Siamak Pourabdian

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

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Farhad Forouharmajd

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Parastoo Golshiri

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Hossein Ebrahimi

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Ehsanollah Habibi

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Akbar Hassanzadeh

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Hadi Asady

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Hiva Azmoon

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Habibollah Dehghan

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Saeid Yazdanirad

Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

E A Habibi

Kabul University

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Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

Tarbiat Modares University

Kerman University of Medical Sciences

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Serial peak flowmetry changes in workers of colour production part of paint factory

DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (2006)

Siamak Pourabdian E A Habibi P Golshiri Hasanzadeh Akbar Shahroudi A.A.H.

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Evaluation of cognitive function after exposure to different levels of sound pressure levels in the clinical trial study. Is 65 dB level safe

URMIA MEDICAL JOURNAL (2017)

Farhad Forouharmajd Siamak Pourabdian Nazanin Ahmadi Samira Barakat Akbar Hasanzade

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Overweight, underweight, and obesity among male long-distance professional drivers in Iran

Journal of Occupational Health (2020)

Siamak Pourabdian Parastoo Golshiri Mohsen Janghorbani

Abstract Objective Long-distance professional drivers, as an occupational group, are hypothesized to have a higher risk of overweight and obesity. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of overweight, underweight, and obesity in long-distance professional drivers. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 36 625 male long-distance professional drivers age ≥20 years, from April 2013 to Sept. 2016. Drivers were interviewed and underwent clinical and laboratory examinations including measures of blood pressure (BP), blood tests, anthropometric data, and visual and hearing acuity. The mean (standard deviation [SD]) age of participants was 41.9 (10.2) years with a mean (SD) duration of a professional driving of 15.3 (9.6) years and mean (SD) body mass index (BMI) was 25.7 (4.0) kg/m2. Results The prevalence of overweight and obesity was 39.1% (95% confidence interval (CI) 38.6, 39.6) and 10.8% (95% CI 10.5, 11.1), respectively. A total percentage of 2.7 (95% CI 2.5, 2.9) were underweight. A total percentage of 10.6 had BMI 30-40 kg/m2 and 0.2% had BMI ≥40 kg/m2. Using a stepwise binary logistic regression model for overweight, underweight, and obesity, age had a significant independent relationship with underweight, overweight, and obesity. Duration of work, BP, fasting plasma glucose, triglyceride, and cholesterol had significant independent positive association and smoking had a negative association with overweight/obesity when other covariates were considered. Conclusions These findings indicate that overweight and obesity are prevalent among long-distance professional drivers in Iran and appears to be similar to the general population.

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The Relationship between Fluoride Concentration in the Urine of Workers Exposed to HF in the Environment in Isfahan UCF

Siamak Pourabdian Leila Tajik Abdulrahman Bahrami Mansour Rismanchian Solat Sana

Introduction: Hydrogen fluoride is one of the materials which is widely used in making glass, cleaning silicon, manufacturing florescent lamps, ceramics and also in separating uranium isotopes. On the other hand, exposure to this substance could cause health problems including eye, nose, throat and mucus membranes irritation. This study examines the relationship between fluoride (F) in the urine of the exposed and unexposed workers and the concentration of hydrofluoric acid ( HF ) in work environment. The other was to compare this amount to standard. Material and methods: This is a historical cohort study. 22 air samples were obtained from worker’s breathing zones using NIOSH 7902 method. Implementing NIOSH 8308 , urine sample of 22 exposed and 22 unexposed workers were collected twice-before they went on duty and after they went off duty (total of 88 urine samples). Air samples were interpreted using ion specific electrode method .The relationship between fluoride (F) in the urine and air were then determined with Pearson correlation test. Results: The mean fluoride concentration in the breathing zone was 0.172±0.252 ppm. The mean fluoride concentration in post shift urine sample of the exposed and unexposed workers was 1.132±0.691 and 0.726±0.394 mg/g creatinine respectively. When compared to the standard levels (3 ppm for air and 7 mg/g creatinine for urine), a significant difference was revealed (p<0.001). Conclusion: The results of this study showed that mean of fluoride concentration in air samples of workers’ breathing zone and urine samples were significantly less than the standard level proposed by NIOSH ( p<0.001) . This confirms the fact that the appropriate preventing measures were present in the workplace. The weak correlation obtained between fluoride in the breathing zone and fluoride in the urine samples was explained by individual protective equipments and good ventilation.

