Publications by authors named "Fatemeh Razmjouie"
Article Synopsis
- Fall-related injuries are a major issue for older adults, leading to high rates of injury, death, and healthcare costs, prompting a study to evaluate an educational intervention aimed at reducing fall fears and prevention strategies among this demographic in Iran.
- The study involved 140 older adults and utilized three 30-minute educational sessions based on the health belief model, with data analyzed using various statistical methods to compare knowledge and perceptions before and after the intervention.
- Results indicated a significant improvement in knowledge and self-efficacy regarding falls in the experimental group three months post-intervention, alongside a notable decrease in fear of falling, highlighting the potential effectiveness of this educational approach for fall prevention in older adults. *
Objectives: Old age is often associated with a progressive decline in the capacity of individuals to maintain dynamic and static balance, leading to falls and fear of falling. This study aimed to validate the 9-item Berg Balance Scale (BBS-9) for the older Iranian population.
Methods: The current psychometric study involved translation of the BBS-9 to Persian language and its validation among a cohort of Persian-speaking elderly people.
Background: Maternal education is one of the main ways to improve children's nutritional behaviors and development. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of educational intervention based on Health Belief Model (HBM) on mothers monitoring growth of 6-12 months child with growth disorders in Ghirokarzin city, Fars Provonce, Iran.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on mothers of 6-12 months children with growth disorders of Ghirokarzin city, Fars province, Iran in 2021-2022.