemented with the aim of investigating the effect of protective factors such as social support on mental health and its mediating role on resilience in health workers of Tabriz before and during the Covid-19 pandemic

This cross-sectional descriptive study is conducted on 350 health workers working in health centers in Tabriz, Iran. Health workers were selected by random cluster sampling. The data were collected using the Mental Health Continuum Short Form (MHC-SF), the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support (MPSS) and Connor-Davidson resilience questionnaire. Data were analyzed by Amos 22 software.

The results of the structural model showed that in coronavirus conditions, the direct effect of social support on resilience and the direct effect of social support on mental health were greater than in the situation before the outbreak of COVID-19. Also, the direct effect of mental health on resilience in the corona situation was higher than before the corona. The indirect effect of social support through mental health on resilience was also higher in the corona situation.

The findings of the present study showed that in difficult conditions, such as the prevailing Corona pandemic, impressive social support, can improve mental health and resilience.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects children's relationships, behaviors, and social interactions. Children with ASD often face mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression, which can significantly affect their quality of life and daily functioning. This study aimed to find the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) on the mental health of children and adolescents with ASD through a systematic review of existing research.

Through a systematic review, all relevant studies were selected based on keywords including autism spectrum disorder, cognitive-behavioral therapy, anxiety, depression, mental health, children, and adolescents. The studies were retrieved from international databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, ProQuest, Embase, PsycINFO, and Scopus, covering the period from September 2009 to August 2024. A total of 894 English-language articles were assessed by the researchers based on inclusion criteria and quality evaluation using the PRISMA framework. After the final qualitative evaluation, twenty-seven studies were selected for review to address the research questions.

Among 894 studies on the effectiveness of CBT on the mental health of children and adolescents with ASD, twenty-seven studies involving 625 children and adolescents from various countries were reviewed. The results showed that CBT is particularly effective in reducing anxiety symptoms and improving quality of life. Additionally, it helps address issues such as insomnia and obsessive behaviors. These findings highlight the success of CBT in managing mental health challenges on an international level.

This study emphasizes that CBT can serve as an effective approach to managing mental health symptoms associated with ASD and emphasizes the need for further research to examine the long-term effects and adaptability of this treatment to different age groups and types of disorders.

Diagnosis with cancer can change the meaning of life. When people with cancer correctly perceive the meaning of life, they learn how to fight the disease and finally. The present study aims to investigate the meaning of life in Iranian people with leukemia.

This is a descriptive research. The study population consists of all people with leukemia admitted to the oncology departments of two hospitals in Tehran in 2022. Of these, 200 eligible patients were selected using a continuous sampling method. The data collection tools included a demographic form and Steger’s meaning of life questionnaire (MLQ), as a self-report tool. Descriptive and inferential statistics (analysis of variance, independent t-test) were used for data analysis in SPSS v.16 software. 

The mean MLQ score was 57.13±11.39. Also, the mean score for the dimension of the presence of meaning (29.14±5.90) was higher than the score for the dimension of the search for meaning (27.98±6.21). The MLQ score was significantly different only based on the marital status (P=0.011); the mean MLQ score in married patients was significantly higher.

The results of this research can be a step towards the implementation of training programs based on meaning of life by nurses for people with leukemia to improve the presence of meaning in life and the search for it in these patients.

 Moral distress occurs when an individual feels dissatisfaction due to ethical conflicts and an inability to adhere to their moral principles, which can lead to depression and decreased job satisfaction. Measuring moral distress is crucial. Moreover, ensuring the validity and reliability of credible tools for assessing moral distress is essential. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Moral Distress Scale.

 In this scoping study, databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, SID, and Magiran were systematically searched between 2001 and 2023 using keywords such as "Psychometric," "validity," "reliability," "moral," "distress," "scale," and their Persian equivalents ("روان سنجی," "روایی," "پایایی," "اخلاق," "پریشانی," "مقیاس"). Four researchers independently assessed the quality of the studies based on the Standards for Reporting Diagnostic Accuracy (STARD) checklist and the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (QUADAS-2).

 Out of 2677 articles (321 Persian articles, 2356 English articles) retrieved, eight articles were ultimately evaluated. The quality of the studies was acceptable. The findings indicated that the number of factors extracted varied across studies, and both the Moral Distress Scale and the Revised Moral Distress Scale demonstrated appropriate validity and reliability. The internal consistency of the studies, as reported by Cronbach's alpha, ranged from 0.385 to 0.97. The lowest total variance of extracted factors was 19.38%, while the highest was 68.99%.

