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Phd Akram Sanagoo, Arazgol Bazyar, Maryam Chehrehgosha, Sona Gharanjic, Maryam Noroozi, Safieh Pakravan Far, Hamid Asayesh, Phd Leila Jouybari,
Volume 8, Issue 2 (2-2012)
Abstract
Background and Objective : Socio-economical and scientific development has brought about rapid increase of elders and changed old traditions. Quality of life of elders with good wife’s, children's and friend’s support is higher than that of others. Hence, we aimed at determining people‘s attitude toward elders in Golestan province, 2009.
Materials and Methods : This cross-sectional study was carried out via convenience sampling on 300 people, who resided in four cities of Golestan province and aged 13-60 years, having at least one elder around. Data was collected by kogan questionnaire and and analyzed by Kruskal-wallis and mann-whitney.
Results : The mean age of the subjects is 24.8. They are Fars (53%) and Turkmen (42%). There is significant relation between attitude toward elders and Variables such as age (P=0.003), ethnicity (P=0/000) and education (P=0/01. Men and women younger than 25 years and people with higher education have more negative attitude. Turkmens have higher positive attitude toward the aged.
Conclusion : Since more negative attitude toward the aged are reported among teens and highly educated adults, we recommend officials for performing some essential interventions to improve this attitude .
Maliheh Makhtum , Naser Behnampour , Akram Sanagoo , Hossein Nasiri , Leila Jouybari ,
Volume 20, Issue 1 (4-2023)
Abstract
Background: It is believed that COVID-19 has caused significant fear among older adults. The province of Golestan has a unique ethnic diversity, which requires examining the beliefs and concerns of older adults about health and disease. The aim of this study was to compare the fear of COVID-19 among Persian and Turkmen older adults.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 500 older adults of Persian and Turkmen ethnicities covered by health centers in Bandar Turkmen (Golestan-Iran) from 2021 to 2022. Sampling was done by availability, and the samples were extracted from the list of older adults in the NAB system. Demographic data and the COVID-19 fear questionnaire were used to collect information. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 18 and Mann-Whitney U, Chi-square, and ANOVA tests at a significance level of 0.05.
Results: The mean and standard deviation age of the participants in the Persian and Turkmen ethnicities were 70.99±6.91 and 73.66±7.66, respectively. The mean score of fear of COVID-19 in Persian older adults was 20.59±2.24, and in Turkmen older adults was 22.02±1.34, which showed a statistically significant difference (p<0.001). Fear of COVID-19 had a significant statistical relationship with occupation, education level, history of COVID-19 infection, hospitalization history, and having a COVID-19 patient in the family (p<0.001).
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that fear of COVID-19 was higher among Persian older adults. Ethnic and clinical differences in COVID-19 can have an impact on preventive care in the healthcare system.
Habiba Khanom , Sharmin Hossain , Rabiul Islam , Liton Baroi , Eashmin Akter Rima R , Jannatul Ferdoues Mitu , Chandra Das , Sumaia Afroz , Jannatul Ferdowsy , Aysha Sultana Luvna, Lita Bose , Shukla Sarker , Alamgir Hossain ,
Volume 22, Issue 4 (12-2025)
Abstract
Background: Fear of childbirth (FOC) is a widespread maternal health concern associated with heightened anxiety, increased medical interventions, and negative birth experiences. While prevalent globally, FOC remains underexamined in low-resource settings such as Bangladesh. This study aimed to determine the level of FOC and identify associated factors among pregnant women in Bangladesh.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 262 pregnant women attending antenatal care at Shariatpur Government Upazila Health Complex (December 2023–May 2024). Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and the Melender FOC Scale. Participants were selected using a convenience sampling technique. Fear was categorized as low, moderate, or high. Descriptive analysis, Chi-square tests, ordinal logistic regression, and multivariate logistic regression were performed to identify predictors of FOC using SPSS version 25.
Results: A survey of 262 pregnant women revealed a moderate mean level of fear of childbirth (FOC) (47.45 ± 6.9). Regression analysis identified several significant predictors of higher FOC. The strongest associations were with limited spousal support (AOR = 2.64; 95% CI: 1.38–5.06; p = 0.003) and not attending childbirth classes (AOR = 2.33; 95% CI: 1.21–4.49; p = 0.011). Other significant factors included younger maternal age, lower education (in both the woman and her husband), rural residence, and lower socioeconomic status. These findings underscore the multifactorial nature of FOC, highlighting the need for interventions that address its key social and educational determinants.
Conclusion: FOC is highly prevalent among pregnant women in Bangladesh and is influenced by sociodemographic, obstetric, and psychosocial factors. Routine screening, culturally sensitive prenatal education, improved communication, and partner-inclusive support are recommended to reduce FOC and improve maternal outcomes.
