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S. Fardisi, M. Raoof, M. Ghazizadeh, S. Amanpour,
Volume 19, Issue 3 (6-2020)
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Happiness is one of the basic human needs and a component of mental health which is the cause of increase of social capital. The aim of this study was to investigate the status of happiness in students of Kerman Dental School.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive study, the statistical population included students of Kerman Dental School in the academic year 2017-2018. Oxford Happiness Questionnaire was used to collect data and 241 students who were selected randomly with the proportionate stratification method participated in the study. Data analysis was performed using Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis H tests.
Results: 151 (62.7%) of the students were girls and 90 (37.3%) were boys. The mean score of student's happiness was 40.04±0.78. Students' happiness status in different demographic variables such as gender (p=0.779), academic year (p=0.092), marital status (p=0.865) and residence (p=0.425) did not show any significant difference.
Conclusion: The happiness status of Kerman Dental students was at an acceptable level, but necessary measures must be taken to upgrade it to the excellent level.
Key words: Happiness, Dental students, Mental health, Kerman
Funding: This research was funded by Vice Chancellor for Research, Kerman University of Medical Sciences.
Conflict of interest: None declared.
Ethical Approval: The Ethics Committee of Kerman University of Medical Sciences approved the study (IR.KMU.REC.1395.405).
How to cite this article: Fardisi S, Raoof M, Ghazizadeh M, Amanpour S. A Survey on Happiness as a Component of Mental Health in Kerman Dental Students in 2017-2018: A Short Report. J Rafsanjan Univ Med Sci 2020; 19 (3): 305-14. [Farsi]
N. Mirfarhadi, . G. Radafshar, . S. Ghodousian, M. Khoshdel Salakjani,
Volume 19, Issue 12 (3-2021)
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most common injuries in dentists. Therefore, the present study was conducted to determine the relationship between students' level of knowledge of the principles of ergonomics and body position during dental treatments.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive study, 41 dental students of Guilan University of Medical Sciences at the clinical level were enrolled in 2017. Ergonomic condition was assessed using Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) standard index. Data were analyzed using Spearman’s correlation coefficient test and independent t-test.
Results: The results showed 21 (51.2%) students were at high and also 15 (36.6 %) students were at very high-risk levels. Also a negative correlation was found between the level of knowledge and REBA score (r=-0.137, p=0.036).
Conclusion: Most students were at high risk for musculoskeletal problems and low ergonomic awareness. The results of the study raise the need for ergonomic knowledge training.
Key words: Knowledge, Dental Students, Ergonomics, Posture, Guilan
Funding: This study did not have any funds.
Conflict of interest: None declared.
Ethical approval: The Ethics Committee of Guilan University of Medical Sciences approved the study (IR.GUMS.REC.1395/391).
How to cite this article: Mirfarhadi N, Radafshar G, Ghodousian S, Khoshdel Salakjani M. The Relationship between Knowledge of Ergonomics and Body Position during Clinical Procedures among Dental Students of Guilan University of Medical Sciences in 2017: A Short Report. J Rafsanjan Univ Med Sci 2021; 19 (12): 1319-28. [Farsi]