 There were evident limitations in the application of validation methods in the scales under review, and the Moral Distress Scale has not been widely used across different populations. Hence, the lack of application in various cultural contexts limits confidence in the scale's performance. The use of robust techniques for validation and further investigation of the validity and reliability of the Moral Distress Scale in future studies is recommended.

Acquainting with Iranian sages’ and thinkers’ opinions by correct reading their works, can not only be effective in improving our insight, deep thinking and personal identity acceptance as Iranian Muslims, but also it is very helpful in formulating and designing policies and macro-planning in accordance with our local, national and religious characteristics in various fields. Since achieving and promoting the health of man and society is one of the most important human goals throughout history, this article seeks to examine the approach of one of the greatest Iranian sages, Sheikh Ajl Saadi, regarding the mental and physical health, as well as the importance and connection between them.

This research has been written by collecting data in a document-library method based on Saadi's Golestan. Ethical Consideration:

During this research process, while referring to the mentioned context, not only has it been tried that the principle of fidelity and loyalty as well as originality of resources to be taken in account, but it also has been tried to avoid bias in referring to the texts or analyzes.

The present article has extracted narratives related to mental and physical health in Saadi's Golestan after the definition of health and has found 31 anecdotes related to this topic. In the area of physical health, these stories are related to the two issues of overeating and maintaining the moderation of human nature and in the area of mental health, to the two issues of mental health (worship, self-respect, trust, avoiding sin and thinking about God's blessings, consultation, gratitude for blessings and the afterlife) and the mental health of others (respecting others, generosity, benevolence, good-naturedness, forgiveness, prudence, modesty and covering up faults).

This research not only shows the link between physical and mental health from Saadi's point of view; rather, on the one hand, he believes in the superiority of mental health over physical health and on the other hand, he believes that improvement of the individual's mental health depends on the mental health of the society.

The upcoming research seeks to extract and collect the components and solutions to promote and improve mental health based on the khutbah of Motaqin Nahj al-Balagheh.

This research was conducted with the method of library study and descriptive-analytical method, which was obtained by referring to the book of Nahj al-Balagheh, the necessary materials and data were analyzed and analyzed. The current research is a type of interdisciplinary research of the combination of Islamic teachings in the direction of the development and expansion of human sciences.

Nahj al-Balagheh's khutbah introduces four general strategies for improving mental health: 1. Insight strategies: God's lack of need, God's sustenance, faith and certainty in God, patience in suffering, faith in resurrection. 2. Secretarial strategies: truthfulness, being greedy in acquiring knowledge, gentleness and foresight, empathy with prayers and supplications, control of anger, oneness of word and deed, Sa'a Sadr, forgiveness of the past. 3. Motivational solutions: hope, understanding the presence of the Creator, faith in God's promises. 4. Action solutions: avoiding harming others, avoiding sin, avoiding obscene words, trustworthiness, safety and comfort of people.

In the field of mental health, Nahj al-Balagheh generally introduces the above four strategies and components to ensure security and promote mental health, each of which has a direct and close relationship with each other.

Considering that parents of children with autism spectrum disorders are more susceptible to psychiatric disorders compared to parents of typically developing children, this study aimed to determine the Quality of Mental Health and Quality of Life in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Shahrood city.

The research conducted is a descriptive-analytical study of a cross-sectional nature from 2021 to 2022. The sample size in this study included all parents who were members of the Autism Center and met the study criteria. A total of 35 individuals were surveyed, and the sampling method was purposive sampling. To assess the level of mental health, the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) was used, and to evaluate the quality of life, the World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire (WHO-QOL) was utilized. Data were analyzed with SPSS software version 19.

In the study population, consisted of 30 mothers and 5 fathers. There was no significant difference in the subscales of quality of life between fathers and mothers of children with autism, only the mean score for social functioning was significantly higher in mothers compared to fathers. Additionally, no significant associations were observed between variables such as age, level of education, number of children, and the level of quality of life and mental health.

In general, it can be stated that the quality of life and mental health of parents with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are not at an optimal level, indicating the need for comprehensive healthcare and treatment programs to be developed.