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Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Associated Lost Work Days in Steel Making Industry

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Ehsanollah Habibi M Fereidan A Molla aghababai Siamak Pourabdian

The study aims at clarifying prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among steel making workers and employees as well as associated lost work days. Methods: A detailed questionnaire based on Nordic ergonomic questionnaire describing work history, ergonomic condi- tions at work, sign and symptoms of musculoskeletal system with in previous12 months was applied to the investigation among1030 male workers and employees in a steel making plant in Isfahan, Iran, 2004. Results: The prevalence of low back pain ranked top, regardless of job titles followed by knee pain. The age groups (24-35) and (34-45) manifested the most frequent number of (MSDs) and MSDs related lost workdays. Conclusion: This is almost in harmony with the prevalence of MSDs among general population and statistics presented by Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S Department of Labor.

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Evaluation of occupational noise levels in the ear canal of exposed workers

International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2022)

Hadi Asady Adrián Fuente Siamak Pourabdian Hossein Ali Yousefi Rizi Farhad Forouharmajd

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Mothers’ Participation in Improving Growth and Nutrition of the Children: a Model for Community Participation

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B Shams Parastoo Golshiri Ahmadreza Zamani Siamak Pourabdian

Assessment of national children growth has shown that a high percent of Country's children are afflicted to growth failure. Community participation is one of the principles of PHC emphasized by WHO that is necessary for develop- ment of health services. The objective of this study was to develop a model for mother's participation in order to improving growth and nutrition of children. Methods: This community-based field trial was rendered on 74 pairs of mothers and children less than three years of age. A model was designed for increasing mother's participation, so that, a group of mother's volunteered and were instructed in the subjects of growth monitoring and child nutrition. The program was evaluated by CIPP Model (Context, Input, Product, Process). Results: Difference between the mean grade of mothers' knowledge and practice, before and after intervention were mean- ingful (P< 0.001).This plan had considerable effects on the increase of individual and social capabilities of the participants, including their self-confidence. Other findings were related to the evaluation of impact, effectiveness, sustainability and transportability of the program. Conclusion: By enhancement of mother's participation, considerable improvement of their knowledge and practice concerning growth and nutrition of children were achieved. Also individual and social capabilities of the mothers' increased.

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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HIGH RISK OCCUPATION PARTICULARLY AROMATIC AMINES EXPOSURE AND BLADDER CANCER IN ISFAHAN: A CASE – CONTROL STUDY

URMIA MEDICAL JOURNAL (2010)

Siamak Pourabdian Mohsen Janghorbani Jamshid Khoubi Mina Tahjvidi Iraj Mohebbi

This study investigated different causes of bladder cancer. We followed two chief objectives first to identify high-risk occupations in Isfahan and second to re-inspect occupations that were in relation with bladder cancer. Materials & Methods : In this cross control study, 300 bladder cancer cases and 500 hospital controls were interviewed. The cases and controls were matched for age and sex and demographic information, occupational history and exposure history to the chemical compounds such as aromatic amines were collected. Odds ratios (ORs) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated by unconditional logistic regression for each occupation. Results : After grouping job titles based on international standard classification of occupations (ISCO-08) , there was a significant association for increased risk of bladder cancer among truck and bus drivers (OR=11.3) , farmers (OR=6.04), Metal industry workers(OR=6), domestic housewives (OR=5.9), and construction workers (OR=3.8),. There was no significant relation ship between bladder cancer in workers and textile, paint, rubber, print, leather and shoe. Conclusions : Truck and bus drivers , farmers, metal industry workers, domestic wives, and construction workers demonstrated a major association between occupation and elevated risk of bladder cancer. The findings of this investigation should be tested in the future studies, in particular since exposures to agents such as cutting fluids or aromatic amines in metal industry workers and farmers.

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Evaluation of Work-related Psychosocial and Ergonomics Factors in Relation to Low Back Discomfort in Emergency Unit Nurses.

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Ehsanollah Habibi Siamak Pourabdian Azadeh Kianpour Atabaki M Soltan Hoseini

High prevalence of low back pain is one of the most common problems among nurses. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relation of the intensity of low back discomfort to two low back pain contributor factors (Ergonomics risk factors and psychosocial factors).

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Predictive Power of Incidents Reporting Rate and Its Dimensions by Job Stress among Workers’ Isfahan Steel Company

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Fatemeh Kiani H Samavatyan Siamak Pourabdian E Jafari

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