Cyberchondria is a form of anxiety that results in increased psychological helplessness, worry, and unnecessary medical expenses. Therefore, the present study aimed to provide a structural model for cyberchondria based on personality dimensions with the mediating role of self-concept.

The present study was a descriptive- correlational research using structural equation modeling. The statistical population included all individuals aged 20 to 39 with symptoms of cyberchondria in Shiraz, Iran, in 2021. Among them, 400 people were selected by the convenient sampling method and, they answered the Cyberchondria Severity Scale "CSS", NEO-Five Factor Inventory, and Self-Concept Scale. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling and Smart Pls software.

The results of structural equation modeling showed that the model had a relative fit and can be generalized to the entire statistical society so that the reliability, convergent validity, and divergent validity of the model were confirmed and the model fit was calculated (Gof=0.37). The results of the mediating role of self-concept also showed that self-concept has a significant mediating role between personality dimensions (Neuroticism, extraversion, and conscientiousness) with cyberchondria.

Therapists and counselors at mental health and counseling centers can use this model to assess the personality and self-concept of individuals, enabling them to perform the necessary diagnostics and treatments for cyberchondria.

In addition to many physical threats, war conditions make them face many psychological crises. In the meantime, it should be stated that religion and spirituality have always been considered as strategies for improving mental health. Based on this, the present research was conducted with the aim of investigating the perception of veterans and warriors about the psychological consequences of spirituality, religiosity and trust in God during the Holy Defense.

The present research was conducted with a qualitative and phenomenological approach. The research participants were all combatants, including male veterans and martyrs of South Khorasan province, who had at least 6 months of experience in the fronts during the 8-year war. By using the cluster sampling method for the number of cities in South Khorasan province and then by sampling available in each city, a semi-structured in-depth interview was conducted with 30fighters. The resulting data were analyzed in MAXQDA-11 software and Colizzi coding method. Guba and Lincoln four criteria were used to validate the data.

The findings from the analysis of the interviews of martyrs and veterans were categorized into five components: the psychological consequences of spirituality, the consequences of religiosity, the effect of recourse and secret and group need, the consequences of trust and the consequences of secret and need with God.

The results of the research indicate that spirituality, religiosity and trust in God can be considered essential and important strategies for improving people's health and mental health in Stressful environmental conditions.

<span sans-serif="" style="font-family:Calibri,">Introduction</span></span></span>: The unexpected and unprecedented crisis of the Covid-19 epidemic and little information about how this epidemic can affect the mental health of medical and nursing students has made it necessary to investigate the variables of the mental health of this group.</span></span></span> This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the mediating role of emotional self-efficacy in the relationship between the fear of covid-19 contagion and the mental health of medical students.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span sans-serif="" style="font-family:Calibri,">Methods</span></span></span>: The research method was descriptive and correlational. The statistical society of the study was made up of all students of Birjand University of Medical Sciences (N=4000) in the academic year of 2021-2022. The research sample consisted of 436 students who were selected by convenience sampling method and answered the questionnaire of fear of covid-19 contagion, emotional self-efficacy scale and mental health questionnaire.</span></span></span> Data were analyzed using the structural equation modeling method and with the help of SPSS version 24 and LISREL 8.8 statistical software.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span sans-serif="" style="font-family:Calibri,">Results</span></span></span>: The findings showed that the direct path of fear of covid-19 contagion to emotional self-efficacy was negative and significant (p< 0.01) and to mental health was positive and significant (p< 0.05).</span></span></span> The direct path of emotional self-efficacy to mental health was negative and significant (p< 0.01).</span> In addition, it was found that the indirect relationship between fear of covid-19 contagion and mental health in medical students is mediated by emotional self-efficacy (GFI= 0.97, CFI= 0.99, IFI= 0.98, NNFI= 0.98, RMSEA= 0.039).</span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span sans-serif="" style="font-family:Calibri,">Conclusion</span></span></span>: Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that the effect of fear of covid-19 contagion on the mental health in medical students is moderated by emotional self-efficacy.</span></span></span> The findings have practical applications in the field of education of medical students during epidemic periods.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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INTRODUCTION  :

Human resources are a critical asset for any organization's success. In today's knowledge-based economy, capable human resources are even more essential (22). The quality of human resources is influenced by both workplace conditions and individual employee characteristics. According to Nguyen (27), organizations can achieve sustainable development through efficient human resource management.In today's knowledge-based economy, organizations prioritize their employees. Active employee engagement not only enhances customer satisfaction but also significantly contributes to achieving organizational goals (24). Healthy and motivated employees are crucial to organizational success. To thrive, organizations must prioritize employee health in addition to knowledge, commitment, and skills (26). Healthy employees with high morale effectively communicate and actively participate in achieving organizational objectives.Healthy employees, both physically and mentally, contribute significantly to achieving goals such as attracting more customers, increasing profitability, and enhancing brand reputation (20). Additionally, physical and mental well-being reduces employee absenteeism and improves work quality. A strong sense of belonging, fostered by physical and mental health, leads to employees feeling connected to the company's successes and failures (17). Consequently, loyal employees invest significant time and energy in achieving organizational goals, contributing to a competitiveadvantage.Accountants are key employees who can significantly contribute to achieving organizational goals. This includes reducing costs, gaining a competitive advantage, and managing risk. Therefore, the physical and mental well-being of employees, particularly accountants, is a critical concern for organizations. This study aims to investigate the impact of accountants' physical and mental health on organizational success.

This research is a practical, descriptive-exploratory correlational study. The study population consisted of accountants working in manufacturing companies. Due to the difficulty and cost of accessing the entire population, a convenience sample of 218 questionnaires was collected. Of these, 209 were usable, resulting in a return rate of 54.4%, which is considered acceptable (4). Simple random sampling was employed, and data was collected during the fourth quarter of 2022 and the first quarter of 2023.
The literature review was conducted using library research methods. The literature review informed the development of the research questions for the physical health, mental health, and organizational success constructs, drawing upon the work of Goldberg & Hillier (10), Keyes et al. (16), and Huff et al. (13), respectively.Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed using SPSS version 26 and AMOS version 24 to analyze the data. Descriptive statistics were extracted using SPSS, while inferential statistics were conducted using AMOS

According to the research findings, 69.4% of the respondents were male, and 30.6% were female. The majority of respondents were aged 30-40 (43.5%). Most respondents held a master's degree (59.8%), and their work experience ranged from 5 to 10 years (24.9%).Before hypothesis testing, the normality of the data was assessed. Given the sample size of 209 cases, the central limit theorem suggests that the data can be assumed to be normally distributed. The study included seven variables: physical activity or sports (S), social health (SH), organizational success (OS), psychological health (PH), emotional well-being (EH), physical work environment conditions (WP), and nutrition (N).This study used two indices—composite reliability (CR) and average variance extracted (AVE)—to assess instrument reliability. Two additional indices—convergent validity and discriminant validity—were employed to measure instrument validity (Table 1).According to Table 4, all six main hypotheses were confirmed at the 99% confidence level, as their critical ratios exceeded 2.58. This indicates that a one-unit increase in the variables of sports, nutrition, physical work environment conditions, emotional well-being, psychological health, and social health, respectively, leads to a 0.254, 0.173, 0.126, 0.213, 0.174, and 0.175 unit increase in organizational success. Based on the standardized coefficients, physical activity had the strongest influence, while psychological health had the weakest. Given the sedentary nature of accounting work, this finding seems reasonable.

In addition to possessing technical knowledge and professional ethics, accountants must maintain sufficient physical and mental health to deliver quality professional services. This study demonstrates that the physical and mental health of accountants plays a significant role in enhancing their performance and, subsequently, organizational success.To assess the physical health of accountants, this research utilized three constructs: physical activity, nutrition, and physical work environment conditions.Physical activity can significantly boost employee vitality by positively impacting various bodily systems. A healthy diet can enhance employee efficiency and productivity by improving physical health. The physical work environment has a substantial impact on employee performance, and proper design and equipment can contribute to their physical well-being.Psychological health encompasses healthy thinking and the ability to adapt to one's environment and social interactions. It plays a significant role in achieving organizational goals by reducing material and emotional costs. For accountants, psychological health involves the capacity to withstand work pressure.This study employed three constructs to assess the psychological health of accountants: emotional well-being, psychological health, and social health. Emotional well-being represents a balance between positive and negative emotions. Increased positive emotions lead to greater employee motivation and engagement. Psychological health reflects inner well-being and self-efficacy, enabling employees to contribute more actively to the organization. Social health indicates an individual's level of social presence within the organization and society. This enhances employees' ability to play a more effective role in the organization.Accountants shoulder diverse and extensive responsibilities, making physical and psychological health crucial for timely and high-quality performance. Thinking is a core competency for accountants, demanding both physical and mental well-being. Given their constant engagement with tables, charts, and complex statistical data, accountants are prone to conditions like stress, sick building syndrome, and headaches. As valuable assets to their organizations, accountants require attention to their physical and psychological health.

Suicide and suicidal thoughts among adolescents have become a worrying psychosocial problem. This study aims to evaluate suicidal ideation among adolescents from the west of Tehran, Iran.

In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 256 boys and girls were selected from second-grade high schools in the west of Tehran by a convenience sampling method in 2022. The data collection tools were a sociodemographic form and the Beck scale for suicidal ideation (BSSI), which were completed using a self-report method. The collected data were analyzed in SPSS software, version 16 using descriptive and inferential statistics (independent t-test, analysis of variance).

The mean age of the participants was 17.33±0.67 years. The mean score of BSSI was 3.19±5.66 out of 5. Among the sociodemographic factors, suicidal ideation had a statistically significant relationship only with the grade point average (P=0.004).

It is recommended to design and implement programs to educate and provide psychiatric services to high school students in Iran to reduce their suicidal ideation.

The increase in the aged population, associated with various diseases and problems that threaten physical and mental health, as well as the social and economic developments and changes in individual and family lifestyles, have caused inappropriate emotional responses such as stress, anxiety and depression in the elderly in Iran. The present study aims to determine the relationship of perceived social support with sleep quality and mental health in elderly people referred to health centers in Tehran, Iran. 

This is a descriptive-analytical study with a cross-sectional design that was conducted on 420 elderly people referred to health centers affiliated to Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran in 2021, who were selected by a multi-stage random sampling method. A demographic form, the pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), the depression anxiety stress scale-21 (DASS-21), and the multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) were used to collect information. Data analysis was done using Pearson’s correlation test and descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, skewness, and kurtosis) in SPSS software version 25 and path analysis in EQS software, version 6.4. 

The findings indicated that 54.5% of the elderly had depression, 64% had anxiety, 49.3% had stress, and 91.4% had sleep disorders. A negative and significant correlation was found between perceived social support and mental health components (depression, anxiety, and stress) in the elderly (P<0.001). and also between perceived social support and sleep quality (P<0.001). 

Considering the positive relationship of perceived social support with mental health and sleep quality of the elderly in Tehran, there is a need to pay more attention to their perceived social support.

Considering the vital role of teachers in the educational system, it is important to gather information about their health. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and their relationship with retired teachers' quality of life, physical health, and mental health.

This cross-sectional research was conducted in the first half of 2022 in Hamadan city. The statistical sample consisted of 96 retired teachers aged 45-70 years, who were purposefully selected. The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders was evaluated using the standardized Nordic questionnaire, while the quality of life and physical and mental healthwere assessed using the 12-item short-form survey (SF-12) and the patient-reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS-29). The research data were analyzed using an independent t-test with a significance level of 0.05.

The findings revealed that among retired teachers in Hamadan city, 82.3% reported experiencing at least one MSD, with a prevalence rate of 86% for female teachers and 78.3% for male teachers. The prevalence of MSDs varied across different body areas, withthe most commonly affected areas being the knee (54%), lower back (50%), shoulder (29%), and neck (24%). Furthermore, the research results demonstrated a significant negative association between MSDs and the quality of life, as well as the physical and psychological health of retired teachers (p<0.05). Teachers suffering from MSDs reported higher levels of pain intensity, pain interference, sleep disturbance, and fatigue compared to those who were not affected by MSDs (p<0.05).

The findings of the present study indicate that retired teachers commonly experience MSDs, which can adversely affect their quality of life, as well as their physical and psychological health. These MSDs contribute to pain interference, sleep disturbance, and fatigue among this group of teachers.

Considering the mental health of dental students is highly important due to its impact on the physical and mental health of the patients they treat. This study aimed to investigate the mental health of undergraduate dental students of Mashhad Dental School, in the academic year of 2020-2021.

Methods & Materials: 

In this descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study, the 90-item SCL-90-R questionnaire was distributed among undergraduate dentistry students of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. Data were collected through both online and paper-based surveys from September 2020 – June 2021. The mental health status of each participant was determined according to the obtained score and was classified as one of the four categories: no mental disorder (0-1), mild mental disorder (1-2), moderate mental disorder (2-3), and severe mental disorder (3-4). The collected data were analyzed in SPSS software (version 20) using Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests.

This study was conducted on 530 dental students, among whom 52.6% (n=279) and 47.4% (n=251) of the subjects were female and male, respectively. Based on the results, 26% (n=138), 3.8% (n=20), and 0.4% (n=2) of the participants had mild, moderate, and severe disorders, respectively. The worst mental health statuses were related to the fields of paranoid ideation, obsession-compulsion disorders, and interpersonal sensitivity, while the best mental health status was found in the field of phobic anxiety. According to the findings, the only significant relationship was found between mental health and gender (P=0.012). No significant relationships were observed between mental health status and marital status (P=0.283), residential status (P=0.728), semester of entry (P=0.222), and year of entry (P=0.964).

Based on the results, the majority of the students lacked mental disorders and about one-third of the students suffered from mental disorders. Female students had significantly worse mental health status compared to males. There was no statistically significant relationship between other variables and mental health.Keywords: Dental students, mental health, SCL-90-R questionnaire

The purpose of this study was to investigate the state of anxiety as one of the indicators for determining the mental health of Sari dental students during the COVID-19 virus epidemic.

This cross-sectional study was conducted in the year 1400 among all incoming students from 95 to 97, selected by census method, including 143 people in the Faculty of Dentistry of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences in Sari City. The tools for collecting the required information are a demographic questionnaire and a researcher-made questionnaire on anxiety caused by COVID-19. Based on the score obtained by the participants in this questionnaire, they were divided into three anxiety levels, which included low, medium, and high. Data analysis was done with a chi-square test in SPSS software.

143 people, including 47 (32.9%) people from the 2016 entry, 55 (38.5%) people from the 2017 entry and 41 (28.7%) people from the 2018 entry participated in this study. 73 (51%) of the participants were women. The results of this study showed that 50.3% of students experience a low level of anxiety, 46.9% experience a moderate level of anxiety, and 2.8% experience a high level of anxiety. Also, a significant relationship between the academic year and the level of anxiety was observed so that the students of the newer year showed a higher level of anxiety. There was no significant relationship between gender and place of residence with anxiety level (P>0.05).

There is a significant relationship between the level of anxiety and the academic year of the students. In this way, the stress level is higher in the newer entries. To reduce the anxiety level of students, there is a need to revise the management of infection control, improve the work environment, and learn how to deal with patients to protect everyone, as well as education and support from academic institutions.

In the religion of Islam, from the very beginning of its formation, both in Islamic texts (Qur'an and Hadith) and in the practice and behavior of the leaders of the religion, the importance of social rights in terms of preserving human dignity and providing the foundations of a healthy religious society, in many and frequent ways. It has been mentioned that action towards the realization of these rights is considered as the joint duties of the individual and the Islamic state, and a special legal and executive system has been designed for that. The purpose of approving social laws is to implement programs that provide benefits and social services, in accordance with the official laws of each country. Social rights are to meet individual needs and increase social integration and cohesion.The method of this research is descriptive-analytical. The enemies of Islam aim to destroy the mental health of the society by taking Islamic culture and beliefs, and this is where the Islamic lifestyle comes into play, which has a special place.

Objective :

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in home quarantine, which affected elite athletes in terms of physical and mental health and nutrition. This study aims to investigate the role of emotional eating in predicting the physical activity and psychological health of elite athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran.

Methods :

This is a descriptive/correlational survey. The study population includes all elite athletes in Iran. Using Cochran’s formula, the sample size was determined 384, and samples were selected by random cluster sampling method. To measure the physical activity of participants, the international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ) was used. The impact of event scale-revised (IES-R) and the depression, anxiety, and stress scale-21 (DASS-21) were used to measure the psychological health of participants. To measure their emotional eating, the emotional eater questionnaire (EEQ) was used. Pearson correlation test, linear regression analysis, and multivariate analysis of variance were used to analyze the data in SPSS software.

Results :

There was a relationship between IPAQ and EEQ score (R=0.594, P=0.027) and a negative and significant relationship between body mass index and EEQ score (R=-0.710, P=0.019). There is also a positive and significant relationship between psychological health indicators and EEQ score (R=0.113, P=0.026 for DASS-21; R=0.131, P=0.010 for IES-R).

Conclusion:

 Emotional eating in the quarantine during the pandemic has an effective role in predicting physical activity and psychological health of elite athletes in Iran.